Awww, poor babies. I adopted Jack just for Twiggy (ok I get to reap the benefits as well because I get another lap buddy and great/loyal friend). I work all day and Twiggy was home by herself until I came home from work. I just couldn’t have that. She needed a friend. So, I took care of that problem and adopted a very energetic Chi that is about two years younger than Twiggy. Twiggy is five. Jack is approximately 3 years old. They get along great. I’d say go for adopting both of them if you can. I don’t think you would regret that decision.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jacqueline Crawley-Ewing Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 10:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Merle - lots to think on Thanks guys - it is driving me a bit nuts waiting. I think it will be Lilly <http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17806393> that I go for - but I don't know if they will let me have her - can't see why not tho. I also contacted the local Chi Rescue - they have the sweetest male Chi - 8 yrs - next to no teeth after they sent him to the Vet. He came from a big fire we had in a special housing unit downtown - lots of people were displaced for months. His owner had too many dogs and had to let some go. They asked me if I'd consider taking in 2. I'm not against it - but right now it seems overwhelming. Lilly probably would like a pal. Tito <http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17672568?rvp=1> is black with tan - just adorable - apparently he has lost lots of weight. ________________________________ From: "Dunwoody, Amanda" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, November 8, 2010 10:49:41 AM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Merle - lots to think on There is just something about rescuing a dog that can make a person feel so good. My chi Jack, who I adopted just two weeks ago now, is slowly coming around and is not as shy as he was when I first got him. He came from a hoarding situation. His previous owner just got in over her head with animals. My other chi, Twiggy, was a former puppy mill breeder dog. She had terrible teeth. I had her spayed as part of my contract with the rescue group. The vet also pulled two teeth that were totally rotted in her mouth. After we got those teeth pulled and she got to feeling better her personality changed so much. She’s more outgoing now and way more active. I love it! Her tail NEVER stops wagging, unless of course she’s sleeping J From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Valerie Mockett Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 9:12 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Merle - lots to think on Dear Jacqueline, About three weeks ago I rescued a little chi from a shelter. I only had about three minutes with her. She seemed very shy and sweet. I had know idea if she was potty trained or anything she was very small about 5 lbs. I knew someone had to save her. So the next day I brought her home. She didn't eat much and she was very scared. To my surprise she was 100 % potty trained. The shelter did have her spayed and all shots and one free vet exam. Three day later I brought her to her free exam. Dr. thought she was about 18 months and had never had babies. She was also tested for parasites and was clean. The vet did find a very bad back tooth and gum disease around the tooth. I had it taken care of right away. She feels so much better she is eating better and so sweet. The tooth did cost me $485.00. It was worth every penny. I will try to attach a picture. If I were you I would just go for it you know much more about your dog than I did mine. My dog was just a stray and that’s all they knew. I am so happy with my new dog Lola. Valerie --- On Sat, 11/6/10, Jacqueline Crawley-Ewing <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jacqueline Crawley-Ewing <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Merle - lots to think on To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 6:05 PM I was talking to her foster parent tonight. Lilly's from the States - from a high kill shelter and has had a litter. The foster mom says she thinks she's just 2 but they don't know for sure. She is 11 lbs. Has great teeth. Has passed all the health tests. Is not an alpha = not in your face & a bit submissive. Can jump over barriers like a deer. Is not food aggressive. Is not hyper but not laied-back either - well she is a young dog so I'm not surprised. She hasn't learned to ask out yet and isn't pee-pad trained at all. She holds it. She doesn't pee when nervous. Well we had a long talk for sure. I still have to wait for the home visit and the referrals to pass before they let me be with her. I think the Foster Mom is up for bringing her here to meet my birds - so I can see if she will have issues. She's with a pack of pugs right now and 2 cats. She likes to play with the younger cat. With next to no training she is Ok on the leash but she pulls - I can fix that one quite quickly I think with the training I've had. We're still thinking. I am OK with 11 lbs. I think my husband wants a Chi - no mix and about 6 lbs. I am thinking - full steam ahead or wait???? It will be a fun few days. Thanks for all the support. ________________________________ From: "Dunwoody, Amanda" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, November 5, 2010 5:21:48 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Merle - lots to think on She’s beautiful. J I hope you get to adopt her. I have two Chihuahuas at home and both are from rescue groups. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jacehomeart Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 4:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Merle - lots to think on I have put in a request for an adopted dog from a rescue. She is a Merle short hair. She is at the Rat-terrier rescue and they think she is part Ratter. She looks like a Chi. They don't say her size or age - I'll be talking to her foster mom soon. My grandmother had a Ratter - great dog. I was just reading about the Merle. Some of you have them. Do you know if deafness and blindness is there right at the beginning, if it is there, or if it is something that comes on? Has this ever been a concern of yours? I've been looking around at the rescue dogs in my area and she really interested me. Because she is a rescue she will be neutered and that is OK by me. They say that Merle Chi's are not pure-bred and are all on the large size. Here's Lilly. <http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17806393> She doesn't look big - but in the end that isn't a factor for us.
