My yorkies are family members--my babies. I guess some people just don't view family pets as members of the family otherwise they would not be open to the idea of getting rid of them in such a way. I could understand if for some reason you were no longer able to care for your dog for health reasons so you would want to find him a new home--one that would be able to provide what he needs. I think it's just terrible that someone would be willing to trade in a dog (or other animal) simply for a different breed. That poor Irish setter is 2 years old and has bonded with that family. I wonder what will happen when this person gets a yorkie, experiences housebreaking issues, is tired of the grooming requirements, and realizes just how high maintenance yorkies really are. When the "cuteness" wears off is she going to be willing to trade that dog in, too?
My Max is 2 and he is so attached to us as we are to him. He will be with us for as long as he is alive (which will hopefully be many many years). |