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- Montgomery Co Humane Society
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Hi, I am Shannon Allen, your DDB Representative for the New River Valley, VA. I have lived in Giles County my entire life, residing in Newport. I have been married for 15 years to a Virginia Tech Police Officer and my best friend. I am a full time volunteer for DDB, and mother to eight amazing fur-babies and 2 foster fur-babies.
 I am very passionate about animal welfare and am here to help. Please never hesitate to email me or call me at 540.544.3058 whether you are concerned about a neighbors dog or need help un-chaining your dog.  I am honored to represent the New River Valley as a DDB rep and feel that we can set the standard of animal welfare for other communities.
Your Team The following professionals have graciously donated their services to DDB and the dogs the New River Valley:  Advocacy Teams Pulaski: Giles: Montgomery: Craig: Floyd: We Are In Need Of Teams To Be The Eyes And Ears of DDB In Your County PLEASE VISIT OUR VOLUNTEER PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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.
COLD WEATHER TIPS
Brrrr.... it's cold outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips.
Brrrr.... it's cold outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips.- Keep your dog inside. Outdoors, dogs can freeze, become lost or
be stolen, injured or killed. Dogs who are allowed to stray are exposed
to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other dogs and
wildlife.
- Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially
during a snowstorm, dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost.
More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so
make sure yours always wears ID tags.
- Thoroughly wipe off your dog's legs and stomach when he comes
in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or
other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws, and his
paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.
- Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer
coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the colder
months, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out for a walk.
Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting him a coat or sweater with a
high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to
the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.
- Never leave your dog alone in a car during cold
weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the
cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
- Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and
may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. If your puppy appears
to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside.
If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type,
take him outdoors only to relieve himself.
- Does your dog spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor
activities? Increase his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep
him and his fur in tip-top shape.
- Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs.
Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and
consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than
ethylene glycol.
- Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
