she is so so rude i asked a few questions about my dog to get variouse ansewrs from different people and alls she can do is say bad thins about me she dont know me or anything about me i am a good person with lots of love for my dog thats why i was asking all kinds of questions. I hope that you read this because theres no need for you to treat people like sh*t that you dont even know may be next time you go to bad mouth someone for no reason you'll think about it. I didnt deserve that any neither do the how many others you have been rude too.
2006-12-20 06:00:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
NO!! She was just speaking the truth. If you truly loved your dog then you wouldn't be putting her thru pregnancy and labor. If you loved dogs in general you would be promoting spaying and neutering and not contributing to the overpopulation of unwanted animals.
Dear Backyard Breeder --
I am writing this in a state of anger, frustration, and sadness. I think you will understand why as you read this letter.
About two years ago, you decided to breed a litter of Shelties. Your ***** wasn't really breeding quality, and you certainly didn't know enough about the breed, so perhaps it was greed, ignorance, or the desire to show the kids the highly overrated miracle of birth. You managed to find a male of equally undistinguished parentage, and the deal was consummated. Your *****, who had previously been confined to the backyard because she was not housebroken and had absolutely no manners, must have felt like royalty when you allowed her to stay in the garage while she tended her puppies. The puppies received very little handling and only absolutely minimal vet care. After all, you had to make money on the litter. You started to panic when the pups were 6 weeks old, and prospective buyers were not exactly beating a path to your door. The price dropped to $75, and the interview for prospective buyers consisted pretty much of "Did you bring cash?"
One lively, playful male was sold to a young couple with a toddler and another child on the way. Any responsible breeder would have known this was a bad placement and would have counseled the couple to wait until the kids were 4 or 5. Maybe you didn't know any better, or maybe you just didn't care, so you sold them the puppy. Things were okay for a very short time, but then the puppy, in his youthful exuberance, was knocking the toddler down, and the kid was becoming afraid of him. The parents, novice dog owners without a clue about training, banished the pup to the backyard. Unfortunately he was lonely and started barking and digging. They called you and offered to return him, but you said you didn't want him back and that you were getting out of dogs. (Thank goodness!) They ran an ad in the paper...free to good home, but they were pretty lenient on the interpretation of good home.
A young man took the puppy. He saw this free, AKC registered dog as a way to make extra money standing the dog at stud. I guess the income wasn't that great, or the guy spent it too quickly. The dog was hit by a car. The owner neglected to get veterinary care until 5 days later and only did so because the leg was all swollen, and the dog was in severe pain. When the vet told him how much the treatment would cost, the owner said to euthanize the dog. The vet thought the dog was too sweet to kill, so she called someone in rescue. This person paid for the treatment and took the dog home to heal. When the dog was healed and no adopters were forthcoming, she called me and I took the dog to foster.
He really liked living here. I taught him some basic manners, and he got to watch TV in the evenings. He liked playing with my dogs. When a good possibility of a home came along, I adopted him out. Things were fine for the first 2 days, but then he started to show unpredictable aggression, not to the adopters, but to guests or people they encountered when walking him. They reluctantly returned him to me. I did more socialization and then got another rescue person to take him for a week and see what kind of results he got. Same story. The dog was fine for a very short time and then began displaying unpredictable aggression. I took him back knowing that the only alternative now was to put him down. A dog with unpredictable aggression is just not a candidate for placement. We have so many more dogs looking for homes than there are homes available that resources cannot be spent on a dog with unsatisfactory temperament.
So, Back Yard Breeder, you produced this dog and then abandoned all responsibility for him. I took him to the vet yesterday. He knew something was wrong...probably because I was crying and my hands were shaking. I knew I had to do this, but I really liked this dog and hated that this was the way it would end. I held him in my arms as he drifted off. There is no more confusion and instability in his young life, and now he has playmates at the Rainbow Bridge. I know that for at least the time he lived here he was happy and well-cared for. I can't help thinking that if you had been more selective of buyers and if his owners had been more responsible and provided him with care and training, he wouldn't have had to die. Maybe it was genetic. Perhaps his parents had aggression problems, and you never considered that when you bred the litter. I don't know. I just know that I wish you could feel as bad as I do over this.
I suppose the irresponsible people who owned him along the way have to share the blame too. The young couple bought on impulse without doing any research into the breed. They didn't train him and then just gave him away when he became inconvenient. The young man who let him suffer before seeking vet care should never own another pet. But by and large, Back Yard Breeder, I blame you because you made a conscious decision to create life and then refused to take responsibility for what you had created.
Angrily yours,
A Rescue Worker
[Author Unknown]
2006-12-20 07:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by luvmypupkins 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
OH I AM SO VERY SORRY THAT I HURT YOUR FEELINGS.....NOT IN THE VERY LEAST!!!!
YOU DID DESERVE THE ANSWERS YOU GOT.
You say you asked a few questions about your dog being pregnant, try 26. You keep asking the same question how will I know if my dog is pregnant(in different forms of course). I'll ask you if you are not a BYB only doing this to make money why haven't you taken the dog to the vet? You think I am rude b/c I tell you to take the dog to the vet well I could care less!!! If I bad mouthed you, believe me, you would know it. Calling someone who breeds irresponsibly and without knowledge a backyard breeder is exactly what they are. How is that rude?
You are the one asking ridiculous questions (over and over) and I believe if you gave a sh*t about your dog you would have been seeing or at least asking a vet questions. So If you do not like the answers you are getting from me or the many others answering your questions STOP ASKING.
Backyard breeders like you make me sick. I do volunteer with the GSD rescue so to me it is disgusting when the ignorant breed so carelessly without any regard to the animal they own. As for thinking about how I answers question such as yours: your attempted little attack on me will not deter me in the least, I will tell people the way I see it and if your/their feelings get hurt in the process, OH WELL!!!!
EDIT: I thought I would tell you that your rottie is probably not pregnant due to the fact the male was not mature enough to sire a litter but on the small possibility it did happen I thought of a great designer name you could give the puppies it is, Great Rottanes(pronounced ROTTENS). What do you think , perfect huh? Happy Holidays to you!!!
Oh yeah, btw, spay and neuter your dogs!!!!
To all those who understand the reasoning behind my answers, thank you at least I am not alone in my sentiments!!!!
2006-12-20 10:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
the truth hurts. she was short, but probably frustrated with your questions. and she was right, if you want someone to tell you you're the best pet owner ever, you're not going to get it if you're asking a question about breeding your dog, when there's a simple way to prevent it. you should re read her answer and try not to be so easliy hurt if someone tells you something you don't want to hear. if you can't take the truth well put or not, then don't ask questions on here. and if i'm rude oh well. if you're feelings are hurt by this, sorry, but it's true that people that have no idea of what they are doing contribute to pet overpopulation every day. maybe shepherd girl works at a shelter or the like and had just euthanized 12 rott puppies because no one wanted them and the owner of the parents of these puppies didn't know a thing either and was asking questions on here?
2006-12-20 06:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by cagney 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes she can be rude but she isn't the only one. I know I have been harsh in some of my postings, but that is just when I get extremely frustrated with what people are saying. I usually get more upset about the people posting answers than I do the people asking real questions. I think that people who cant give legitimate advice should not post, but most of these people are to wrapped up in the points to worry about the advice they give. Oh well just try to ignore her and others like her. my advice is to listen to the people who have sources like vets, techs, breeders, or owners that have had personal experience with what your asking about, and not the people that dont say where they are getting their advice from. Just a thought and good luck with your breeding and keep asking questions because the only bad questions are the ones not asked.
2006-12-20 06:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Ryne's proud mommy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hmm... interesting question! see, it differs from place to place and culture to culture... there are two factors: The first one is negotiable, i mean you can compromise on that, which is for some the face matters and for others may be the athletic physique while some may like to see a sound - well established person;) The other thing is the appearance, (including hair style, smile etc) the attire which is the dressing. Dressing contributes alot in bringning you a distinct smart look. A pretty shabby person can bring up a smart, well attracted look if he dresses up well. so...you can imagine it for youself See the best thing is, you would be having your ideal, if not, imagin one and see what makes him be your ideal, the reason for being your ideal are your answers. And those answers can best fit here :)
2016-05-23 01:15:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree with Alicia - I've seen some people post very nasty and completely inaccurate answers, and then state in the 'source' section that they are veterinarians or technicians! I just hope that when you do ask questions that are sincere and earnest that someone with some genuine knowledge or experience gives you an answer. I know it's very frustrating to look for help and get garbage, and I hope it doesn't discourage you from posting here. I think you post competent and valid questions. Keep of the good work.
2006-12-20 06:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by sjlawson12 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have to agree with mandy cause there are many people on here that are rather blunt when it comes to answers you may not like it but if it is the truth ,then it is the truth no matter how it came about . good luck and god bless and happy holidays.
2006-12-20 06:25:48 · answer #7 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I read back on your posts and no I don't think she's being rude, just harsh. She's giving you the truth in a way you aren't going to like hearing it. People like me and her are sick of pet overpopulation. Like her, I am sick of the pets that are tossed in the hands of cruel people (not refering to you) but refering to breeders who shouldn't be breeding. Asking questions about your dogs pregnancy on yahoo isn't exactly showing us that you care about your dog, but rather that you didn't care about her when she wasn't spayed.
She didn't need to be so harsh to you but she isn't being rude. She just has a lot more knowledge and understanding when it comes to pets and the people that are and shouldn't be breeding them.
2006-12-20 06:10:38 · answer #8 · answered by Mandy 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I haven't noticed her being particularly rude to people(at least not singling anyone out). I can see she has some harsh words of wisdom. But then again people don't come here for wisdom......DO THEY????? Oh, does that make me rude too?
2006-12-20 06:08:04 · answer #9 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
some ppl just like to make others day bad. when i asked a question on here for the first time some girl asked me if i was mental....some ppl just feel power in internet bullying. u just wonder if the question ticks them off, why do they even answer it? maybe she feels better bout herself when she lets others down. hope u feel better
2006-12-20 06:07:35 · answer #10 · answered by isis 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋