Anti-Chaining

WHY NOT TO CHAIN YOUR DOG

1. Chaining is not only inhumane for dogs, but has taken a severe toll on this nation’s children.

2. In the period from October 2003 until October 2004, there have been at least 20 children killed or seriously injured by chained dogs across the country.

3. Chained dogs, unsocialized with humans, can become very territorial of their tiny space, and any two year old who wanders into this space can be attacked and killed before adults can intervene.

4. Researchers are confirming the link between animal abuse and neglect WITH the abuse and neglect of children and perpetration of future crimes.

5. The Humane Society of the United States has found chained or penned dogs are two-and-a-half times more likely to attack than dogs living indoors.

6. Another study from the National Animal Control News found chained dogs who live like this more than eight hours a day are three times more likely to bite their caretakers than if they hadn¹t been tied down.

7. Animal control officers have reported dogs with infected necks whose chains have literally rubbed through their necks, sometimes becoming embedded in the skin.

8. Dogs have also hung themselves by getting tangled up in their chains and by jumping over a fence.

9. If you¹ve seen a chained dog in your neighborhood, and you¹re looking for some guidance about how to help that dog, head to Dogs Deserve Better . You¹ll find information there about the dangers of chained dogs, as well as information on how you can make a difference. Volunteers will even send information packets right to the homes of people who are leaving their dogs chained outside.