The [survey] scores will dictate who gets the bid.

Many of these dogs are sweet and energetic but just need the right care. But many people just come in and don't take the time to get to know the animals.

A couple of months become a couple thousand dollars. It kills us to have to put these animals to sleep, but not many people give them a chance.

There were some that were really cool. Some of them came in with actual drawings, which was great because it gave us a good idea of what they are capable of.

That's one of the options the board will consider, yes, but there are a number of other options that the board would explore.

The construction of the memorial and memorial museum will begin in early 2006 and conclude by Sept. 11, 2009, ... rest assured, we will not let one person, one entity or one constituency prevent us from fulfilling this solemn obligation.