In a message dated 4/30/2006 3:54:43 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: it seems a few of these same folks have no problem in requesting the death of their own healthy animals pursuant to their own death...makes no sense to me....but to will the death of healthy animals because of the fear that some one would screw up bloodlines? I have followed these posts, and I know that there are some dogs so in tune to their owners, and the other way around that it seems they are closely bonded, and it probably is reasonable to think that if they die, the animals can't survive without them. It is amazing that we find a way to go on, when they die, no matter how important they are in our lives. I also know it will be hard for Tedi when I go, but I don't want them to put her down if I die, although I know she will miss me. I do understand and believe there are situations where people want to put their dogs to sleep rather than have the dogs suffer the loss of the owner, and I do believe it is valid. I also believe in assisted suicide, retroactive abortion, (especially for teenagers), and selective breeding for animals as well as people. But, I don't get to make the rules, so I respect the rights of others to will the death of their animals. I will continue to try to convince anyone who asks not to do that, but will do so, if they insist. It is not easy to be a liberal in this world. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================