[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: STRANGE QUESTIONS PUPPY BUYERS ASK
- From: " Oak Smith" <osmith@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <d_fritsche@xxxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:38:23 -0600
:{(
Oak Ridge German Shepherds
Dedicated to the German Shepherd Dog
Signers of the GSDCA Breeders Code of Ethics.
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> Ah Cyndy, you struck a cord for me....
>
> "No perfect owners" is both the beauty and the plight of dog
> ownership. The beauty is, someone cares and is responsible.
> The plight is, not everyone one cares equally, and a few not
> at all. But, such is the fallible profile of humanity and
> having the right to own and to do what we think is right is
> the foundation of the American system.
>
> Increasingly we find the AR groups deciding that we, none of
> us, should own! The state should be responsible and hold us
> on a short string, or is it a noose. But, perfect or not, I
> contend that our pets are best off in the hands of people
> who presume that they are responsible and who care.
>
> A couple of weeks ago I lost my old Champion Quake. In a few
> more days I will loose my beloved Can. Sel & Am Ch. Secret.
> I will dutifully go to the hill north of the house and dig a
> hole and again weep bitter tears and remember the years of
> joy, companionship and love we shared. I shall grieve my
> loss with great passion and depression and pain, and
> probably again swear to never own another one.
>
> No government official, city councilman, USDA agent or PETA
> supporter will be there at my side. They will not send me
> cards or email or ask if there is any way they can help.
> They will be no where to be found. But I will receive cards
> and calls and email from those who understand and who share
> in the pain of having owned, loved and laid to rest a great
> one or a dear one. They will come from this list. Yes,
> ownership is imperfect, but it brings out the best in those
> who are willing to take on the task.
>
> Sign me -
> The imperfect owner, who truly cares.
> Dave
>
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