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Puddles on the Floor

Puddles on the Floor: Wonderful Humane Education book which addresses the chaining issue

Special Fundraising Offer:

When the Circle of Compassion Extends to ALL: A Tribute to Doogie

50% of the Profits from Sales of this Art Piece entitled "When the Circle of Compassion Extends to ALL" goes to Dogs Deserve Better

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"A Chained Dog
is a Lonely Dog"

Other Art on T-shirts, Gifts, and More

 

Dogs Deserve Better
Latest and Archived News

PAs Wall of Shame

A Voice for the Silent Victims of the Storm Ravaged South; November 2010

Read the press release

Make Valentines for Chained Dogs: January 2011

The goal is 17,000 chained or penned dogs this year, we need your help!
Read about the campaign and join in the fun

Holiday Sponsor A Dog Program: November 2010

Another year of great success for the DDB Foster dogs!
See them with their gifts

A New Name For Worthless; A Hero is Born: November 2010

New DDB Children's Book by Rocky Shepherd is Released
Get your Copy Here

Thayne Ends Capitol Chaining: October 2010

Session ends without law in place
Read and See Pics here

Thayne Chained at Harrisburg Capitol to Win Law for Chained Dogs: August 2010

She blogs, twitters, facebooks daily!
Read and See Pics here

Join us for Chain Off 2010: May 2010

Join over 100 Advocates!
Read More and Register Today

Thayne wins one in Court: May 2010

Finally, Justice is Served, Accuser doesn't show up!
Read More

Thayne charged with Trespassing AGAIN : March 2010

Dogs pay the price, AGAIN! Read All About It!
See Pics, watch video

Thayne charged with Trespassing : February 2010

Read All About It!
See Pics, watch video

Make Valentines for Chained Dogs: January 2010

We Need 15,000!
Teachers, help us out!

DDB Releases Unchain My Heart: October 2009

Dogs Deserve Better Rescue Stories of Courage, Caring, and Compassion
All Happy Endings!

Read All About Chain Off 2009: July 2009

Nationwide Events
Lots of Photos!

Thayne Releases "Scream Like Banshee" book: March 2009

Tips for Doggie Foster Parents
Buy Your Copy Today!

Pennsylvania's "Wall of Shame": March 2009

Going After a State Law
See Pics of Dogs Living Chained In All Counties

DDB Founder Gets Key to the City: February 2009

Fort Pierce, Florida
Read More and Watch Video on the Doogie Page

Have a Heart Campaign Wrapup: February 2009

Gorgeous Cards
See the Rescued Dogs

Have a Heart For Chained Dogs: February 2009

February 7-14
Send Valentines, Addresses, Coupons!

Holiday Auction for DDB: November 2008

November 20-30, 2008
Shop for Your Holiday Gifts!

Justice For Shep: October 2008

Shepp Starved on the End of a Chain
Read More, Download 'Shepps Song'

Introducing 'Puddles Paks': September 2008

Great New Ways to Education Children at Home or School
Pick Up Your Puddles Pack Plunder Pronto!

DDB Founder Changes Name: July 2008

Tammy S. Grimes becomes Tamira Ci Thayne
Find out Why she Did It

Chain Off 2008 Wrap-Up: July 2008

85 People Live Chained to Doghouses
Read All About It

Chain Off 2008 Unchain Our World: May 2008

We Need 200 People to Live Chained to Doghouses
Do it for the Dogs!!

The Dognamic Duo's 12/12/120 Tour Starts
April 6
:
Mar. 2008

12 Days, 12 States, 120 Dogs
With Daily Uploads of Video and Photos!

Read the Wrapup of our 2008
Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Campaign
:
Feb. 2008

See Pics of Valentines
Made by Schoolchildren and Groups Nationwide

Sponsored Holiday Dogs with their Gifts: Jan. 2008

See Pics
They are Gorgeous and Happy, thanks to YOU!

Founder Tammy Grimes convicted of Theft in Doogie Case: Dec. 2007

Read the statements and press release
See newly release photos

DDB's Sponsor a Holiday Foster Dog Program: Dec. 2007

25 Dogs Looking for Gift Sponsors
See their Beautiful Faces, Sponsor Today

Vote for the 2008 Calendar "Formerly-Chained-but-
Now-Free-and-Lovin'-Life" Cover Model!

Oct 2007

6 Models, 6 Days to Vote, .60 Cents per Vote
Vote Now! Runs through Wednesday, October 10th

Dogs Deserve Better finalist in the ePhilanthropy Awards
Sept 2007

Best Community Building/ Volunteerism and/or Activism Campaign
Read the press release and vote through September 17th

Grimes Responds to DA's Attempt to Bar Evidence
Sept 2007

Says "Let's Make it Easy for You—I Did It."
Read her statement in full

Falling Star, Rising Son Original Art Auction
Sept 2007

The Football Player and the Pit Bull
Encompasses Actual NFL Tickets into the Artpiece

DDB Celebrates its 5th Anniversary!
Aug 2007

Read the Special Letter from the Founder
See Video of Levi, AKC Cocker on a Chain and off

Michael Vick and Dogfighting
July 2007

DDB Joins Others in Condemning Dogfighting
Goes to Courthouse Rally for fighting dogs

Unchain the 50 Wrap Up of Events Nationwide
July 2007

Chain Off 2007 the Largest Ever, 10X as Many as Last Year!
Chain Off 2007 June 30-July 8

104 People Will Live Chained to Doghouses
June 2007

During the Dogs Deserve Better "Unchain the 50"
Chain Off 2007 June 30-July 8

Celebrity Collars for Dollars Fundraiser
June 2007

Robin Williams and More!
Starts June 23, through July 3

Every Life Matters: An Opinion/Editorial Piece:
May. 2007

by Tammy S. Grimes
Founder, Dogs Deserve Better

Chain Off 2007 Unchain the 50: May. 2007

We Need YOU!
Freedom for Chained Dogs

Doogie has Died: Mar. 2007

Read about it
On the Special Doogie Page

Grimes Attacked by Fostered Formerly Chained Dog:
Feb. 2007

Determined to Work Harder for Chained Dogs
Read the Release in .pdf format

It's a Wrap Valentine Campaign 2007: Feb. 2007

7,232 Valentines Sent
249 Individuals/Groups Made Valentines

Have a Heart for Chained Dogs 2007: Jan. 2007

Make Valentines, Sponsor Valentines
Send Coupons, Addresses, Read More!

Sponsored Holiday Dogs with their Gifts: Jan. 2007

See Pics
They are All Adorable and So Happy!

DDB's Sponsor a Holiday Foster Dog Program: Dec. 2006

28 Dogs Looking for Gift Sponsors
See their Beautiful Faces, Sponsor Today

Latest on the Grimes/Doogie Case: Nov. 2006

Pretrial Conference Attended Nov. 27, 2006
Read the Results, Take Action

2006 Online E-Bay Auction is Underway!: Nov. 2006

Wonderful Place to start Holiday Shopping
Join the Fun Through Nov. 15th

New For the Season: 2007 Dogs Deserve Better Calendar, Holiday Greeting Cards, Holiday Attire, and Buddy Unchained Children's Book: October 2006

Great New Ways to Spread the Word
Browse the Store Now

Grimes Top Ten Finalist for Animal Planet
Hero of the Year Award
:
September 2006

For her Work for Chained/Penned Dogs
Vote for Tammy Grimes through October 8th

Grimes Arrested for Helping
Dying Chained Dog
:
September 2006

Read and see Photos
View Shocking Video Footage

Adrian Zmed Shoots PSA for DDB: August 2006

Please Ask Local Stations
To Air the Public Service Announcement!

Don Takes Nikki off Chains: July 2006

See Pics
Help Build Her a Fence

Who Won the Contest: July 2006

Aija or Don
Youngest or Oldest

Read The Latest from the Contest: July 2006

Who's left?
See Don's Metamorphosis

Meet the Contestants Living Chained: June 2006

14 People from PA, NY, FL, IL, SC, MI
Vote for People's Choice, Meet Adrain Zmed

Chain Off 2006 Events Nationwide: June 2006

Events in PA, OH, IN
What is Chain Off 2006?

DDB Releases "I Am Unseen": May 2006

A Song Presentation
Watch it Now

30 Days to Raise $30,000: May 2006

See How We're Progressing
Please Help Today!

Spring Brings 4-fold Increase in
Chained Dog Attacks on Children
:
Apr. 2006

Mothers Against Dog Chaining
Press Release

Seeking Sponsor for Chain off 2006: Apr. 2006

Our Incredible Contest Idea
Tons of Photos

Valentine Campaign 2006 Wrapup: Mar. 2006

Read about our Record-Breaking Year!
Three Pages of Photos, Stats, Successes

Valentine Campaign 2006 Needs You!: Jan. 2006

Make Valentines, Send Coupons, Sponsor
Have a Heart for Chained Dogs

Sponsor Fostered Holiday Dogs: Dec. 2005

26 Dogs Need Holiday Gifts!
See Them Here

Tell Peta Don't Build Doghouses: Nov. 2005

Stop Enabling Chaining
Sponsor Fences Instead

PA Residents Send E-mail to Reps: Nov. 2005

Get Improved Laws
Easy, Click and Send Form

DDB Founder Goes to New Orleans: Nov. 2005

Read the latest after Katrina
See Photos

DDB Holiday Santa Unchains Dog: October 2005

Holiday Cards and Gifts
See the Art

DDB 2006 Calendars: September 2005

First Ever Calendar of all Formerly Chained/Penned Dogs
Buy Yours Today

DDB asks Don't Build Doghouses: September 2005

Today Show and Noah's Wish
Read the Release

DDB Reps to Katrina: Sept 2005

Seven Reps go to LA
Read All About It

DDB Chain Off 2005: July 2005

Seven People to Chain Themselves
Read All About It!

DDB Third Anniversary Membership
and Fund Drive
:
June 2005

Join DDB Today.
See Why We Need and Deserve Your Support.

Mothers Against Dog Chaining Created: June 2005

A New Initiative of DDB!
See the mothersagainstdogchaining.org site

Chain Off 2005: June 2005

Who's Being Chained?
And Where?

Keep Up to Date on Latest Chain Dog Attacks: June 2005

Children are being killed/seriously injured by chained dogs.
Read the Latest Press Release in .pdf format

May Pet Portrait Raffle Winners: June 2005

DDB received over $1000 in our raffle
Thanks and See Who Won!

Fly Johanna to Maine: May 2005

Boo was injured by children and then chained outside
Let's Get her Home!

DDB May Pet Portrait Raffle: May 2005

DDB spent over $3800 for vet/fencing costs in 2 months!
Help Us Continue to Work for Chained/Penned Dogs

DDB Sends Letter to VA County Commissioners: April. 2005

Commisioners Angry that Animal Advocates Blame Chaining in Death
Read the Latest Press Release in .pdf format

Keep Up to Date on Latest Chain Dog Attacks: April. 2005

Children are being killed/seriously injured by chained dogs.
Read the Latest Press Release in .pdf format

Dogs Deserve Better Delivered 3051 Valentines
to Chained and Penned Dogs
: February 7-14, 2005

Read the Incredible Story and see Photos
of Handmade Valentines made by Students, Groups

DDB Recipient of Silent Auction
for Petsitters Conference
: Jan. 25-28, 2005

Read the wrapup and see Photos
From Tucson, Arizona

DDB E-Bay Have a Heart
for Chained Dogs Art Auction
: Feb. 9-16, 2005

Please stop by and check out our Offerings!
Bid Often for the Dogs.

Dog Frozen to Death Signals
Time to Stop the Cruelty
: Jan. 2005

A pit in Maryland is dead. How many more?
Read the Press Release and Help.

See Photos of Our Holiday Dogs: Jan. 2005

Many people sponsored dogs for the Holidays.
The Dogs are Adorable playing with their toys.

Keep Up to Date on Latest Chain Dog Attacks: Dec. 2004

Children are being killed/seriously injured by chained dogs.
Read the Latest Press Release in .pdf format

Gloria Zaiger Successful in St. Paul, Minnesota

She got Chaining Limited to Two Hours a Day
The Council Voted Unanimously! Dec. 2004

Read The Sweet Smell of Dusty: Nov. 2004

Winter is Coming. Act Now for Local Dogs!
Tammy's Inspirational Success Story for Winter

Fosters Receive Howl-oween Treats

From Nicole at Beagle Brothers' Delights
See photo of their work! Oct. 2004

Door Hangers are Here!

These are Great to Educate Without Confronting
Order or Download Yours Today Oct. 2004

Order The DDB Educational Presentation

Use it for both Education and Lawmaking Purposes
Get it on Video or DVD Oct. 2004

Appeal For National Law Sent to White House

Package with Posters Sent to President Bush
Read the Press Release in .pdf format Sep. 2004

Diary Of A Woman Chained: July 2004

Tammy Lived Chained to a Doghouse for 33 Hours.
See Photos, Read her Diary.

Help Us Break the Chain in 2004!

We've Created a 2004 Link Red/White/Blue Paper Chain
See Photos, Break the Chain!

Marshall Kroft's Classic Car Cruise for DDB

In Syracuse, New York
See Photos, What an Event!

Grimes to be Chained for 33 Hours

During Chain Off 2004.
Freedom for Chained Dogs!

Chain Off 2004.

Help Get These Dog's Off Chains.
What Can You Do?

We've Launched Our 2004 Posters!

Hang them in Your Neighborhood Today
We Need Your Help.

The 2004 Billboard Design

Raise the Money to Display It
See the billboard.

Valentine's Campaign a success!

Read Our Event Wrap-up
See pictures of Valentines school children made.

Prayer Alliance Prayer for Chained Dogs

Michelle Rivera's January 04
Prayer for those left Out in the Cold.

We Won First Prize!

In the ASPCA Pet Protector Contest
Read the Press Release.

Sponsor a Chained Dog for the Holidays

We have Eleven loving and deserving dogs to sponsor
Give a Gift from the Heart.

Hang Up Posters for the Winter Campaign!

The posters are pictured, right.
Please Help the Chained Dogs!

We've Expanded The Site.

New Areas are being Developed.
Check out the Get Laws section!

Join Us at the No More Homeless Pets Conference.

We are scheduling a meeting for Reps and Volunteers.
Please Join Us!

Chain Off 2003 Wrapup.

Our First Annual Chain Off Took Place August 16th, 2003.
See the Summary of Events.

Chain Off 2003.

Our First Annual Chain Off Takes place August 16th.
How can you get involved?

Our Petfinder Site.

We've joined the 'gang' with a petfinder site to show our dogs.
See who's up for adoption.

The Hope Fund.

We all helped Hope, and now we have a fund for chained dog surgeries!
See pictures/read the story.

Bo died April 25, 2003.

He was the reason Dogs Deserve Better exists today. He is missed!
See pictures/his eulogy.

News From the Harrisburg, PA, Chantilly, VA booths.

We ran two booths this Spring, March 15, 2003 & April 4, 2003
See a few pictures/get the update.

Connecticut Conference on How to Change Laws.

Details of Tammy's trip to the NIFAA Conference with Julie Lewin.
Let's all work on getting laws changed!

Check Out our Valentine's Campaign Wrapup.

We delivered over 200 valentines to chained dogs!
Look at our pictures of Rescued/Still-Chained dogs.

Dogs are freezing to death!

Across the country, the weather has been severe this winter.
Please help the dogs in your area!
How to help, and an article from the Youngstown Vindicator

We've got some great new articles!

Thanks to Dianne Lawrence, Debby Dobson, and Kris Johnson for the
articles they've contributed on getting laws changed, behavioral challenges,
and problems of chaining.
Check out our articles page.

Many people are asking for help.

People all over the country are heartsick over dogs they know who are relegated to living chained or penned all day, every day.
How can you help them?

We started a yahoo discussion group.

If you'd like to join, we'd LOVE to have you. This group has rescuers and trainers,
and as a group we can help you with your rescue and rehabilitation questions.
Click here to join.

DDB has volunteer 'reps' in other areas.

We are gaining volunteers rapidly, and now have reps in other areas.
Click here to read all about it, and see the list of other reps. Become one yourself!

Porky is working on his house manners.

Porky was lliberated from his chains on December 4, 2002.
Click here to read all about it, and see photos.

Bo is now official Spokesdog.

Worthless, now Bo, has become the organization spokesdog.
Click here to read all about it, see photos, and see how he makes it all Worthwhile!

DDB has it's first rescue.

Click here to read all about it and see photos.

Dogs Deserve Better created it's 'coming out' booth at an AnimalFest in Altoona, Pennsylvania on October 27, 2002.

We had a great response to our booth! We sold t-shirts, doggie biscuits, baked goods, as well as sharing flyers about us and why dogs deserve a better life.
Click here to read the rest of the news from the show, and see photos!

 

 
     

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