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'Rattling Chains' Contest Seeks to Benefit Dogs while Celebrating the Arts

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:05:00 GMT

Calling Artists in Every Genre to Raise Awareness for the Plight of Chained Dogs

Smithfield, VA – August 15, 2012 – A call for artists in genres from visual arts to film and dance has gone out from the nonprofi

Woman who has spent 729 hours chained to a doghouse goes on the road to ten state capitols with her doghouse and chain

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:25:00 GMT

Woman who has spent 729 hours chained to a doghouse goes on the road to ten state capitols with her doghouse and chain to fight for better laws; to tally up another 80 hours on the chain

Chain Off 2012 comes on the heels of massive heat wa

Nonprofit Begs Caretakers to Bring Dogs in; Will Die of Heat Stroke in High Temps

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:26:00 GMT

Nonprofit Begs Dog Caretakers to Bring Dogs Inside as Heat Indexes Soar to Triple Digits and Heat Records are Broken All Across the U.S.

Warns that Dogs Left Outside on a Chain or Pen will Die of Heat Exhaustion; Leaving Dogs Outside in Ex

Humans to Chain Themselves to Doghouses for Hours on End to Advocate for Dogs in Miserable Conditions

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:05:00 GMT

Chain Off 2012 to raise awareness for plight of chained dogs

Smithfield, VA – June 15, 2012 – Dog advocates nationwide will be joining nonprofit Deserve Better in its 2012 Chain Off Campaign, during which they will live chaine

Dog Group Seeks to Donate Michael Vick's former Basketball Hoops to underprivileged youth in Southeastern Virginia

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:37:00 GMT

Hopes Vick's Mammoth-brand basketball hoops, valued at $3000.00, will provide empowerment to area's youth

October 24, 2011, Smithfield, VA—Dogs Deserve Better, Inc., the nonprofit organization who bought Vick's forme

Woman Releases Saga of 54-Day Stint Chained to Doghouse

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:14:00 GMT

Spent 10 hours a day chained to doghouse on state Capitol steps to win law for chained dogs

June 10, 2011, Tipton, PA—Tamira Thayne, a woman who spent 52 days (54 in total with the help of others) chained to a doghouse on the Pennsyl

25 People to be Chained to Doghouses in PA State Capitol Steps June 20th for Chained Dogs

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:55:00 GMT

Chained-Dog advocates will take their doghouse blues to the Pennsylvania State Capitol Steps in Harrisburg

25 People to Chain Themselves to Doghouses on the Capitol Steps in Support of Anti-Tethering Legislation

June 9, 2011, Ti

Dogs break out the champagne as dog nonprofit sets to close May 27th on Vick's former Bad Newz Kennels

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Will open mid-July as the DDB Good Newz Rehab Center for Chained and Penned Dogs

Tipton, PA -- May 24, 2011 -- Dogs all over the country will be breaking out the champagne Friday as dog nonprofit Dogs Deserve Better—

Dog nonprofit taking over Vick's former Bad Newz Kennels

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:52:00 GMT

Plans underway to transform it to The Good News Rehab Center for Chained and Penned Dogs

Tipton, PA -- May 2, 2011 -- Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the cruelty of chaining and penning dogs for life,

Chained-dog advocates to take their doghouse blues to state capitols during the 2011 Chain Off campaign

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:06:00 GMT

Events Nationwide on State Capitol Steps or Other Locations During the Months of June-July Seek Freedom for Chained Canines

April 18, 2011, Tipton, PA—Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit working to bring dogs into the home and family, w

Dog nonprofit clings to hope of turning Vick's former Bad Newz Kennels good

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:39:00 GMT

With 14 days left on contract, group still needs $480,000 to buy the property and transform it into the Good News Rehab Center for Chained and Penned Dogs

Tipton, PA -- March 7, 2011 -- Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit dedicated to ending

The world's most unusual Valentines went to the dogs

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:34:00 GMT

16,880 Valentines delivered to America's 'Forgotten Dogs'

Tipton, PA, February 16, 2011—16,880 Valentines were delivered this week to some very unusual recipients: dogs. Dogs of every breed, size, and color may have received one, but

Will Vick's Bad Newz Kennels Transform into the Good Newz Rehab Center for Chained and Penned Dogs?

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:43:00 GMT

Dog nonprofit has 45-day contract on property, taking vote to the public to raise funds for center

Tipton, PA -- February 4, 2011 -- Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the cruelty of chaining and penning dogs for life, ha

Dog nonprofit asks Vatican for $600 for shepherd shot in the head

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:14:00 GMT

Believes stray dog, ignored by local Catholic Church,
would have avoided injury if priest and church had done 'christian duty.'

Tipton, PA -- January 17, 2011 -- Dogs Deserve Better, a U.S. nonprofit organization working on behalf of

Who shot the shepherd in the head during the season of compassion?

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:14:17 GMT

Nonprofit offers $1000 reward to information leading
to arrest and prosecution of dog abuser

Tipton, PA -- January 7, 2011 -- Dogs Deserve Better, a national rescue and advocacy group dedicated to ending the suffering of chained and

Dog Organization Claims Seven SPOTS in 2010 American Dog Magazine Humanitarian Awards

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:02:00 GMT

Dogs Deserve Better Inc. takes two first place wins and a second, with founder Tamira Thayne claiming
spots in four categories

Tipton, PA, December 10, 2010—Tipton, Pennsylvania-based Dogs Deserve Better, a 501c3 organization d

Dramatic rescue of skeletal chained dog highlights networking power of Facebook

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:49:00 GMT

Ohio dog "Bear" now safe thanks to Dogs Deserve Better's Facebook fans

November 15, 2010, Crooksville, OH — "Bear" is safe and eating today thanks to the amazing networking power of the Dogs Deserve Better Faceboo

Woman spends 52 days chained to doghouse on Steps of Pennyslvania State Capitol in Harrisburg

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:56:00 GMT

Sits through 105 Degree Heat Index and Pouring Rain

October 22, 2010, Tipton, PA — A Pennsylvania woman spent 52 days chained to a doghouse at the bottom of the Capitol steps in Harrisburg, PA in an effort to push a

Mature Celebrities 'still got it' in Celebrity Auction benefiting America's chained and penned dogs

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:11:00 GMT

July 13, 2010, Tipton, PA—Proving that America's mature celebrities can still kick it, a Betty White signed collar from dog Panda and signed photo brought in $650.00 in the Dogs Deserve Better Celebrity Collars for Dollars Auction which ended i

Betty White, Dr. Phil, and Kim Basinger top list of celebrities donating pet's collar for charity auction

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:26:00 GMT

"Celebrity Collars for Dollars" Fundraising Auction
Benefits Dogs Deserve Better; Begins June 22nd

June 18, 2010, Tipton, PA—Betty White, Dr. Phil, and Kim Basinger top the list of celebrities donating their dog's use

Dog Caretakers who charge animal advocate with trespassing later release dogs to her organization

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:29:00 GMT

Cite Desire for Dogs to be a Success Story

June 6, 2010, Altoona, PA — In January 2010, Dogs Deserve Better Founder Tamira Thayne was charged with trespassing for providing food, water, and straw to two underweight chained dogs in Li

Chained dogs head list of those most likely to attack during Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 17-23

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:09:00 GMT

Group asks caretakers to socialize dogs with children;
Reminds parents not to leave children alone with chained dogs

Altoona, PA, May 18, 2010 — During Dog Bite Prevention Week May 17-23, Dogs Deserve Better, a 501c3 nonprofit

Dog advocate wins appeal of trespassing charge for helping underweight chained dogs

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:47:00 GMT

Provided Straw, Food, and Water to Underweight Dogs Suffering in -11 Wind Chills

May 11, 2010, Altoona, PA — Dog advocate Tamira Ci Thayne, founder and CEO of nonprofit organization Dogs Deserve Better, received a "nolle prosequ

over 100 dog advocates nationwide to live chained to doghouses to raise awareness for chained dogs

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:18:00 GMT

Florida and New Mexico main events plus locations worldwide to seek Freedom for Chained Dogs through Independence Day Weekend

April 27, 2010, Tipton, PA—Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit working to bring dogs into the home and family,

70 Dog Lovers Pay Trespassing Fine for Animal Advocate to send Message to Officials: Stop Tolerating the Abuse!

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:48:00 GMT

Raise 704% of Total Fine, Demand to Know Why No Animal Abuse Charges Filed

March 22, 2010, Tipton, PA — 70 dog lovers sent a strong message to Pennsylvania officials this week by contributing anywhere from $5-$250 to pay dog advocate

Dog advocate receives second conviction for helping America's forgotten dogs

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:46:00 GMT

Will Appeal Trespassing Charges for Providing Straw, Food, and Water to Underweight Dogs Suffering in -11 Wind Chills

February 19, 2010, Altoona, PA — Dog advocate Tamira Ci Thayne, founder and CEO of Dogs Deserve Better, a non-pr

Dogs are Snowmegeddon's forgotten victims

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:58:00 GMT

Sentenced to life outside, chained or penned dogs suffer in blizzard-like conditions

February 10, 2010, Altoona, PA —Snowmegeddon, a nickname given to the recent blast of snow storms hitting the east coast, has it's share of human vi

The World's Most Unusual Valentines Go to the Dogs

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:24:00 GMT

15,000 Valentines to be delivered to America's 'Forgotten Dogs'

Tipton, PA, February 7, 2010—15,000 Valentines will be delivered this week to some very unusual recipients: dogs. Dogs of every breed, size, and color may receive one, b

Dog advocate charged with trespassing after providing straw to underweight dogs chained in freezing temps

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:29:00 GMT

Charges point to immediate need for stronger dog protection laws nationwide

February 6, 2010, Altoona, PA — Dog advocate Tamira Ci Thayne, founder and CEO of Dogs Deserve Better, a non-profit working solely on behalf of chained and p

Group asks students to create 15,000 Valentines for chained dogs

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:39:00 GMT

Seeks Elementary School Students, Clubs, Groups, and
Individuals to Make Valentines for Delivery to Chained Dogs Nationwide

Tipton, PA -- January 12, 2010 -- With Valentine’s Day approaching, non-profit Dogs Deserve Better is as

Dogs freeze in below zero wind chills nationwide as they await better laws to protect them

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:32:00 GMT

Group Seeks to Limit Chaining of Dogs in All Areas

January 12, 2010, Altoona, PA — "Little Dog," a 25-lb. black and white foo foo dog of indiscriminate breed, stands in the snow outside his doghouse. The temperature overnig

Pennsylvania dogs freeze in below-zero wind chills as they await a Pennsylvania law against tethering

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:04:00 GMT

Dogs Deserve Better Urges All Organizations, Individuals, and Business Owners to Join Coalition to Pass HB1254 in Pennsylvania

January 7, 2010, Altoona, PA — "Little Dog," a 25-lb. black and white foo foo dog of indiscrimin

Dogs Deserve Better and Pennsylvania SPCA team up to rescue four chained and suffering dogs in Centre County

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:06:00 GMT

Dogs Deserve Better and Pennsylvania SPCA team up to rescue four chained and suffering dogs in Centre County

Video and photo evidence of neglect posted on Facebook leads to linkup

with PSPCA and a warrant and subsequent relinqu

Animal advocates to chain themselves to doghouses

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:25:00 GMT

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Spring & Summer to Bring Increase in?Attacks on Children by Chained Dogs

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:09:00 GMT

Group warns against danger of chaining dogs, especially in spring & summer when attacks increase four-fold

(Altoona, PA June 1, 2009) Dustin Faukner, 3, killed. Jeremy Lee, 12. Injured. Jazmin Pike, 8. Injured. Brianna Shanor, 8,

'Scream Like Banshee' seeks to Save the Sanity of America?s Doggie Foster Parents

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:14:00 GMT

With 29 Days of Tips and Tales for Animal Rescuers who Struggle with Foster Dogs from a Leading Animal Activist and Non-Profit Founder March 2009, Tipton, PA ? Termed ?A really insightful book and a no-bullshit diary,? Scream Like Banshee: 29 Days

Woman convicted of dog theft in Pennsylvania Receives Key to the City in Fort Pierce Florida for her compassionate act

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:59:00 GMT

Tamira Thayne, founder of Dogs Deserve Better, honored at ceremony in late February 2009 March 1, Altoona, Penn. ? Tamira Ci Thayne, founder of the award-winning non-profit Dogs Deserve Better, was granted the Key to the City of Fort Pierce Florid

Non-Profit Delivers Valentines to Chained Dogs

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:18:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tamira C. Thayne ? founder, Dogs Deserve Better ? www.dogsdeservebetter.org P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684 Cell 814.207.4586 tddb@dogsdeservebetter.org Or Monica Schreiber, DDB Public Relations (510) 418-5

Organization condemns state Legislators who failed to enact chaining law, says 'Girl's Blood is On Your Hands'

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:58:00 GMT

Calls for Immediate Ban on Dog Chaining in Pennsylvania after Death of Child in Chained-Dog Attack Tipton, PA -- January 26, 2009 -- Tamira Ci Thayne, Founder of Dogs Deserve Better, an organization working to end the chaining of dogs and bring them

Group Seeks Crafty Kids to Create Canine Valentines

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:12:00 GMT

Elementary School Students, Clubs, Groups, and Individuals Needed to Make Valentines for Delivery to Chained Dogs Nationwide Tipton, PA -- January 06, 2009 -- As Valentine?s Day approaches, non-profit organization Dogs Deserve Better is asking for h

Chained Dogs Suffer in Frozen Yards

Tamira Ci Thayne -- Humane Treatment for Dogs — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:44:00 GMT