I know I am torn between wanting a puppy with all its adorable antics, know of its background and health, and feeling the RIGHT thing to do would be to give one languishing, sadly, in a shelter, a great home. I saw a quote someone had written once about not buying puppies from breeders while others die daily in shelters. Really makes one think and is so heartbreaking, really, when you know that is happening. Gosh, that is such a reasonable adoption fee in your Texas shelter for having a purebred Chihuahua as that is also one of husband's drawbacks to adopting a puppy. I had forgotten how very much must be invested in spaying/neutering, shots, just puppy visits in general, when purchasing a baby. I do realize how very grateful rescued dogs are and how they show you every day just how thankful. I just finished reading the book, Oogy, about a family that adopted a dog that was used as "bait" in a dog fighting ring and he was only 2 months old when they adopted him. Had to gloss over some parts, just too painful to read, but that sweet dog that was left with half a face has never let his family forget how happy and thankful he is to be their's. Tearjerker. Thanks so much for your input Laura. I will mull over all the information and take into consideration. LYNN In a message dated 2/6/2011 6:44:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
I'm anxious to know how it works out, Lynn. I went to volunteer at our local no-kill animal shelter and they have about 5 pure breed chihuahuas needing homes but you have to live in Texas to adopt. $66 includes all shots, rabies, city license, spay/neuter and microchip. Pretty good deal, I think. Laura -----Original Message----- From: catdancerls <[email protected]> To: Chihuahuas <[email protected]> Sent: Sun, Feb 6, 2011 5:15 pm Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!! Thanks Ann, so much for your thoughts and agreement of how Chis seem to steal everyone's heart over other breeds. I certainly know I want to have one -- if I can just convince my husband he or she would be a wonderful addition to the family. He'll come around.....hopefully. LYNN p.s. he had one as a child that he and his mother always bring up in conversation, remembered so very fondly, so what's the problem? (tee hee). I think I'll just follow Laura's suggestion and yell "surprise" one day soon. He's pretty easy going, think it will all work out fine. In a message dated 2/6/2011 9:18:02 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: I agree since I have had Labs, terriers, toy Poodles and Chis--Chi's have my heart and soul and the entire family loves them.
