After Election Day we are all looking forward to change; changes in the White House and hoping for change in the economy. Many of us voted for candidates we felt would be best for the animals and at DDB we are counting on YOU for a "Chain-ge We Can Count On".  (The individual sending the most money gets a free Puddles Pak!)
 
I've been taking my spare change and tossing it in a jar, I counted it out and I've got $11.52. While much of the world is celebrating change, I'll be stopping by my bank or grocery and changing my change into dollar bills, sticking it in an envelope and sending it to Dogs Deserve Better at P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA, 16684 with a note saying "This is for the "Chain-ge We Can Count On Campaign". Won't you do the same?

If everyone on our e-mail list saved only $5.00 in change we'd have over $25,000 dollars that would go a long way toward vetting the dogs, building the fences, and printing educational materials. Now grab up your penny jars, clean out your purse, or dig in the couch cushions and change your change into dollars to drop in the mail today or tomorrow. Remember, the dogs are counting on YOU so get that change turned into Chain-ge the dogs can count on! 
 
You used your voice when you voted and with your contribution to a "Chain-ge We Can Count On" you will lend your voice to save chained & penned dogs without a voice of their own. When we stand together we can turn a little change into BIG changes for chained dogs! 

Pictured from left to right, Lisa Conklin--Adams County SPCA Development Director, Bob Goodman--DDB Area Rep and SPCA board member, and Chris Ameduri--DDB Area Rep and SPCA Vice Chair of the Board.

Dogs Deserve Better was proud to honor the Adams County SPCA at their gala Saturday night in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with a DDB Gratitude Award presented by founder Tamira Thayne.

The Adams County SPCA has  been one of the premier Pennsylvania humane organizations in confronting the chaining issue in their community, and their employees and humane agents press hard for better conditions for chained dogs.

Much of the credit for this partnership goes to long-time DDB Area Rep Chris Ameduri, who has worked side by side with humane officers and her fellow SPCA board members to make a difference for the county's chained dogs.

Development Director Lisa Conklin has been very supportive and outspoken, and has worked hard to bring HB1065 into fruition.

Jericho, a chained dog noted in a cruelty case in the county, was in attendance as a special guest of the gala.