Anna's foster mom sent me a text this morning that they have another yorkie that was found and sent to the shelter she works for. She said it is a male with fur matted to the skin. The person who brought him in had to chase him down for 6 hours before getting him. He had a uti from lack of water. He is stage one heartworm positive but cannot start treatment until he is well. I thought of your post and recent controversy over labeling cute little puppies. I wonder if he grew too large for his owners or if he was too much work. I am so grateful for the knowledge I have now. Although at first it made me angry to hear that purchasing Barney was wrong, I get it now. I will NEVER purchase another puppy from a byb. Although sometimes words here can seem abrasive, the truth is that puppy mills and bybs are ugly business. There is no way to sugar coat what is being done. Thank you for educating me on this subject. |