I can't even begin to imagine how GSD rescue groups could use an extra bit of $$ to help feed and save so many of those of our breed that have hit the unfortunate spot in their lives of facing a euthanization table or going to a rescue that has the funds to feed them and keep them alive til a furever home is found or to have a place to lay their tired old gray muzzled heads and bodies until time to cross the Bridge in some loving arms. Pat Lukos SARAVA German Shepherds _www.saravagsd.com_ (http://www.saravagsd.com/) Weeping Willow 2nd Chance German Shepherd Sanctuary _http://weepingwillowgsdsanctuary.com/_ (http://weepingwillowgsdsanctuary.com/) In a message dated 2/2/2011 3:52:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx writes: Save $66.00 and use it for a better cause. Donate that $66.00 to a GSD rescue organization or to Canine Companion for Independence.Tell them the donation is to go to train a GSD for someone to be able to live alone and have the dog be their helper. Lee Brown Too far from the womb and too close to the tomb to care about what anyone thinks of me. In a message dated 2/2/2011 2:45:59 P.M. Central Standard Time, lyloak@xxxxxxxxx writes: So what did you hope to accomplish or change in not renewing? Jason www.lyloak.com ------------------------------ Msg: #3 in digest From: Sherry Nolan <willowlakegsd@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Why I did not renew! Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 20:12:20 +0000 I was member of the GSDCA for almost 20 years and thie year I decided not to renew my membership.I thought this over along time and found no reason renew....but the reasons to NOT renew were clear....1st...as a member of a Regional Club that is going under and wonder why the parent club has no resources for small..yet impotant.. Regional clubs..we struggle each year and I have spoken with Board member to no avail..2nd..As I no longer breed I have no need for maturity /futurity shows...3rd..I have NEVER been asked to do anything for the parent club (except a short lived stint on a bogus committee)..I have offered time and money and NEVER even been approached to do anything.and i HAVE OFFERED EVERY YEAR . I had been a good member..donating National and Regional trophies ...entered many animals at both National and Regional level.helping rescue GSDS when ever I could..I never bred dogs for profit..just for me and I have a good reputation with handlers...and I have used the be st George, Scott Kent etc....and in closing I am glad I did not renew hearing all the "stuff" going on now..our Regional Club can go broke and go under but lets make sure we have big fancy shows for the World...well I will still help with my local club and still have German Shepherds and still enter when I can...just because I am not a member does not mean I do not care Sherry Nolan Willowlake (and proud GSD owner) ------------------------------ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. 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