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Contact Us: Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery Co. Mailing: P.O. Box 571 Admin Office: 223 N. 2nd St., Suite 2 (please, no mail at this address) Clarksville, TN 37041 Phone: (931) 648-8042 |
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Anti-Tethering and Chaining Program (ATCP)
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| This Clarksville dog is just one of thousands forced to "live" at the end of a chain. Unfortunately, chaining is not a crime in our community. | A Clarksville resident considers this to be acceptable living conditions for his "pet." | Rusty was rescued from a North Clarksville home, chained without food or water and emaciated. An anonymous caller initiated the investigation that resulted in Rusty's rescue. |
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Other Photos of Chained Dogs & Inhumane Living Conditions (Warning: some photos may be disturbing)
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"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains,
but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
Nelson Mandela
Your letter or phone call could make all the difference!
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WHY SHOULD YOU CARE??
Reference: www.gnaw-tn.org |
What Can You Do?
1) Send the pet owner an anonymous letter or information educating them about the dangers of lifelong chaining, tethering or penning. Choose from:
2) If you are uncomfortable sending a letter, we’ll do it for you. Just email us a brief description of the conditions the dog is living in and provide a complete address including zip code.
3) You will be surprised at how showing compassion and respect for both the dog and the owner can change the attitude of someone that chains their pet! As a neighbor you can offer to give a dog house or a tip proof water or food bowl or offer to walk or groom chained dog.
4) Report inhumane conditions that go unchanged to Animal Control at 648-5750. Please review Tennessee State Laws and Regulations to determine if a law is being broken (i.e. no water, no shelter, etc.) before calling as they are short-staffed & stay very busy responding to serious violations daily. You can request that your call be kept anonymous and ask for an investigator to visit the residence.
5) Want to do even more (i.e. write to lawmakers, become an area anti-tether rep, etc.)? Visit www.dogsdeservebetter.com to explore the possibilities!
Thank you for caring about the chained dogs of our community... together we can and will make a difference!