I can't believe we are getting intrusive enough to even think on the level of asking him to do anything as a result of his purchasing a GSD puppy. It is absolutely none of our business what Mr. Biden paid for his puppy. He owes us nothing. I'm just glad he and his family appreciates this Breed....and I do believe we should let him know the GSDCA Inc. EXISTS ....and let it go at that. If some are not happy that he did not purchase his puppy from a member of the GSDCA, Inc. then let US learn a lesson from it and become more VISIBLE!! Perhaps if we become more visible.....then Rescue wouldn't be such a huge problem! The onus is on us....... Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.Marhaven.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Penny & Bill To: The List Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 2:16 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Donate the price of a pup to rescue? Why can't we turn this around and ask the VP elect to now donate the price he paid for that puppy to Rescue? This would give HIM good PR as well as Rescue! The pup has already been purchased....lets hope that its temperament is solid as it is unclear as to who will have responsibility for it once it hits the VP's residence.JMHO....Dawn ************************************************************************************* Biden is a human being FIRST and VP-elect second. It seems that nothing the guy does is right. Should WE give the money to rescue every time WE buy a dog? I think not. I hope his pup has good health and outstanding temperament. THAT will be good PR for US, as members of the GSDCA. Penny in NY Member GSDCA (27 years) Signer of the Breeders' Code of Ethics ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================