In a message dated 1/24/09 6:52:29 AM Pacific Standard Time, PAGAIRS@xxxxxxx writes: > For Lilly to have been so abused and then ,in > time, understand what love and caring by you truly means is absolutely > wonderful. thank you, gary. as breeders/exhibitors, we sometimes lose sight of what makes the GSD such an amazing creature. the immense heart of a rescue dog has always brought me back to reality . as a breeder, i place puppies and dogs to the best of my ability and try to ensure them a wonderful life in a loving home. some dogs, like lilly, aren't so lucky and lead horrible lives. she, and others like her, are true testaments to this breed and the best way i know of for a breeder to truly give back to a breed that has done so much for us. jmo, diane Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds<BR><BR><BR>**************<BR>A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668 072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=DecemailfooterNO62)</HTML> ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================