"Listers"... 2 years ago...Wayne Pacelle who is now the CEO of HSUS...began implementation of a massive legislative juggernaut against companion animal breeders/owners. We are feeling the brunt of that plan and it will only get worse. And...with each success they gain valuable allies and stature that they are on the right tack. Ohio, California, New Mexico, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, Texas...it doesn't matter and the new 1000 # gorilla is MSN...Mandatory Spay & Neuter. MSN is the "death knell" to the Pure Bred Dog Fancy and the sport of Pure Bred Dogs as we know it. New pro pet groups are being formed and some are resurrecting themselves from the ashes of past wars. PETPAC CA has been able to unite groups in our state and get them to cooperate and make donations fighting AB 1634. The Fancy does react well when faced with these problems but we must become "proactive" if we have any chance to defeat the ARO Juggernaut. We need a Champion and we need Money. In the past I have urged you all to join the NAIA. Now NAIA is going National and will be opening offices around the country. This could be great in creating an umbrella organization we all can join. We need PClubs, Specialty Clubs, AB clubs, Sportsmen's clubs, and anyone who has a vested interest in keeping our pets alive and well. Money is so important, too. We are getting our clocks cleaned by groups that have 7 figure budgets. HSUS will bring in over $100 MILLION dollars this year and use most of it to pass MSN all over the US. They pay for lobbyist's that advance the ARO legislation. They contribute to the Levine (sponsor of AB 1634) campaign and they keep turning out anti breed/breeder legislation. The Fancy must pay to play from this day forward or our games will be over for good. I have seen some really positive changes tho...really, really, positive. People on "Da List" have rallied and "remain committed" to ensuring our fancy's continuation. Our PClub is supporting and financing our efforts unlike previous Officers & Boards. And...while it's still not 50-50 the media is starting to report the true ideals and goals of the ARO's and their minions. These are good things but the purpose of this post is to get more and more of you involved. We need committed individuals to match the opposition and financial support as well...If we don't do these things...there will be no need for a PClub in the not so far away future. Paul-RALEEF Visit Rivendell on "Da Web" www.diablokp.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 ============================================================================