Although I don't agree with the breeding of tinies, I think there is a time and a place for the negative posts. The boards where a member is begging for help is not one of them. Save it for the argumentive boards where it's in the title. Many newbies have been scared to post because of the bashing. Who really suffers here? The dogs will.
In this case the lady knows what happened was wrong. Maybe she did everything she could to prevent it. Accidents happen. There are much worse breeders on here who do this sort of thing on purpose to many dogs at the same time. I can tell this lady regrets what happened. There is nothing we can do but learn from our mistakes. We all have made mistakes, so the issue posts of this board should be helping others and making suggestions on how this won't happen again.
I believe one of the responsibilities of owning a tiny is to make sure she never gets pregnant. A contract should be made from the breeders as well. In the event a pregnancy might have happened, a vet check should be made promptly. You should also ask if the vet recommends termination of the pregnancy as not to put your dog's life in jeopardy. I'm sorry if no one notified you of these things ahead of time.
Please let us know how the mother and these puppies end up doing. Please don't be afraid of the negative posts. If anything, your bravery will show others the truth about breeding tinies. Please let everyone know how much this has cost you in time, money, and especially the heartache and worry. Please let the novice breeders know what they're in for if they are thinking of breeding a tiny female. You could save a lot of other owners and dogs from the same heartache and pain.
It will be a true miracle if all 5 of these little ones make it. Regardless you, your little one, and all of her babies are in my prayers. |