pat - your heart is in the right place. i've done what you call "hands-on" rescue for many years and it's difficult and heartbreaking but can also be the most rewarding experience imaginable. but please don't negate what those who haven't either the facilities, knowledge or physical ability to do the hands-on work do contribute - hours on the phone trying to place dogs or get them veterinary care is invaluable help to us - it frees us up to spend more time with the dogs we are fostering and rehabilitating. we all work together and, as long as it's saving lives, it's working. diane Diane Strasser Silstra German Shepherds "In dog years I'm dead." - Author unknown ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================