[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Marhcarter

Well said. I found this forum because I had questions about some behavior of my dog and while i just read a lot that night and didn't post my problem asking for advice (I took him emergently to the vet), I have discovered this site is chock full of knowledgeable people. I have a low threshold for stupidity and ignorance, but to help people like this, we have to be constructive, not critical. We can phrase answers to stupid questions in ways that are not ugly even while we bite our tongues. Just because you think it doesn't mean you have to say it. I know my brain-mouth filter is broken at times, but as this is a written forum, it gives you a chance to review before posting. Stop, read what you wrote and see if it comes across the way it needs to. I would hate to run off people that we could really help. The dogs will be the ones to suffer and none of us want that.

Love it. Perfect.

Originally Posted by Deb1

As a newcomer to YT, I avoid the drama on some of these threads! I came to YT to learn from all the wonderful people who have a love for these awesome little dogs. I have learned so much, asked dumb questions and shared some of what I know and my stories of life with my furry family. I have been sad when others have responded with comments that make my question or comment look like I know nothing. Lately, I have been limiting my comments for fear of others rudeness. I do a lot of reading and smiling and laughing and sometime crying at the life of these precious little beings we call yorkies. I will continue to enjoy YT but hope for less drama and disrespect! Thank you for posting this WyliesMom! We all love our precious yorkie and want the best for them, so lets all make this the most awesome site for all concerned!

Oh gosh...I'm truly sorry you've received comments that kind of denigrated what you tried to share...that's really not what YT should be about. I know passion sometimes takes us over, and we say things that don't come off right...but still, knowing that doesn't make it much easier when you're on the receiving end of it. I hope you continue to post bc I think you'd have a lot to add. And, if you ever need support - or even just want to vent (seriously!), I'm here for you if you ever want to send me a PM .

Originally Posted by AngelFae

I think the whole point of this IS that people are coming here for emergency questions and they DO get treated like crap and DON'T feel as though they are getting help, only judged rudely, and they don't feel welcome to stay. They come here and SEE that there are wonderful, knowledgable Yorkie owners and breeders who CAN help them but then they get torn apart for asking what they came to ask. If the situation is past the point of change all we can do is help the outcome and educate so that the situation doesn't happen again.

This thread was started as a general reminder, NOT about one specific other thread (which is what it has become.) As to that thread, however, the decision has been made by the owner to continue the pregnancy and she is still here and she is still trying to gain knowledge and help to try for the best possible outcome. What help does it do to continue to berate her and her decision? She'll leave and not get the help and education she needs. How does that help the bitch and the pups? It doesn't. She understands that the majority here does not agree with her decision but she is still here. I feel that it is time to move forward and work on helping her through this current situation and to prevent reoccurance.
I'm still new here, you have no reason to listen to anything I have to say, but as an outsider looking in, this is what I've been seeing.

Great post, so true.

And yup, this thread is most definitely not about a particular thread....it's about months and months of a buildup, and complaints that continue. We have complaints on both sides....from people who want the OPs treated better...and we have complaints that our experienced Breeders (who we ALL are grateful to) aren't treated well. I hear you, from all sides - and it's all valid.