Dogs Deserve Better, Marion, Indiana
Bringing dogs into the home and Family !
Dogs Deserve Better 
2003 First Place Winner of the ASPCA/Chase Pet Protector Award,is a voice for chained and penned dogs,whose sadness speaks only through the eyes.
As the days become years,many of these dogs sit,lay,eat,and defecate within the same 10-foot radius. Chained by the neck,they exist without respect,love,exercise,social interaction,sometimes even basic nourishment.
They live as prisoners ... yet long to be pets.
Chaining is not only inhumane for dogs,but has taken a severe toll on this nation’s children as well.Since October 2003,there have been at least 194 children killed and/or seriously injured by chained dogs in this country.Chained dogs,unsocialized with humans,can become very territorial of their tiny space,and any child who wanders into this space can be attacked and killed before adults can intervene.
Marion, Indiana recently passed an ordinance limiting the time a dog owner can chain a dog to 3 hours per day. This is a wonderful start in the right direction. If you see a dog who is constantly chained, call Marie at 765-517-1532 OR Jamie at 765-506-0607. We must act on behalf of these dogs. The city council and our Mayor stepped uo to do the right thing and now it's our turn as a community. Lets make Indiana chain free. Follow the link below and sign the petition.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/make-indiana-a-chain-free-state
Would you for one second choose to live the life of these dogs? No matter what reason is given,the bottom line is that it is NOT ok to chain a dog for life.Dogs should not have to live chained or penned as prisoners,yearning for a place in a family, craving acknowledgement,respect,and love.They DESERVE BETTER,and we as caretakers have the obligation to provide it for them.
Please consider today how you can help the dogs in your neighborhood. If you see a chained dog or a penned dog daily, it is time to take action. Please join Dogs Deserve Better today in taking a stand against this mistreatment of dogs. If you are interested in joining our efforts, follow the link below.
http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/volunteer.html
Music on this site performed by the incredibly talented Maria Daines
