Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit working to bring dogs into the home and family, has designated Valentine’s Week, February 7-14, “Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week.”
The group is striving to raise awareness for chained and penned dogs in a positive way… by delivering valentines, a brochure and a treat to dogs living outside all over the U.S. and into other countries where they have representation, such as Canada and Australia.
Dogs Deserve Better seeks to mail and/or hand deliver more than 3,000 valentines, in this, its third season. In 2004 the group delivered over 2,400 valentines to chained or penned dogs.
Tammy S. Grimes, founder of Dogs Deserve Better, stated, “Last year, elementary students made 500 of our valentines, which were a touchingly successful addition to our campaign. This year we’d like all 3,000 valentines to be hand-made, and we’re seeking interested elementary teachers and students nationwide, as well as groups such as girl and boy scouts, to create valentines for the chained dogs.
“The students and groups gain a sense of accomplishment from creating for the dogs, and our hope is that more and more dog caretakers are educated as a result of the children’s efforts.”
All valentines are needed at the Dogs Deserve Better headquarters in Tipton by February 7, and must fit into an A10 envelope when folded.
Any group who would like to participate should e-mail info@dogsdeservebetter.org, or call 941-7447 for further details.
