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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  While I agree with John in a general way, it would have been nice if he had addressed the actual issue at hand. Apparently the person writing to him had not had a litter in 3 years and seemed to have no further interest in breeding but did have a behavior issue due to intact females. I feel it would have been better to comment on the health issues to the girls in leaving them intact, namely pyrometria, mammary cancers or another 'oops' breeding. This should have been stressed more, giving the letter writers the information that would hopefully prod them into doing the right thing. I don't think getting on a soapbox about bad breeding practices accomplished that.
Yes, the letter did remind me of things we see here at YT. Some threads just 'get to me', just like they do others. While some folks do need a good 'dressing down' for their practices, we should try to look for the real question and answer it. Skipping over the real issue usually only alienates the poster and, in the end, does the dogs no good and the dogs are always my focus. |
My sentiments exactly. Even though we agree with him, I find it sad that he ignored her request for help. They need to be spayed, offer her low cost solutions, tell her how important it is to get it done because it is life threatening. Yes, it's part of the problem.
I'm as guilty as John in the moment. But thinking about what to say like this man is notorious for doing, we expect a more fruitful response.
He ignored the fact that she said the one bitch didn't show any signs of heat until 2 years old. Blind or maybe maybe she has hormonal issues?
I didn't see where she said she bred a bitch at 1 yrs old.
Maybe a nice neighbor will take one or three from her to help stop something bad from happening. You shouldn't have that many if you cannot afford to vet them and care for them properly. MUCH LESS BREED THEM!