chained dog campaign
This
is your chance to make a difference in the ongoing
struggle to curtail the ever-growing population of
lonely and neglected animals. Together, we go in
groups, into neighborhoods and seek out chained and
lonely dogs in need of some TLC.
We
are only "armed" with information, spay/neuter
vouchers and big smiles!! We politely offer our
services to needy and, more often than not,
appreciative pet guardians. Our goals are to:
1. speak with and develop trusting relationships
with animal guardians,
2.
give out free flea treatment, toys, treats and new
collars (if needed)
3.
offer free spay/neuter services, as well as shots
4.
discuss ways of enhancing their animals' lives and
alternatives to their animals living on chains
24/7.
Suggestions about specific neighborhoods we should
target are always helpful. Check out our
SFA Events page for our next Campaign. And feel
free to invite and bring out as many people as you
can! Any pet accessories you may have laying around
the house (food, water bowls, treats, collars,
etc.) are greatly appreciated. Don't have
anything to bring? Don't worry - we will provide
you with some.
We
cannot rest until it is illegal to chain a dog.
Only through legislation can we truly help
animals. So please help us! When you see an
animal mistreated or on a chain, call your local
Animal Control. Call your County Council
representatives, as well. Speak out!
Chained dogs every where will appreciate it.
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Our campaign
On
the morning of Saturday, July 14, 2007 eight of
us set off to targeted areas that had lots of
dogs on chains.
We
left after a hot day, feeling elated in that we
gave out 21 vouchers for free spay/neuters. We
were told, "God sent you, because I couldn't
afford to get her spayed." People welcomed us
and allowed us to enter their world for a few
moments. Fewer unwanted dogs and cats will be
born because of our efforts.
Speak
for Animals is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
dedicated to enhancing the welfare of animals. We
offer humane education, a low-cost spay/neuter
program and a
Chained Dog Campaign
to help all the animals in our community.