Hi there, I "feel your pain." We also adopted a rescue Chi and they can have a very long adjustment time. Our Mr. Berns was a wreck. You know Chi's (or a least some) bond strongly with one or maybe two people, so consider how it feels to have that taken away? PLUS people don't generally give up a dog unless things have been going VERY badly. So ... rescues often had a period of stress or even abuse before coming to the rescue organization.
I'm no expert on dogs but knowing what I know now about chihuahuas, I think being given up by one's family hits them PARTICULARLY hard. Our other two dogs (australian cattle dog and mini-schnauzer) are such social girls I sometimes think they'd only miss me for a minute or two, then fall right into whatever was "happening" in the new place! :) Maybe I exaggerate, but the point is your little girl is suffering right now. BUT I don't agree with the folks who say "keep her" or even "keep her until you figure her out." The longer you keep her, the more she will get attached and have another big shock if you have to give her up later. MY advice is to decide AS SOON AS POSSIBLE whether you can commit to her (for what, the next 15+ years?) and DON'T FEEL GUILTY if you can't! Taking her back for a chance to find someone in a better position to deal with her special needs, is the kindest thing you can do. GOOD LUCK! Regards, Helen --- In [email protected], "dbooty702" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We took in a 1 year old "deer-faced" chi.. She doesnt seem to be > adjusting well. Previous owner had 2 other bigger dogs, so i thought > that Teeka would know how to potty. She seems to be afraid to eat out > of her dog bowl but yet she will eat out of your hand, she pottys > outside sometimes if we can even get her to go outside she acts like > she is afraid to go out also, when she finally does get out she'll > sniff around and run back to the door and potty in the house. Now from > what we know she was goin outside through a doggie door with her other > family but i dont see it.. She is extremely sweet and loving, but im to > the point that if she doesnt get it together in another week im thinkin > about givin her back, any advice? HELP.. > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
