Surrendered & Rescued Dogs
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As always, I have taken in abandoned or surrendered chihuahuas, made sure they receive proper vet care, shots & had them spayed & neutered (if they aren't already). I then take special care to find them a suitable home, where they will be cared for and loved the rest of their life. My adoption fee for them will be only enough to cover their vet bills (usually $200-$300)
This is where I see some of the most heartbreaking situations. Not all situations are negative, but many are.
The most common situation I see....A person walks through the pet store, looking for a gold fish, and suddenly they see an adorable litter of puppies in a little pen, jumping, yelping and ohhhh soooo cute!!. Before the hour is up, they are walking out of the pet store with a new puppy, dog food, toys and dreams of the perfect dog..... and no idea what it means or how to get there. The training, the messes, the chewing, the barking, the messes, the vet bills, the messes....you get the picture...oh, and don't forget that breeding these dogs is almost always going to happen.
I can almost guarantee that the puppy will become a burden to their new owners and "fluffy" is out the door. All their bad habits, lack of proper training and a bag of all their stuff is now for sale to the first home they find. Oh, and we won't forget, almost all of these puppies are from puppy mills and the perfect candidate for health problems.
*scroll down to see the dogs*
As always, I have taken in abandoned or surrendered chihuahuas, made sure they receive proper vet care, shots & had them spayed & neutered (if they aren't already). I then take special care to find them a suitable home, where they will be cared for and loved the rest of their life. My adoption fee for them will be only enough to cover their vet bills (usually $200-$300)
This is where I see some of the most heartbreaking situations. Not all situations are negative, but many are.
The most common situation I see....A person walks through the pet store, looking for a gold fish, and suddenly they see an adorable litter of puppies in a little pen, jumping, yelping and ohhhh soooo cute!!. Before the hour is up, they are walking out of the pet store with a new puppy, dog food, toys and dreams of the perfect dog..... and no idea what it means or how to get there. The training, the messes, the chewing, the barking, the messes, the vet bills, the messes....you get the picture...oh, and don't forget that breeding these dogs is almost always going to happen.
I can almost guarantee that the puppy will become a burden to their new owners and "fluffy" is out the door. All their bad habits, lack of proper training and a bag of all their stuff is now for sale to the first home they find. Oh, and we won't forget, almost all of these puppies are from puppy mills and the perfect candidate for health problems.
I want to also say that I am finding more and more families who do their research and take the time to find the right dog for their family.
THANK YOU FOR CARING AND BEING RESPONSIBLE & FOR STAYING AWAY FROM PET STORES
Below you will occasionally find a chihuahua or a chihuahua mix, looking for a family. These families need be experienced, patient, loving & committed. Adoption of these dogs may require a commitment to some professional training & an understanding heart, but I can assure you, they will be a committed companion to you, as long as they live.
Feel free to contact me anytime for information, or to surrender a dog in need of care or a new home. A special thank you to Val Haber, who is an amazing animal advocate & a great friend. You are truly a wonderful person.
Introducing.....
"Gracie"
*Good News Update March 11, 2009
*Gracie is now with Cindy-Anne & Family in the Yukon! From our family to yours, we wish you many happy years with her. Thanks for giving her a second chance!*
Formerly known as Harriet, by her previous owners, her history is very sad. She was allegedly kept in a small travel crate 24/7. She had to go to the bathroom in her crate & was given hormone injections to have litter after litter. We are concerned that the man of her previous family was abusive as well. With the help of my friend Crystal, she is now safe here with us. I took her in to be spayed on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 & also had her teeth cleaned. She loves kids, women, other dogs & cats. She is a little nervous with men, but is warming up to my husband. She is very loving & I think she will fit into a female only family quite well. She will need some house training (we have started that for her), and a lot of socialization. Our vet has given her a clean bill of health. I am guessing she is a chihuahua/min-pin cross & we are told she is 3yrs old.
Introducing.......
"Cruz"
*Aug 15, 2008*
Formerly known as "Psyco" by his previous owners. He was surrendered on Aug 14th to my close friend Val in Calgary. His owners claimed he was aggressive and they were moving, so they had to give him away or he would be put to sleep. I drove to Calgary and picked him up at Val's, stayed in a hotel overnight with Cruz & Jazz, then drove home. I stopped at my vet in Sylvan and he got his health check-up.
The low down on Cruz......
*Good News Update, Sept 1, 2008*
I am so happy to announce that Cruz has gone to his new home, good luck buddy! I hope you have a long happy life & Thank You Suzanne & Family from Grande Prairie, for giving this great dog a new chance at life, you are a very loving person!
