Originally Posted by FlDebra  Well said! OwnedbyJezebel -- you rock and I want to count you as a friend of mine! This particular situation is partially remedied now so I too, will speak in generalities and not to one person. If this is a place to come for advice, then some of that advice may be that a person is not doing things right now. It can't all be -- "ah, poor thing, that can happen to anyone." Because MANY read the responses, advice needs to be logical, ethical and in the best interests of the Yorkies.
I know the economy sucks and many are in dire straights. But our pets rely on us just as our children do. We need to make provisions for their care! If you cannot put a couple of thousand dollars aside for emergency medical then you need to have pet insurance or a standby credit card with no balance. That way if something comes up, you already have a plan to take care of the financial obligation. There really is no excuse for letting a pet go without needed medical care, including spay and neutering. I waited a very long time to have yorkies. Always wanted them, but waited until I was in a position to take care of any need they might have.
I started out saying this thread's situation is partially remedied -- at least the crucial spaying as been accomplished. But now there is still a matter of an intact male. There is also the subject of finances should another medical emergency arise. I hope the owner will look into insurance, a Pet Credit Card, or start a savings account immediately to be used only for their care. All of us should periodically review our fiances, especialy if changes like some mentioned are happening. I recently had a major financial change, and had to review. Thankfully, all was good, but we have to make sure we are prepared to meet ALL of our obligations. Our pet care cannot be shoved to the end of the line.
Breeding needs to be another decision made ONLY after a great deal of preparation, studying, mentoring, and again financial responsibility. Not just any puppy should be bred. Even if the dog is an excellent breed example, you need the HISTORY! What was the health and temperment of past generations? Before a vet says a puppy should be bred, he should know the line history, breeder reputation, and see what the puppy is going to do as an adult! Many genetic faults do not show up until later. There is a breeder here that claims her puppies are breeders. It makes me see red every time! If something goes wrong, a pregnancy can cost thousands of dollars of vet care for mother and puppies. There is also the very real risk of losing your girl. Be prepared and be very sure before you even think about it.
I haven't been on here in ages and these two topics have a lot to do with it. I have been going through a rough personal time and just did not have the fight in me to address these subjects and I care too much to let it pass all the time. As long as people are respectful and address the actions as wrong and not berate the person's intelligence or heart, then I think we have an obligation to speak out on behalf of our beloved companions! We need to remain civil, but trying to avoid the facts to protect the feelings of someone making major mistakes with pets is giving them tacit approval!! That can't be right! I wish there was a testing requirement for pet ownership! We have all made mistakes of some kind or another, but we need to learn a lesson and make changes. That way we all win -- most of all the pets who depend on us. |
09-24-2010, 01:25 PM
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