Written by PETA
Julie started off the new year the way every dog should—in a warm home surrounded by a loving family. But the cutie-pie collie wasn't always so lucky. She spent the early part of her life trapped at the end of a chain, desperate for a kind word, a loving scratch behind the ears, and much-needed medical attention.
When Julie's guardians contacted PETA and asked us to help get her treatment for what turned out to be a horribly painful prolapsed vagina, we agreed on the condition that they allow Julie to live indoors. The guardians accepted our deal, but when we went back to check on Julie, there she was, chained again. We convinced the family to grant us custody of Julie and found her a home with a retired couple who fell head over heels for the sweet, affectionate dog. They live right across the street from a park where Julie loves to run and play. She is a joyful girl who sticks to her new parents like glue.
Unfortunately, millions of dogs like Julie are still languishing in backyards at the end of a chain. Many are denied proper food, water, veterinary care, and shelter and have nothing but an overturned trash bin or plastic barrel—or nothing at all—to shield them during freezing winter nights. Countless chained dogs have frozen to death during cold snaps or died of heatstroke on sweltering summer days.
In order to raise awareness of these "forgotten" dogs, PETA has declared January "Unchain a Dog" Month. You can help chained dogs by asking your city officials to propose an anti-chaining ordinance and by taking action to help a lonely, neglected dog in your neighborhood.
Written by Michelle Sherrow
God bless you for caring for this beautiful girl. Thank God for people like you.
I am so happy that Julie is finally in a loving home. My life has been dedicated to rescuing and providing a forever home to my rescues, with me. I wish that there were more people who care about animals like the rest of us do.
Having rescued (actually stolen) my Roscoe from a life of being chained 24/7 with no shelter from broiling sun and torrential rain, I know how happy Julie must be and I bless Debbie for giving her such happiness.
There is nothing sadder or more frustrating as a lover of dogs, than to see one chained to a stake or tree with no food, water, shelter, and the most minimal human contact. I'm so glad Julie's former owners gave her up to a loving couple and that she is free from bondage.
Congratulations PETA and Debbie. I have a question for Shan who commented about having so many pups that her Mom couldn't take care of them and had to give some away. Why wasn't the mother of all these pups spayed. It is a crime to keep allowing this dog to continue to have litters then have to give them away. Please have your dog spayed or neutered.
To read what happened to Julie actually "pained" me!! She looks so much like my happy & healthy 2 year old collie Sasha. I was happy to read on & find out that Julie is now in a wonderful, loving home. Many thanks to you Debbie for giving this beautiful dog a great home. I am a "STRONG" PETA advocate, and I admire all of your fabulous work on behalf of all animals!!!
Debbie, you are an angel. There is a place in heaven for you.
Wonderfull story! Julie is a very lucky dog! x
I'm so happy for this !!!!!!!!!
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