Do You Know a Dog...?

[berserkerinn]

Do you know a dog in your neighborhood who spends its life at the end of a chain, 24-7, all weathers?
Does this just hurt your heart?
What should we do about this situation?
How can we make owners more sensitive to their pets?
How would you like it, owners??????

 

[Angel]

Do you know a dog in your neighborhood who spends its life at the end of a chain, 24-7, all weathers?
Does this just hurt your heart?
What should we do about this situation?
How can we make owners more sensitive to their pets?
How would you like it, owners??????

Does this dog have a covered place to stay in during the harsh weather? Yes it hurts my heart when I see animals living thier lives at the end of a chain, but unfortunately as long as the dog has a shelter from the weather there is nothing that can be done. HOWEVER, if there is no shelter for the animal from the elements, then you can call animal control and they will take care of it. Unfortunately I don't think there is anything you can do to make the dog owner realize they have no buisness owning a dog in the first place.

 

[Nickel]

I know a dog that likes to dig holes in the backyard. His name is Cody. I think he's trying to make his momma a pool.

 

[Angel]

I know a dog that likes to dig holes in the backyard. His name is Cody. I think he's trying to make his momma a pool.

I think mine is digging her way to China...

 

[Nanny Pam]

I know a dog that likes to dig holes in the backyard. His name is Cody. I think he's trying to make his momma a pool.

Woody does that, too.
He is one digging fool. Hubby goes out to fill up the holes once or twice a week, but Woody just digs them out again.

 

[Nickel]

Woody does that, too.
He is one digging fool. Hubby goes out to fill up the holes once or twice a week, but Woody just digs them out again.

We haven't filled Cody's in yet, and now that I think of it, I don't know remember seeing any loose dirt piled up around the holes...he must be selling topsoil on the side.

 

[oldman]

Do you know a dog in your neighborhood who spends its life at the end of a chain, 24-7, all weathers?
Does this just hurt your heart?
What should we do about this situation?
How can we make owners more sensitive to their pets?
How would you like it, owners??????

That's a broad statement that comes off as suggesting to me that you don't believe it's ever a good thing. You don't describe if the dog is being taken care of daily. I see nothing wrong with it "if" it's needs are being met. If not, you can always make a call to the appropriate authority. All I'm saying is that a chained up dog may not be a mistreated dog.

 

[cattitude]

Unfortunately, a dog can liive its life at the end of a chain..devoid of human companionship. As long as it has food and shelter...that is considered a good llife. How sad...

 

[RoseRed]

Unfortunately, a dog can liive its life at the end of a chain..devoid of human companionship. As long as it has food and shelter...that is considered a good llife. How sad...

Don't make me cry...

 

[kom526]

Chained out dogs tend to be more territorial and aggressive, and there is a possible higher incidence of heartworms. If there is shelter and no signs of abuse, then there is nothing that can be done, no matter how wrong we may think it is.

 

[Sadysue]

Do you know a dog in your neighborhood who spends its life at the end of a chain, 24-7, all weathers?
Does this just hurt your heart?
What should we do about this situation?
How can we make owners more sensitive to their pets?
How would you like it, owners??????

Here's something you can do, visit this site.

www.dogsdeservebetter.com

Here's an excerpt:

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, and sometimes even basic nourishment. They live as prisoners, yet long to be pets.

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.

Volunteer your time or start a branch of Dogs Deserve Better in your area. Become a member and help us prove there is strength in numbers. Help with community awareness by hanging posters, showing the chained dog video, wearing one of our colorful t-shirts, or applying a sticker or magnet to your window/car to educate and provoke thought in those around you. Place brochures and doorhangers throughout the community. Donate to our cause through the donations link or via snail mail.
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This site has a TON of information. Boyfriend and I are both buying bumper stickers and stuff to promote it. We also tell everyone about it. I would love to be an area representative, but I don't have the time or the space.

 

[Lugnut]

Chained out dogs tend to be more territorial and aggressive, and there is a possible higher incidence of heartworms. If there is shelter and no signs of abuse, then there is nothing that can be done, no matter how wrong we may think it is.

What on earth does a chain have to do with heart worms??

 

[desertrat]

I know. Why even get a dog if you are just going to keep them chained up? Or even caged up?

 

[desertrat]

On the other hand they aren't running loose...

 

[rack'm]

Yeah, I've seen it, but mine pets live like humans.........

:shrug:

 

[BadGirl]

Yeah, I've seen it, but mine pets live like humans.........

:shrug:

I like my dogs more than most humans.

 

[kom526]

What on earth does a chain have to do with heart worms??

If the dog is laying in the same area where he does his business, the risks of of contracting the parasite increase.

 

[Nickel]

If the dog is laying in the same area where he does his business, the risks of of contracting the parasite increase.

Heartworms are spread by mosquitos, not the dog's own feces, unless it already had heartwoms to begin with. But yes, a dog that is outside a lot would be exposed to mosquitos, and in turn could get heartworms, assuming it is not on heartworm preventatives.

 

[Lugnut]

If the dog is laying in the same area where he does his business, the risks of of contracting the parasite increase.

Nickel addressed that above. There are some pretty good webites and some outstanding books out there that address canine care.

Getting back to topic. berserkerinn, are you posting in reference to a specific dog/owner you know? How long is the lead the dog is on? Does the dog have a doghouse/shelter? Does it have food and fresh water?

 

[Sadysue]

Heartworms are spread by mosquitos, not the dog's own feces, unless it already had heartwoms to begin with. But yes, a dog that is outside a lot would be exposed to mosquitos, and in turn could get heartworms, assuming it is not on heartworm preventatives.

I would find it very hard to believe that someone who kept their dog chained up 24/7 would actually have it on heartworm preventatives. The ones I have seen are lucky if they get food and water.