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Bolt Cutters Who'd A Thunk It?Last week we got word about a chained dog named Tiny. He had spent most of his short lifechained to a dog house, and by the kindness of the Dogs Deserve Better volunteers, today he isready for adoption and the chance to be part of a family.

I met him yesterday, and he is all wigglybutt and waggytail. He takes treats very gently, andseems to be a happy and go with the flow kind of guy. The story of his journey to Angels ofAssisi is told below: _______________________________________________________________

Earlier this week I received a Facebook message from a fellow rescuer asking for help for Tiny, achained Pit Bull living on a hillside.

Upon arriving I found a very sweet pitty. His doghouse was way too small and had tumbled downthe hillside many times. He had no straw, blankets, toys, or bowls. His food was poured on the ground. He was pad locked to hischain (note to self add bolt cutters to wish list), so we left the collar behind and fitted him with a new and clean collar.

I have added this after the fact as I have been asked many times how I can just take someones dog. I didn't 'just take' the dog.Education and rescue go hand in hand. There is nothing to gain by stealing a dog only to have that dog replaced by another. Isecured a surrender agreement from the owner which states that he will never chain or pen another dog again.

It has been a very long time since I have unchained a dog that I DID NOT have to bring back to my house. Luckily, Angels ofAssisi in Roanoke, VA responded to my SOS within minutes of sending it out stating that they would love to take Tiny into theirrescue if I could get him there.

In the 2 hour trip from Galax to Roanoke, Tiny experienced so much: interstate traffic, heat, blankets, fresh food and water, bellyrubs, attention, treats, toys, cell phone, radios, and he happily took in all in.

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Tonight Tiny will spend his first night inside, untethered.If you are interested in adopting Tiny or donating to Angels of Assisi you can visit: http://www.angelsofassisi.org/

Shannon AllenDogs Deserve BetterSouthwest Virginia

Your contribution to Angels ofAssisi funds low costspay/neuter programs,provides food, shelter, andmedical care to pets in need,and helps with animal rescuein our community. Togetherwe can make a difference!

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Anonymous January 21, 2011

Kuddos to both Dogs Deserve Better and the Angels of Assisi for helping this poor boy!You really have to wonder whypeople would chain up a lifetime of loyalty and devotion this fella would provide for them. If the roles were reversed Iwonder how many of these fools would reconsider? Thanks for all you do Angels and DDB!Mel

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Anonymous January 28, 2011

Awesome job! This warms my heart more than you know..

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Anonymous January 28, 2011

It made my day to know Tiny is no longer chained and alone, but in a warm room, with people who are kind and loving.Thank you for changing this dog's life.

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Such great work makes me so happy! :)

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