I got a call from Pat Booker last night. He received a phone call from the LA Lt. Governor and the President of the AKC. The state of LA needs to use the Monroe Arena to place 1000+ people who are now without homes. The shows are canceled. He will be sending a letter to all the judges for their records, but was trying to contact everyone by phone right away. If you know of anyone who was planning to go those shows ask them to check the AKC web site. Show cancellations will be posted there. We have 6 people and 7 dogs with us here in Dallas. Friends who have lost everything. If anyone has any kennels, crates or anything they can share, please contact your local animal shelters. It is heartbreaking to see families having to part with their animals, even if temporary, but they have to. They have no choice. They have nowhere to go. The shelters and rescue groups are going to need EVERYONE'S help Today, PLEASE, keep everyone on those states in your prayers. If you can help, do it. Don't think for a minute a little is too little. Any help is good. God knows we can only count on ourselves. Outside help is absent as of yet. We are always willing to help those in need, and I know in my heart that's the right thing to do. I am proud to be an American, and never felt bad about doing the right thing. So don't waste time thinking about those who aren't here to help. Roll up the sleeves and become that help you are waiting for. Ileana ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================