I've been following the posts about the sad news and the controversy of whether these reports about putting animals down or shooting them are true. JUST WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT? My suggestion is if you are in the area of these events and are aware that these 'crimes' are actually happening, CALL THE MEDIA. TV, RADIO or the NEWSPAPERS!!!!! If you can put a public eye on any of these atrocities by all means use them. The media can work to our advantage, especially with such a focus on the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. The outrage people would feel if these stories were publicized in the media would most likely put a screeching halt to any killing. Most cities have reporters that would jump on a substantiated story. Folks please keep this in mind if you do have proof of such events. The media can also be used to publicize the needs of those shelters that are saving these evacuee animals. Just my two cents worth. Best Regards, Pat ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================