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Originally Posted by erickajm

I agree that this story is sad but I don't think it is because this girl is a horrible person. I think she is an uneducated person that doesn't know any better because there hasn't been someone there to guide her and teach her. Remember, there are still a few people out there that don't know about Yorkie Talk and the wise members and information that exist here.

I think the OP is a great friend that is looking for a way to help educate her friend... not steal her dogs or get her into trouble. No matter how you slice it, it comes down to pure ignorance.

There is nothing wrong with them giving the shots or docking the tails... many breeders do this and as long as it is being done sanitary and the correct way then so be it.

Maybe instead of concentrating on how horrible this gal is, maybe we can come up with clever ways to help the OP to educate her friend. It is a sickening situation, but one that won't end unless we ban together to spread the word and educate these people... right?

Originally Posted by erickajm

Yep.. it is easy for us to try to visualize her just grabbing the dead pup, but I'm sure she was "gentle" about it.. the OP has known this girl for 8 years and says she is a good friend. I know several people like this. The ones that are always trying to make a buck and doing the latest get rich quick schemes. There are plenty of dangers to having puppies outside, however, it is summer time so its not like they are going to freeze to death. Animals have been giving birth and having pups outside for 1000's of years. We look at our Yorkies not being able to imagine leaving them outdoors so it is hard to fathom someone else doing it. Being outside is not neglect. As long as they have the proper shading (under porch), food and water. The humane society is going to probably say the same thing. Don't get me wrong, I don't agree with it, it breaks my heart and I can't imagine doing this to my own girl and her babies but it does happen and will continue to happen until we stop concentrating on the person's character and deal with the issue at hand. Which is education.

Two excellent posts!