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The
Coalition to Unchain Dogs is a non-profit, volunteer effort dedicated
to improving
the welfare of dogs living outdoors on chains in and around Durham,
North Carolina.
In just over a year, we freed over 100 dogs from their chains,
but many more are still waiting.
Our three-tiered mission:
- Raise money and build fences for chained dogs in the community
- Provide support to and educate the community as to why chaining is cruel and dangerous and raise awareness of the physical, mental and emotional needs of dogs
- Advocate for the passing of laws that disallow or severely restrict the chaining of dogs
The
Coalition has been adopted as a program of Independent
Animal Rescue (IAR).
Through this affiliation, we make sure that every dog receiving a
fence also receives
vaccinations and is spayed/neutered through IAR's Community Spay/Neuter
Program.
Did you know...?
Dogs suffer from boredom, stress and loneliness on the end of a chain.
Dogs are pack animals who want and need socialization and companionship.
Chained dogs are associated with crime and are used to guard drug houses and in dog fighting rings.
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.
Coalition
to Unchain Dogs
PO Box 3259
Durham, NC 27715
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