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Originally Posted by Maximo  My apologies if this seems to be piling on, but I think many people (myself included) don't get around to all the forums on YT, because this place is so wonderfully big and active. If you have any doubts about the intentions of people who respond to the S&I threads, take a look at this example of what one member does with her time:
This is a dog that Linda (LadyJane) has in her care right now (warning, the initial picture of the dog is graphic and very sad): http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...your-help.html
This is the little dog, Gabby, today: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/3609144-post766.html |
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I personally have turned to LJ in many situations. She is so knowledgeable about the sick and injured Yorkies.
This is my theory, although we don't always like what we hear it is usually in the best interest of the pet. The long term members here have seen so much and their hearts are in the right place. I do not think they have any intentions at all of bullying. I think they are just trying to get the members to do what is best for the dog. As you can only imagine what all they have seen. Look at some of the threads where these dogs have been taken into foster homes and their lives have been completely changed. Yes, Gabby is a wonderful example. She doesn't even look the same at all. And then there is Sammy too. These two had no life before. They were in so much pain and misery.
With that said, the bottom line is it is the member's pet and it will be up to them to determine what is best to do. The long term members are giving their advice which is being asked for. Many times the people asking for advice don't end up going to the vet. If they go to the vet and are comfortable with his/her advice than that is great. But many are seeking free "medical care".
Advice is opinions. Everyone has one. Not all agree with each other. I think any forum will be this way. I also think sometimes words in writing come across harsher than when spoken. We all have to keep that in consideration.
As for me, I personally take the members advice to heart. They have experience with Yorkies and usually have seen similar situations. If they tell me I need to see a vet then guess where I am going. But that is just me.
I understand your feelings but try to keep some of the previous situations in mind. It might help you to understand why some of the YT members fight so hard to stand up for what they believe in.