Oh good.....like I do not have enough to worry about!!! They will probably not bother me though because I breed a litter like every five years. Thanks for the warning Peggy. Amy Greenhut Justrock German Shepherds Gen Oak Leopard Tortoises &  Tortoise Rescue Behold The Turtle,  He Makes Progress Only When He Sticks His Neck Out A Quote By James B. Conant ----- Original Message ----- From: "pmick12" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 11:28:45 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] HSUS coming to Michigan to regulate dog breeders in 2010 from another list.........   om: Michele Kasten [mailto:schipnut58@xxxxxxxxx]   Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 10:57 AM   To:   Subject: HSUS coming to Michigan to regulate dog breeders in 2010   PERMISSION TO CROSS POST IN IT'S ENTIRETY   I have been informed that Michigan is one of the targets of HSUS's   campaign to stop "puppy mills" for 2010. They have already begun   requesting the records of all dog breeding kennels through the FOIA   (Freedom of Information Act). Now is the time to band together to stop   unfair laws from being enacted in your state. Be advised that HSUS has,   in other states, turned in breeders to the taxing bodies and the zoning   commissions after they have obtained the kennel information. Keep your   breeding and show expense records in good shape in case you need to   provide proof that you show your dogs. Also inform your veterinarian of   what is happening as many are not aware of what HSUS is doing to   responsible show breeders.   It is wise to also know your rights as a property owner (dogs ARE   property) and not let someone who may or not be an official into your   home or kennel. Enlist the help of neighbors to help watch your home   when you are gone so that these people cannot come to your property,   look in windows or enter the kennel while you are away. Provide the   neighbor with a disposable camera to take pictures of anyone on your   property, get a license plate number if at all possible. If you use a   dog sitter make sure they know what they should do in case someone comes   knocking on the door. Remember that HSUS makes no distinction between a   responsible breeder and a sub-standard breeder or kennel.   If you think none of these things has already happened to dog people in   other states, think again.   Michele Kasten   Legislative Liaison, Belle City Kennel Club   Schipperke Club of Greater St. Louis, President and Rescue Chair   President, Midwest Schipperke Rescue   www.midwestschipperkerescue.petfinder.com   www.schipperkeclub-usa.org   Victoria Schipperkes ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009.  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/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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/ ============================================================================