Even if there were no moral dilemma involved in breeding a rescue, I would
never want to chance an unknown with one of my babies. You just never know what
could result. But, I got tired of trying to defend my self every time I offered
to foster a chi, so I stopped. I always have at least one foster, but always a
different breed. In fact, just an hour ago, I placed a German Shepard in his
forever home....he had been with us since December. But since I love chis so
much, I would love to be able to foster a chi even a chi mix....but like I
said....got tired of the accusations. No one has ever accused one my pups of
being a rescue off spring, they just seem to want to question my intentions when
I offer to foster. To me, not worth jeopardizing the integrity of my breeding
standards.
Marsha
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Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 3:26
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Subject: [Chihuahuas] Rescue &
breeding - was - feeding raw/bad breath
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
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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.
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
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