I wasn't aware of all the past problems, I truly just wanted to know when the dog was scheduled for a "follow up visit." Some of you are anxious to have updates, and that is the sort of update I was interested in. I wanted to see what the doctors would say. I personally can't imagine a doctor not wanting to see the dog at some point after surgery, and just wanted to know when his next scheduled appointment was. I got very suspicious when questions were meant with such hostility. I'm glad we have members who stick their heads out on a limb and warn other members to be cautious. It takes lots of reading to learn why people are upset about all this, but it was less than a year ago, right after she joined, Mom2BabyNatalie had another EXTREEMLY EMOTIONAL thread requesting donations. Members donated generously with many members making and selling things and giving all the proceeds to Dena, what exactly happened with all the money makes people leery. When someone comes on forum and requests money, they should be ready to answer questions. What would keep a person from obtaining a special needs dog, and using the dog to encourage donations? I know that this would be a horrible thing to do, but if YorkieTalk didn't have rules, this forum would be a hunting ground for scammers. Mom2BabyNatalie is an extremely good writer, and she knows how to use words in a compelling and dramatic fashion, no doubt people are drawn in to her problems, and of course if you wish to support her efforts, I'm sure you can, but some members felt that they would like to protect some of the truly kind hearted and wonderful people that this forum attracts, and I hope you take this post in the manner in which it was intended.
If members want to be truly above board, and above suspicion than perhaps donation requests can go directly to the vet and hospital where the dog is treated, and not to PayPal accounts. |