[Haley5392]

Originally Posted by smepperson

Thank you for posting this, Mardelin.

I have been a member here for some time and I know that things can get dicey but I cannot believe that this is still 'heresay' that is being perpetuated! I joined when my darling Gizmo was ill with Chronic Renal Failure. Something I would never wish anyone to EVER have to go through. It was a heartbreaking 7 mos of a long goodbye all the time knowing the ultimate outcome. When Gizzy did pass it was horrible and killed part of me inside. Some time later, when my husband and I went to the YTCA site in good faith and contacted several members to obtain a new baby we had a difficult time finding one in Florida. One member in FL wanted to charge us $2800.00. Others in other states were more compassionate but did not have babies at the time. Anne Wylie was kind enough to share her family with us. My recommendation is from a pet owner standpoint. When you are in love with the breed but realize you cannot afford to show or breed yourself but are trying to be a responsible pet owner, your concern is to bring home a happy, well adjusted, healthy baby and that is what we have.

This forum and some of the people here have helped me through some very rough spots with my child's passing but I cannot in good conscience continue to be a 'full' member or consider becoming a donating member while there continues to be back biting and nastiness among people who are owned by one of the most intelligent, loving breeds that God put on this planet. I cannot tell you how sad this makes me. I wish everyone and their families Love, Light, Compassion and Joy in this New Year.