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<DIV>Lou, </DIV>
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<DIV>I think I showed a very high level of restraint, actually, since it is a
topic with which I happen to have all too much experience. I
will reiterate my statement that selling puppies in pet shop is not
necessarily a "good thing". Many of you may feel that town businesses
are of paramount importance, and yes, they are very important and most days I'm
right there with you, but in this case my focus will be on the welfare of the
pups, their parents and their future. Together, we're likely to end up in
the same place.</DIV>
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<DIV>Adrianne</DIV>
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size=2>I made some rather radical statements earlier about why businesses may
<BR>not want to come to town center when "we" keep talking about how "we"
<BR>have control of their investment. And then I am given an example of
how <BR>quickly public opinion can turn.<BR><BR>What happened to all the glad
handing when Dan announced he was opening <BR>a pet store in Town Center?
Did anyone check with Dan before flinging <BR>what may well be an inflammatory
red heiring?<BR><BR>Lou King</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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Depending on the circumstances, this is not necessarily a good thing.
<BR>> I hope these dogs are not coming from commercial breeders or brokers.
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