Hi Everyone; I read the post about the dogs and Lepto. The dogs that I have been working with are in quarantine until this Sunday. They have received Vet checks everyday and are being treated for heartworm. Two dogs thus far including the GSD have found their owners on Petfinders, and will be returned to them after the HW treatment is done. Those of us working with the dogs must follow very strict guidelines, including showering and changing clothes and bagging the one worn there before coming home. I have to say, the difference in these dogs in 1 week is unbelievable. They have gained weight, are happy, and being bathed every other day, their coats are shining. I will be fostering the Akita after she is released until such time that she is released for adoption if unclaimed. Just wanted to share my thoughts and to let you know what a great feeling it is to help these dogs in some way. Cathy Kelstar Catherine Murch fmurch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================