[Wabbit]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

Rachel -- although I disagreed with your previous advice, I do understand you gave it with a good heart. You are very passionate about people who breed without any forethought or advance preparation. So am I. I think in this case, the OP can do some speed studying and stay in close contact with her vet, and even hopefully find a mentor in time to save this situation (and hopefully all the precious lives involved). The order was not right, but we have to be careful and not have such a knee-jerk reaction that we actually destroy lives unnecessarily either.

Sometimes after so many emotionally charged situations, it does make a long-time member here a little over-wrought and words do not come out quite as we intend. I understand the frustration and have had to take breaks in the past to cool off a little and help myself focus on all the things being done right instead of the almost callous disregard some show for their pets. Keep caring as you do but a little restraint is okay too. (Listen to me -- the one who has not shown much restraint herself! Easier said than done sometimes. ).