PETA has reached out to President Biden with a request to have him ban chaining to prevent dogs from suffering from heatstroke this summer.
According to a press email we received about this plea to the President, we learned more about what PETA was requesting and how they went about gaining the attention of our Commander in Chief.
In the letter to the President and First Lady, the animal rights organization called on the memory of the couple’s beloved dog, Champ, who recently passed away at the age of 13. PETA offered their condolences on the family’s loss, while also sending a plea that the President ban the act of chaining in honor of Champ’s memory.
PETA continues their efforts to ban the act of chaining by reaching out to President Biden with condolences on the loss of Champ
For those unfamiliar with what chaining is, it is the act of leaving a dog chained in the yard for extended periods of time. In some cases, chaining can leave a dog vulnerable to the elements, as it can prevent them from finding shelter or relief. Sometimes, a dog can end up getting tangled up in their chains, increasing their inability to get to shade or water.
In the hottest months of the year, chaining can lead to heatstroke and death. While colder months can offer their own hazards, including an animal freezing to death because of extreme temperature drops.
And for these reasons, it makes sense that PETA would issue a letter to the President asking for his assistance to ban this practice.
In a statement from PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch, they explained why they reached out to the President now, following Champ’s death.
"All dogs deserve what Champ had: a long life with people who love them as members of the family. PETA urges President Biden to turn this time of grief into one of hope for American dogs by sparing them miserable lives and often hideous deaths on a chain."
What do you think dog lovers? Do you agree with PETA? How do you feel about their approach to raising awareness about this issue? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.