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These sweet babies were evicted but have been place in loving homes after being rescued by DDB.
Atlas, Addy, Fable, Gabe, Emma, Capone, and Esme
Atlas, Addy, Fable, Gabe, Emma, Capone, and Esme
Poor Emily was found in a dumpster in Christiansburg, VA. Emily has found her loving forever home in Pembroke, VA.
Adora Belle was seized in a suspected dog fighting operation, but look at that smile. She is lover, not a fighter. Adora Belle has found her forever home.
| Success Stories 9/13 Thank you to Lisa and Elizabeth from DDB NOVA, Maya is on her way to her loving home.
8/26 Sam a Golden Retriever, Male, 8 mos was adopted by GRREAT, a fantastic Golden Retriever rescue. Thanks Mary at GRREAT; Lisa and Elizabeth from DDB NOVA.
8/20, Blackey was rescued by DDB, NRV VA from Chesterfield, VA and has found his new home locally.  
 Hokie is featured in the DDB 2010 Calendar! Order Your Copy Today $10.00 
Read About DDB-NRV's Rescue of Hokie $15.00
This big boy was no longer able to live with his family and was living in a livestock trailer. He was adopted by the Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue.  Maybelline lived her life on a chain with nothing but a barrel for shelter. Maybelline has found her forever home in NY.    Radacus lived his entire life on a chain until he finally escaped. He was found roaming the mountains, was rescued by DDB, and has been adopted by a wonderful family.  |
DOGS
DESERVE BETTER is
a nonprofit organization
dedicated to freeing the chained dog, and bringing
our 'best friend' into the home and family.
Dogs
Deserve Better,
2003 First Place Winner of the ASPCA/Chase Pet Protector Award,
is a voice for chained and penned dogs, whose sadness speaks only
through the eyes. As the days become years, many of these dogs sit,
lay, eat, and defecate within the same 10-foot radius. Chained by
the neck, they exist without respect, love, exercise, social interaction,
and sometimes even basic nourishment. They live as prisoners,
yet long to be pets.
More Success Stories
8/13, Chief's family decided to keep him - INDOORS - after help from DDB.
8/20, Georgie was rescued by DDB, NRV-VA from Chesterfield, VA and has found her new home locally...with us!
Gabbie, a previously chained dog, has found her forever home in NC. We will miss Gabbie but are so happy she has found her family.
8/13, Chief's family decided to keep him - INDOORS - after help from DDB.
8/20, Georgie was rescued by DDB, NRV-VA from Chesterfield, VA and has found her new home locally...with us!
Gabbie, a previously chained dog, has found her forever home in NC. We will miss Gabbie but are so happy she has found her family.
Ginger was found wandering the streets and was taken in and fostered by a very nice lady. Ginger was transferred to Planned Pethood.
Bisha, an abandoned backyard dog, found her forever home locally.
Bisha, an abandoned backyard dog, found her forever home locally.
Cash was flown to DDB-NRV, Va all the way from Arizona. He has found his forever home locally.
Dymond was rescued by DDB and has found her forever home in Newport, VA.
Brandy, a senior Saint Bernard in Giles County was rescued and is being fostered in PA by our founder Tami Thayne.
