We've been posting the videos and diaries daily online as promised, even though we haven't had time to answer e-mails or send out a mass e-mail since Day 3. But we're still here, there, and everywhere! Each day has been an adventure, and each day has shown us (and you) something different. We've never worked harder in our lives, out driving and filming and meeting people and doing press by day, and writing and creating videos each night until midnight or 1 a.m. But it's been worth it!

Please click the links and watch each day's video, and pass them along. The more views we get on our videos, the more likely America's average joes are to watch them and learn about the cruelty of chaining.

So far we've spied 656 chained or penned dogs in 9 states in 9 days. Already 536 dogs more than our goal! We know that may be overwhelming to you, but don't turn away. Stand with us and fight for better rights for man's best friend.

We've talked to at least 20 caretakers per day and given them fencing applications, leashes, collars, toys and treats. Most of the time they've been receptive, once in awhile they've been 'not so nice', to put it gently. We've been bitten and lunged at. But we keep on going!

Below are the daily video links. Please click them and watch! Make these efforts worthwhile...the bottom line is we need your support to make change. Watch, pass along, and help chain-ge the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkIKTy-t8iM
Day One, Missouri

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89zrlX42cVg
Day Two, Arkansas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA889lfwn3Y
Day Three, Louisiana

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5jHqt2YGe4
Day Four, Mississippi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DTWjWyj5oU
Day Five, Alabama

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfy1758gT3g
Day Six, Georgia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y771gtCYbcQ
Day Seven, South Carolina

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtL85mha9_s
Day Eight, North Carolina

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hcQHZAbpVY
Day Nine, Tennessee

We ARE promising you we won't show photos or footage that is too graphic...but don't turn away from the need you will see. We also throw in some humor each day, because each day should begin and end with humor, no matter how tough it gets in the middle!

So watch the videos and read the diaries (you'll also find them embedded on our pages), please pass them along, and send them to any press you think might help us spread the word.

More than ever, we need your support. This tour is opening our eyes even though we thought we knew how bad it was, and we hope it will open yours too.

There is hope. Dogs Deserve Better is handing out hope along with brochures, fencing applications, advice, training tips, dog food, treats, collars and leashes on a 12 day tour. The intention of the tour and the subsequent pictorial and video footage is to show how prevalent chaining and penning are in the U.S., educate the nation that it is common in all states, and put forth the idea that it is indeed something that must be stopped; that it is not humane and not an acceptable way to house and keep Man's Best Friend.

We are handing out new collars and leashes for as many dogs as we can afford, plus give out treats and dog food in addition to educational materials and discussions. If you can help fund the trip and the supplies we'd like to deliver, it would be very much appreciated. To donate, visit the page at http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/dognamictourpre.html