No dogs should have to suffer, but Amy knows what she can do both emotionally and financially having to deal with a baby who may be get very ill. She was advised by her vet to return her baby to the breeder. I hear all the time on YT not to buy from bybs, puppymills, and brokers. Amy's breeder should be the one to pay for the medical needs of this puppy. If she's not held responsible, then aren't we allowing her to keep breeding babies that she holds no responsibility for?
I could not give my baby up, right or wrong. I promised to protect and care for Katie, and that is what I will do for the rest of her life. However, I am not going to judge Amy if she chooses to do so. My heart is breaking for little Zoey and for Amy. Not everyone is able to cope with a sick baby. My Ashley had dementia when she turned sixteen, and it was so heartbreaking for both my husband and me. We both were sick a great deal from caring for her that year, and my husband had to be hospitalized a couple of times due to kidney infections and stomach problems. I really worried about how it was affecting his health because he loved her so much and couldn't bear to think that she could be suffering. Our vet assured us that she had a good quality of life still, and we are convinced she remained a happy little girl until the day she passed away. We would have done anything to continue to care for her as long as she was still happy and not suffering, but it definitely took it's toll on us caring for her 24 hours a day but also so much emotionally. No doubt we would do it again in a heartbeat, but luckily my husband was able to stay by her side all day when I was away from home working. I don't think we are better parent because we were able to be there for Ashley, and we did what we felt was right for us.
Amy is asking for our help, our advice, and our support. This has to be heartwrenching for her. Whatever she decides, it will probably be with a very heavy heart. |