In a message dated 11/22/2007 12:04:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mobilegrmr@xxxxxxxxx writes: I would have to disagree about this being good publicity for the GSDCA. I did write letters to the judge stating why the dog should not be declared vicious and should not be put down, but I don't agree he should be nominated for a Hero Dog Award. I live less than 20 miles from where this happened and the more I read about it the more it sounds like a case where the dog(s) AND the owners need more training. Mrs. James was not intentionally thrown to the ground by the worker, he was hiding behind her and fell to the ground, and some say he pulled her down when he fell and some say she screamed but didn't fall. In any case she couldn't control her dogs. I don't know where to find the actual testimony that was given in court and the version that's been published seems to depend on which paper you're reading. One thing for sure tho, this whole incident was entirely preventable. In any case, it would be best to have all the information before making a nomination. --Regina Steiner Somerset, NJ Thank you. That's what I've been trying to say <G>. I should have read through all the posts before responding a few minutes ago. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================