At a time when so many other places in Texas are trying to do what they can to nearly ban domestic pets, our local authorities are working with some devoted dog people to create a dog park in Beaumont. At the present time they have set aside an area of a park and committed $40,000 to fencing it off from the rest of the park. The local council is soliciting funds from surrounding areas to subsidize this too. I mentioned last week our mayor is trying to do what she can to ensure our 4 footers are respected and have a place in everyone's hearts......wish there were more like her. There is a group of around 100 dog people that are working with the locals and meeting at different parks each month to "introduce" their dogs on leash to each other and interested people in the parks. A very positive step............. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================