Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week, Additional Notes, Participants, Photos

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Carrie Nutter, Illinois: "I work as an occupational therapist, so the children were able to incorporate an array of skills while participating in a fun project. The idea caught on with other groups, too. Two classrooms of children with Autism elected to participate, in addition to student council members and participants of a girl's club. The awareness of the importance of the human-animal bonds keeps increasing as many staff members were very receptive..."

Audrey Woerter, New York: "A bunch of ladies here at work spent a lot of lunch hours and evenings working at home at their dinner tables putting together such great Valentines for your program. We have vowed to get together next year too!"

Sydney Holliday, Tennessee: "These Valentines are made by the PAWS club. They are all students who love and want to help homeless and abused animals. They loved the goal of this project and were so glad you are helping the chained dogs in the U.S.!"

Pam and Aimee Boyle, Kentucky: "Enclosed are Valentines made by third and fourth grade classes. Through the Kenton County Animal Shelter, we volunteer at local schools "teaching kids to care". The Have a Heart for Chained Dogs program fit well into our program, and while the kids made their Valentines, we talked about caring for dogs."

Brenda Trojanoski, Connecticut: "We are a 4-H group that loves dogs. We get together at least once a month to train our dogs and learn how to help them live happier lives. We all think it's mean and cruel to chain up your dog, and we think it shouldn't happen. Each Valentine was hand made by us, and begs with the dog's owners to bring their dogs in. We know you will pass along these Valentines to the dogs who need them most."

Christine Tempfer, Ohio: "I am an eigth grade teacher, and appreciate all the work your organization does for dogs who are sentenced to a life of despair at the end of a chain. The students were all moved, and did their best to make a card for people who keep their dogs under such conditions. I hope they make a difference, even if for only 1 dog."

Dona Tubb, Mandy Holliday, Mary Howard Logel, North Carolina: "We are a group of 4th and 5th grade girls who participate in an after school program that combines running and character development skills. Our girls selected to make Valentines for your Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week as one of our community service projects. We hope they help!"

Sue Bianco, Oregon: "The OASIS Program was proud to participate. OASIS is an alternative education program for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. While working toward completing our high school education, we also are involved in community service, and we understand the importance and health benefits of having a pet."

Melanie Poindexter, Nevada: "My husband is a life science teacher for 6th grade. After telling his classes about your campaign, the kids jumped all in to help. Speaking for my husband, his students, and myself, we plan to get Nevada off the 'do nothing' list!"

Some Students from Drea's Class, New Jersey

Drea De Luca, New Jersey: "My class is a 5th grade honors class, and we learned a lot. This is our second year participating, and I look forward to next year. I hope these will be helpful in reaching your goal!"

Lauren, Pennsylvania: "Hi, my name is Lauren. I'm sorry, but I don't know anyone with chained or penned dogs....which is a good thing! So if you can still send them to another dog, I'd be very grateful. I worked hard on them. I absolutely love dogs!"

Valentine contributors:

Ms. Padilla and PS#23 Rm 210 class, The Nosal family and Sandra Minchew, Chris Dillenburg, Tanya Murray, Kimberly McDowell, Girl Scout Troup 297, Pratt family, Sandy Schneider, Jamie Kuhl, Angela DeBolt, Billie Politi, Debra White and Gabriel's Angels, Helen Wiederkehr, Donna Barski, OASIS Center and Sue Bianco, Mrs. Holiday and 5th Grade PAWS club, Corinne Cooper, Vineland HS South, Rhodora Black, Jennifer Paull and the 3rd Grade Redwood School, Brooke Pickrell Youth Ministry, Laura Streeter, K Murphy and K Hill and Hedgesville Elementary, Cathy Mahan and Megan Mulvihill, Diane Dicesare, TLC Teen Center, Capri Holderby, Kathy and Michael Showmaker, Jess Martin and Second Grade Class, Joyce Ipsaro, Lin and Chris Leffel, Jessica Smith, Biscardi, Kim Touzinsky, Kuhl, Gregg School 4th Grade, Steve and Deanna Anderson, Carrie Nutter and Students, Drea DeLuca and PS#23 Gr 5 Rm 212, Kimberly Obert, Lisa Dieter and 2nd Grade Class, Rhonda Gelselman and Kindergarten Class, the Hotchkiss family, Shari Brewer and 6th Grade Students at R.T.S. Middle School, Elaine Ryan, Robin Horgan, L. Cheriboge, Michelle Estep and Marisa VanPelt and Resolve Program, Avery Aver, Flagier Humane Society, King, Lois Rose, Connie Ritchey and Girl Scout Troup, Mike Rosberry, MaryAnn Kelly, T Hodskins, Monica Ackerman, Fagah, Julie Deily, A. Cheng, Vilma Laurel, M. and Scott Poindexter and 6th Grade Class, Erika Emal, Sara, R. Acker, Monica Kinley-Kuhn and adult class, Michelle King, Courtney Grooms, Mrs. Stepien's 1st Grade Class, Lindsey Smith, Molly Hillmann, Monica Perry, Laurie Ottoson, Daphna Andrews, Theresa Stockwell, Peggy Rydberg and skating group, Mary Beth Zahedi and Cindy Boucher, Mrs. Berkheimer and 3rd Grade Class, Girl Scout Troup 1969, Melanie Riggleman and staff at Ebensburg Center, State College High School Humane Issues club, Marie Wamix, Audrey Woertner and staff at The Raymond Corporation, Heather Pelham, Pam and Aimee Boyle' 3rd and 4th Grade Classes, Open Arms Care Corp., Mrs. Hollinger and Mrs. Fowler Kindergarten Classes, Marilyn Primomo, Girl Scout Troup #879, Melissa Galtieri's 3rd and 4th Grade Classes, Debora Klopfenstein Special Ed. Class, K. Trojanoski 4-H Group, Jessica Smith and Chestnut Health System, YK Marley, Jenna Carson and Aram Morgan, Capri Holderby, Berkheimer, CP Elementary, Cheyenne Basile and Stephanie Mayfield, Jennifer O'Rourke and Kathy O'Malley and Eliot Elementary, Theresa, R. Stone, Christie Tempfer and 8th Grade Class, Erin Reyham and Monie Escamilla and Animal Rights Club of Mary Washington, Holly Routch and Family Resource Center NE Elementary, Lyndsay Sullivan, Jack and Andrea Boone, The DeGraw Family, Laura Brady, Amanda Hammel and Blair County Head Start, Lindsey Sundberg, Como Park School, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy, 4th and 5th Grade Girls on the Run Bradley Creek Elementary, Beth Yale and Lesley Deaver's 4th and 5th Grade, Mrs. Schreppel 2nd grade class, Mrs. Schreppel and Mrs. Fadule Sr. Action Club, and Cindy Didion.

Thanks so much to all who participated, we are making a difference in those dogs lives!

(Please note: If you made valentines and you are not included on this list, please e-mail Tammy@dogsdeservebetter.org so that she can correct our error.)

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If you'd like to donate via regular USPS mail, you may print out this form in .pdf format, and send to P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684

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