Formal Apology

Dear Sugar Glider Community,
Do you remember what you were feeling the very first time you laid eyes on a Sugar Glider? How about the day you went to purchase your first suggie? I do, I started from the same point everyone had. I was a beginner, brand new to Sugar Gliders and eager to learn whatever I could. I had done little researched when I decided to join www.glidercentral.net (Sugar Glider Central) thinking that it would be a great place to gain some knowledge. I was twelve, inexperienced and had never owned a Sugar Glider before. I was active on those forums for quite a few months, listening to others chat back and forth, giving a little bit of my insight on minor issues people were having with their suggie sweethearts...everything seemed alright.

One day, somebody posted about an extremely aggressive Sugar Glider. My first thought was "are they like pitbulls?" I had never encountered one before. I had no idea what they were like when I replied (quite stupidly) to that post. I admit, I did tell her the following "if it's this aggressive and could potentially cause harm it may be most humane if you put it down." I didn't realize how wrong that was until 3 1/2 years worth of research later. If I could, I would take
back all that was spoken that day. I acted immaturely and I sincerely apologize. I have had my reputation ruined since then, but I cannot say that I didn't deserve it. I understand where everyone is coming from. I did deserve it, and I apologize.

There has been much confusion about who I am as well. I am Lauren, a mother to seven beautiful Sugar Gliders who have stolen all of my heart. I was a small-scale breeder for around a year, however, I gave that up because I realized...if I love the animal so much why would I continue breeding? There are so many Sugar Gliders who end up in rescue homes each and every month, they need a home more than the joeys I used to sell. So I decided to quit breeding, with these rescues in mind. No, I am not a rescue home and nor do I plan to start rescueing any time in the near future-I share a deep love with these animals, and I feel that there is already an overpopulation of Sugar Gliders who are unwanted. =(

I would like to apologize to the following communities, breeders and individuals:
GliderCentral (www.glidercentral.net) - I sincerely apologize for all the drama and chaos I have caused on your forums. I honestly didn't mean any harm when this occured back in 2007, I was inexperienced then. I understand if you don't want me posting on your website anymore, I respect that and I will stay off of it shall that be what you desire.

USGN (www.usgn.info) & Meredith (Glidin' For Love) - I would also like to make a formal apology to the USGN community and Meredith. I am sorry my drama spread to your board when it was unwanted. I would also like to thank you Meredith for attempting to guide me through my Sugar Glider questions. I have sincerely changed my ways, I no longer breed and my heart is now completely devoted to my seven suggie sweethearts! =D You made me realize just how many gliders there are in this world who are homeless or abused, I was just contributing to the overpopulation. I took your words to heart and did what I believed best, I neutered my intact male! =D

Emily (AnimalLover or some of you know her as 'Carebear') - We were always so close, I purchased my first Sugarbabies with you and we made this journey together. I apologize for all I have done to cause you any kind of pain. We have always had our love of animals in common amongst many other qualities. We've been best friends for years, I don't know what came between us. However, I regret whatever I did to tear us apart. I hope that maybe, just maybe, one day you can find it in your heart to forgive me and we can move on. =D You are still my FPCTYWEBSFL.

I am sorry to all of you whether I have caused you discomfort or pain. I deeply regret my actions and would like to make it up to you. I promise to stay off of these Sugar Glider Forums if that is what you wish of me. Thanks for reading this and I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me one day.
Thanks,
Lauren =)