A heart wrenching story. I saw a note yesterday from the person handling the Paypal donations for Nancy. So far it is over $10,000!! Ginger Cleary,Rome, GA ww.rihadin.com <http://www.rihadin.com> The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. ? James Madison Member GSDCA Member Sawnee Mtn Kennel Club GA Director Responsible Dog Owners of the Eastern States. -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jessica MacMillan Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 11:04 AM To: 'Show GSD List' Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Fellow Dog People In Distress Hi All - Change of topic.. Many of you might recall all the flooding out in WA/OR area that occurred three/four weeks ago? One of the people that came up on all the various e-mail lists was Nancy Punchess, a Foxhound breeder that survived for 36 hours in the water, while holding on to a litter of pups. Several of the dal folks in that area are good friends of mine and they went over to check out her situation.. I received some very goary photos of the property and it makes me sick to my stomach.. She lost about 15 dogs, her house, her whole property is COVERED in about 2 feet of mud. When they came to rescue her, the fireman were able to dig out one foxhound boy that was up to his neck in mud. Currently, she is still in the hosp. doing very well but will loose 2/3 toes. Her puppies are staying with a dal person and have been snuck into the hosp. a couple of times. The adult boy foxhound is a bit overwhelmed, but doing okay. So the next time anyone feels like pointing fingers, or placing blame.. Think about this situation. I don't like all breeds in my breed specific magazines (and I mentioned it earlier), but in the great grand scheme... Who CARES!!! I have the photos and if you would like to see them - be ready to cry and be ready for a reality check. Jess Mac Paisley Dals (www.paisleydals.com) & The Shepherd Girls _________________________________________________________________ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_122007 ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.1/1183 - Release Date: 12/13/2007 9:15 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.1/1183 - Release Date: 12/13/2007 9:15 AM ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================