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Originally Posted by YorkieRose No, it was not directed at you. I have been in breeders homes who are so overloaded with dogs it is sad. Not enough time, money or attention for them all...and worse is the show breeder who "collects"..I have seen cages stacked 3 high with retired dogs..ones they are watching for the ring, etc...
I agree, we must each do what feels right for us...I am the first to admit I did not want my retirees growing old in my home.. I am so grateful to my bitches, nothing is too good for them and growing old in my kennel was not good enough. Even though they did not live the typical kennel life since my kennel was actually a part of the house itself... and they had others rooms in the house they could be with us...it is nothing more then numbers for me...I do not want my retirees being one of a large group..nothing more, nothing less.
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pat, i understand how you feel. its really tough for everyone and i know this was a subject that not many like to even have to think about. i know that at times i let the thought of my girls getting older worry me so bad that i just dont know what to do but at the same time i just dont see how i would ever be able to part with any animal i have. i know i'm going to face this reality someday, and i hope i make the right decisions for my yorkies, and not just being selfish and thinking of how i would feel. at this point in time, i just couldnt part with any of them for any reason, but you have given me some insight and helped me to realize that maybe i should do some soul searching concerning this on down the line. thanks for sharing your own experiences and feelings concerning this topic. its not a tough decision to decide when to retire your female...what's so tough is deciding what would be best for her and the quality of her life afterwards... you have made alot of sense to me and although i know i couldnt place any of mine in another home for any reason now, you have given me alot to think about as i continue on my journey with these wonderful little dogs...