That is actually a smart move on his part, No?? He got the dog he wanted, a GSD.? Rather than give in and decide against this choice, he decided to compromise and get a shelter dog.? He has the staff and trainers to work with the dogs so what is the big deal?? He is a politician.? That is what they do, try to make everyone happy.? As long as the dogs are happy, healthy and well cared for, I don't care what he gets or where he gets them.? JMHO. As for Oprah, PETA is trying to make a statement.? They know Oprah is tight with Obama.? They want her to influence his decisions regarding a puppy.? If Obama gets a shelter dog, they will take all the credit.? They will say their influence?made him decide.? It won't matter that?Obama found the right, hypo-allergenic dog at a shelter (highly unlikely) or?from a puppy mill.? It will only matter that he gets a?pup from anything other than a breeder.? PETA is trying to get their foot in the door NOW and then lobby for all their AR agendas in the future.? Sneaky Bast****.? ? Laura -----Original Message----- From: Peggy <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: TISHW@xxxxxxx; Stormy435@xxxxxxx Cc: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:10 pm Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: PETA Picks Oprah Winfrey 'Person of the Year And it's supposed to be a Golden. yeah, right. Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: <TISHW@xxxxxxx> To: <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:39 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: PETA Picks Oprah Winfrey 'Person of the Year > Did you hear that Biden is getting a 2nd dog to go with the GSD? His > granddaughters are going to pick it out at a shelter. > > Tish > **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, > Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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/ > ============================================================================ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.19/1859 - Release Date: 12/20/2008 2:34 PM ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without pr ior 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/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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/ ============================================================================