I saw that you were interested in the original letter that I wrote and couldn't find it. Here it is:
Help “ Unchain” Moore County
Dogs have often been called “man’s best friend”. Indeed, they give us unconditional love. They are social beings who need love and interaction in return, in order to be physically and mentally healthy.
Irresponsible “chaining” of dogs (24 hours a day without reprieve or socialization) should be unacceptable, as it has detrimental effects for the dog and the owner. It is dangerous for the dog’s safety, as it has no way to defend itself or it can lead to strangulation, even death. Also, such isolation can cause bad behaviors such as jumping, over- excitability, irritability and sometimes aggression. This behavior often has a negative effect on the dog-owner relationship causing further damage. Dogs do suffer from depression and anxiety. “Chaining” doesn’t allow them to have the necessary physical activity or socialization, and leads to frustration as they have no “outlet” to demonstrate their feelings.
Moore County loves animals and we have many advocates in this area. A non-profit “Unchaining Moore Dogs” has been founded and needs this community’s help. This organization offers free fences to dogs that are continuously chained. It has a nonjudgmental approach and the only expectation from the owner is to allow us to spay or neuter their dog, in order to prevent the already overwhelming pet population. The goal is to also educate children and adults about the negative ramifications of chaining and offer alternatives.
I believe that we can make a difference by making a change for one dog at a time, one person at a time, and one community at a time. This program has worked effectively in other counties, and we could be proud if we could join them, and lead by example as to how we should really treat “man’s best friend”.
I urge you to find more information on how to help at unchainingmooredogs.com and join us on Facebook. “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated”- Mahatma Gandi
One at a time,
Noelle Lenser
Thank you for your input. I was very surprised at that person's reaction and rebuttal.
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Frenchie0405 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I saw that you were interested in the original letter that I wrote and couldn't find it. Here it is: Help “ Unchain” Moore County
Dogs have often been called “man’s best friend”. Indeed, they give us unconditional love. They are social beings who need love and interaction in return, in order to be physically and mentally healthy. Irresponsible “chaining” of dogs (24 hours a day without reprieve or socialization) should be unacceptable, as it has detrimental effects for the dog and the owner. It is dangerous for the dog’s safety, as it has no way to defend itself or it can lead to strangulation, even death. Also, such isolation can cause bad behaviors such as jumping, over- excitability, irritability and sometimes aggression. This behavior often has a negative effect on the dog-owner relationship causing further damage. Dogs do suffer from depression and anxiety. “Chaining” doesn’t allow them to have the necessary physical activity or socialization, and leads to frustration as they have no “outlet” to demonstrate their feelings. Moore County loves animals and we have many advocates in this area. A non-profit “Unchaining Moore Dogs” has been founded and needs this community’s help. This organization offers free fences to dogs that are continuously chained. It has a nonjudgmental approach and the only expectation from the owner is to allow us to spay or neuter their dog, in order to prevent the already overwhelming pet population. The goal is to also educate children and adults about the negative ramifications of chaining and offer alternatives. I believe that we can make a difference by making a change for one dog at a time, one person at a time, and one community at a time. This program has worked effectively in other counties, and we could be proud if we could join them, and lead by example as to how we should really treat “man’s best friend”. I urge you to find more information on how to help at unchainingmooredogs.com and join us on Facebook. “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated”- Mahatma Gandi One at a time, Noelle Lenser
Thank you for your input. I was very surprised at that person's reaction and rebuttal.
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