In a message dated 4/27/2006 12:36:12 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: oh... and ps... if you really think the rules can't be changed where you live... think again. It happens all the time, all over the country. Ginger Cleary, Rome, GA Nope. I am very well aware that zoning laws change as urban sprawl happens. I, however, had a letter of understanding drafted and signed by the township solicitors and zoning officer prior to purchasing my property, clearly defining any dog limitations and/or restrictions, so you see, I'm very well protected. Actually the stipulation of the receipt of such a statement was a part of my initial sales offer which would have been withdrawn had the document not been received and been to my (team's) satisfaction. Believe me, I was holding my breath before I received it! Certainly I wanted the deal to happen, but I would have never done the deal or sunk the $$$$$$ into making a doggy showplace/playground if I wasn't protected. It helps to have good lawyers, realtors and title agents on the team:) Re urban sprawl; that's a real shame. It's a shame when people have new land limits and regs and it's even more of a shame when seniors on fixed income can't afford rising property taxes and have to move from the home they raised their children, where they planned to retire. I don't have any ideas. Property values are soaring and, sadly it impacts seniors on fixed income who want to stay put but can no longer afford to do so. Locally, we have property tax abatements for seniors below a certain income, but they're only a drop in the bucket. Kathy three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================