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Hi-Resolution Photos for download

Worthless, the dog who 'started' DDB
Chained Akita on porch
Shepherd chained in mud
Dog with 50-lb. Chain
Black lab puppy chained
Husky in pen
Tammy S. Grimes with Bo, "Worthless"
Grimes at Chain Off 2004
Grimes at Chain Off 2005

Doogie as if Dead
Grimes Helping Doogie

Pennsylvania Citizens Lobby for HB1065
PA State Rep Mario Scavello Speaking at March 08 Press Conference
PLAN Lobbyist Mary Jo McClain Speaking at March 08 Capitol Press Conf
Thayne at Chain Off 2008-1

Thayne at Chain Off 2008-2
Thayne at Chain Off 2008-3
(Above 3 photos by Christine Jaksy, Dog Day Art)

Press Releases

Posted on 7/22/08
Animal activist changes name to
translation of "Peaceful Dog Warrior"
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Posted on 5/2/08
200 dog advocates expected to live chained
to doghouses to "Unchain Our World"
more...

Posted on 4/24/08
Duo still alive and kicking after braving 3,453 miles,
12 states, 240 caretakers, and 1051 dogs in just 12 days
more...

Posted on 3/26/08
"Dognamic Duo"s 12/12/120 Tour
Takes Off April 6
more...

Posted on 3/20/08
Warm Weather Brings Increase
in Attacks on Children by Chained Dogs
more...

Posted on 3/12/08
Press conference held at Harrisburg State Capitol Building spotlights Pennsylvania Anti-tethering Bill
more...

Posted on 3/1/08
Dogs Deserve Better Sends More Than 10,000 Valentines
to Chained Dogs Across the United States
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Posted on 1/1/08
Group set to pair 10,000 Valentines with chained dogs
during "Have a Heart for Chained Dogs" week, Feb. 7-14
more...

Posted on 12/17/07
Leader found Guilty of Theft in
Controversial Pennsylvania Dog Rescue Case
more...

Posted on 10/24/07
Controversial Pennsylvania Dog Rescue Case
Goes to Second Motion Hearing October 29th
more...

Posted on 10/16/07
Non-profit warns of Halloween
dangers to chained dogs
more...

Posted on 9/17/07
Tipton, PA nonprofit is announced finalist for
the ePhilanthropy Award in Best Online Community Building and Activist Campaign
more...

Posted on 9/3/07
Woman accused of dog theft issues statement in response to Pennsylvania DA's attempt to bar defense evidence from trial
more...

Posted on 9/3/07
"Falling Star, Rising Son: The Football Player
and the Pit Bull" Art containing NFL
Football Tickets to be Auctioned on E-Bay
more...

Posted on 7/25/07
Dogs Deserve Better to join Virginia Voters for
Animal Welfare rally at Michael Vick hearing: Founder to attend, condemns dog-fighting as 'worst form of cruelty imaginable'
more...

Posted on 7/16/07
108 People in 36 states live chained to doghouses over the July 4th Holiday to Seek Freedom for America's Neglected Canines and to educate about the dangers of chaining a dog: 12 days later, chained rottweiler kills Atlanta 5-year-old girl near the site where 15 people had recently stood against the practice
more...

Posted on 7/5/07
Johnny depp Signed Photo Brings over $1000
in Charity "Collars for Dollars" Auction:
Dogs Deserve Better Auctions 18 Celebrity Items;
Garners over $3800.00 for their Efforts for Chained and Penned Dogs
more...

Posted on 6/25/07
104 People in 34 States to Live Chained to Doghouses
to Seek Freedom for America's Neglected Canines: Non-profit Dogs Deserve Better's "Unchain the 50" Event runs Nationwide June 30th through July 8th
more...

Posted on 6/18/07
Robin Williams Tops List of Celebrities
Donating Pet's Collars for Charity Auction:
"Celebrity Collars for Dollars" Fundraising Auction
Set to Begin June 23; Benefits Dogs Deserve Better
more...

Posted on 5/17/07
“Chained, Unneutered Male Dogs” Top Group’s List for Most Likely to Bite During Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 20-26
more...

Posted on 5/15/07
Every Life Matters: An Opinion/Editorial Piece
by Tammy S. Grimes, founder, Dogs Deserve Better
more...

Posted on 5/2/07
Dog Group Sets Plans for July 4th Event Entitled "Unchain the 50!": Nonprofit seeks one person per state to live chained to doghouse
for 8-24 hours over the Independence Day Holiday
more...

Posted on 4/15/07
Group Warns: Spring Will Bring
Increase in Chained Dog Attacks on Kids
more...

Posted on 4/6/07
Controversial Pennsylvania Dog Rescue Case
Goes to Motion Hearing April 17: Dogs Deserve Better
to Hold Pre-Hearing Rally in Support of Grimes Actions
to Save Dying Dog
more...

Posted on 3/6/07
Foster Dog of Maryland Anti-Chaining Advocate Poisoned: Reward of $14,125 offered for information leading to arrest and prosecution of killer
more...

Posted on 3/3/07
Dog Whose Rescue Initiates Legal Battle has Died:
"Duke", "Doogie", "Jake" dies peacefully and on his own terms after 5-1/2 months of loving care, proper medication
more...

Posted on 3/1/07
Formerly Chained Foster Dog Attacks Founder of Anti-Chaining Nonprofit: Grimes Taken to the Emergency Room via Ambulance, later Released
more...

Posted on 1/18/07
Dogs Die at the End of Chains as Cold Sweeps the Nation:
Nonprofit Urges Citizens to Report Abuse/Media to Remind People to Bring Companions Out of the Cold
more...

Posted on 1/06/07
Group Sets Goal of 8,000 Valentines in Fifth
"Have a Heart for Chained Dogs" Week, February 7-14
more...

Posted on 11/27/06
Dogs Deserve Better Founder Case Set for Jury Trial
more...

Posted on 9/25/06
Dogs Deserve Better founder Top Ten Finalist
for Animal Planet Hero of the Year Award
more...

Posted on 9/14/06
Dogs Deserve Better Founder Arrested
for Helping Dying Chained Dog
more...

Posted on 9/1/06
Nonprofit Releases Public Service Announcement
Featuring Actor Adrian Zmed
more...

Posted on 7/16/06
Man Brings Family Pet into the Home to Live
after Experiencing 13 Days as a Chained Dog
more...

Posted on 7/16/06
18-Year Old Girl Wins New Car after Living 13 Days
Chained to Doghouse, Surviving 4 Days of Eliminations
more...

Posted on 7/12/06
Contest Winner to Live 13 Days Chained to Doghouse,
Survive 4 Days of Eliminations
more...

Posted on 7/9/06
Five Contestants, Chained to Doghouses for Nine Days,
Live as Blind and Deaf Dogs for Eight Hours
more...

Posted on 7/6/06
After Six Days, Six Contestants Remain Living
as Chained Dogs in Unique Pennsylvania Contest
more...

Posted on 7/3/06
9 Contestants Remain Living as Chained Dogs
in Unique Pennsylvania Contest
more...

Posted on 6/25/06
Meet the 14 Contestants who will Live
Chained to Doghouses July 1, 2006
more...

Posted on 6/20/06
14 people to Live Chained to Doghouses in
Unique "Reality-TV Style" Nonprofit Contest
more...

Posted on 5/19/06
Organization Releases Chained Dog
Song Presentation to Internet Viewers
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Posted on 4/28/06
Spring Brings 4-fold Increase in
Chained Dog Attacks on Children
more...

Posted on 4/11/06
Nonprofit Auctions Naming Rights Sponsorship
on eBay for Unusual "Reality-tv Style" Contest
more...

Posted on 2/28/06
Nonprofit Delivers 5277 Valentines to Chained Dogs in its 4th Annual "Have a Heart for Chained Dogs" Week, February 7-14
more...

Posted on 1/8/06
DDB Seeks Elementary Students,
Groups to Make Valentines for Chained Dogs
Dogs Deserve Better Announces its Fourth "Have a Heart for Chained Dogs" Week, February 7-14
more...

Posted on 11/29/05
PETA: DON'T BUILD DOGHOUSES!
Dogs Deserve Better Asks Peta NOT
to Enable Others to Chain and Neglect the Family Pet
more...

Posted on 9/26/05
DO NOT BUILD DOGHOUSES!
Dogs Deserve Better Asks the Today Show and Noah's Wish NOT to Enable Others to Chain and Neglect the Family Pet
more...

Posted on 7/22/05
DOGS DESERVE BETTER REPS INSTRUMENTAL
IN CHANGING CHAINING LAWS IN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA
more...

Posted on 7/22/05
Mothers Against Dog Chaining seeks parents of children
seriously injured/killed by chained dogs to speak out against chaining
more...

Posted on 7/17/05
READ "DIARY OF A WOMAN (AND FRIENDS)
CHAINED 2"
more...

Posted on 6/27/05
SEVEN PEOPLE TO CHAIN THEMSELVES TO
DOGHOUSES IN FOUR STATES, JULY 2-4, 2005
more...

Posted on 6/9/05
HOW MANY CHILDREN HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THE NATION
ACKNOWLEDGES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHAINING AND DOG ATTACKS?

more...

Posted on 4/15/05
DOGS DESERVE BETTER SENDS LETTER TO ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA COMMISSIONERS URGING LAWS AGAINST CHAINING DOGS IN WAKE OF 4 YEAR OLD’S DEATH: Death Signals Need to Protect Children, Not Deny Cause of Attack

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Posted on 4/13/05
HOW MANY CHILDREN HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THE NATION ACKNOWLEDGES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHAINING AND DOG ATTACKS?

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Posted on 2/28/05
NONPROFIT DELIVERS VALENTINES TO 3061 DOGS IN ITS 3RD ANNUAL HAVE A HEART FOR CHAINED DOGS WEEK, FEBRUARY 7-14, 2005

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Posted on 3/1/05
DOG FROZEN TO DEATH CHAINED OUTSIDE—
A SIGNAL TIME TO STOP THE CRUELTY

more...

Posted on 1/2/05
NONPROFIT SEEKS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS,
GROUPS TO MAKE VALENTINES FOR CHAINED DOGS
more...

Posted on 12/10/04
HOW MANY CHILDREN HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THE NATION CHANGES LAWS REGARDING THE CHAINING OF DOGS FOR LIFE
more...

Posted on 11/30/04
DOGS DESERVE BETTER URGES: BRING DOGS IN FROM THE COLD!
more...

Posted on 8/20/04
DOGS DESERVE BETTER SENDS AN APPEAL FOR A NATIONAL LAW AGAINST CHAINING DOGS FOR LIFE TO THE WHITE HOUSE
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Posted on 5/24/04
DOGS DESERVE BETTER HOLDS CHAIN OFF 2004 JULY 3-4 FOUNDER CHAINS HERSELF TO DOG HOUSE FOR 33 HOURS; PHOTO CONTEST, MAKEOVER FOR CHAINED DOGS
more...

Posted on 4/5/04
DOGS DESERVE BETTER LAUNCHES 2004 POSTER AND BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN FEATURING PRESIDENT BUSH AND SPOT, JESUS HOLDING A CHAINED DOG
more...

Posted on 1/6/04
DOGS DESERVE BETTER ASPCA/CHASE FIRST PRIZE
PET PROTECTION CONTEST WINNER
more...

Posted on 11/25/03
DOGS DESERVE BETTER SPONSORED
DOGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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