Found out that the one thing we show dog owners and breeders are not exempt from is the micro chipping of every dog we own. The Country has set up free micro chip clinics at all six of its shelters so that everone can micro chip by June 10th or be in vilolation if animal reg comes to your home. The Found Animal Foundation gave the county a big donation to cover the cost. You could not get close to a reasonable time at the Anteleope Valley centers so we went to one in Agora where we were in and out in a jiffy. Took 3 of my 6. One is chipped and will take the others tomorrow. Let me tell you they have everything about you and your dogs in their computers. I guess I have good things in there because the guys said "you are a very responsible breeder".Wow.!!! Also since my Robin who is ten was spayed many years ago they could not find any scar tissue so when I return tomorrow I will bring the certificate. I said with great dignity "I have an excellent vet and there will be no lumps or scar tissue to feel or see after 3 to 4 years or ever!" They were nice and in awe of the dogs and their behavior. This was a 65 ride one way but worth the no hassle. Our closest ones here took 40 to 50 minutes to answer their phones. I was number 31 nd 32 in line so I can imagine how long we would have waited in triple digit heat to get chipped. I AM NEVER GOING TO SPEAK TO MIKE ANTONOVICH AGAIN AND I HAVE KNOWN HIM SINCE HE WAS IN COLLEGE. I AM furious AT THIS LAW EVEN THOUGH WE ARE EXEMPT FROM MOST TERMS. Marie K. Hicks Hightor German Shepherds Acton, CA www.geocities.com/hightorgsd ============================================================================ 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================