| chattiesmom | 04-11-2010 09:36 AM |
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Originally Posted by megansmomma
(Post 3080121)
I have to agree and would like to add that it is not only the breeders but also members like myself that volunteer with rescue. We are passionate and yes we have voice out dislike for some of the things that are just wrong BUT that is because we are left to pick up the pieces.
Let's put it this way, if you were always left to clean up someone else's mess wouldn't you eventually become aggravated and speak up? In rescue we see the worst of the worst when it comes to irresponsible breeding AND ownership. We look in awe at the beautiful well bred Yorkie while tending to the sick poorly bred ones in our lives while others die in shelters and mills. Do we turn a blind eye or speak up? I personally chose to speak up for what I see as wrong and many times after I do along comes the backlash but I still stand strong behind my moral compass. Is that such a bad trait? :(
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I should have encomapssed the Rescue Angels, the wonderfully experienced pet owners, exhibitors, etc. in my post.
The following is a generalized statement encompassing every single YT member - Speaking up is never the problem - it's how we phrase our replies that can be offensive. If we take the time to carefully phrase our replies in a way that isn't degrading to those who will be reading them, we are a lot more likely to get a positive result. Have you ever noticed that it's a lot easier to train a dog with a soft kind voice and a treat than with a harsh word and a jerk on the leash? | 