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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Support anti-tethering in your state

this is a photo i took today of a neighbor's dog. his doghouse is surrounded by water, and he is standing on a tire to stay dry. this dog is exposed to harsh conditions, tethered on the end of a heavy chain (like from a tow truck), year round, 24/7. multiple reports to animal cruelty have been inneffective....his circumstances are deemed adequate. the desire to defect to canada with him is strong......


yesterday i found out that House Bill 826 was introduced to the PA. House of Representatives, and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee. this bill will make it illegal to tether dogs 24/7, often lacking adequate shelter and access to food and water, and most certainly the companionship they crave.


if you are a pennsylvania resident, please go to the following website, sign the petition and send an electronic letter to your local representative:


http://www.unchainpadogs.com/index.html

if you are not a Pa. resident, please check your state to see where they are in passing legislation to protect these animals. currently only a few states have laws enacted to unchain dogs.


thank-you in advance for speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves, and spreading the word on their behalf.


2 comments:

melissa said...

This just breaks my heart. Those folks should be locked up in a cell similar to this poor dog's space.

twokniveskatie said...

http://www.unchainyourdog.org/Laws.htm