[Chihuahuas] Rescue & breeding - was - feeding raw/bad breath

[Sandi]

Even though I no longer breed, I've always felt it was my DUTY to rescue - especially when I was breeding.  If I'm bringing in more dogs into this world, then it's my duty to care for the rejected dogs too.  I've always said if you breed, then rescue!!  I have found that most REPUTABLE breeders are happy and support us doing rescue. They've always said better me than them LoL. Doing rescue can bring in endless # of diseases and always seem to cost an endless amount of money.   Most of them are show breeders. So they know who my dogs are, and would instantly know if a rescue popped up in my lines :-P  Even if a purebred rescue comes in, 99% of the time, AKC papers do  not come with them.  So it's not an issue.  I've personally never been questioned. Now on the flip side - if you rescue and also breed non papered AKC pups - that is usually when a red flag is raised and others might start questioning. I have been in many debates with rescuers who felt that my breeding was wrong.  That's a completely different situation and we all have our opinions.  Even though I no longer breed, MHO is responsible breeding to better the breed is fine.  And still agree with & 100% support rescue as well. I now only rescue (bulldogs and mastiffs)....but am looking for my AKC Chi :-) I say do what you know is right! Follow your heart!  And I ignore the people whom don't agree with me :-) ALways remember to be honest and do what is right!!! Sandi Spears ------------------- Please help Rolie Polie Olie http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=""> Mastiff Hope Rescue www.MastiffHope.org Bulldog Rescue Railroad Double S Ranch & Rescue Jen-CA wrote: Well ya know, it is all for the love of the dogs.  I just cannot look a chihuahua in the face and turn away.  I have them spayed or nuetered and placed.  Mostly older ladies love the rescues.  I have only had a few but it has worked out great and if I can help any chihuahua out then I will.  Who cares what people think.  I am the one who has to look in the mirror every morning.  I know where my heart is and that is good enough for me.  I would never breed any rescue.  They go straight to the vet for a checkup, teeth cleaning and fixing before they even step foot in my house.  My vet usually calls me if they have one needing a home and she will have him/her all ready to go.   Marsha, never care about what others think.  Do what is best for the breed, do what year heart tells you to do.  A lot of breeders are like what you said.  But if they truly loved the breed then they too would do anything for anyone of them.  I commend you for doing rescue no matter what breed.   Jen-CA marsha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   I know you are a breeder (I'm on the same chipreg group, lol) so I wonder how do you do a chi rescue without ruining your rep? I do rescue with other breeds, but everytime I even attempt to do a chi rescue I get someone trying to accuse me of doing the rescue for breeding purposes. I mean, like I would EVER breed some unknown dog to my precious little chis! But still, there are those who like to accuse! Has this impacted you any? Marsha " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Chihuahuas" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.