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| Spread the Holiday Cheer, Grimes Trial is Here! |
Dogs Deserve Better
E-News 12/04/07 |
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Dear Tammy,
 I'm Winnie, I was chained 24/7 outside in the cold with NO SHELTER!
My
owners were turned into the ACO and were threatened with a citation or
the chance to surrender me to DDB, they chose to relinquish me and now
I'm happily awaiting my forever family!
I
know there are programs offering to build doghouses for dogs like me,
but if you had given me a doghouse, you would have not only been
sentencing me to a life on a chain but my six puppies to a cold and lonely winter.
In
most areas of the country food, water, shelter and rabies vaccinations
are required for a chained/penned dog, but even with these things I'm
left defenseless against other dogs, I'm lonely and I am more likely to
become aggressive and bite. Don't give me a house when what I need is a
home.
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Please Don't Leave Me With an Empty Stocking this Year!
Play Santa for a Needy Dog
 Lilly, Shadow, Nakita, Conner, Alice, Rocky, Kota and MORE DBB
neglected/abused rescues are still looking for sponsors and gifts for
the holidays! These are dogs who have NEVER known LOVE before!
Choose
one of our special boys or girls and give a donation or do your own
shopping and have a gift box sent directly to them. (Contact dawn@dogsdeservebetter.org
for the address) If you choose to give as a gift to someone else, DDB
will send out a special gift letter to the recipient with their
sponsored dog's picture! Find out how it works.
Your
sponsor gift may also provide food, housing and veterinary care for
Dogs Deserve Better foster dogs throughout the U.S. in the upcoming
year, and help teach others about the plight of the chained dogs who
are left to languish in the back yard.
Your spirits
could be lifted too when you receive a letter and picture from your
sponsored pup letting you know just how much he enjoyed his gifts.
Sponsors over $25 will receive a free DDB Calendar!
We are behind this year on sponsorships and packages! Don't be a scrooge!
Sponsor a Dog Today!
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Success Story
New Rep's First Rescue!
Congratulations to Millport, New York DDB Rep Heather Colunio!
Heather
recently became a rep and has just unchained her first surrender! Spot
is a Dalmatian/Beagle mix who was tethered outside for the entire 10
years of his life.
Heather
says he's a little dirty in this picture, living on a chain for 10
years and never being bathed, but a nice warm bath and a soft brushing
by caring hands will take care of that.
Thank you Heather! Great work!
Contact Heather at islalagoon@yahoo.com if you are interested in giving Spot the loving home he's always deserved.
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Free DDB Student Memberships
December 1st - January 31
Because
many students pledge New Year's resolutions to make a difference, we
wanted to reach out to those young people who care about animals - who
perhaps are upset by the sight of chained dogs in their neighborhood -
and who want to finally take a stand. So, DDB is offering the free student only memberships in order to encourage even more young people to become involved in freeing dogs from their chains.
"A
large percentage of our membership and volunteer base is young people,"
explains founder Tammy Grimes "Without the energy and ideas that young
people and students bring to our group, we wouldn't be able to rescue
nearly the number of chained dogs that we do."
Students of all ages and education levels are welcome to take advantage of the Free Student Membership.
Hurry the free offer ends January 31, 2008. Join now! | |
Hope for More Florida Dogs
Miami Considering Tethering Ban
Changes
to the way you tie up your pet could be coming to dog owners in
Miami-Dade County, even if your pet is in your own backyard.
Ask
almost anyone at your local dog park what they think about tethering an
animal and you'll probably get a response like this: "I've seen that
and it's disgusting," said dog owner Tony Dealmeida. Read More
Many
Florida communities, as well as counties, communities and states all
over the U.S. already have tethering bans and restrictions in place.
Okaloosa County, Florida ACO gives her testimony on the effectiveness
of their tethering ban and declares that the tethering ban is a "good
thing".
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From The Mailbag
Excused Juror Speaks Out
During Tammy Grimes' recent jury selection, one potential juror had
no idea what to expect when told she would be asked to sit on a jury in
a criminal case " I thought as far as our news in Blair County I would
be asked to sit on a jury that dealt with area drug dealers,
pedophiles, etc. I thought am I up for this?"
Read her comments as she learned that this 'criminal case' involved the woman who saved "that poor dog".
A rally held by Grimes' supporters will take place on 12/12/07, 8:00 a.m. at the Blair County Courthouse, 423 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, PA. 16648-2022.
The rally will continue from 12/12/07 through the dates
of the trial. Anyone planning to attend should bring their own handmade
signs. For questions about hotel information, etc. contact: dawn@dogsdeservebetter.org | |
Donate 50% of all Proceeds to DDB Plus get $5 or $10 off a Grimes Art Piece for the Holiday Season.
It's the season when we ponder our deeper purpose; taking stock of
the year behind, dreaming of the year ahead. It's also the time of year
we request gifts that reflect our values, or give gifts that reflect
the special values of our loved ones.
If you or your loved ones value Animal Welfare, a Tammy Grimes art piece may be just the gift you've been looking for!
This gift keeps on giving, because every single sale of every single piece through January 1st will give 50% of the proceeds to either Dogs Deserve Better or the Animal or Environmental Charity of your choice
(and for our purposes, choose DDB!). If you run an Animal or
Environmental Charity, ask about sending this special offer out to
your supporters as part of your holiday fundraising.
$5 Off and $10 Off will be refunded AFTER purchase, so don't worry
about not seeing it come off at checkout. Your rebate will come back
after the order is completed
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| Order Your Rescue Angel Ornament Today!
These make great stocking stuffers! Only 8.99 each (plus shipping) Order now!
Remind the kids at your holiday parties that they can be a rescue angel too, with their own temporary tattoo. Or wear your own this holiday season, to remind you what it's really about.
Other gifts with Rescue Angel Art available too.
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Our movement is growing, expanding, making HUGE strides, thanks to your help. Please stick with us, we really CAN change the world for chained and penned dogs.
Sincerely,
Dawn Ashby, Rescue & Public Liaison dawn@dogsdeservebetter.org
1.877.636.1408 · http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org
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