'Unchain a Dog' Month Leafleting Mission—Help a Dog in Your Area!

It shouldn't happen to "man's best friend," but it does. Take a drive down many country roads and city streets, and you'll see them—dogs left to spend their entire lives in "solitary confinement," trapped at the end of a chain or in a small pen.

We can't think of a crueler punishment for these social pack animals, who want—and deserve—companionship, scratches behind the ears, walks around the block, and the opportunity to curl up at your feet at night.

Many communities across America and beyond have learned the hard way that chaining dogs is dangerous to the public, especially to children. Chaining dogs—also called "tethering"—is a safety hazard for both dogs and communities.

January is "Unchain a Dog" month, and we hope that you'll use this opportunity to share tips with people in your community to help improve the lives of dogs. Fill out this form to receive PETA's "Unchain a Dog" leafleting pack, which includes leaflets, stickers, and a small poster.

If you'd like additional materials, please order them directly from PETA's Literature Web site. If you cannot afford to pay for materials, please e-mail us directly, and we can provide outreach materials to you at no cost.

The following are more ways that you can help chained dogs:

• Ask your local TV stations to air PETA's anti-chaining ad, starring Justin Theroux, all month long. Most stations will do this for free. Learn more at PETAPSA.com.
• Help to end chaining in your community. The most effective way to help hundreds or thousands of neglected dogs in your area is by working with city or county legislators to ban chaining! Many communities across the country have already done this.
• Reach out and help an individual chained dog in your area. Learn how.

Best of luck with your efforts, and thank you for everything that you do for animals!