Did you know?..
Dogs suffer from boredom, stress and loneliness when kept on a chain.- The American Veterinary Medical Association warns that chaining a dog can contribute to aggressive behavior.
- The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture prohibits chaining as the primary means of confinement under the Animal Welfare Act.
- The Center for Disease Control states that chained dogs are 2.8 times more likely to bite than unchained dogs.
- Nearly 100 state and local jurisdictions ban or severely restrict dog chaining.
It’s ironic to think that a fence can actually provide freedom, but we recently learned of an organization in Durham, North Carolina called The Coalition to Unchain Dogs. They’re a non-profit, totally volunteer effort dedicated to improving the welfare of dogs living outdoors on chains in their community by raising money and building fences.
We think its a wonderful concept! The group also educates the community about the dangers of chaining dogs, and raise awareness about how chaining them impacts their physical, mental and emotional needs.
Next month the Coalition to Unchain Dogs is having a benefit concert to help raise funds to help build more fences to help more dogs! Please visit their website to find out how you can help by volunteering your time or making a generous donation!
Thank you for posting about this amazing group of freedom fence builders. As far as I know they have been out every weekend since its inception, that includes 105 degree weather. Every penny they receive goes towards a dogs fence, neuter/spay and occasionally heartworm treatment. Thank you once again for recognizing this remarkable group. I hope they are copied everywhere!! Em
Thanks for posting a wonderful tribute to this great organization. They are doing a terrific job and could use all the support that you can give. You can see the joy on the dog’s faces. Can’t say enough good things about this coalition. Help Unchain the Dogs!