The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has awarded the Tipton-based organization, Dogs Deserve Better, $7,500 as the first-prize winner of the second annual 2003 ASPCA\/Chase Pet Protectors Award.
\nThe contest, sponsored by the Home Equity division of Chase Home Finance, (Home Finance business of JPMorgan Chase. & Co., NYSE: JPM.), was designed with the goal of learning more about progressive and innovative techniques that animal welfare organizations are using to protect our nation\u2019s pets against animal cruelty and neglect.
\n\u201cThis is the first award for our organization,\u201d said Tammy Grimes, DDB founder. \u201cIt means legitimacy to me. This award, from one of the most prestigious animal organizations in the country, the ASPCA, tells both us and the world that what we are doing is amazing, truly loving and truly working for the animals.\u201d
\nDDB is an organization working to provide dogs with more humane living conditions. It began back in August of 2003 in Tipton and now has 25 representatives across the United States and a branch in Australia.
\nAlthough the law in many cases states that owners need only to provide the barest essentials \u2013 adequate housing and a six-foot chain \u2013 DDB works tirelessly to educate the public with widespread campaigns discouraging continuous chaining and penning.
\nIts current campaign motivates owners to unchain their dogs by sending Valentines and treats for the dog during Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week.
\nDDB also encourages good Samaritans to report individuals who chain or pen their dogs. DDB then educates these dog owners by sending literature that discusses the inherent cruelty in continuous chaining or penning.
\n\u201cThe ASPCA\/Chase Pet Protectors Award serves as a wonderful opportunity for animal welfare organizations to be recognized for their hard work, share their experience and knowledge with other animal welfare professionals and receive funding to support their exceptional efforts to protect animals,\u201d comments Julie Morris, senior vice president of the ASPCA National Shelter Outreach Program.
\n\u201cWinning first prize for this award is a godsend to us,\u201d comments Grimes.
\n\u201cIt has legitimized and validated all of the work we\u2019ve done this past year and a half and hopefully will bring us increased respect and appreciation both locally and nationally.\u201d
\n The organization plans to use the grant towards grassroots efforts including printing educational materials and posters. Area representation can be found in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.
\n\u201cWe just spent $2,200 of it to print brochures in English and also in Spanish,\u201d said Grimes. \u201cThere are many areas in other states with a heavy Hispanic population who chain and pen their dogs for life as well.
\n\u201cWe are printing more posters, and will also do posters in a style for warmer weather and in both English and Spanish,\u201d she continued.
\n\u201cWe have just hired our first employee, who will take over the general office duties, so some money may go toward that as well.\u201d
\nShe also said some money will go toward vet services for chained and penned dogs that are rescued or brought into the home as a result of DDB\u2019s efforts. She also noted that more money may go towards fencing material.
\nGrimes said the organization is always looking for more volunteers and supplies.
\nThose interested are asked to contact 941-7447 or e-mail at tammy@dogsdeservebetter.com.
\nThe organization will be working hard during Have a Heart for Chained Dog week.
\nDuring this week, group members obtain addresses of chained and penned dogs and either mail or hand deliver a valentine, information and a treat.
\nTo wrap up the week, DBB is having a bachelor\/bachelorette fundraiser and single dance at the Eldolyn Terrace in Altoona on Feb. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
\n\u201cWe need volunteer bachelors and bachelorettes to auction off a date with,\u201d said Grimes, \u201cand we need a bunch of single to attend and make this a memorable evening and a wonderful event for the dogs.\u201d
\nTickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Call 941-7447 for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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