Teen Will Spend Two Weeks Chained To a Doghouse to Raise Awareness Against Chaining Dogs in Yards and As a Stand Against Animal Cruelty

Amazing stuff. It’s rare to find a teen that cares about anything other than clothes, friends and popularity. Well, this teen goes beyond the norm and is suffering to raise awareness to the horrible issue of chained dogs. You can find out more about chained dogs and how you can help, plus view daily pictures of this heroic endeavor at http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/home.html

Jacob Pittman, you’re an inspiration. Stay strong and remember that the end goal is more important than the problems you’ll face.

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Cape teen to spend two weeks in dog house

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Last updated on: 6/29/2006 7:27:38 AM

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LEE COUNTY: A Cape Coral teenager is putting himself in the doghouse - literally. He is going to spend two weeks chained to a doghouse as part of a reality TV show. He says he is doing it as a stand against animal cruelty.

There is no doubt that Jacob Pittman is a dog lover, especially when it comes to beagles. He has 10 of them.

"It's like they're part of the family; they all have their own personal attitudes," said Pittman.

On Saturday, Pittman is going to start living a dog's life. He's going to stay outside, in a dog house, for two weeks in Pennsylvania as a part of a contest to raise awareness against chaining dogs in yards.

"I’m going to have a sleeping bag, but I'm going to be chained to it," said Pittman.

Unlike the beagles Pittman takes such good care of, he won't have any comforts such as books, TV, or visitors.

"It's going to be tough. I'm so used to being in a world where I'm able to do what I want, use the computer, or games," said Pittman.

Pittman is going to have to bathe in a Porta-Potty, using nothing more than baby wipes. Even if he can't stick it out, his mother and sister say they'll still be proud of him.

"My son is a very loving guy. He's got a really big heart. He's very tender-hearted," said Pittman’s mother Janet.

"It means a lot. I really love him and I'm happy he's doing it," said Pittman’s sister Audrey.

Jacob must outlast 13 other contestants to win. If he wins, he will get a new car. But to reinforce the fact that this is about the dogs, he's going to give the car to his sister if he wins.

You can vote for him online at www.dogsdeservebetter.org. The site will post new photos every day so you can check out his progress.