I wonder if these people even READ. Now it's less than 6 (SIX) litters a year? And she should read the analysis of what happens to non-profit rescue organizations that was spread throughout the internet. They do make a profit, they just don't distribute the profit to shareholders, but utilize it within the organization. These legislators just let their staff decide what the bill says and go bye-bye. Election time is a'coming, let's keep track of these names!!! Stormy who ran a profitable not for profit organization once. In a message dated 9/2/05 3:39:07 PM, Lealynn@xxxxxxx writes: > You may be interested to know that this bill, S. 1139, does > not apply to hobby breeders who produce less than 6 litters a year > and to non-profit rescue groups who charge an adoption donation. > Specifically, this bill would amend the Animal Welfare Act's > definition of animal "dealers" and add a definition for "retail pet > stores." > *^*\/\/\/\/*^**^*\/\/\/\/*^**^*\/\/\/\/*^* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================