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Chained Animals

Neglect is the failure to provide an animal with the most basic requirement of food, water, shelter, attention and veterinary care. Animals, particularly dogs, are naturally social beings who thrive on interaction with people and other animals. When an animal is kept tethered or chained outside for hours, days, months, or even years, she/he can suffer from serious psychological damage. Chained animals, particularly dogs, become neurotic, unhappy, anxious, and often aggressive.

In most cases, neglect is the result of simple ignorance on the animal owner's part and is usually handled by education and offering assistance to the owner to fix the situation. However, if the problem is not corrected the animal may have to be removed by law enforcement authorities.

For more information on chaining, specifically for dogs, visit these links:
PAWS Dog Behavior Fact Sheets - www.paws.org/cas/resources/fact_sheets_dogs/

Humane Society of the United States Dog Chaining Facts - www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/animal_abuse_and_neglect/
the_facts_about_chaining_or_tethering_dogs.html

PETA's Helping Animals - Backyard Dogs - www.helpinganimals.com/i-chained.html

Dog's Deserve Better - www.dogsdeservebetter.com/home.html

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