I didn't read all the posts. In my opinion he wasn't bred from a "tiny" or bred to be "tiny". He was a runt that was prayed over and survived. He got a lot of attention when out and made the newspaper eventually. The woman had an invalid husband and I honestly believe was just hoping to have another "Mr. Winkle" (I think that is the dog's name). He has calendars and T-shirts and has made TV talk shows....all proceeds are donated. However, this woman was in a position and needed money. I honestly don't believe she'd do anything to hurt this tiny little baby that she nurtured and loved. If you have ever tried to get one of those little tiny skinny buggers to survive, you'd know that it forms a very special bond. The bird cage thing....I think that was just a personal decision on her part where to keep him....it is made out of the same materials many of us keep our babies in (crate....x pen)...just a lot smaller. I wouldn't do it. I just want to say that I think she thought she saw her chance to get out of the red when her baby got public attention. The only part I don't believe is that he was healthy and given such a clean bill from the vet. If he didn't have those crazy eyes and was atleast 2-3 pounds bigger, I think he would have been gorgeous. |