Gina, thanks for the advice and the kind words. I think she learned a lesson as now when we go out potty she is the first one to run back in the house. She use to wait for her sister but no more. I am so blessed that something did not happen to her as I would of NEVER forgiven myself. I am usually so over protective that my kids make fun of me ~ and my girlfriend is the same way. We just were caught up in the moment and because of that I almost lost my baby! I want everyone to be extra careful! Nancy and the girls
--- On Mon, 12/6/10, Gina Vasquez <[email protected]> wrote: From: Gina Vasquez <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] I am ashamed but I have to share this story with you all To: [email protected] Date: Monday, December 6, 2010, 5:29 PM Oh Nancy!! Because you cried yourself to sleep last night---means you're an AMAZING Doggy Mom!! Thank GOD it happened now and this way before an even worse way!! One thing I was told when I first got a Chi---it's like having a baby--they are tiny forever and things can happen if we're not careful. Most of the time, when we have something where there will be a lot of people at our home, we will have Paris either on MY lap or in MY arms or in MY room. Also, they always hide in blankets.. so I always be sure to pick up the blankie first to see if she's under there. Just ONE sit could kill a 3-lber!!! So, we use sooo much caution with her. So many people don't understand it---they think that she's just a snobby lil' spoiled girl--yes, she is.. LOL, but I also treasure her by being sure that I am careful of who has her--IF they're allowed! Not to put a damper and without too much information (graphic)--ALWAYS be sure they are IN your hands when you take them somewhere with you in your cars when closing the doors!! PLEASE!! My husband lost his Chihuahua, Frankie because of somebody else's mistake!! I think you get the picture--but I just would hate for somebody else's baby Chi to go through this.. Right now is the Holidays and I take my baby Girl just about everywhere I can that will allow me to, at least! They will be in and out of cars and they move fast--like little children! Gina Vasquez Blog: http://daddyslittlescrapper.blogspot.com/ From: Kate Dale <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, December 6, 2010 7:37:05 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] I am ashamed but I have to share this story with you all the important thing is She is safe and just because of this incident doesnt make you a bad parent. Just shows that we all are human. Kate Dale --- On Sun, 12/5/10, Nancy Lucky <[email protected]> wrote: From: Nancy Lucky <[email protected]> Subject: [Chihuahuas] I am ashamed but I have to share this story with you all To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 9:35 PM I always thought that people that lost their dogs were awful and not careful and irresponsible. Well I have to share what happened to me last night so that it will make everyone aware of how easy something like this can happen. I was at my dear friends house Gail and we were exchanging some Christmas dresses for our girls. Gail has a big front yard with a hedge all the way around it and we took the girls out to go potty. We called them in and they all ran in. Gail and I were talking about the gifts and our babies and all of a sudden I heard Maggie cry - at first I thought as she has a large home that she got stuck somewhere. So Gail, her son, husband and I all went on a frantic search. I said I think it came from outside even though I saw her come in. We went outside and sitting on the middle of the lawn was my baby Maggie, shaking and scared. The only thing that we can figure out what happened is before we shut the door she ran back outside. I was mortified and so was Gail as we have always considered our selves such good dog parents. Thank God that an angel was watching over my little girl or she could of been gone forever. So during this busy time during the holidays make sure that you keep an extra close eye on your babies with people coming in and out. I did not share this story to get any lectures as I already feel terrible and cried my self to sleep last night, but if my story can make you more aware of how easy this can happen then it is worth it. So like my mother use to tell me never say never.... Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae
