Chains take wag out of dog’s tail

wanted to help and thought I could be of value. But as my pregnancy wore on, I realized maybe I wasn’t as valuable to the group as I thought I could have been. Morning sickness, fatigue and difficulties limited me. For the first time, I had to sort of watch from the sidelines. I was disappointed in myself.

But I’m ecstatic about what the group accomplished. The chain-off event will be a huge success, and it will raise awareness in the community about the dangers of chaining dogs.

Chains are a hazard to dogs and to the people around them.

Chains can choke, strangle or cut dogs, and if the tether becomes tangled, the dog can be cut off from food, water and shelter.

The dog can become vulnerable to harassment from people or attack from other animals.

Chaining also changes a dog’s personality, making it more likely to be aggressive. My dog’s personality changed after just a few minutes on a chain.

Hopefully other dog owners will realize the change in their own dogs because of the "My Life as a Dog Challenge.”