Hello all. I know that I am probably one of the most hated members on this site. I have heard words like mean, hateful, spiteful, and malicious, etc. used to describe me. I can understand why some of you feel that way, but if you will give me a moment of your time I will explain why I feel that none of those labels apply.
I am a very passionate person about the things that i believe in. I am not going to change that in anyway, nor am I going to apologize for it. I will tell you however, that the health and well being of our little quilled friends is one of the things that I am really passionate about. Also, I don't mellow things out for the sake of someones feelings. Our hedgehogs are unable to speak for themselves, so it us up to us to be their voice. IF they could speak, do you think they would say "Hey, I understand that you think you know what is best by doing what you are doing but you have received advice to the contrary so please stop"? Or would they say "Hey, what the heck are you thinking? You know this is bad for me so STOP!"
I will not "chill out", nor will I "relax" when I feel like someone is mistreating their little guy. Now, don't get me wrong, I know that their is a learning curve to all of this. I know we all have questions. But don't come on here bragging about all of the research you have done and how much you know about hedgehogs then mention doing things that are plainly stated as bad for them all over this site. That tells me either a.) you are a liar or b.) you know what is best for them, but you really don't care. That is when i get angry. If you know better, then why don't you do better. When we first got Dora we bought Brown's for her, the next day I read on here that it was bad and she got it no more. 8 dollars down the drain, but I could care less because the health and well being of our girls is important to us. We started out with a comfort wheel, and Dora still uses one due to not having the room at my gf's house to build a bigger cage. I know they are loud and noisy, but they are one of the better wheels on the market if you are a little short on space. As soon as she get more room we will be getting her a CWS just like Millies.
In closing I want to say that I know that the ones that hate me most likely still will after this. And the ones that appreciate what I have to say still will after this. Just know that none of my actions are out of spite, malice, hatred or meanness. They come from the heart, are filled with passion and completely devoid of apologies. I know my actions may get me kicked off of the board one of these days, but at least it will be out of love and caring for these little guys.
Chad
I am a very passionate person about the things that i believe in. I am not going to change that in anyway, nor am I going to apologize for it. I will tell you however, that the health and well being of our little quilled friends is one of the things that I am really passionate about. Also, I don't mellow things out for the sake of someones feelings. Our hedgehogs are unable to speak for themselves, so it us up to us to be their voice. IF they could speak, do you think they would say "Hey, I understand that you think you know what is best by doing what you are doing but you have received advice to the contrary so please stop"? Or would they say "Hey, what the heck are you thinking? You know this is bad for me so STOP!"
I will not "chill out", nor will I "relax" when I feel like someone is mistreating their little guy. Now, don't get me wrong, I know that their is a learning curve to all of this. I know we all have questions. But don't come on here bragging about all of the research you have done and how much you know about hedgehogs then mention doing things that are plainly stated as bad for them all over this site. That tells me either a.) you are a liar or b.) you know what is best for them, but you really don't care. That is when i get angry. If you know better, then why don't you do better. When we first got Dora we bought Brown's for her, the next day I read on here that it was bad and she got it no more. 8 dollars down the drain, but I could care less because the health and well being of our girls is important to us. We started out with a comfort wheel, and Dora still uses one due to not having the room at my gf's house to build a bigger cage. I know they are loud and noisy, but they are one of the better wheels on the market if you are a little short on space. As soon as she get more room we will be getting her a CWS just like Millies.
In closing I want to say that I know that the ones that hate me most likely still will after this. And the ones that appreciate what I have to say still will after this. Just know that none of my actions are out of spite, malice, hatred or meanness. They come from the heart, are filled with passion and completely devoid of apologies. I know my actions may get me kicked off of the board one of these days, but at least it will be out of love and caring for these little guys.
Chad