First we'd like to thank all our generous donors, without your support we wouldn't be here today..

We received the loan and will be closing on May 27th. We still need an additional $15,000 to give to the bank at the time of closing so if there was ever a time we need you to donate, it's NOW. The more we have in hand at closing, the better. As of today we have $172,610.

We still need $15,000 by the 27th. Can you help us reach that goal?

There are many ways to donate:

You can become a member or monthly donor:

Please consider becoming a member or monthly donor! As our center fundraising and needs consider, the more who can join our membership lists or monthly donor program, the stronger we can come out of the starting gate with the Good Newz Rehab Center for Chained Dogs.

http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/membership.html

You can donate directly through our website:

http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/ddbcenter.html

You can do a special tribute to Elizabeth Taylor through our plaque donation program

Want to memorialize her with your name on a plaque in her honor at the Good Newz Rehab Center? You are free to donate any amount in her memory, top ten donors in her honor and/or all donations of $1000 or more will get your name on our In Memory Plaque.

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Follow us on Facebook to see what new ways we are fundraising

https://www.facebook.com/dogsdeservebetter?ref=ts

Or you can simply mail all donations to our office @ PO Box 23 Tipton, Pa 16684.

Whichever way you choose to donate, you will be helping many chained and penned dogs in need of the center.

Check out some of the press we have been receiving..

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DDB Founder, Tamira Thayne, will be speaking at this virtual conference! See the highlights, speakers, and register at the below link. 'See' you there!

Animal Awakenings Mini-Conference and Virtual Mini-Series

Kicks off May 20th and 21st with 6 high impact sessions

• Attend all or any of interest
• Take part live right from your computer
• Online sign in required for reserved "seats"

http://www.animalawakenings.org/Events.html

This is our newest billboard that went up on April 20th. This was placed in an area that will be well seen by the many individuals who continue to chain despite the chaining laws in Indiana.

To see the many dogs freed from chains and looking for forever homes in Indiana, please visit Indiana's petfinder page:

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IN379.html

Gayla Hausman
Beatrice, Nebraska

From Gayla:
I’m 57 years old, and live in a small rural town in Nebraska. I’m married to Terry and have one son-- Jake. I recently received a fabulous gift of a daughter (in-law). We have 6 dogs in my home. Four are my own, and two are rescues. I also have approx. 14 dogs in my care at any one time in various foster homes.

The sight of chained dogs breaks my heart. About four years ago I researched chained dogs and found Dogs Deserve Better. It’s been a wild ride every since!

I love the work I do for Dogs Deserve Better!! I’ve been broke, exhausted, sick, and depressed, but I can’t quit. Some days are filled with sadness when we find those poor souls that have suffered on a chain for years. But there are those other days when we rejoice at getting them off that chain, and with tears in our eyes, we watch them run and run and run. They love the company of other dogs and people. They get healthy and better nutrition and become more alert and their tails just never stop wagging. It’s then that I know I’m living the good life.

No one works harder than Tami and our management team. They are incredible and help us every inch of the way. Many thanks to them, for without them, we would not be out here saving dogs, one dog at time!! I’m also thankful for the Nebraska Voters For Companion Animals as they work to create a tethering ban in Nebraska. It is the only way to reach the majority of dogs in the least amount of time.

To adopt any of the dogs in need of forever homes in Nebraska, please visit the Nebraska petfinder page at :

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NE87.html

Thanks for bringing chained dogs into the home and family with us for the past nine years. We couldn't do it without your support.

Remember, if you or someone you know has room in the family for a pet and have often pondered bringing a dog into your life, fostering is a fantastic way to prepare yourself for the day that you decide to make that commitment. Dogs Deserve Better is seeking qualified foster families for dogs that have been rescued from sad, heartbreaking situations. These dogs are so grateful for a family and truly are deserving of an opportunity to learn that people truly can be a dogs best friend! Dogs Deserve Better will furnish everything that you need to care for your foster Dog while they await adoption; all you need is love, patience and a secure fenced yard to participate in this rewarding experience.

If you would like to become a foster parent, please fill out the foster application below. We are always in need of great foster homes..

http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/foster.html

Deana Whitfield,
National Volunteer Coordinator
Dogs Deserve Better

http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/donations2.html