Help end one of the worst forms of animal cruelty in Australia!  Countless people leave dogs chained 24/7, some without food & water, some get tangled & die, many perish in the ice & snow, and blistering heat of summer.

Until the laws are changed, we are forced to look away, as it is currently legal in Australia!  The worst form of LEGAL DOG ABUSE currently known!  A lot of this could be solved with spaying/neutering/education/organizations to build fences.  We need your help, your voice, your caring heart & helping hands!  Together we can make a difference!

Some people say not being able to chain their dog is an inconvenience.  Having a dog is an elective CHOICE.

LET'S PUT AN END TO DOG CHAINING IN AUSTRALIA.

Please spare a moment to sign, to end a LIFETIME of suffering for chained dogs! We must face this reality & identify this as unacceptable for our culture, in order to improve the standard of living for dogs AND people for generations to come.  We must stand up & be a voice for the voiceless!

It is unlawful to be cruel to an animal..
By failing to provide potable water.
By depriving it of proper nutrition.
By failing to provide medical care.
By failing to provide proper shelter.
By failing to provide room to exercise.
By failing to provide a clean environment
By depriving it from love and attention 

What we mean by chaining
* Some people keep dogs continuously chained to a fixed object such as a tree.
* Many dogs they live on chains all day, every day for months or even years

Chaining is inhumane
* Chained dogs often get tangled, keeping them from shelter, food, and water.
* Some dogs live their entire lives on very short chains with little freedom to move.
* Many chained dogs have no protection from heat, rain, and cold.
* Other chained dogs have inadequate shelter.
* Chained dogs can’t seek better shelter.
* Grass is usually beaten down by constant pacing, leaving hard-packed dirt and mud.
* Chained dogs can get hung over fences and off decks, causing death.
* Chains frequently become embedded, causing injury and infection.
* Many chained dogs live in unhealthy, trashy surroundings infested with parasites.
* Chained dogs are vulnerable to roaming dogs.
* Chained dogs are vulnerable to thieves.
* chained or neglected dogs are often stolen for fighting
* Smaller dogs stolen for dog fights bait and or training 
* Some people collect free and stolen dogs and sell them to research labs or Class B research lab dealers
* Chaining can be a sign of dog-fighting – a very cruel crime.
* Chaining laws gives officers a tool to crack down on dog fighting without having to catch a fight in progress.
* Many chained dogs do not get enough food and water.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
Chained dogs 2.8 times more likely to bite
Dogs most likely to bite are male, unneutered, and chained
Victims are most often children – small and weak targets

Why is chaining dangerous to people?
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA):
“Never tether or chain your dog because this can contribute to aggressive behavior.”

United States Department Agriculture (USDA):
“Continuous confinement of dogs by a tether is inhumane.”

In 1997, USDA disallowed chaining as primary source of confinement under the U.S. Animal Welfare Act

IF THE U.S have already passed this as law then WHY HAS AUSTRALIA NOT?

Chained dogs usually unsocialized, territorial, and prone to aggression.
“Fight or flight” instinct kicks in when threatened. Since can’t flee – forced to fight.
Attacks often occur when a child enters territory.
When an unsocialized dog breaks loose and roams, he is a danger to people.
Chained dogs are rarely vaccinated, presenting disease threat. 

Dogs should be socialized and kept:
* Inside the home and 
* In a fenced yard

But you don't have to have a fence to have a dog!
Apartment-dwellers don’t even have yards! But their dogs are happy living inside with regular walks

Many resources are available to help people train their dogs to be well-behaved family members.

Owning a dog is a responsibility!
Dog owners must be able to provide basic needs:
Exercise
Food
Water
Shelter
Socialization 
Attention
Love 
Care

Dogs are living creatures—not objects to be tossed in the yard like a junked car.