Of Course, the shelters, rescues and AC don't SELL dogs. Of course not! (And the preceding sentence does NOT refer to rescues who actually simply recover their costs, and have a little left in the treasury, so no flaming!) marketing tactics against breeders Thu Mar 5, 2009 7:52 pm (PST) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From our Friends at North Shore Animal League America: Sign up today to become an American Mutt-i-grees Club Shelter partner! What's a Mutt-i-gree? All dogs found at animal shelters and rescue groups. What's the American Mutt-i-grees Club? A membership of animal shelters, rescue groups, mixed breed dog owners (a group over 25 million strong), and dog lovers across the country who believe adoption is the responsible way to get a dog. How will this help dogs in your care? With Shelters and rescue groups filled with dogs in need of loving homes, the club will use advertising and a celebrity spokesperson to discourage purchase s from pet store and irresponsible breeders, driving more adopters to your organization. Are there any other benefits? Yes, in addition to increased adoptions, your organization can raise funds and increase awareness from: · Paid Referrals: Your shelter or rescue group (applicable to 501-c-3 organizations) will receive a portion of proceeds for referring new paid members to the club. These members can include new and previous adopters, friends and family in your community. · Web Page: Your organization will have its very own web page on the American Mutt-i-grees Club official web site (www.muttigrees.org) that you can brand, promote your mission and programs, and solicit volunteers. · Marketing Materials: Your organization will receive marketing materials that can be used on-line and in print promoting your membership, volunteerism, and ways to help raise funds for your organization. To Become a Shelter Partner Member Today, Visit http://animalleague.org/muttigrees/ -- Stormy Hope www,carpoc.org AKC Legislative Liaison, GSDCA GSDs, and more, clubs ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================