In a message dated 7/22/2005 6:22:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pmick@xxxxxxxxx writes: That's because you have a good Federation there. Still, it doesn't hurt to have some kind of organization...after all, states and cities and townships can change their minds, I mean laws............ look at Denver. Speaking of Denver, did anyone else see the coverage of the PitBull situation there on National TV this morning? Peggy We have a WONDERFUL Federation (which I happily support as a member) and super grass-roots efforts by clubs. On the other hand, we have very strict dangerous dog/liability laws and PA is fussy about "numbers" & kennel liscensing; neither offends me. Kathy three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================