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04-17-2010, 06:14 AM | #1 |
BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois
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| Wasn't a Joke A couple weeks ago I posted a thread about going out of breeding. It caused some concern, and I apologize for that I was in a bad frame of mind and at the end of my rope. I should have explained. BUt its true, after much consideration, as much as I have enjoyed raising yorkies, there comes a time for reevaluation. LIfe circumstances can change in the blink of an eye and so can someone views. YOu know those commericals you see alot from the human society on Tv? All the animals that need help and are unwanted. Well some of my change of heart came from those commericals. I feel I am contributing to overwhelming the pet population. Around 50% to 60% of dogs in shelters are purebreds. As any breeder can tell you there is not always happy endings to breeding. SOmetimes puppies die at birth, SOmetmes they die later because they are failure to thrive. Every once in awhile they maybe born with a birth defect, sometimes the mom has trouble, all this can be heartbreaking. THen when it comes time to rehome them, if your soft hearted and really care, you always worry "did they go to a good home?" If you have several breeding dogs, when they age you cant keep them all, and you have to rehome them, this to can be heart breaking because you love them. These are things that have really began to bother me thru time. THese are things that you may think about before the time comes but you truly dont realize the impact. I plan to keep a few of my babies and maybe have a litter or two a yr. because at a very small level I love it. |
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04-17-2010, 09:06 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western KS
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| I know that is a difficult decision, I am in the process of finding homes for my first litter and it is so hard. I know they are going to great homes but I still cry when they leave. |
04-17-2010, 09:11 AM | #4 |
BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois
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| Yes I have considered that, and its a great idea, thanks for reminding me LULA! ONce I get into the position that I have room this is something i abolutely would consider. I have a nice kennel that would be a great set up for that. THis decision IVe made as been one of the hardest IVe made in my life, but its one I know is right. ANd for any of you that have been thru it, I give you a big hug.... Last edited by luvdorkyyorkies; 04-17-2010 at 09:16 AM. |
04-17-2010, 08:24 PM | #5 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| I'm sure it is extremely difficult. I wish you well.
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
04-17-2010, 08:59 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: British Columbia , Canada
Posts: 232
| I applaude your decision and I know how hard this is for you.Years ago I decided to stop breeding parrots for the same reasons ( I saw so many birds sitting in petshops ) now I see so many parrots in rescues ...too many birds and not enough qualified homes to adopt them. Eileen |
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