Hi Eileen. I am not married and I had lived with my Mom until she passed away in April of 2008. I got Dolly in July 2008 after I moved from California to North Las Vegas, NV.
Dolly pretty much put me on the map as far as people talking to me and becoming good friends. I had no human children and Dolly meant the world to me. I had been placed on Permanent Disability by my spine surgeon, but I was not getting any income but had a pending Social Security Disability application. I couldn’t afford much and so I just took some of my time and a little creativity and Dolly’s Birthday Party was a big hit. Maybe five months later, Mr. Desi Lou came to live in this house and be personally trained by Dolly…what she yapped at him, he listened. At Christmas, I got them some puzzle toys and interactive toys, some blankets, etc. When Dolly’s birthday rolled around this year, I had just had a brain tumor removed so she didn’t have anything from me. The vet’s office where they were being boarded had a balloon and human cupcake, and they posted the picture on their website. Just a couple weeks ago I went to PetSmart and I couldn’t buy her a toy without buying Desi a toy also. So, Dolly’s birthday was May 20th – two months ago, and Desi’s is August 19th, a month after when I was at the pet store. I got each of them two stuffed toys and gave them both the toys at the same time. Solved the problem! Clothes…if I buy Dolly a new dress, there is not the understanding from Desi that Dolly has a new dress and he didn’t get a new shirt…and vice versa. Desi really didn’t care that Dolly got a necklace for Christmas and he didn’t! If you are only going to buy one thing, PetEdge may not turn out to be very economical. I think if your order is under $60 they charge a small order fee. You may be able to find her a little necklace at some smaller pet store, groomer, etc. in your area. A vest harness made by Mare would be a very nice gift also. My two only want to share the toys…and if for one’s birthday they both share them anyway! Clothes, jewelry, all that is just stuff they don’t see as something to be shared. However…I put the leash or harness on one, I really can’t get away without putting it on the other. From the time that Desi was three months old, I couldn’t get Dolly to leave with me to go to the vet or anywhere else…she would put on her brakes and when I asked her to show me, she pulled so hard to take me to Desi’s area…she wanted him to come along. Now…every time one needs a shot or are sick, they both go and the one that is not there for a medical visit sits right next to me until the other comes back and it is time to go home. I actually think that is very sweet, and I really don’t want to be breaking any bonds that they have built. Some days taking two to the vet; two to the groomer for nail trims; two to my friends’ houses to play, is quite a chore. I don’t know how you do it with six! Joan, Dolly Dee & Desi Lou From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eileen Bradley Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 11:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Getting ready to celebrate Nyala's 18th Birthday It would be nice to go all out for Nyala's 18th birthday but I can't afford to much, my problem is that when I get her something, the others feel as though they should be getting something too. Pictures of the gang is in the group photo's under Eileen's Chi Babies. Nyala is about 10 pounds, I will check into what Pet Edge has on clearance. Since I lost my husband last year, and my neighbor moved away, it will only be only me and the babies celebrating the birthday. Thank you, Eileen and 6 chi babies From: Joan Croft <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2011 5:57 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Getting ready to celebrate Nyala's 18th Birthday Wow…18 years old!!! That is wonderful! Hmmm…there are some very beautiful little girlie beds out there…some even say ‘princess’ on them. I got Dolly a very cute little pearl necklace (elastic to stretch to put on her) and it has a heart at the center with little pink pave CZ. I got it at PetEdge on clearance…not sure if they still have them. How big is she? I guess maybe her weight and a picture. Some clothes that I buy Dolly don’t really fit too well. Some are really too wide at the front arm level…maybe they are made for Yorkies or other breeds that are broader at the shoulder level. I gave Dolly a birthday party for her first birthday. I bought little mini muffins and I made little ‘dog house’ shapes and cut them out and then glued a tiny picture of Dolly’s head in the doorway. I taped a umbrella toothpick to the back and inserted them in the top of the mini muffin…they were called ‘pup cakes’. I also took a picture of her and made it 8 ½ x 11 size. Then I cut out the ears and the border of the top of her head. I cut that shape out of light card stock and then I put a rolled piece of tape on the back. At the party, I put the entire picture of Dolly on a piece of cardboard and then put a scarf around each person’s eyes and we played ‘Pin the Ears on Dolly’. OK…that birthday party was so much work…it was the only one that she had… Desi doesn’t know and will never know! But, 18 years is a very special birthday, so maybe you want to go all out and have the pupcakes and pin the ears on Nyala. Joan, Dolly Dee & Desi Lou From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eileen Bradley Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 4:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Getting ready to celebrate Nyala's 18th Birthday Hi all, I am starting to think towards celebrating Nyala 18th birthday on September 1st. Trying to come up with things that she would enjoy, like a dress harness, so that she can feel like a queen. So if you have any ideas, please let me know. Thank you, Eileen and 6 chi babies
