In a message dated 7/24/2010 10:08:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: by keeping to a policy that demands rescue dogs must live inside prevents potential good owners from having rescue dogs.....trying to control adults is the worst way of doing it!, folks that understand this have less stressful lives........ Ed got some strong responses, since the rescue business is so emotional. I have had some pet buyers turned down by rescue because they want the dog to sleep outside and can't determine quickly enough what the person means. Some people have a doggy door so the dog can go outside if needed, but fail to explain that to the rescue organization. Some people want to put the dog out during the day when they are home and have it sleep inside at night. It is strange how people treat dogs, but if they have a sincere love of animals, they will find a way to bond. I commend rescue, and understand the problems it brings. I also understand that some people don't make themselves clear. I often spend hours talking to people before they get a puppy. Some folks you know in a few minutes, some it takes longer. I agree that a home might be better than a shelter, but from experience we know that is not always the case. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================