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I say YEA!!!!!! Guess I'm a crazy dog person too. Our two babies live with us, eat with us, sleep with us, vacation with us and when we have to be gone for the day, we get them dog sitters to come spend the day with them. I can hear some of the people say, but I don't have that kind of money! It really doesn't take any extra money to find a dog sitter. A family member or neighbor works just fine, and your dog is more comfortable with a person they know well anyway. I'd take in every abandoned, abused or neglected dog in the world if I could! Dogs to me are one of God's most perfect creations. They are a bundle of unconditional love, and as far as I am concerned, God's best Ambassadors! I'd like to say thank you personally to each and every person who takes action or donates on behalf of animals. Every time you do, you earn yourself another gold star! Keep up the good work.

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AMEN to everything karenmg said! Dogs are one of Gods most perfect creations.
We should treat them with that thought in mind.
Here's to all us crazy Animal people where ever we are!
God bless us one and all!

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There are two Labs in PHX, AZ who need a home. They are chained outside in 120 degree heat and are about to go to the pound if no one gets them, Let me know if you are interested in ELVIS and PRISSY, 7 and 6 years old....

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Tammy Grimes did the same thing along with others who chained themselves up. Tammy is the founder of DDB & was arrested for saving a dying dog. Bravo to the great people who do this to bring attention to the poor chained up dogs! I can't understand why people get dogs only to leave them chained up & ignored. I have a neighbor who ties their dog up in the yard & one night the dog was barking & they chose to ignore it, ths next day they found that someone had broken into their car & stole the radio & some other things out of it. I think God was trying to tell them something. I know I told them a few things but in a nice way trying to educate them.

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Thank goodness for "crazy dog people!" Dogs are inherently social creatures, much like human beings; that's a fact, not an personal opinion, conviction or belief. Dogs NEED social interaction in exactly the same ways that human beings do. It is also a scientifically-proven fact that when you keep a dog penned up away from other people and other dogs, they almost inevitably become anti-social ,and some will even become downright aggressive! Call me a "crazy dog person," too, if you like, but at least I know well enough to take good care of my fur-babies, and make sure that they're properly socialised with both people and dogs!

Every dog I've ever had has been a full member of the family, entitled to a warm, comfortable bed, loving companionship and hours of play and social interaction, both with humans and with their many canine friends. I have never understood why some people think it's "okay" to get a dog, then leave it chained up outside; I try to talk sense to such people, but they just don't seem to understand that their dog NEEDS to be with them just like their children need to be with them, and that if they DON'T give their dog that kind of loving attention, it's going to become a problem animal. They never seem to heed my warnings, then eventually their dog bites someone or attacks another dog, and ends up being put down, all because they refused to warp their minds around the plain and simple fact that dogs are SOCIAL CREATURES BY NATURE!

My Tas is spoiled rotten by most standards, with his own warm and comfy bed beside the couch where I spend most of my waking hours, and with full bed-rights too, meaning he's encouraged to get in bed and snuggle whenever he feels like it. Whenever possible, I never leave home without him, except those occasions when I have to take public transit, ie: going to doctors appointments and the like. I take Tas virtually everywhere I go, and I always make plenty of time for him to meet and greet and play with other dogs we meet. The general result of this is that Tas is the most supremely social dog I've ever known, and he is extremely popular and well-liked by all his friends, human and canine alike.

He's constantly making new friends, too, every time we walk down the street; he impresses people with his excellent manners and good behaviour, usually by means of sitting right next to (and sometimes sitting right ON) their feet and gazing ever-so-lovingly into their eyes...and after all, who can resist a monstrous suck-puppy? I sometimes call him "the Frankenstein of suck-monsters," he's so sweet and loving with everyone he meets!

It's all about socialising them...really! If you take the time/make the effort to properly socialise them, virtually ANY dog can and WILL turn out just like my "Frankenstein of suck-monsters!"

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I'm proud to be part of the crazy dog bunch. And I have the deepest respect and admiration for anybody that sticks up for any animal. Dogs are meant to be socialized, not shut out to spend their lives in cruel conditions totally alone. My own dog is my fifth child and my best friend. Reminds me of the saying "God help me to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am."

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I am also a crazy pet person. About 6 years ago, my boyfriend and I came upon a back yard with 2 black labs that had no food, no water, no shelter, emaciated, and chained to 2 trees. The were completely forgotten and only about a week from death. We went up to the house and asked if they would be willing to let us take the dogs. They said " Yeah, take them. We don't want them anymore." We took them home and brought them in the house and they both did not seem to know how to act. I do not believe they had ever been allowed in the house before. We took them straight to the bathroom and bathed them since they were covered in ticks and fleas. We got medication for them for the ticks and fleas and within 3 days were free of the pests. The male, Coletrain, was as sweet and loving as could be despite the way he had been treated. The female. Mercedes, was not so friendly at first. She was very cautious at first. However, once she realized that she was safe and that we really cared about her she warmed up. It took about a month to get them at a somewhat decent weight. One they were healthy we found them new loving homes. Coletrain went to a family with kids where he is dearly loved and played with all the time. Mercedes went to an older woman and is spoiled rotten.

Ever since I was a child I have been bringing home sick, hurt, or abandoned cats and dogs. I have lost count of how many I have rescued. It is the most rewarding feeling to take and unwanted animal and nurse them back to health and find them new homes with people who really love them.

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It is a shame to see any animal being chained, you can also hear them crying. Be sure to report anyone that commits this type of CRUELTY!!!
All our furry friends should be treated with respect and love.

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I will never understand why people get a dog if they don't want it to be a part of "their pack". To have a dog in the back-yard and not take care of it, defeats the purpose of having one.
I try to do my part and educate people whenever I can, like NEVER buying a puppy at a pet-store!!!!
I applaud people like Kelly, that take an active step to raise awareness. Whether it is a show on "Oprah" about puppy-mills, or a girl in California chaining herself to a dog-house, this is the kind of stuff that changes the world for the better.

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aajoanne,
You're a good friend to Kelly and dogkind to share the DDB story.

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Great article--This issue is so important!

Get involved in raising money for Dogs Deserve Better at www.firstgiving.com/dogsdeservebetter

Or, help out other people's efforts here!:
www.firstgiving.com/rhondasims
http://www.firstgiving.com/tammygrimes2 (DDB Executive Director)

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Crazy dog people are the nicest people in the world! They come in second only to the dogs! ;)

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Here in Hollywood, FL we have a law called the 'Extreme Leash law'. Domestic animals cannot be on a leash more than an hour or out in high heat days, or exteme weather either.

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DITTO Karenmg, couldn't have said it better myself!