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Review for Dogs Deserve Better, Inc., Smithfield, VA, USA
I have been following DDB since 2007 when I first learned of their org because of Doogie's horrific plight, rescue, recuperation, and love-filled final days ~ thanks to DDB.
This year I had the occasion to work with DDB on a chained-dog case that occurred in NC. Though our rescue is closed, we receive emails occasionally with requests for help finding dogs to join families, and sometimes pleas for help to get dogs out of situations of abuse or neglect.
There was a boxer in NC who was chained outside, with minimal shelter, no human interaction, water and food self-feeder that was replenished about weekly. He was 5 years old, and though was originally a part of the family, had been banished to this chain for about a year. His owner reached out for help to get him to a better life; one with love and care that he deserved. Upon finding a rescue up north who had foster and ability to take the boxer, I traveled to have the dog relinquished and brought him to his rescue.
Dogs Deserve Better, Inc. was with me in support every step of the way. This boxer was the recipient of DDB's HERO FUND award, where his vetting costs were taken care of by DDB's Hero Fund donation directly to the boxer's rescue's Veterinarian.
Collaborative effort like this is something that is paramount to achieve success in continuing to spread the word, educate, and free dogs from their chains.
The level of awareness that has been raised about the plight of chained dogs across our nation continues to grow because of DDB. The donations into their Hero Fund make rescues like this possible, and help ensure that dogs receive the care and vetting they require in order to be healthy additions to their new rescues, fosters, or families.
I'm grateful to DDB for their assistance, and support their cause, with much respect to their efforts and achievements, and ability to communicate, assist, educate, and support other rescues.
Thank You, Dogs Deserve Better!!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Continue focus on making positive change to animal laws and ensuring enforcement by authorities so that the residents of communities are held responsible for the proper care and attention that family pets need and deserve.
How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2014
Review for Olympic Animal Sanctuary, Forks, WA, USA
Alleged fraud w/misuse of large donations, w/lawsuits by donors - Director fails to appear at court.
Soliciting funds when no longer non-profit in state of WA
Lost status w/WA state for failure to report 990
Reports being filed with IRS by various citizens for fraudulent solicitation of funds
this "Sanctuary" is currently closed after evidence of severe neglect & abuse, numerous protests, and pressure from citizens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xz6xcqgkjg
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Keep it closed forever and NEVER allow any of the board members to retain any more animals
How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Badly
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2014
