The best answer I can give you, Paula, is that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. People can SAY anything they want, and organizations can put out whatever material they think will get them the most support... nevertheless, the American Humane Association is NOT really animal friendly...and it doesn't matter that the group claims to be interested in animal welfare. It is much more an ARista group than a welfare group. And, if you are tired of reading things you don't like, just wait until these groups have their way...and then you can read novels...because there won't be much to talk about on dog lists. Peggy > > ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================