I like to think of everyone here as a second family. I do have some family that behave in an opinionated, their way or no way, style. I have to endure that because they are my blood family.
This group, as I think that I wrote before, is a group of Chihuahua owners. We post about out little ones and from time to time, we do post about other things. I want to know when someone is having a problem maybe something that one of us knows can help them. I want to know if someone is sick, or if they went on vacation the things that were the most exciting, and I also want people to post things that are causing them stress and pain. I would like to think that Chihuahua owners are kind and considerate, and also that when it comes to the other members that we are very caring. After all, I think that a lot of the things in our lives do in some way affect our Chihuahuas, and vice versa. I want you to stay. There should be NO REASON for people to be rude or berate others because they are actually egotistical that their way is the only way. I am responsible for taking care of Dolly & Desi loving them, caring for them, feeding them, and whatever else goes with pet ownership. There are many opinions on what to feed them; whether they should have vaccines or not; and a whole host of other decisions yes decisions meaning that each of us has to decide for ourselves and our little furries. I am sure that not everyone on this group eats the same foods; I am sure that those that have children dont feed them all the same things; I am sure that there are many things that we do with different options but I do not believe that anyone on this group would do something that is wrong for their Chihuahua. I think that negative statements regarding feeding, vaccinations, sleeping on human beds or being in a car without any restraints do not help because we all have different reasons for the things that we do. For example, I am so safety conscious because of the number of rear-end collisions that I have been a victim of. I dont want Dolly & Desi to go flying through my windshield if I get rear-ended. For many, that would never happen but I dont want to take a chance on that, so I have Dolly & Desi in a booster seat with vest harnesses on and tethered to the booster seat which is securely attached to the sides and around the headrest of the car seat. I dont push that on others. I know that I have posted about it once in a while, but I dont expect everyone to do that just because I believe so strongly in it FOR ME! Some people put their chis in a little kennel or carrier in the car that is what they feel strongly about but we are all doing what we believe is best! I want everyone to stay. I want everyone to feel free to post about what they do, but not to berate someone else because they do something different. Good night! Joan, Dolly Dee & Desi Lou From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of EnJae Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 4:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Adios I come from an awful contentious family of origin. But I choose not to have that in my life anymore. I choose NOT to be a part of folks who value their own beliefs MORE THAN they value the person they're arguing with. In the last few weeks there has been ugliness over food choices, origin of chihuahuas and discussion of off-topic issues. I WANT to know when a friend is having issues that may or may not pertain to my dog. I WANT to know if someone has different idea than I have about a healthy way to feed my dog. I was VERY interested in the idea that chihuahuas are not regular dogs (and I've enjoyed reading up on the idea presented). However, the message that said to take the computer discussion offline; the flat-out rudeness when someone stated the possible fennec fox origin; and the hostile responses about whether to feed raw or kibble, bones or rawhide, & fruits and veggies or not has tapped the end of my patience. Nesa and Jácob are Off-line.
