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<DIV>Beverly, Thanks for standing up for rescue groups and I certainly don't
think you are a jerk. There is nothing wrong with reputable breeders. There are
extremes on both sides but I think both rescue groups and reputable breeders
probably have a lot in common. First and foremost we both love the
bassets. I'm sure we are both anti puppy mills and backyard breeders. We
both want all bassets to be in loving homes. We both want the breed to
continue. One main difference I'm sure is that rescue groups hope that
some day we will no longer be needed.</DIV>
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<DIV>Diane, slave to Dylan and Harry the cat</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>