The problem never has been owing animals. It is having to deal with humans. I always marvel at the things people do to dogs, and to each other. Perhaps being in a profession based on fighting over things makes me more tolerant of other ideas and open to suggestion. But, there are people that never should be involved in dogs, and often we don't know about them until something tragic happens. We have to remember that not everyone is a dog person, and should stick with stamps or fish. Preferable not together. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together In a message dated 3/13/2008 6:32:53 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: ....there are times that I wished I didn't own animals.... **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================