http://dogfederationofnewyork.blogspot.com/2010/03/empty-collars-empty-dreams_29.html **please cross post appropriately** In anticipation of increased pressure from animal extremists for passage of various proposals before the legislature that further restrict or outlaw the activities of lawful, humane pet owners and breeders in New York State, the Dog Federation of New York launches its "No Empty Collars" campaign! In order to heighten awareness in Albany of our deep concerns, DFNY asks New York dog (and cat) owners and breeders to mail (or hand deliver) to each of several key legislators: -- A basic statement of opposition to three "pet dealer" proposals which would violate civil rights, uselessly burden taxpayers and deprive struggling New York communities of needed revenues. The statement and mailing addresses can be downloaded from DFNY's website: http://tinyurl.com/ydp6kw6 -- An empty pet collar (available at many "dollar stores") -- If desired, please include additional material or information, a personal letter or statement from your own club or group. Join the campaign! Everything you need is on the DFNY website! http://tinyurl.com/ydp6kw6 Let's make sure that the future holds more than empty collars for pet lovers in New York. Whether you send one collar or one hundred collars to Albany, thank you! Dog Federation of New York www.DogFederationofNewYork.org dogfedny@ aol.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/ ============================================================================