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Animal Sheltering Magazine Articles |
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The End of the Chain?
Despite the dangers and humane concerns posed by persistent dog chaining, the practice of tethering dogs around the clock is not disappearing overnight. Learn how the problem is being addressed around the country, and what you can do to help your community pass more progressive laws.  More...
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Kit Happens
The HSUS recently released “A Dog’s Life: Chaining and Your Community,” a free kit that provides a wealth of information to help get an anti-chaining ordinance passed in your community. More...
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Pit Bulls: Dilemma and Debate
The mere mention of pit bulls can be enough to ignite debate among animal welfare professionals and the public alike, but a discussion on the topic at last week's Animal Care Expo included a general sentiment most would agree with: We've only just begun to tackle abuse of the breed. More...
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Finding the Weakest Link
Dogs Deserve Better, an advocacy group based in Pennsylvania, is determined to break the chain for backyard dogs. More...
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How to Help a Chained Dog
Whether they've been driven to obsessive barking or just silent depression, dogs who live out their days on the end of a chain are in a sad gray zone of pethood. And while their lonely situations are often not dire enough to warrant seizure, there are other ways to help chained dogs come in from the cold. More...
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Training Wheels for Pet Owners
Renowned dog trainer and shelter operator Sue Sternberg describes "Training Wheels," the inspiring program her shelter has created to reach out to the most needy members of the community. More...
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