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Originally Posted by KendraE  So, from what I'm reading, I should walk away, right? Just forget it all and turn my back. Because I don't see how that will help either! This is a lose-lose situation. I hate that I ever got involved. I dont want to "support" her. I want her to fix all of her animals. I can't make her do that though, can I? Thank you for making me feel like I'm doing the wrong thing.
Yes, they are her pups. She will get them back. I was going to insist on keeping them 12 weeks before she sends them off verses the 6 she does. I am possibly keeping 1 because she offered it. If I do, she will be spayed. I just don't know what to do anymore!
I know there are tons of yorkies in shelters! There are also tons Born to bybers. How can I make a difference? I can't can I? I can't open her eyes and make her realize what she doing is wrong....I can try, but I can't MAKE her. I'm not an ignorant person, but right now I sure feel like one. |
I don't want to make you feel any worse, your heart is in the right place, but I'm afraid you are enabling this breeder to continue. Many byb would love it if someone took care of the pregnant dogs and puppies the first few weeks of life. We have breeders at Yorkietalk that offer people a free dog if they take care of a pregnant dog. Basically it's called "Satellite breeding" and you are allowing this woman to expand her business. What about the puppies that are born, will they go to homes where they too will be bred to death? What happens if you lose the bitch, will this back yard breeder sue you? Who will be responsible for vet bills?
I know it's frustrating for you, but when you find a bad breeder who really is mistreating her dogs, call animal control. Also, see what you can do to get your state law changed, you may be more effective at this than convincing one breeder at a time to keep them 12 weeks. Most states are passing 8 weeks laws, and maybe you could convince your representatives this is a good idea.