I use to carry Chassie in a soft purse, she is so tiny that just her little head pokes out of it. I have taken her all over the place and only a few even noticed her, most of the times it would be if I was in line, I have the purse on my shoulder and she would be looking at the person in line behind me.. We just took Dani to Victoria Gardens the weekend before last, when the weather was perfect! I had wanted to go down to Fashion Island by the beach, but we got a late start and that is a hour drive. We did check out the pet store there. Not sure Dani understood why the pups were behind the glass... Beth
--- On Wed, 2/2/11, Deanna Corey <[email protected]> wrote: From: Deanna Corey <[email protected]> Subject: [Chihuahuas] How to hide a Chi! To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 9:11 AM I take Myrtle with me everywhere here in Ca...she has been to the movies, claim jumper, Denny's, the malls, targets, walmarts etc...I wear her in a front carrier...just like a baby and put a pink baby blanket over the top so no one sees her head. The few times I have been stopped I simply say this is not a dog...she is my baby...they smile usually and I just walk on. I think They expect crazy people here in CA. Beth...do you ever take yours over to Victoria Gardens? Even the restaurants there are dog friendly...the ones with patios...which I think all of them have. Myrtle had chicken at the Cheese Cake Factory about a month ago! Lol!!! Wagging Tails in the Dog Park! Deanna and the Dog Park Gang: Nugget, Shuai Li, Mable, Mouse, Myrtle, Madison, Caleb and Maxine >From the mountains of CA http://swlf.lilyslim.com/v3T7m8.png?h9j6wId9 On Feb 1, 2011, at 5:47 PM, [email protected] wrote: I have a dog purse in hot pink and a pair of sandles to match and I use it to take my girls shopping at the mall and the flea market. Yes that's right no dogs at the flea market, Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: "Peggy The Girls" <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 20:07:40 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) To: <[email protected]> ReplyTo: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Rehoming my dogs :( You know some of the stores don't really know the reason why a dog can't go in. They just say 'no dogs allowed' and can't give you a reason when you ask. One time I was in Target and a lady had a tiny Yorkie in a dog carrier. The dog had her head out of the carrier and the carrier was in the top part of the shopping cart. Within minutes, two security guards appeared out of no where and demanded that she leave the store. She tried to argue that it is not a food store and wanted to see the dog clothes to see if they would fit her dog. The security guard said that the store has a Snack Bar and that's why dogs are not allowed. Of course the Snack Bar was at the other end of the store, but that didn't matter. I would love to be able to take Gigi to a mall, but they won't even allow them in the mall, even if it is in a carrier. That is sooo ridiculous! -------Original Message------- From: Carol Smet Date: 2/1/2011 7:50:29 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Rehoming my dogs :( I find that hard to believe and you are right fine the guilty and not the mass. I hate poor excuses like that. Some of the Goodwill stores here won't let me bring one of the babies in and I said I didn't understand that they let all those kids come in a play with the toys, leave them on the floor, rip clothes off the hangers and make messes in the bathroom. My babies do none of that! On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 7:46 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: They claim the reason is that people don't clean up after their dogs at the street fairs, and children step in it. Well then, since it is a law to clean up after your dogs and their is always police at the fairs, then they should fine the guilty person. I walk my dogs first and clean up, then go into the fair and I don't have to worry about it. -------Original Message------- From: Carol Smet Date: 2/1/2011 7:37:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Rehoming my dogs :( I understand how you feel. I am a big fan of bringing the babies along to outdoor events. I actually composed a list of pet friendly businesses so I can bring them along. I only bring one or two at a time. They take turns. But most of the antiques stores and thrift shops know all of my dogs. The thing that I don't get is the county fairs here in Ohio. A few years ago the stopped us from bringing dogs. It's a fair with farm animals and no dogs allowed? Really? I noticed when we are in Maine and New Hampshire they are a bit more dog friendly. In Mass. when we went to P town shops welcomed dogs and the sidewalk cafes served them. That was the best. On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 7:14 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: I am not far from Huntington. LI is okay, it just isn't too dog friendly. It has only been within the last couple of years that we even got a couple of dog parks, and that took years! Their are just way to many restrictions at parks and beaches for dogs. Now they want to band them from the street fairs. The street fairs are the only place where you really see a lot of dogs, everyone brings their pets, because it is the only public entertainment that dogs have been allowed. -------Original Message------- From: Carol Smet Date: 2/1/2011 6:32:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Rehoming my dogs :( Peggy My husband is from LI. He was born at Huntington Hospital Hospital. He lived in Greenlawn. His family moved to Florida in 1975 but they always talk about Long Island. Carol On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 6:19 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: Well said Carol. Thank God that they are asking for help, rather then to just drop them off at a shelter or worse yet release them on the streets with the freezing temps. They must be devastated that they have to give them up. Your suggestions of trying to foster them, was a good idea too. I only hope that they can do that, and when things are better, they can get them back. I know that here on LI, NY it is extremely difficult to find an apartment that allows dogs. When I first moved here, the original owners didn't want dogs at all, and none of the other tenants had one. I had been looking for three months for an apartment that would allow me to keep my maltese. She was 13 years old and already diagnosed with heart problems. Not to take her with me, was not an option. I can't tell you how many landlords I begged, and how many I even offered to pay extra, just to keep her. Finally, after two interviews and several phone calls this landlord agreed to me paying him $50.00 a month more to keep her. Yes, it was highway robbery, but her days were limited and I told the landlord that. 10 months later she had a fatal heart attack. At the time, I was on a limited income too and had no idea, how I was ever going to find that extra $50.00, but believed that the Good Lord got me this far and He will work out the rest. He did, because I was surprised two months after having moved in with a raise from my employer. But, not everybody is that fortunate. We never know what Fate will throw at us especially in these difficult times. I just pray that I can continue to stay here, and it is hard with all the increases in rent that the new landlords has given to us. But I also know that it will be almost impossible to find another apartment that will allow dogs. I just wish that others will try every available option to them to keep their dogs, and if all fails, then do as these people are trying to do, by finding them a good home rather then just dump them. -------Original Message------- From: Carol Smet Date: 2/1/2011 5:20:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Rehoming my dogs :( Hi Raven, Let me introduce myself. I am Carol Anne and I work rescue and shelter dogs through re-homing and foster. I also have adopted 11 of my own chihuahuas. Mostly from rescue or puppy mill situations. I have a great deal of experience with placement and re-homing. I read your question and have considered it carefully before I responded. But it is imperative that I voice my opinion so perhaps you and others might understand how harmful a question, such as yours, can be. The original poster has some sort of situation that makes it impossible for her to take her dogs. She didn't share why, but I am sure she has one. It is very hard to admit that you need to re-home your personal pets. For one, they have been with her some time and they are part of her family. For two, it makes you feel bad knowing you can't provide for them any longer. In addition they well feel judged. My concern with this is that we, as rescuers, see dogs and cats discarded daily from people that just can't care for their pets anymore. They don't know what to do and they don't want people looking poorly at them so the panic at the last minute and dump their pets off on country roads. Some owners take them to local shelters but most don't. And even those that end up in shelters they end up being euthanized due to over crowding and severe budget cuts. Here in my area they are overwhelmed in the shelters. And with the economy being what it is people are dumping animals daily. As I write this there is 3 small chihuahuas in the local shelter I am working to find homes for before it is too late. One has been there past their time limit! So I would just ask that we not ask questions when people feel the need to re-home their pets. They have their reasons and it is hard enough on them. Instead we should help them with alternatives or suggestions. I know I would rather die than give up my beautiful furbabies, but who can predict the future. You never know when you may need to ask for help. Thank you for taking the time to listen to me. Carol and crew On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Raven <[email protected]> wrote: I don't understand why you just don't take them with you??? 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