I totally agree with this. I don't give a rat's (you-know-what) where someone gets their dog; as long as they're giving it a good home and not knowingly encouraging substandard or subhuman breeding practices. I think it was very brave of you to go back to someone you'd bought your dog from and turn them in once you realized what was going on. Lots of people don't know any better when they get their first puppy, so don't feel bad. You did a good thing and it's really not anyone's business where your dog came from, IMO.

Awww Mary, this was such a sweet post. How nice of you to explain everything but I am so sorry that you were scared to tell the whole story right from the beginning, although it's not like I don't understand why :( Sometimes people here do get "jumped on" for things, and I think we as humans are alot of times too quick to judge others. However in your case, you were only trying to do what your heart felt was right...and I have to admit, if I was put in your situation, I probably would of done the exact same thing. I think it would have been heart wrenching for any one of us here to just close our eyes and walk away, especially on such an AWFUL situation - knowing what we were leaving behind :cry: Please don't feel badly about anything and yes you DO deserve our friendship :) You are a great person and just the kind of member that we love and need here - one who desperately loves and cares for animals :) I personally am so thankful that you are a member of this board :hug:

Good Job Mary!!!

Mary, your kind and loving heart shines brightly for all to see.
As for where Max came from and how you adopted him ...well, that is between you and sweet Max, and again .... that is your kind and loving nature rescuing a sweet little puppy in need.
Keep shining Mary, the world needs more loving people like you.
God Bless.

Mary I dont know you, but what you wrote is not only pardoned I dont care that you lied, the main thing is you saved 32 dogs from appalling and inhumane conditions and that you should feel so proud of. There is no need to say sorry. God bless you for what you did:thumbup:

You did the right thing. Think of how many puppies you saved. You not only saved Max but all those other dogs! Don't feel bad for what you did.

I don't think you even needed to apologize. But thanks for sharing the truth. And now there's one less byb in the world! Thank you!

......:yeahthat:.......:bravo:

Mary you don't have to apologize for anything. A lot of people don't know about puppymills before coming here and I can see why you left that part out.

I am so proud of you!! You took a stand and because of you all those dogs now have a chance at a better life. You did a great thing.
Hugs to you and Max!!

Awhh, all is forgiven! Honestly, I can't blame you for being afraid to "fess up". As much as I agree with being against byb'ers/puppy mills (as opposed to show breeders/decent "hobby breeders") I know how heated these topics can get on YT.

I'm just glad you were able to rescue your little baby and bring him back to health!

*HUGS*
D-

Ok I'll tear up with you!!!!
 

:dalmation I am so blown away that you could not allow yourself lie and let it go. These days people lie and shrug it off like it was nothing at all. the fact that you couldn't do it tells me you are a VERY GOOD PERSON! We all make mistakes to be sure. But those that can look inside themselves and see where they have gone wrong, and do what they know is right is one of the most noble of all in my eyes... God is smiling down on you thinking well done my child right now!:angelhalo

Chewy came from a pet shop. We love him to death...our little baby. I didn't know about puppy mills...:idontknow I have felt horrible about the way people talk about PET SHOP PUPS...Like he is gonna get sick and die any second! I know he COULD get sick... I know he had a very BAD START... but I LOVE THIS BABY and it is hard to hear people talk badly about HIS KIND...So I understand how you felt. :big_hug:
There is room here for all yorkies and their mom's... they all need love and care and I love it here because if you don't own a yorkie you don't understand the bond that you have with them... :yorkiesar

I'm so glad you are still her and I hope you NEVER GO AWAY!!!!! We need more loving honest people in all our lives and you measure up in my book!:ghug:

Mary,

You have saved so many little puppies lives.What difference does it make how
it came about...the results show you are a true angel! Max is so lucky to
have a mommy as special as you!


:hearts-en :hearts-en :hearts-en :hearts-en

Proud to Know You!!
 

Dear Mary,
Please Know that I am Proud of You. I found this quote that fits you to a tee.

by George Herbert

Sincerely, Kathy

I understand why you were afraid. I hope you are able to enjoy your "success" now and not worry about yt. You did a really good thing.

ps Max is adorable.

Mary, I am proud to be a member of the same group of people that you belong to. I feel exactly how you feel about afraid of being bashed. I have seen it over and over on here and it is not pleasant to see. In fact, your story will make me stand up and say....Murfee came from a flea market!!! My children bought him as a gift for me 4 years ago. I have never lied, but I never admitted it because I didn't want to get bashed. You are a much braver person than I am but because of you, I have the courage to admit it. I have no idea what kind of breeder he came from but I love him with all my heart. Thank you for taking a stand. I think you are awesome.

I didn't expect this post to go this way or this far the outpouring of love and kindness coming from every single post sends tears rushing from my eyes and warms me all over I see how forgiving and supportive everyone is and I sit here and THANK GOD that i have found you all when posting this i kept telling myself you know what you did was wrong (not telling the whole true story) and you have to make it right no matter what the outcome I can honestly say once again that never and i mean never in my life have i ever felt so much love and caring from so many wonderful people the world would be a much better place IMO if it was filled with yorkie lovers not even just yorkie lovers but animal lovers in general

sending love to all my yter's friends and family :ghug:


and to addicted hun thank you through all the tears you cracked me up with "I must say, you're one hot mama " thank you that was a chuckle that i needed badly :p

Patty thank you! more than you will ever know thank you! And your children are wonderful people to do that for you god bless them god bless you and Murfee god bless your whole family!

Now that i have that off my shoulders i feel so good someone today where hubby works was congratulating me and telling me how great of a thing it was i did and i was finally able to hold my head up high and say thank you:)

I ditto that!

Some people are despicable, why can’t we put that breeder in a cage and let her rot. You did a wonderful thing by saving Max and the rest. Good for you.

Oh Mary,
I think of you as a hero. And I know for a fact that those pups are eating and sleeping alot better cause of you. I don't think I could of turned my back on Max either and I'm sure he loves you so much for it. And as for the other pups, They have a new chance at life. Who knows how many more would of died if you didn't do something. We all love you at YT and are very proud of you. SO KNOCK IT OFF WITH THOUGHTS OF LEAVING!!! (JK) feel better, I yelled at you. LOL

Mary you did the right thing you saved those pups and hopefully that lady who had those pups will get punishment! Dont say you are a bad person because you are not! ;)

Hahah, but you are one hot mama! I'm surprised they showed you. You know how it is when we only read others post, but only have an idea of what that person looks like. I must say... *woot woot* You are very pretty, seriously.

You are such a sweet person. I won't understand why someone would be mad at you. I'm pretty sure most of us bought our first yorkies knowing it came from a not so responsible breeder. We usually fall in love with the first Yorkie we see, don't we? Really though, I'm glad you became a part of Yorkietalk. If you never signed up here... you'd probably wouldn't have known how bad BYB and puppymills were.

:yay_jump:WE ALL LOVE HAVING YOU HERE! :yay_jump: :love-hug3

:good job::good job::good job:

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Thank you for doing the right thing for all these helpless Babies !

:yeahthat:

We all start somewhere, make mistakes and learn as we go along, which makes us better in the end. :hug:

Mary you did nothing wrong. You saved Max and are giving him a good home. And because of your kind heart you also saved allot of other pups who would have went on living a horrible life. I want to say THANK YOU for what you did.:bravo:

I think you are a very good person for giving Max a new life :thumbup: . The most important in this story is that Max is loved .

Hey kathrynS THANKS GIRL:thumbup: LOL

Thank you again addicted you are to good :D And you are so right know i wouldn't have known a thing about byb ot puppymills if it hadn't been for yt so GO YT YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!

Mary, everything that I would like to say has already been said.

:bravo: you are a good, honest and kind person, and it's a pleasure to know you.

:friendsh: Sheilagh.

You saved Max and helped save other puppies!
I will never understand as long as I live how any human being could treat poor defenseless animals this way and they get off way too easy!
This is the reason I can't even step foot into shelters and humane societies, because I know I would leave with a whole bunch of animals, I have no willpower, it breaks my heart!
Just love your baby and know in your heart you did the right thing!
We rescued our Yorkie Poo from a bad home, not deplorable conditions, but people who weren't treating her right and I don't regret it at all, we love her to death and has brought us so much joy and that's what counts!
Good for you!!