Well, just got some word back from my friend. Seems that the investigative guys are VERY interested even with what little I have sent them. I have been forwarding what you all have sent me to them, and just got something back from them saying that they have since contacted the local kennel clubs (Vegas Valley Dog Obedience Club, Silver State KC, and Black Mountain KC) and have heard what their stand is on it. Apparently V VDOC is voting tonight on whether to publically oppose the statute. They have also read the AKC stand on it, and I sent them a link to look at what the good Senator has said, as well as a link that gives them the wording. So, now that we have the nibble, it is time to set the hook (as it were) so please send me privately everything you have on PAWS, facts with as little emotion as you can muster. I cant find the letter Carmen sent and I'd like to get that to them, so if anyone has the copy, I'd appreciate it. Also, i saw that someone (akc?) is "going after" Carmen for his stand agaisnt the legislation. if this is so, please send me as much fact as you know on it. We may be getting some TV news publicity after all. keep your fingers crossed. Cindy Gialluca ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================