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If you send me an email message with a comment or question I will use your email address only to respond to you. If you send me a photo of your dog and it is published on our website I will publish your dog's name and your name only if they are included in the signature of your email. If you do not wish your name to appear under the photo, just mention it in the accompanying email. Of course, you may always use a pseudonym or just mention your initials. However, please note that for copyright reasons, photos sent anonymously from a temporary email address may, in case of doubt, be excluded from publication on our website.
