My dog is tied outside/tethered. Can you help with a kennel?
We try to help dogs in nearby counties. However, there is a waitlist. We are a small group with few volunteers and limited funds, so it may be quite a while before we can help. We also do not help breeders and or families that are planning to have puppies. We would like you to have you pet spayed or neutered before we install a kennel. We can help with spay/neuter.
I see a dog that is tied outside/tethered 24/7. Can you help?
We can try to help dogs in nearby counties. However, since we are a small group with a limited number of volunteers doing community work and limited funds, it may be quite a while before we can assist. If you feel a dog needs immediate help, contact your county Animal Control and ask for a welfare check. You can do this anonymously.
I see a dog that is living in a small pen and is neglected. Can you help?
We can try to help dogs in nearby counties. However, since we are a small group with a limited number of volunteers doing community work and limited funds it may be quite a while before we can assist. If you feel a dog needs immediate help, contact your county Animal Control and ask for a welfare check. You can do this anonymously.
Aren’t there laws against chaining dogs?
The animal welfare laws in NC are minimal. You can search the County, and Animal Ordinance to see what is or is not permitted.
I need to surrender my pet. Can you help?
Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont does not have a surrender program. We do not foster or help with adoptions. You can search for rescues in the area and contact them for possible help.
I found a stray cat or dog. What do I do?
Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont cannot help with a pet that you found. Contact animal control and they will post that the dog is found. There are also many lost and found sites online. Remember this may be someone’s lost pet and there are laws about stray pets. You cannot just keep a pet you found. Do you help with cats? We prioritize helping dogs; however, we do help cats with spay and neuter. If possible, we also try to help if a cat is sick or injured.
How can I help?
Volunteer, donate, hold a neighborhood supply/donation drive, share our social media page, spread the word about our nonprofit. The only way we can help community dogs and cats, is if we have funds and volunteers. Every bit of help we receive is greatly appreciated and so needed.
Where do you get your funding?
We rely on donations, fundraisers, and grants. Funds are not guaranteed, and providing help to community pets is limited by the funds available, and what they are earmarked for.
Why does my dog or cat need to be spayed/neutered?
There are many reasons to spay/neuter your pet. It prevents accidental pregnancies. There are already too many dogs and cats being born and not enough homes for all. This leads to dogs and cats going to the shelter and being euthanized. And it is critical for the health of the pet. Females that are not spay often develop mammary tumors (cancer) and deadly pyometra. Males that are not neutered often develop cancer, prostate disease, and are more aggressive. Talk to your vet to learn more.
Why does my pet need vaccines?
Vaccines protect your pet from infections and other diseases, and some can be deadly; such as parvo disease in puppies and young dogs. Also, rabies vaccines are required by the State. Talk to your vet to learn more.
Why does my pet need flea & tick preventative?
Flea and ticks may cause itching, skin infection, anemia and other many diseases that can cause chronic of deadly illness in pets and even people. Talk to your vet to learn more.
Why does my dog need dewormer?
Dewormer medication is a preventative that needs to be given regularly to dogs. There are quite a few different types of worms/parasites that infect dogs. This will cause sickness and can even be deadly. Talk to your vet to learn more.
Why does my pet need heartworm preventative?
Mosquitos that are infected cause heartworm disease. Almost all dogs living outside that do not get preventative, get heartworm. Heartworm disease is deadly. Only a veterinarian can give medication for heartworm prevention. Talk to your vet to learn more.
How often should I feed my pet?
Typically, veterinarians recommend feeding 2 times each day. (8-12 hrs. apart)
Why do I need to give my dog fresh water every day?
Water should be given to a dog at least daily and is critical for survival. Without enough water, dogs will become dehydrated, which leads to kidney and liver damage and eventually death. Remember, buckets or bowls of water freeze in the winter & becomes hot and contaminated in the summer. Give fresh water DAILY!
