MISSION STATEMENT:
To educate Nashville area dog owners about the dangers of tethering dogs to stationary objects for long periods of time and to raise community awareness and educate the community about the humane treatment of animals.
Greater Nashville Animal Welfare (GNAW) was founded in the spring of 2003 to educate pet owners in Nashville about the dangers of chaining (or tethering) pets. .
The idea to start the project began with Natalie’s daily walks with her dog, Sophie. In her Inglewood neighborhood, she noticed many homes where dogs were tied to stationary objects, such as dog houses or trees, 24 hours a day. She noticed that several of these dogs seemed aggressive, and she witnessed a dog nearly hang itself on it’s chain when it jumped over a 4 foot fence. She grew sad and frustrated about the living conditions of these dogs.After calls to many local agencies, Natalie realized that the owners were not breaking any laws, so legally nothing could be done. She then decided to start a grassroots effort.
GNAW's goal is to positively influence and educate the community about the dangers of chaining dogs and other animal welfare issues.
If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact Natalie Corwin at natalie@gnaw-tn.org
Wish List:
- Dog treats and toys
- Candy (for humans!)
- Bottled water
- Stickers (for the kids – preferably animal related)
- Straw bedding
- Printing supplies/costs
- Advertising
- Fencing
- Obedience training
- t-shirts
- video recording supplies
