Kenny -- All of us have to make the decisions which are ultimately "best" for us. Nobody can make those decisions for us - although some may condemn us for them ;-(
Not wanting to spend thousands of dollars to prolong the life of a terminally ill pet is not a crime. Some on this List would disagree - they are entitled to. But do NOT let anyone else's opinion (including mine) make up your mind for you. Do what you feel is right. Who knows, you may actually find your opinion changes over time. And that's not a crime either ;-) Best wishes in whatever you decide. Liz Steinweg & The Crew Blue Moon's Baloo Berry Torte "Baloo" Bobby Sox (husky-x), Figaro (20+ lb Forest Cat) Rio & Sahara (the "Rat Cats") and in loving memory of my 1st BMD - Toby (6/29/97 - 6/30/00 lost to MH) Colorado Springs CO http://www.csbservices.com/personal/personal.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth L Babcock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 12:00 PM Subject: My Berner Opinion First off I'd like to thank everyone that has offered their opinions and experiences both good and bad. It seems like your mailing group contains a very diverse collection of Bernese Mountain Dog lovers! Some seem to dwell the negative while others embrace the positive. At this point I don't see myself spending several thousands of dollars for the illness of a dog that is near an unavoidable death. Hopefully that does not make me a bad person? Next, I am in love with the breed and choose to persue finding a good reputable breeder (which I think I already found). My decision will be based on my breeder and rest assured all the issues brought up in this forum will be discussed at great length between myself and which ever breeder I decide on. Finally, NO Teressa I don't cast away a sick pet! I will do the best I can with what ever means I have but I will not be spending ten's of thousand's of dollars on berner or any other pet that ultimatly faces terminal illness. I hope someone out there understands my point of view and that I am not condemed as some animal hater............ Thanks to ALL!!!!! Kenny
