spenserthelion...thank you for posting the story...and thanks to all for suggestions....i called the paper...there phones are ringing off the hook because of this story....and the fact that nobody can get through to the pound...i am hoping that this will bide them some time....does anyone know a gsd rescue group in florida?????i emailed dogs and cats forever...i hope they answer soon...i want to go there personally...but i am afraid that if i see them i know i will not be able to walk away...the delidog