Pat, I am not saying that you are wrong, and the initial post was not what made me sad...it just seems that so many people are ready to jump on this bandwagon just because he is a champion; like that makes him more deserving of a home or something. Dawn posts lots on this list about animals in harm's way, most of the time someone steps up, but never have I seen the volume of mail regarding 1 poor dog...and it was because he was a champion. I suspect that many were just a tad too curious about who bred him and what the story was as well. We are a nosey species (myself included). Cynthia Pat Lukos <targa50@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Cynthia I understand what you are saying but with this being a "show" list many people do not really want to hear about rescue....this post just goes to let people know that we are not only out there in the trenches working to save the down trodden GSD but there are SHOW dogs that are ending up in these kill facilities. We are grateful (at least 4 SHOW dogs are) that the administration of this list allows us to post the plight of so many dogs in need. Because of this list, Last Hope Safe Haven is becoming a reality. This will not be the last show dog we save but hopefully people are aware that it is not only the abused, abandoned GSDs that need us.....but occasionally a show dog will be facing a horrible death in a kill shelter. Pat Lukos ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cynthia VanDenBerge" To: "Show GSD List" Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 5:06 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: UPDATE ON CHAMPION IN KILL FACILITY!! This makes Me sad >I am really sorry folks, but am I missing something? I am sure that this >fellow is a fine fellow indeed...maybe had a few hard knocks in his doggy >life, but I came back from a meeting and had over fifty emails about this >dog alone! I am sure that this dog will find a home. I feel so bad for >the other GSDs stuck in shelters that aren't blessed enough to be champions >and no one will give them the time of day. Lots of non-champions that have >great character and need love too. cynthia > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it > now. > > ============================================================================ > 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 > ============================================================================ > ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================