The thing is sense then people have gotten greedy and Purina just doesn't care what they put in there food now and how many dogs they kill its sad. It should be more about people and animals then money.

They own Waggin Train chicken jerky and that should say enough for everyone to boycott them.

:thumbup: you do fine from the posts i've seen you make. he is getting better too with his people skills. :thumbup: just think for a minute, then write, then read what you wrote like you were a stranger reading it... that helps me.

i really like this site. i enjoy the people, and i love the collective knowledge this group (YT) has. i checked alot of sites for answers about yorkies, and this site has more than filled my needs. cinders is my 1st yorkie, and i'm less clueless than i was when i got her because of everyone here. ;)

I think Men just say how they feel. If they are right or wrong:eek::D And some take it wrong :confused::confused:;)

I love this site, but I have also noticed the bashing that goes on occasionally. I'm sorry you had to experience that here.
When a newbie leaves their first message with certain words or topics in it, I cringe because I know about the firestorm of negative messages that can start. Many are well intentioned, just passionate about the yorkie breed.

There should be a warning on this site not to mention things like "teacups" "teddy bear faces" "getting your puppy before 12 weeks" "breeding" "pregnant yorkie by a mystery stud" and a few others...it is like waving a red flag before a bull....:D Like I said, many are well intentioned, just passionate. By the way, I got my puppy at 11 weeks. Never told anyone before. :D

Best wishes to you. Hope you stay around!:aimeeyork

:DI almost said I think it's a man thing when I 1st posted that...but, theres a few women that do the same. :eek:

Im sorry about the pms. I dont see anything wrong with letting someone know facts about a food though with all the recalls and problems with stuff made from China also some of the undesirable ingredients in the food so if there were posts explaining that in a calm polite manner I dont see anything wrong with that that is just informing you and not bashing

Please don't stop using yt for learning about your Yorkie baby!

I would report the pm...or at the least send one to them saying stop!

I have two points to make...

1st...I love yt! But, there are some members who don't have a life except to cause drama and bully people to think like them. Some are that way because they are so passionate about their opinion and feel they are the only one that is right....others just are not that good at communicating in text. Like someone said...a lot does get lost in text ...some are just bullies. I can deal with the first two (sometimes:D)...don't give the third the power to upset me anymore..I try !

Ok..adding a point here.. Members jump on someone about what they feed their dog..aggressively ..but can you just imagine saying that to a parent who feeds their child candy or fast food?

2nd sometime as you get to know the person you overlook the aggressive post. There are a couple members who are a bit aggressive in post but I have gotten to know them and really like them so don't get upset with their post anymore. I guess I see what great people they are so I understand them.

We even had a dog develop kidney failure and die from eating treats made from China and ITS made by purina so thats why its important to inform people its not to put you down for what you feed from most posters anyway I know some take it too far and if they did theres no reason for that

Oh I agree... but giving FACTS and being judgmental because someone does not have the same opinion or reacts to the information presented as you is two different things. (not saying you are that way.. I think you mostly state facts and move on)

:aimeeyork 1st thing I check is where any dog food products are made, then ingredients, and I then pray that its safe and won't show up on a recall list as I buy it. All we can do as owners is stay informed...(read and research) then do what we think is best. I'm gonna add pray into that list! lol... so many dog foods turn up on a recall list... it's all you can do sometimes.:aimeeyork

Yeah but they are always right:rolleyes:;):)

Yea I agree thats wheen a thread goes south is when judgement comes in

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :sidesplt: Sally + Harry x

First, I'm so glad you felt comfortable enough to post this - bc what you're saying is important :). If someone is harassing you via PM -- you can hit the "report button" and we can help you. Or, you can send us a PM. People will and do get suspended and banned if they harass someone via PM in such a way that it breaks YT rules. Please let me know if you need more help with the PM situation.

I love the passion here, but I hate seeing that passion evolve into righteousness - that's when people are hurt, opinions suddenly become fact, and everyone is right...what a sorry battle, ya know? I do think it's important and valid for members to share their opinion about foods, ingredients or whatnot - but I think we'd all hope that it'd be done in a manner that doesn't push others away. If Purina is your choice and your kiddo does great on it - then there ya go. Sure, people might post their thoughts/opinions on that food (this being a forum) - but you're 100% correct when you say above that you shouldn't "get a lashing" over it.

When I was a new yorkie Mama...geez...I was such an ignoramus - and I'm an animal person :eek:! But I hadn't had a dog in years...I'd had cats for some years prior to getting my Wylie. I didn't know what the heck I was doing, and probably asked the dumbest questions...but I was lucky, most people were very kind to me. When people weren't kind to me (I too had PM attacks), it hurt. We were all "new" to yorkies at one time...I don't know how we forget that, but it seems to happen here sometimes.

Anyway, please know that the good far outweighs the bad here. There are so many members who *will* treat you w/ respect and kindness, and offer the kind of support you're hoping for. If someone offers you the opposite of what you're hoping for...don't let them reel you in, don't let them get under your skin -- just let it roll off and move on to the people you feel right with :).

Thanks for sharing this!