There are dogs all over the world that are mistreated — they’re chained up 24/7, with the bare minimum of shelter, food, and attention. Unfortunately, within the constraints of the law, it can be difficult to take these dog away from their owners if they aren’t in mortal danger. The best that can be done is to check up on the households every now and again to see if they’ve done anything that constitutes seizure of the pups.