Dogs Deserve Better Adopt Us: No Chained Dogs!

Formerly chained or penned dogs looking for love! We will post your rescued chained dog or penned dog if you supply an image and a paragraph with phone, e-mail contact info, and location. We will strive to arrange transport through our networks to any location. An adoption fee is applicable, and will vary.

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Zeke is 10-11 month old Great Dane mix. He was rescued from life on a chain.. He is good with other dogs and really wants to play with everyone. He weighs about 80 pounds maybe a little more now. He is energetic, but calms down after he is has been with someone for a few minutes. He is learning how to walk, not pull, on a leash, but still needs practice. I know he will settle down when around people on a regular schedule. He is so excited to see people because he is not getting enough socialization. Zeke is neutered, vaccinated and is heartworm negative. He loves to fetch toys! If you have room in your heart and in your home for this sweet boy, please contact Alicia - 803-329-0689.

Rusty is approx 5 years old. Lab/Shep mix. Rusty was left behind chained outside when his owners had to move!!! Rusty is utd on shots, neutered hw negative and on hw prevention. He is extremely timid, he did not bark for over three weeks!!! He is house trained and very very lovable. Rusty just needs to be somewhere that he can get ALOT of love and attention. He gets along great with all other dogs and small children. If interested in giving Rusty a chain free foster of forever home, PLEASE contact Marla Dakes at 330-903-0039 or crzylovindoglady@yahoo.com or myspace.com/Ohio_dogs.

04/25/08 - Poor Lucy is an urgent situation. She is currently living on a chain in Ohio. Her "caretakers" have agreed to give her up, but we have no available foster homes. If we do not find a place for her by the end of April 2008, her caretakers have threatened to euthanize her. PLEASE HELP!

DDB Rep Marla Dakes has taken Lucy to the vet and has introduced her to her own pack. Here is what Marla has to say about Lucy.

Lucy is three years old, up-to-date on shots, and spayed. She gets along well with everyone, including a 6 pound weiner dog!!! She is good with small children as well. She is really beautiful and sweet, just need a place where she can play and run!!!

If you can provide a safe foster or forever home to Lucy, please contact Marla, crzylovindoglady@yahoo.com immediately.

Sweetie is an adorable adult Chihuahua, Terrier mix. Sweetie's beloved owner died this past summer and was left to relatives that feel that they can not provide the type of home Sweetie longs for. The have been keeping him in a heated doghouse on their porch as a family member has allergies. He has been a house dog and quite a lap dog since he was a puppy and doesn't understand what has happened to the life he once loved. Sweetie is currently 20 lbs. but is a little overweight from lack of exercise in the last 7 months. He is very playful and walks well on a leash. Sweetie loves kids, gets along real well with other dogs and cats. He has the cutest little growl when he is happy...like a cat meowing. He really is a sweetie! If you have room in your home and heart for Sweetie, please contact: Beth Davis: bethjamisondavis@yahoo.com

Meet Dudley Do Right! Dudley is a 3-year old, Shepherd/Rottie/cutie pie mix (not sure of his breed). He is very lovable but is currently living on a chain most of the day and does not get to share his sweet personality with his family.

Dudley gets along well with other dogs. He also enjoys the company of children! As a large breed dog - he would do best with larger canine companions and older children.

Dudley knows a few commands and is very eager to please. He loves kisses and to snuggle.

Dudley would love a home with a securely fenced in yard that he can run and play in. He is neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. If you can offer Dudley a loving, stable home, where he will live as part of the family, please contact Marla: crzylovindoglady@yahoo.com

Honey is a very sweet, but shy girl who has had a rough beginning. She was rescued by one DDB Rep, Dawn Bast who found her chained to a pole without even a collar...just a chain. Dawn could not leave her there and nobody seemed to know who poor Honey belonged to...So Dawn took her home.

Honey loves other dogs and cats. She weighs approximately 30 lbs and is 2-3 years old. She has a docked tail. I have 3 kids the youngest is 13 months old and she is good with her. She is skittish around people but she just needs time with loving people. When I first seen her she was chained to a pole, had no collar on. I stopped to talk to the owners and everyone told me that they didnt no who she belonged to, these people must have remembered me from a while back when I drove by and saw them hitting a poodle with a clothes hanger that was chained to the same pole as Honey. I called the police on them and the poodle was taken from them but no one got into trouble over it. So no one claimed Honey. She was very skinny and very scared. If you let her out with a leash it is very hard to catch her because she is so scared.

Honey really needs a loving home. Ideally one with a fenced in yard. Honey will be spayed an update on vaccinations prior to going to her forever home. If you can give this girl the love and life that she deserves, please contact Dawn: dawnscritters10@aol.com, or fill out our adoption application.

Winnie is a 12-month, medium sized Border Collie mix with a short coat. Winnie was chained 24/7 outside with no shelter and delivered 6 puppies in the cold. The owners did not want to pay a citation for not providing Winnie with required shelter, so they gave Winnie and her 6 pups up to DDB and signed a surrender agreement which states: I will not chain/pen any dogs on my property.

Winnie is a happy girl who would really love to spend the holiday inside her new home with her forever family. Could that be yours? Winnie is spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations.

Bean Burrito: 2 year old Pointer Mix Previously chained dog that was dumped along with his friend Alice. No one claimed them at the pound even though the ACO left a card at the owner’s and told them that their dogs were at the pound and would be put down in 3 days if they were not picked up. A call from DDB held them until we could get there an hour after their euthanasia time. BB has been waiting for his forever family for so long.... Save a life...opt to adopt BB. Bean Burrito was featured in Dogs Deserve Better E-News. Adopt a FAMOUS dog! Up to date on shots, neutered, doggie door trained.

Such a very nice boy…I don’t understand why no one has ever loved him. Contact: dawn@dogsdeservbetter.org

Mandy: 2 year old purebred Black Lab. She was found chained, pregnant and abandoned by owners when they moved. When the owners were tracked down, their answer to the question, “What do you want us to do with your dog” was…”I don’t care…take her to the pound I guess…” She is a love. Would make a great pet for you or for your whole family. Children, other dogs, Mandy would be the best thing that could happen to you and you may just be the best thing to ever happen to her. The best and most loyal dog in the world. She is longing for someone to love her back. UTD on shots, spayed, housebroken and doggie door trained. Mandy is also a Foster Favorite, the ultimate perfect personality! Contact: dawn@dogsdeservbetter.org

Starbuck is a Brittany Spaniel/English Pointer Mix approx 2 years old. She is has a beautiful sleek coat, and energy for some who likes to run or go for long walks. Starbuck, is approx 2 yrs old and would be the most incredible dog to train to do tricks. She can jump up in the air and land in your arms on command! She is a DDB chained rescue and like all, had a difficult start at life.

Update - March 2008

Zeke has been rescued and is now living in a foster home in Maine. He is just a wonderful boy - who lives peacefully with two male Golden Retrievers. Zeke is well behaved in the home, playful, but not over bearing. Just a terrific all around goofy Lab.If you are interested in adopting Zeke, please contact: ddbmaine@yahoo.com
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Poor Zeke has had quite a life . We hope that some kind angel out there will help him.

Zeke is a 6-7 year old Black Lab who spent the first 5 years of his life on a chain. His "family" then took him to a kill shelter with his "sister" Zoe. Zoe was adopted and Zeke was taken into rescue and sent to New England where he was adopted into a home. Zeke's new family returned him to rescue after he marked in their home What can you expect from a newly neutered male dog that has never lived inside of a home? Marking generally is a short-lived issue, once the male dog has adjusted to the new environment and his body realized that it is no longer "intact.". But Zeke was not given time to adjust -- The rescue returned Zeke to Tennessee, where he is now living outside, once again, at a boarding facility. This is a very nice boy, who deserves better than to spend his life in an outdoor kennel.

Zeke has a gentle, laid-back, very good-natured personality. He walks well on a leash and is great with people of all ages. Zeke is especially devoted to children. Zeke is a playful and energetic dog who loves to go for walks and play. He gets along well with female dogs, but is a little dominant (not aggressive) with other males, so he would do best in a home with a female canine companion. Zeke has had some basic obedience training and knows how to sit on command. He loves hugs! Zeke will be a wonderful family dog! Please give him a chance!

Hi. My name is Buddy. I am a 10 year old Rottweiler/Lab mix, and I am really glad that Dogs Deserve Better people found me! Until they did, I was living with heartworm and tape worms and chained to a garage. Nothing made any sense to me. I had no pack, and the human who promised to take care of me when I was a cute puppy lost interest and forgot about me, as soon as I started to grow up. I spent most of my time being lonely, thirsty, hungry and afraid.

Even though I was treated like that by one human, I do not hold it against others. I love people and try, everyday, to make up for the lost years I spent existing on the end of a chain, waiting for someone to rescue me. Now, I get hugs, regular food (although I would always like more) all the fresh water I can drink and five other dogs to keep me company.

My foster dad took me to the vet, so my heartworm and the tape worms are all gone. I am neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. Now, though, he needs to help other dogs who live like I did (and in worse situations), so he needs me to find my permanent human companion(s). I am house-trained, hardly ever bark, and walk well on a leash (going for walks is my favorite thing, next to eating and getting hugs).

To find out how to meet, and (maybe), adopt me, please contact:
Shari animystics@yahoo.com 937-580-6106 or
Lois, irisgma@msn.com 937-684-7421

Hi, my name is Pumpkin, and I am almost a year old now. I moved in with my foster family a few months ago, when my foster dad found me shivering with fear, sitting in the gutter as cars flew past. My ankle was broken, and it healed by itself, so now it’s a bit crooked.

Everything else about me, though, is in good order. I play really well with my companions in the pack, have a lively personality and even get along with cats. My favorite games are tug and swimming with my big brothers, Golden Lab, (Strider) and Great Dane/Boxer mix (Jester).

Even though I love to romp and wrestle, when I am tired, I like to climb on your lap and cuddle, slipping peacefully off into a deep slumber. (She seems to be under the impression that humans also function as body pillows.)

My foster dad says it is time for me to find a permanent pack now, so he can help other dogs who need homes. Can you help him make space for another abused and forgotten pup?

To find out how to meet, and (maybe), adopt me, please contact:
Shari animystics@yahoo.com 937-580-6106 or
Lois, irisgma@msn.com 937-684-7421

Hi. My name is Rosie. I am a 5 year old Border Collie/Lab mix who is really glad that Dogs Deserve Better people found me! Until they did, I was living with Buddy (above), my Rotteweiler/Lab companion, who was chained to a garage in our backyard. I ran, but, even though I was not the one on the chain, nothing made any sense to me. The human who promised to take care of us soon forgot we were there. I spent most of my time being lonely, thirsty, hungry and really afraid. My tongue was so chapped that my rescuers cringed every time they saw me.

Deprived of fresh water and nutrition, starved for human companionship and physically abused, I became neurotic and developed fear aggression behavior. But, this summer, Dogs Deserve Better volunteers found me and Buddy, and, after several months, they were able to rescue BOTH OF US! Although I am still a little hesitant around strangers, my foster dad has worked hard to socialize me, so most of my fear has gone away. Thanks to the donations of some generous people, we both went to the vet and got treated for heartworm. I am also spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations.

Now, though, he needs to help other dogs whose humans do not take care of them, so he needs me to find my permanent human companion(s). I am house-trained, heal automatically and am happy to share the couch with you or lie in a favorite spot, usually behind or under something.

Trajan is a sweet senior, blind Rottie who has spent his entire life on a chain. This boy was rescued from his horrible life, but is now living in a not so nice kennel situation. Trajan is just a love - and we would be thrilled to find him a wonderful home in which to spend his remaining years. Trajan gets along with everyone he meets! He is good with dogs and cats! He just wants a warm house with a soft dog bed and lots of love. Despite his years of neglect -- Trajan is very good natured - and his "handicap" does not hold him back in the least.

Trajan is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and is in very good health for his age! If you have room in your home and in your heart for Trajan, please contact Doreen Nespolini: 718- 994-1220, doreennes@gmail.com

Buddy is a 4 year old Border Collie/Chow mix who was rescued from life in a pen.

Buddy was surrendered by a family that finally realized that they were too busy to bother with Buddy. They “took care of” him by keeping him in an outside pen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through all kinds of weather. Buddy endured thunderstorms, heat waves without fresh water and ice storms without sufficient shelter. He did not receive any medical attention for his diarrhea and bled every time he went to the bathroom. He had worms, ear infections, was dehydrated and needless to say, severely underweight.

Now Buddy is a happy and healthy little boy released from his prison and is very affectionate, loyal and appreciative. He loves to be cuddled and lie at your feet and sometimes will reach out and touch you with his paw.

Buddy is afraid of thunder and should stay inside in a dark room or hallway, away from the big bad thunder. If he’s outside during a thunderstorm, he will do all he can to runaway.

Buddy knows how to “sit” and “stay” and he loves to do anything active, especially chase a tennis ball. He is neutered, heartworm negative & current on all his shots. Buddy is OK with other female dogs his size, but he has an alpha personality and does not do well with other males. Since Buddy is a pretty active little guy, he might knock over a small child, so a family with pre-teen or older children would be okay. We have no knowledge of how Buddy reacts to felines. Buddy is affectionate and very bright and needs a family knowledgeable in dealing with intelligent, energetic and dominant dogs. He would make an excellent companion for an owner who has experience with border collies. Contact: Carol, SPAYME@aol.com

This is Connor. He came to DDB Canada as he was on deathrow in Blaine Washington. Connor was a chained dog on a 2 ft. rope. When he was chained, he became scared when a child teased him. Thank goodness - he did not break the skin, but he needed to be rescued otherwise he would have been put down as the kid went to the hospital and doctors are required to file a report.

Connor is one heck of an amazing dog, very sweet and loyal. He does need quite a high fence as this boy knows how to climb. I would not adopt him out where there are small kids, I really do not want to set this gorgeous boy up for failure. SO far he is so sweet. He does not care for rabbits, but seems to get along well with cats and other dogs.

Macy is a rottweiler mix who has lived for the past 3 years on the end of a chain. She has never known what it is like to live in a nice warm house with a family who loves her. Sometimes her owners would feed her, many times they would forget. There were many times she would get her chain wrapped around things and was unable to reach her dog house or her food & water. Neighborhood kids would ride down the alley and tease her. Despite that, she loves children! She's never had a soft bed. Her nights were spent sleeping on a cold slab of cement under her dog house (if she could reach the dog house).

She gets along great with other dogs and loves people of all ages. She seems ok around my cats as well. She is really good natured and laid back. She would make a great companion! She knows sit and is a smart girl and I'm sure she would catch on quick to any other training.

I believe she is already spayed but she's going to the vet to have that confirmed. If the vet says she is not spayed then she'll be spayed prior to adoption. She will also get heartworm tested and brought up to date on her vaccinations.

If you are interested in adopting her, please email me - danielle@fdhumane.com - for an adoption application. She is located near Fort Dodge, Iowa. A transport can probably be arranged for out of area adoption.

Jules, Maryland

Jules doesn’t understand how he ended up in a shelter, much less on death row.

He had enjoyed a wonderful puppyhood and loved his family, even the smallest members, to include the new baby.

But one of his children developed allergies and he was moved from his warm home and removed from his family status and made to live in the backyard.

His little heart was broken, he had done nothing but give love and obedience to his family. Then it was out of the backyard and into the dog pound. Jules was very grateful for any attention he received, eager to climb into laps and give kisses. The shelter staff really wanted Jules to go to rescue where he would be placed in an appropriate home.

Jules is a real ‘family guy’ and promises to be loyal and loving. He is a friendly boy and very very handsome. He is very happy around children and just wants to be with his people, whether playing or lying at their feet, basking in their love. While he likes to make friend with other dogs, he will respond when challenged, so he would be best as the only dog in the household.

Please put Jules back into a home and family that will appreciate the joy Jules will bring and return the love he willingly gives.

Jules is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and heartworm negative. He is a bit thinner than he should be but just needs regular meals, a safe, secure home and nurturing family. Can you offer that to this wonderful boy? Please give Jules back the life he deserves, contact: McWagRescue@gmail.com

TJ is a very sweet Black Lab/Border Collie mix estimated to be 11 months old. He weighs 61 lbs.

A neighbor contacted Dogs Deserve Better and he is now in foster care in Chester, SC.

TJ is a playful pup; he loves to swim, run, and play fetch all day long. He enjoys squeaky toys, and wherever one is thrown, he'll bring it back to you every time!

TJ is very suitable for a playful athletic person who has no small children. TJ loves to hug, cuddle, and he gets along very well with dogs and cats. He is in the process of learning manners and commands such as, "no jump", "sit", "off the table", and "outta the kitty box". He is housetrained and can use a pet door.

TJ does not like to be enclosed in small spaces. Car rides are not his favorite activities because he feels 'boxed in', but after many fun trips to a park or lake, he will adapt. TJ deserves a loving, secure home where he will be treasured forever and never abandoned or chained again! He longs to be someone's best buddy.

TJ is neutered, Heartworm negative and up-to-date on vaccinations.Adoption Fee: $100 donation to Dogs Deserve Better Contact/Location: Lori Keener, (803) 385-3033 or (803) 374-8558. E-mail: lorik10697@chestertel.com

She was tied up at a quarry when her family decided to move and leave her behind.

She obviously was allowed on furniture at her previous home as she hopped right up on the couch and laid down!

She is good with kids, cats and other dogs. We have had her at our adoption days and she is just wonderful! If you would like to meet this love-bug, please email Emily at LeeEpstein@aol.com

My name's Sammy. I'm not even a year old yet, 35 lbs. & as cute as can be. I'd like to tell you my story. I lived in a bad part of town & was kept chained. My person moved out of his trailer & left me behind, still chained. Someone felt sorry for me & untied me, but they didn't take me home. I had to forage for food & water & a place to get out of the heat. Though I never caused any trouble, people tormented me by throwing things at me & yelling at me. Finally, Animal Control was called to take me to the shelter. It sure was nice to have food & clean water, but I was very scared that someone would hit me again. Because a wonderful Pound Pals volunteer had been visiting me every day, I've learned not to be afraid of people & now will sit on her lap! But I ran out of time at the shelter so they were going to euthanize me. Pounds Pals didn’t want that to happen so asked McWag Rescue to save me and they DID. Since being in rescue, I am so happy to be running around and playing with the other dogs. I have proven how smart I am by learning something new every single day. The very best thing I have learned is what is means to be loved. I now give kisses and love to cuddle once I know you’re not going to hurt me.

If you can open your heart to a wonderful little dog who so wants to love & be loved, please consider me. I'm waiting for a special person who will be patient, understanding & gentle with me. Are you that person? if so, contact Kricket at 301 977-6413, McWag@comcast.net.

Except for a couple of months, Beau, a pitbull mix, lived his life at the end of a chain. Lucky for him, his owner finally did the right thing and surrendered him to Dogs Deserve Better. Beau has come a long way in a short amount of time. He was a little nervous around new people at first, but each day as he gains confidence, his sweet personality comes out. This 3 1/2 year old weighs 70 lbs and still thinks he is a puppy. He loves playing and running with the other dogs, and doesn't mind being low man on the totem pole. One of his favorite things to do is to lay on his dog bed and play with a chew toy, both of which he has never had. He is not food or toy aggressive. He tolerates his baths very well and likes going for rides in the car. He now knows a few commands and walks pretty good on a leash. A home without cats would be best. He has been neutered and is UTD on shots. His foster mom will also assist with transport if needed. If you have any questions about this very special rescue or would like to meet Beau, please email Ruth at rjainor@msn.com or call 503-881-6055.

Pudge wasn't so great at the housebreaking thing (hey, he's spent his whole life tied in the yard....) but he's learning. He's on the fence about his opinion about cats but KNOWS he loves a good blanket on the floor to cover up in. He, too, loved his yard time, people time (nothing beats a good chest scratch) and the chicken, pot roast and spare-ribs suited him, too. Pudge is one of four dogs abandoned at the vet about 6 months ago. They had obviously been tied in a yard and neglected. They had collar injuries, fleas, sparse fur, and were terrified and depressed. These dogs have responded remarkably to our interest and love and care. We have bathed them and petted them and socialized them and fed them well, (adding oils and medication for their pitiful skin conditions) and they are now loving life. They are excited to see us every day and are ready to go for walks every chance they get.

To adopt Pudge, please contact Ceil Jarrett at Animal Action Rescue 770-242-1277 or lrjarrett@bellsouth.net.

Bert is a gentle, sweet, loveable little dog (about 37 pounds) who belonged to my 81 year old father. My dad recently died in a terrible auto accident. Dad rescued Bert (and three other dogs) from the end of a short chain a couple of years ago. Bert was starving and had been terribly neglected.

Bert is now about four years old, neutered, vaccinated, hearworm-free, a people-lover, and more of an "outside" dog than in. He spent some time indoors with Dad when the weather got really cold and he did well inside with no accidents. Bert is very smart and it wouldn't take long to train him.

Bert is a Walker Hound Mix. He loves other dogs for sure and never bothered Daddy's old kitty. He would be so good with a family and other dogs. Please contact Carolyn Kimble at (501) 425-0176 Cdk501@cs.com.

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