Hi Mary! I am fairly new on here. I love reading and posting, I am on here every time I go on my laptop! Most people are very friendly, helpful, and I even try to help those with questions, if I can. It was a great help to me, that they understood my losing my Toffee, last year - that was one of the worst heartbreaks I have been through, and I still get upset sometimes... I also got a negative input in the beginning about something I asked about (I would prefer not to say regarding what - and bring it up again!!). BUT - I think no matter what group you join, there are some very opinionated and that does not mean they are 'right' or 'the rule'. So enjoy being on here - put your experiences and thoughts on - it helps those of us still learning! We all love our furbabies more than anything.....I wonder sometimes whether some would be able to love any actual living, breathing, little heart pumping, tail wagging pup - even though it doesn't meet their standards, or the 'perfect standard' piece of paper better. I will say though - puppy mills are a terrible, disgusting life for any breed, and I wish I could do something to put a stop to them.......looking for you again on here!!!