TANISHA SENT THIS OUT TO HER MEETUP GROUP, I HAVE REMOVED THE PERSON'S NAME THAT SHE IS STRIKING OUT AT:
"Circumstances cause us to act the way we do. We should always bear this in mind before judging the actions of others."
I wanted to let the Michigan yorkie meetup group know that (I REMOVED NAME) has left our group and she is personally contacting anyone who is supporting me either by message or by phone including multiple states and I wanted to voice my side of the story not knowing whom of my supporters, and donors she has contacted. Not that I feel like I should have to defend myself or explain myself but I wanted to tell the group my side of the story not that I feel like SOME are worthy of my time to even explain myself but to those who have supported me I cannot express what that has meant to me personally. I do want to thank all of those who have been there even emotionally supporting not just Mia but me as well. I do want to tell the group I am not sure if I will be doing any meetups for a while. I do not feel comfortable to sit in the same room with people I thought were my friends but do not support me when I needed them the most I am VERY HURT! I am well aware of the fact that (I REMOVED NAME) has left the group who is not a breeder but is hell bent on attacking me for trying to do the responsible thing and get Mia her spinal surgery when in many cases most people would have put her down! I think that makes me a responsible pet owner! Instead of taking the easy way out! If I was a breeder who was just in it just for the money then why would I tell the whole yorkie community about Mia's problem, I would have swept it under the rug; I know many breeders would have hide things like this! I just want to clarify that at no time did any rescue group contact me and say they would take Mia and get her surgery if I surrendered her. When in fact most rescue groups are INDIVIDUALS who like me must raise funds in the exact same ways and many times that means fund-raising and asking for donations from sponsors. Rescues themselves do not have the financial means to pay for such a hefty surgical bill let alone most normal pet owners. Anyone who knows me knows I would do whatever it takes to diagnose, treat and successfully help any one of my dogs. I did this not for selfish gains but for my love for my animals! They are pets FIRST and foremost before they are my breeding dogs. They are a part of our home; they live under foot and sleep in OUR bed not in cages. Where they are handled, loved and played with. I do want to point out that Niko and Bentley are NOT the father to Mia like (REMOVED NAME) says but the fact remains she sick and needs help. MY FAMILY ALL LOVE AND CARE FOR OUR PETS DEARLY. (REMOVED NAME) is hindering Mia getting help by calling other members To voice her NEGATIVE/TWISTED opinion and messaging anyone who has donated towards Mia. She claims she wants me to surrender Mia to expedite the surgery she feels I cannot financially afford so I want to state that at this point Mia is not a candidate for surgery because of her size. Therefore NO rescue group would be more capable of helping her with that being said MIA WILL stay with us where she belongs being loved, held and cared for by the only people she has ever known so that gives us time to help raise the funds to be able to get the spinal surgery when the vets at Dogwood feel she is ready. It hurts me and saddens me to think I do not have more so called friend rallying around me instead of attacking me for doing the responsible thing! Which is doing what I have to to get medical treatment for this puppy. I do not think anyone who honestly knows me could say I do not care about my dogs or they are mistreated! Anyone who has seen them, been in my home or seen the way I treat my babies including socializing them with yorkie meetups, and making them personalized clothes would say I am a not a caring pet owner. I also want to clarify one very important POINT I WILL NOT breed a 2 lb dog!!! But in the realm of things I am small potatoes in the breeder world... count the number of puppies I've had this year to date (3) perfect puppies! I would have hope to receive some credit from the people that I would consider the heart of this group. EVERY ONE KNOWS, THERE IS NO PROFIT MARGIN IN BREEDING with health testing, vaccinations, worming, AKC reregistration fees, litter fees, dew claws/ tail docking, vet exam fees, feeding puppies for min. 10-12+ weeks, puppy pee pads etc. I was even offered and turned down an offer of $5,000 on Mia when she was born, because some things are more important than money. I kept Mia because of the bond I formed with her during the months I hand fed and cared for her AROUND the clock, knowing I would never be able to breed her; this is not something a profitable breeder does. Does that make me a crazy dog lady...well...maybe... but at least I am passionate about something important as a LIFE and I think is admirable!
"A person's character should be judged by the compassion they have for animals." |