[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by lisaly

Sorry, Jodi, this is such a low blow, and it's unacceptable to me, no matter how passionate you are. Reading this really hurt me, and it would have been the case, even if it wasn't written about such a dear friend. I guess getting your point across is more important than caring about the feelings of a highly respected, contributing member of our community. We are all infallible; I don't think anyone, including Gail, would disagree with this. She took full responsibility for Zoey's illness, and she has been vocal about it. With everything I know about Gail, I would trust my adored little girl with her anytime. Her love for her pups is truly admirable, and she epitomizes what it means to be a devoted pet owner. I am so grateful for everything she does to educate our board and to contribute to the "heart" to YT.

I believe I am a very responsible pet owner, yet I have made mistakes. We all have. I do everything I can to learn how to do the very best I can for my little one. I have spayed all of my Yorkies through the years, but I appreciate this research and all of the information shared. I hope posts like yours don't deter others from posting. I know you are passionate about dogs. So am I, but I believe it is beyond reproach to bring up something so hurtful. I love dogs, and I will strongly advocate for them, yet I also live by a code of ethics that respects the feelings of both people and animals. Gemy earned my respect long ago, and that respect deepened when she shared Zoey's story and advocated for heart worm prevention.

My point is obviously being taken out of context.

Originally Posted by dottiesyrky

Lisaly.
I agree with all of your post. To refer to Zoey in this context is mean and unfair to a member who is so well respected here and has much to offer. Remember knowledge is power and we should all strive to educate ourselves before we act.
Let YTers read all sides of an issue and decide for themselves what to do.

Really? What I said wasn't disrespectful at all. What I was trying to convey is that even responsible people make mistakes. Gemy has always been very open about Zoey. So I really don't get why this is so offensive at all.