Sunbear Squad, Inc. began in 2002 when an 18-month-old chocolate Labrador Retriever named Sunbear, was left in a West Virginia townhome, locked in a laundry room for six weeks without any food, water or care. When he was finally found, the damage was done; Sunbear died three days later. His death caused hundreds of people to write to West Virginia lawmakers to convict Sunbear’s former caretaker and strengthen animal cruelty laws.

Today, Sunbear Squad, Inc. continues Sunbear’s legacy and asks everyone to “Watch, Listen, Call” and “Be a Better Good Samaritan for Pets.”

Anna Nirva, from Sunbear Squad, will give our readers “Weekly Watch Tips” to “prepare individuals to always call authorities when animal abuse, neglect, or distress threatens an animal.”

Here is the tip for the week of December 13th:

“Watch for tracks in the snow or mud leading to occupied dog houses—if you don’t see footprints, the dog is not being fed or watered. Take action to save them.”

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Imagine living in a circle, as far as your chain will stretch. You have a drafty igloo doghouse, or the back seat of an old car, or a hole under a porch, but when the cold winds blow you still shiver hard. Your water bowl is empty sometimes and frozen other times. You wait for feeding time. It’s the only time you have something to look forward to. And you hope they don’t forget again.

Have you found where the chained dogs live in your neighborhood yet? Please put that on your to-do list for this week. Then plan to drive by and observe them as often as you can. If you see a problem, please contact the owner immediately and offer neighborly help for the dog’s sake. Be friendly and non-judgmental to get approval to visit the dog and give treats, or offer to rehome the dog. If you can’t reach or work with the owner, call the authorities if your county has humane animal welfare practices in place. Local animal rescues might be helpful as well.

Fight the continuous chaining of outside dogs, which is inhumane and dangerous. Read more here: Dogs Deserve Better: PACA Bill

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