tying dogs to porches is not taking proper care I have a section in my buyers contract that says if I find a dog I have sold them being mistreated or abused, which includes being physically restrained by a chain, rope or confined in an inhumane manner, I will re possess the animal. They also have to agree to me doing home checks or no dog. A dog tied to a porch would be out of there. Something else I do if I find something a bit "iffy" or suspicious when I do a home check - I will leave my name with a few neighbors. Its amazing what neighbors see. Responsibility for the animal and proper care starts at birth, ends at death whether they live with me or not. Molly Trillia German Shepherds ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================