[yorkietalkjilly]

Try not to feel too bad. Some people just do not see dogs as having much more worth than a barn animal and others don't even recognize they hurt or feel pain! I just think it is how they are raised and sort of their world view. In reading older books, I am constantly shocked at how little consideration was given to the dog and I think that mindset carries over in so many to this day. Otherwise, how can one explain Michael Vick & those horrible stories on Animal Precinct and others about neglect and cruelty?

Then there are those that feel a great deal for animals and do not think they should have to suffer through any serious ailments, as animals like the dog have no say in the matter of their own treatment and should be allowed to leave this life with dignity, so to speak, as many humans say they want to do when seriously ill or losing one of the critical senses that denies them life as they want to life it.

Others, like we here on YT, see that dog's are true companions to mankind and are here to help us meet each day side-by-side with undying love, as moral and, in some cases, very real physical support. We don't want to see them suffer unduly but don't want them put to sleep the moment anything goes wrong either. We think there is some middle ground and that our babies should be given a chance to live after becoming ill or injured and only euthanized or allowed to go peacefully and gracefully when their quality of life as a dog is gone.

Thank goodness we have YT and others like us to help each other through the stress and fear of one of our babies being sick or injured. We, here, understand you 100%.