[urbnalbino]

Hi everyone - this is Rachel, Betty's daughter. As some of you may already know, there was a news story on my mom's kennel this evening. Well, I have got to speak up in defense of my mom. I was here when Walt bought Lance. He was 3.5 lbs at 10 months. Walt came to our house with his wife to see Lance and they loved him. Mom told him he had baby teeth that needed to be removed at the same time he was to be neutered. (He signed a contract agreeing to neuter Lance within 6 months.) In the news interview, he said his teeth were rotten and infected. ??? Seriously? Retained puppy teeth are common in toy breeds. That is a no-brainer.

The other thing is the retained testicle. Again, Seriously?? We know Cryptorchidism is hereditary, but only a couple of other dogs from these lines have inherited it. It is not a life-threatening condition. Yes, later on in life it can produce cancer, but at 10 months old, it is a simple procedure that is taken care when the animal is neutered.

My mother is a very responsible breeder. If she wasn't, she would not have been doing this for 16 years. Also, buyers sign a contract agreeing to the terms set forth as did Walt. She ALWAYS goes over the contract in a nutshell and explains the condition of bringing a puppy back and replacing it with another one, if applicable. She has umpteen references she can release to anyone at the drop of a hat, including our veterinarian (Dr. Butler Jr., Knoxville, TN. - 865-531-7311) AND several members here on YT. On top of that she is a very caring and charitable person. She helps people when there is a need, she is there. She bends over backwards for her customers, is always there after the sale if someone has questions or would like for her to administer shots and so on and so forth. She is the not this horrible person Walt is trying to make her out as.

Inspectors for AKC have been visiting our kennel regularly for the past 5 or 6 years, each time impressing them and passing the inspection with flying colors. In fact, the inspector that came out this past summer asked to take pictures of our kennel system so he could suggest our design to other breeders that he inspects.

What we are dealing with is a dissatisfied old man with a serious case of BUYERS REMORSE. I failed to mention above that Walt and Carole told us that they had returned two puppies to other breeders because of whatever reason. Hmm.. sound familiar?

He also claimed that Lance had infected ears. Bullcrap! He wasn't scratching or in discomfort - he was running around playing like crazy with the other babies we had out to show Walt. If he had mites, which is entirely possible, they were minor and they are easily treated. If she had known that he had them, she would have GIVEN him the medicine to treat it, instead of him paying $177 to have his outrageously expensive vet do it for him.

I read all the emails between this guy and my mom. He is an unreasonable old grouch who cannot be pleased. My mom offered to pay for part of the vet bill at HER VET (Dr. Butler as mentioned above) and meet him during the surgery. I guess he likes to be in the lime light and is trying his best to ruin the Moon Valley Kennel reputation. I don't appreciate it and find it very insulting.

If any of you would like to call up and talk to my mom (BEFORE anyone of you ol' timers on this board want to make accusations about her or her Yorkies without dealing with her personally, or judging her based on the website [by the way is ONLY maintained by my husband and I who work full time jobs ... to help her out a little online.]) you are more than welcome to. Her phone number is 865-591-7220. By all means, leave a message if she doesn't answer. She absolutely will return your call.

I am going to emphasize, one more time, that I will be very upset if I get back on here and read accusing comments from people do not have first contact or dealings with my mother. It is insulting and immature and I am tired of reading comments that degrade other people. That is all I'm going to say about the situation. If you have something negative to say, please PM me and talk to me about it first. Better yet, just give us a call and tell us in person so we can adequately defend ourselves.

I look forward to seeing where this thread goes. This whole situation is unfair and ridiculous.