Leslie,

Just for the record, tail docking without anesthesia is
illegal in Indiana.. Was recently a case in the local paper
about some bozo who actually did this & was reported
by the neighbors. The guy was arrested and the puppies
(pit bulls) were turned over to a local shelter. Of course
all the publicity about the case spurred many people to
call and offer them good homes. More people called to
help than there were pups.