In a message dated 1/17/2005 7:03:38 PM Mountain Standard Time, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > Many people in the pet community love shy dogs. They love that the dog > will > go only to them, that it is not friendly with strangers, etc. This is meant > > to say that there is a person for every dog, and even a shy gentle > (gentle!) > animal can find a good home and happiness. Sometimes it takes time, but > usually one will come along for that dog. Syd > Yes, but several other dogs are euthanized while we are waiting for this shy dog to find a home. If you have unlimited facilities, then ok. But when I start turning down healthy dogs with good temperament, I have to leave the shy dogs. Just a fact of life. I still think the money should go to health related research, because a dog with health problems is much more difficult to place than a shy or old dog! Nancie Front Range German Shepherd Rescue ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================