[Teiya]

Everyone just needs to please calm down. I know we're all concerned about this Yorkie, but patience needs to be exercised. I think the first thing that people need to realize and understand is that I'm not in any position to do anything with this dog until I've spoken with the proper authorities and figure out what I can LEGALLY do and what my limitations are.

I know Amanda offered to meet me halfway, but I do have obligations and responsibilities and I can't just drop everything I'm doing and spend 6 hours in a car at a moments notice. I am the rescue director for my local Avian society and with that title comes A LOT of responsibility. Weekends are tough, as I usually spend the bulk of them moving parrots into rescue, assessing their needs/temperament, vet checks, cleaning cages, and then to foster or adoptive homes. I cannot let those counting on me down just because someone dumped a dog on my doorstep. Please try to understand this and accept the fact that I take my seat on the board of directors VERY seriously.

At the moment, I'm not entirely sure I can just outright rehome her and still have a case. My attorney is checking into it for me. I should know more about that sometime this week. In the event that I can't rehome her, I'll definitely be looking to Amanda for long term foster care while we litigate the case in courts.

I do know, however, that until the courts make a decision on the case, I cannot spay her. Spaying her would be altering and/changing a dog that was advertised here on YT as a breeding dog and would nullify my case against the breeder. We all know she's not, but our opinions don't always count. Courts treat animals as property and not as a living creature. I know it's not fair, but it's how the legal system works. This information as stressed heavily to me today, so it's something I need to take into consideration.

I WILL keep everyone abreast of everything I find out and everything that we do regarding Emma.