In a message dated 2/1/2007 12:20:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, nancy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Sorry this is so long, but I am tired of hearing the argument that more is needed. If these pet shop puppies were not available, buyers would be forced to deal with reputable breeders. I realize this is a big deal - fighting the big $'s that supply but ' I HAVE A DREAM.' I can't help but wonder if there are THAT many RESPONSIBLE GOOD homes out there to absorb those puppies that are produced by those breeding 10 or so litters each year. What a beautiful and absolutely true post. I agree with all your statements. Sometimes when breeding we end up keeping puppies because their is no good home for them, but we are responsible breeders. We don't sell to people on a whim that the kids need something to occupy their time etc. Thank you for your thoughtful and to the real point post. Peg Home of CH. Campaigners Honor Guard TC OFA, CH. Hei-KOb's Sweet Cream TC, CH. Legends Magic Onyx of KcK ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 ============================================================================