Clara,

I do agree, chaining a dog 24/7 outside, away from it's "people"
is the one of the worst forms of abuse. The dog dies inside a little
every day.

I do like the Dogs Deserve Better initiatives, especially ones
envolving children.

"The American organization Dogs Deserve Better, 2003 First Prize Winner of the ASPCA Pet Protector Award, is holding its second annual national Valentine campaign, entitled "Have a Heart for Chained Dogs." It runs from Febuary 7-14th, The link explaining this effort is here:


http://www.anc.org/pets/pets_article...2004_0129_dogs