This is funny, but true. LuAnn Kennedy New Dog Show Handler/Owner Rescue Assoc. Opens to the Community LOS ANGELES, Calif. (ARP)-- Looking for someone special to help around the kennel or on dog show trips? Would you like that special companion, who understands, to share your home and life? Why not consider adopting a rescued handler/owner! The Dog Show Handler/Owner Rescue Association is currently screening families who might be interested in adopting or fostering a handler/owner rescue (or H.O.R.s for short). While there are a great many canine breed rescue organizations in our communities, there has been nothing (until now) to help the displaced, neglected or abandoned handler/owner. The need is greater than ever and the Dog Show H.O.R. Assoc. needs your help to address this growing problem. Who are the H.O.R.s that need help? Well, we see them every day. Some are lost or abandoned, then picked up in parks attempting to stack squirrels. Others are turned in by parents or spouses who didn't realize how much time, care and responsibility it takes to keep these special H.O.R.s. Often, these H.O.R.s are turned in with their own dogs. A number of H.O.R.s come to us because of bad knees and their families have decided they have outlived their usefulness. Many require medical attention due to years of caring for their dogs, yet neglecting their own diet, exercise and medical care. You're probably asking yourself right now, "How can I help?" We've prepared some questions to help you decide if you might be a suitable dog show H.O.R. family: a. Do you have a fenced yard? b. Do you mind the smell of liver in the house? c. Do you have a spare RV or Camper? d. Are you able to provide suitable clothing with many pockets? e. Do you have anything that can be groomed (often shag carpeting, stuffed animals or other family members) that can calm eager hands? f. Are you able to listen for hours on end, patiently, and supportively? g. Do you have thousands of extra dollars needed to properly support a dog show H. O. R.? If you've answered "yes!" to these questions, you may be dog show H.O.R. material! Adopting a dog show H.O.R. can be a very rewarding experience. They are usually so willing to please, and often are happy with only an occasional class ribbon to play with. They can pick up droppings, are willing to help groom and show your own animals, and already know directions to every fairground and showground in the lower 48 states. They can have vast amounts of knowledge and wisdom that they are willing to impart to anyone who has the patience to listen for hours.... and hours... and hours. While some may need a bit of resocializing, better nutrition and regular exercise, most adjust very well to their new dog show families when given appropriate time, reconditioning, patience and access to liver. We also get a few breeder/handler/owner rescues (B. H. O. R. s) from time to time. Dog show B.H.O.R.s are often more difficult to place as they are usually alphas and may have a harder time getting along with existing dog show breeders. They tend to be less submissive, and often will try to control the household and existing breeder's program if strong boundaries are not set. There is hope for B.H.O.R.s, though. For those with the experience, extra patience and a strong hand, even dog show B.H.O.R.s can find new and useful lives. So, if you're interested in fostering or adopting either a dog show H.O.R. or B.H.O.R., please contact us. If you are not able to foster or adopt at this time, if you know of a dog show H.O.R. or B.H.O.R. in need of rehoming, or would just like to make a much needed donation, please give us a call at 800-555-HORS! You can also visit one of our Dog Show B.H.O.R.s and H.O.R.s booths located at most, major dog shows. Associated Ridiculous Press--3/18/05 ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================