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.
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September 1, 2011
Mouthpieces: The Only Command He Knows is Stay
This poster created by the Coalition to Unchain Dogs encourages people to learn more about and support the organization's efforts to help chained dogs in need.
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January 1, 2011
Mouthpieces: Some Traditions Are Made to Be Broken
This installment of Mouthpieces encourages pet owners to break the tradition of chaining their dog and bring their canine companion indoors.
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May 1, 2010
Q & A: Unchained
Haunted by scenes of neglect and cruelty she'd witnessed as a result of pets being chained for long periods'sometimes until they starved to death'Paulette Dean, executive director of the Danville Area Humane Society, was determined to end the practice in her Virginia community.
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January 1, 2009
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.
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March 1, 2008
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.
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A Dog's Life: Chaining and Your Community
Download a free copy of "A Dog's Life: Chaining and Your Community"'a comprehensive, step-by-step guide from The Humane Society of the United States on how to pass an anti-chaining ordinance in your area.
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