Chained dogs, Outside dogs

Do you see them and quickly look away? With winter approaching this subject needs to be discussed and acted upon. What can we do to help these unfortunate animals?

The following communities have either banned tethering or chaining or have included tethering or chaining provisions in their animal protection ordinances:
these communities have acted against the cruelty of condemning companion pets to exist on a chain. Communities that banned tethering

It takes caring, and effort to pass legislation in your communities. There is a excellent web site that is working toward this Dogs deserve betterThis web site has letters that you can send, Christmas cards, brochures, and door hangers.

See what The Humane Society of the United States and numerous animal experts, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a statement in the July 2, 1996, Federal Register against tethering:
The Facts About Chaining or Tethering Dogs Facts about chaining or tethering dogs

Unchain Your dog Unchain your dog
Learn 21 Things You Can Do to improve the life of a chained dog. http://www.unchainyourdog.org/WaystoHelp.htm

Learn why chained dogs don't make good guard dogs. http://www.unchainyourdog.org/GuardDog.htm

Learn why chaining is inhumane and dangerous to people. http://www.unchainyourdog.org/Facts.htm

Get Tips for Talking to the Guardian of a chained dog. http://www.unchainyourdog.org/Talking.htm



And Always please share your experiences, or if you know of some a chained dog let us know and we can work with you to help.