Hi Ann, Martha, and all, Melinda and Smokey, My Mellow Fellow here, I've visited our local shelter a few times, and when we've met a dog who is still awaiting adoption, from what I can remember from the last time I visited, the dog is wearing a flat collar, not a slip collar. I'm not sure if they keep the dog's collar on when it is in its cage but I am not sure. Martha, if you volunteer at this shelter, will you be taking your guide with you, and if so, where will you put your dog while you are working with the other dogs? Just curious. Take care, and be safe out there! Your friends always, Melinda and Smokey My Mellow Fellow and April, now our angel dog. mrauch@xxxxxxxxx -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.28/1023 - Release Date: 9/22/07 1:27 PM