1. For years the ADOA(american dog owners assoc.) has been supported by both regional and the parent clubs of all breeds. It was their job to keep an eye on any dog legislation. Paul opines... Problem is Norma...ADOA is no longer an organization we can count on to be "Proactive". They found out...when they lost $100's of thousands of dollars from the AKC...that "Reactive" doesn't cut it any more. I wish you would redirect your considerable talent to convincing people that indeed...when it comes to Animal Rights Organizations, their ilk, and their goals...the "Sky Is Falling!" Paul ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================