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Anti-Tethering and Chaining Program
(ATCP)
dedicated to
improving the lives of chained & penned dogs |
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In Memory of Trey
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He lived most of his 14-years on the
end of a heavy chain in a middle class neighborhood in the
Clarksville city limits.
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His back legs were paralyzed & he was
trapped in 2-3 inches of mud.
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In his last days, he cried & howled
day & night. Frustrated neighbors begged us to help him, because no
one else would.
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He was missing huge patches of hair &
thousands of maggots were feeding on open sores on his armpit &
groin areas.
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He was emaciated weighing just 40
lbs., which is about half the ideal body weight for a German
Shepherd.
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He had a family that claimed to
love him & said he was part of the family for 14 years.
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But during Trey's final hour, his family
merely watched from afar as a stranger
laid in the mud to comfort him and to untangle the heavy chain from his
weary body.
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A veterinarian was called upon to end the
inexcusable suffering that no living being deserves. The
stranger massaged Trey's face and apologized for pathetic life he
was given, and she promised to give it meaning. Trey took his last breath... and the
stranger sobbed.
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His owner was charged with FELONY
animal cruelty, a rarity in Montgomery County. Months later,
his story influenced Montgomery County Commissioners to pass a
new chaining law that provides strict guidelines for owners that opt
to chain a dog for long periods each day.
Help us ensure that Trey's memory lives
on and his story never forgotten.
DONATE TODAY and we'll purchase a memorial item
(based on the list below) to be displayed at our new building:
8x8 Brick - $100
Plaque - $250
Kennel - $500
Garden Bench - $1750
Room - $5000
Total
Collected as of 8/1/10: $0.00
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Download a copy of our instructional brochure, which explains step
by step how to comply with Montgomery County's new chaining law. |
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Rusty was rescued from a North Clarksville home, chained without food or
water and emaciated. An anonymous caller initiated the investigation that
resulted in Rusty's rescue. |
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This
Clarksville dog is just one of thousands forced to "live" at the
end of a chain. Unfortunately, chaining is not a crime in our community.
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Other Photos of Chained Dogs &
Inhumane Living Conditions
(Warning:
some photos may be disturbing)
Unchainyourdog.org
www.dogsdeservebetter.com |
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"For
to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains,
but
to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom
of others."
-Nelson
Mandela-
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Your
letter or phone call could make all the difference!
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WHY
SHOULD YOU CARE??
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Tennessee
ranks 10th in fatal dogs attacks
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20%-25%
of fatal dog attacks are caused by chained dogs
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Chained
dogs are 3% more likely to bite than dogs allowed to socialize
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32%
of biting dogs have been chained
Reference:
www.gnaw-tn.org |
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What
Can You Do?
1)
Send the pet owner an anonymous letter or information educating them about the dangers of
lifelong chaining, tethering or penning. Choose from:
Anti-Chaining
Letter
Penning
Letter
Quality
of Life Flyer
Facts
About Chaining
Do
You Chain? Handout
2)
If you are uncomfortable sending a letter, we’ll do
it for you. Just email us a brief description of the conditions the dog is living
in and provide a complete address including zip code.
3)
You will be surprised at how showing compassion and respect for
both the dog and the owner can change the attitude of someone that chains their
pet! As a neighbor you can offer
to give a dog house or a tip proof water or food bowl or offer to walk or
groom chained dog.
4)
Report inhumane conditions that go unchanged to Animal Control at 648-5750.
Please review Tennessee
State Laws and Regulations to determine if a law is being broken (i.e. no
water, no shelter, etc.) before calling as they are short-staffed & stay
very busy responding to serious violations daily. You can request that your call be kept anonymous and ask for an
investigator to visit the residence.
5)
Want to do even more (i.e. write to lawmakers, become an area anti-tether rep,
etc.)? Visit www.dogsdeservebetter.com
to explore the possibilities!
Thank
you for caring about the chained dogs of our community... together we can and will
make a difference!