Wonderful News..... Okay..... I asked you to watch for future posts.... and I do apologize for taking soooo long but the bureaucracy of this culture is mind boggling. We are still working on other plans, but the red tape is causing some minor delays. Here are what we have accomplished so far...... 1. In AUBURN, CA, the "Mother Lode Minor Hounds" is having a show, like a boat show, cat show, gem show, etc. They have generously given us(the CDFA and FA) the use of a free booth, to generate public interest and support. We are very excited about this as it is a non-pet related incident, but we are being fully supported. It is on June 3-4 beginning at 8:00 A.M. at the Auburn Fairgrounds. Directions will be posted soon. Please try to attend and bring friends and family. We are looking to gain support for our legalization in this area as the senator from that area voted against us in the committee hearing. We need people to show up and help. We need people we can train to continue these efforts in this area (Auburn/Stockton/Lodi). We will supply these people with all the information they need.... to go out and get petitions signed, sit outside pet stores and malls and educate and gain support. Please, join us. Remember Numbers count.... 2. In Fremont, CA, a very large local pet store, Cindy's Discount Pet Supplies, has invited us to join them at their new Grand Opening location. This pet store has been extremely supportive of us in the past and honors us by inviting us to this very large even. They will be holding a pet clinic as well. We will be there in force, again handing out literature, getting petitions signed, and recruiting help for the local area. Fortunately or unfortunately these two events coincide on the same dates, so we have had to split out very limited forces. Please join us (The CDFA and FA) at 40511 Albrae, Fremont, CA. On 880 north on south take the Stevenson exit West. At the next light, Albrae, (Sizzler on left corner) make a Left turn. Cindy's will be on the right in the same shopping center with the Home Depot..... Please remember we have other things in the works and will be getting back to you as soon as they are firmed up..... Numbers count..... we need to be seen in support of our legislative efforts, we need to get petitions out to be signed, and we need support and help. If you have sent me a private e-mail offering to help and gave me a number where I can reach you, I will be calling to get your assistance for these events and others.... so please clear your calendars..... Just because your kid is getting married that day, is no reason to miss a fuzzy supporting effort (VBG)........ CDFA1 [Posted in FML issue 1194]