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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? |
Good post to get this seen from another angle. I agree with most...but still have concerns. At first I was just sick about the situation and could add nothing. I too, felt like there would be NO way I could be friends with someone like this. On one hand I see your point about her possibly being uneducated and not knowing any better. But the OP did try to get her to get xrays for her dog so she could know how many to expect and her friend said no because she was not wanting to spend any money. That makes me think educating her is not going to be enough. But you are right, it should still be attempted.
Unfortunately the way the laws are, you're probably going to get NO help from authorities. I doubt, even though cruel and resulting in death, her actions would be seen as breaking the law. That is sad too! You won't find a majority in the country that even understands being there for the birth. Most remember big, country dogs that went off and had their pups in a secluded spot and you found them after all was said and done. They do not understand that we have developed a fragile tiny breed that needs some extra attention.
I always wondered how people could make much money breeding Yorkies. Now I know. Give them no care and still ask top dollar? Back to the problem though, how to educate the neighbor. I would ask her for a few minutes to discuss something serious. Then go over, sit down, and really tell her what you think about the way she is breeding. Tell her how dangerous it is and she will undoubtedly lose that little female -- what will that do to her profit margin? (If money is the only motivator -- use it!) I am surprised that she did not lose the momma after pulling the still born one out like that. How she did not wind up with an infection, I do not know. But you need to be blunt, factual, and serious. If you just say it matter-of-fact, it will be easy for her to push the advice aside. Tell her how important this is, and how inhumane the way she has been doing it is. Try to get her to understand these are living, breathing precious creatures that we have been blessed with and should not be treated as so much livestock. I take that part back, any farmer would give his livestock better care.
OP -- you know what is wrong, you know what she needs to do. If you do not know the details, you at least know she needs to get with a montor, or at least become educated on breeding. Somehow you also need to get her to open her heart and treat her puppies with more respect. It won't be easy, but by staying quiet, witnessing it, and still being her friend.... that is tacit approval of what she is doing. Sorry to have to say that but it is true. If you witness abuse, continue to associate, then you are saying what they are doing is not that bad. You have to draw a line in the sand and get her to understand it cannot be crossed.