Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week, Additional Notes, Participants, Photos

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From Ms. Arnold, Broward Schools, Florida: "A friend, knowing I’m an animal lover, forwarded your website to me. I immediately sat down with my first grade class to discuss the important job we needed to do. After many minutes of personal dog stories, we got to work creating our cards. I hope you reach your goal!"

From Boggs’ Doggs, South Cobb High School, Georgia: "Our club works with The Homeless Pets Foundation, and helps take care of animals in local shelters and educate the student body about animal issues. At our Wednesday, January 14th meeting the members of Boggs’ Doggs made these 200 Valentines for the Dogs Deserve Better Have a Heart for Chained Dogs campaign. We wish you luck!"

From April DeVoe and Tara Lamberti, New York: "As the founders of Threefold Fundraising, it is our goal to help other organizations rescue as many animals as possible. We would be thrilled to cross-post stories on myspace and facebook of dogs who earned a new lease on life."

From Amy Petro, New York: "I found our website through a link on HSUS. You have a wonderful organization! I have been an animal advocate for many years, and I was thrilled to see an organization dedicated to chained dogs. This is such an important issue. Great work!"

From Stacey Clay, Pennsylvania: "I wanted to let you know that you are doing a wonderful job of putting the word out that dogs deserve to live a better life and not be chained outside. As a volunteer of Furry Friends Network, I know how important it is to get the support of the community. I think it’s a great idea to send Valentine’s to pet caretakers with dogs who live outside on chains. I hope through your efforts that these animals will be saved from a life of misery and pain."

From Jill Franks, New York: "Enclosed you will find many Valentine cards which our school children made while in my Art class. I have been an art teacher for many years, 22, and our students contribute to many wonderful charities, yours caught our attention and compassion."

From Janet Hartleben, Florida: "I am enclosing Valentine’s cards for dog caretakers that were made by my students at a Department of Juvenile Justice residential program for adolescent girls. My students have been court-ordered to this facility, and after discussing the issue of chaining dogs with my students and reading several poems, they were very interested in participating in this program. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in such a worthwhile endeavor."

From Ms. Aronson and Ms. Cerrato, New Jersey: "We read about your campaign and couldn’t wait to help. Our class loves animals and has taken an interest in anything involving animals from the start. We hope that our Valentines help some families to realize that dogs do deserve to be part of the family."

From Melissa Cerciello, Linda Trocchio, Pennsylvania: "We have provided Valentines for your project, my daughter Katelyn is very involved with animals and asked us to do this project with our Daisy Troop. The Daisies really enjoyed the project and received a learning petal for being caring and considerate."

From Laurie Nitz, Wisconsin: "This is the second year my son David and I have made Valentines for your organization. It is such a blessing to know there are caring and loving people out there looking out for dogs and all creatures. We wish you all the best in the Valentine effort this year."

From Sarah Hinkle, California: "I am head teacher for the Fremont Family YMCA in Fremont, California. I work for an after school program, serving children in K-6th grade. We were excited to help with Have a Heart for Chained Dogs, and would like more information about future projects we may be involved in."

From Gwen Diddle, Pennsylvania: "I am a teacher at Clelian Heights School for exceptional children. I researched your website for ideas and decided to make cards for your campaign. Enclosed you will find cards made by our students. I want you to know that the students really enjoyed the project and exceeded our expectations."

From L.P. Reinhardt, Florida: "Again the students in WAGS have prepared Valentines for your campaign. This is such a worthwhile project that the students really enjoy it. Please don’t stop your campaign until every dog has a home that cherishes its life."

From Shari Hirsch, Virginia: "Our entire fourth grade class at Poplar Elementary pitched in to help you with the cause of rescuing dogs who are penned and chained. Your website is wonderful and the video clip really helped the students to understand the problem of caretakers who mistreat their pets. This is the first community service project that the fourth graders have really been able to do almost entirely on their own and they felt very strongly about it."

From Monica Ackerman and Sheila Spann, Illinois: "This year I recruited the help of my best friend of almost 30 years, who is also a huge dog lover like myself. There are only 25 cards here, but we hope they will really hit home with the individuals who receive them."

Valentine contributors:

Mrs. Harris Kindergarten, Wynette Jameson, Forest Park YMCA, Sarah Hinkle, N. Vanart, Mandy Shane, Madelyn Banks, Jessica Cieplinski 1st Grade Class, Jamie Bass & Faith Lutheran Church and School, Amy Petro, BLB High School YTC Group, Kristin Moro, Veronica Burger, J. Prushinski & Wyoming Valley West Middle School, Chesterfield Day School, Lisa Fagen, Vineland High School South Shape Club, Stephanie Stamm Art classes, Kirby Gibbs & Allen Academy, Karen Kindel, Maggie Clark, Cathy Staniunas, Capital Area Humane Society, Greg Buzek, Judith Dierkis, 3P Redwood School, 3rd Grade Class, Mrs. Land’s 3rd Grade Class at El Descanso School, Renee Merland & Paws Club, The Village School, Dee Thompson & Faith Elementary, Bonnie Boyles, Gayla Evans, Scott Hall’s 7th Grade Class, Shari Hirsch’s 4th Grade Class, L.P. Reinhart, WAGS Club, Christy Roland, Ms. James & Nicholas School, Cash & Brody, Wentela, Elizabeth Nordeen, Richman, Corey Esters, Melissa Brightbill & Northern Lebanon School District, Salem-Keizer Public School, Miller Elementary School, Dotty Nelson, Grant Middle School, Valerie White, Stacey Clay, Dr. Nancy McEntee, Jane Razaq 2nd Grade Class, Anza & Riviera YMCA Child Care, April DeVae & Tara Lamberti of Threefold Fundraising, Monica Ackerman, Sheila Spann, Hanover Highland Elementary, L. Weiner, C. Roche, Erica Durante, Christ the King School, Claws, Gwen Diddle & Clelian Heights School, Mr. Aronson & Cerrato’s 2nd Grade Class, KMAD at Johnson Elementary, GSEM 80232 & D. Bailey, Sharon Nataline, H. Hayes, B. Ligh, J. Normyle & The Community YMCA, Andrea Robertson, Ethel K. Fyle Elementary School, Jenessa Twitchell, Toni & Steven Carter, Stephanie Herman, Molly Hillman, Mrs. Margaret Vandeurzen’s 5th Grade Class, Valerie Belt, Mrs. Wilson’s 4th Grade Class, Pam Berry’s Class, Sandy Moss, Chynna Herman, Dana Byrd, Kathleen Summers, Betty Fisher & The Learning Center, Alina Suprak, J.J. Hill Discovering Club, MTHS Paws Club, Ms. Alexandra Short, Sienaski, Animal Activist Club of Medford Middle School, Rebecca Kaumenzer, Wendy Loundermon, Kathy Cox, Chris Andrea, Veronica Noechel, Amy Kendall, Sarah Westerman & Build On, Paws for a Cause, Boonshoft Museum & Kaylin & Joe Ely, Lash & T.C. Knapp, Jennifer Wiskochil, Marsha Rubin, Children of Laura Bush School, Mrs. Shelton’s 1st Grade Class, Angela Sisney & daughters, S. Aris, Mrs. Christopher’s Kindergarten, St. Anastasia Catholic School, Animal Allies Club, Ms. Jackson’s Class at Sablatura Middle School, Laurie & David Nitz, Amanda Ramsey, Gail Kahn, S. Mann, Pat Avery’s 2nd Grade Class, Ms. Wolff’s Pre K Class, Students for True Animal Rights, Underdonk, Morgan Hembree & UMW 2128, Hudson, Mary Wudtke & Bonduel Elementary School, Susan Darby, Kindergarten Class at Bonstian Elementary School, LMS Junior Humane Society, Renata Dash, Troop #550 2nd Grade Brownies, Cruelty Free Suite, Wheaton College, Ms. Judy’s 3rd Grade Class, Merrilee Cichy, Elizabeth Bergstrom, Veronica Burger, Jack & Laura Williams, M. Black, Holly Gresh, Ms. Ostler’s 3rd Grade Class, Lisa Lyons, Linda Tenenbaum, Carolyn Dietrich’s Kindergarten Class, Joanne Johnson, Deborah Cortesi, Robert Frost School, 5th Grade Leadership Club, Mrs. Beren & Mrs. Mochan’s Class, Mrs. Anyfiotis Class, Mrs. Ortega’s Class, Mrs. Schakowsky & Mrs. Cortesi’s Class, Jill Frank’s Art Class, Angel Coughlin, Boggs’ Doggs, Paws 4 Ever, Best Friends, Peggy Rydberg, Carrie Nutter Novak’s students, Mrs. Wheeler’s Class, Mrs. Arnold’s First Grade Class, Denise Lytle, Mrs. Mary E. Fisher 4th Grade Class, Edgewood Middle School, Janet Hartleben’s students, Mary Silva & Mattos Elementary, Eric & Amy Disney, Laurel School, Helping Paws Animal Rescue, Steptoe & Johnson, Barbara Keith, Oreon Humane Society Education Department, Dundee Elementary School, Paws Club of Concord Merrimack Co SPCA, Shannon Camara, Monisa Fraser, Gayla Hausmann, Eliza Wendel, Kristie Brewer, Berntsen, Banks, Ms. Fisher’s 2nd Grade Class, Adoption Links, Denise Sheffield, Gabrielle O’Neill, A Escobar, Chris Ameduri & Bob Goodman, Jill Jackson, Gina Bichel’s Students, Mary Ryan’s 5th Grade Class, Carly Gardyan, Nicole Kress-Scheidmantel’s Students, Melissa Cerciello, Linda Trocchio & Daisy Troop, Judy Meek, Michelle Meek, Alicia Schwartz and Family, Bill & Kallie Mashare, George Mason Elementary, Tiffany Lake’s 3rd grade class at Archer Elementary School, Archer, FL

Thanks so much to all who participated, we are making a difference in those dogs lives!

(Please note: If you made valentines and you are not included on this list, please e-mail info@dogsdeservebetter.org so we can correct our error.)

Please help our work to continue!
Any donations you make will be tax deductible.

If you'd like to donate via regular USPS mail, you may print out this form in .pdf format, and send to P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684

See the rest of the photos. We've made an effort to show at least one from every package, but if we've inadvertently left yours out, we apologize! We appreciated EVERY Valentine.