It seems to me that the rescue centres here have mainly medium sized
dogs, particularly staffordshire bull terriers.
There are also lots of the smaller jack russell terriers, but few
pedigree smaller dogs.
There are a few other pedigree dogs, and lots of cross breeds.
We have a lot of programmes here on tv about animal rescue, RSPCA, and
animal hospital. A good education for the public.
I often meet older people who would love to have a little dog but feel
they cannot give it the exercise they might need, so I always point out
that chihuahuas do not need a lot of exercise.
One older lady I spoke with found her blood pressure dropped
considerably after taking on a little dog!
We have a 'PAT' dog at Age Concern where I work sometimes. I'm thinking
of taking one of mine along when he has had the proper training!
Jules xx
--- In [email protected], Pam Dean <muffinsbabies@...> wrote:
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> Yes our county shelters do that bait and switch too. If you look
on their site at their "adoptable dogs" they are all the big or
aggressive breeds. But a trick I found is they are also have a
category for "lost and stray dogs". There you will find all types
and sizes..but they list them all on hold. That is where I found
Tino. They are supposed to keep them on that list for seven days
for owner recovery, then list them on the "adoptable dogs:. But
they give the little ones to the rescue groups and they never make it to
the adoptable dog list. So unless you know about the hold list you never
do see the littles or get a chance to adopt them,
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> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 2:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Rescues
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especially for such a small dog. I can understand the aggressive breed
issue and small children for any tiny breed.
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> Our dumb shelters here will adopt out to anyone too. $100.00
unspayed/un-neutered, only get a rabies shot. They say they will give
back $75.00 if you can prove that the dog was spayed/neutered within 30
days. Well they lie, it's been 5 years and I still haven't gotten my
money back. All you need is a drivers license and fill out the form, pay
the fee, and walk out the door with an unspayed/un-neutered dog. If
you don't show proof that you had got the dog fixed, then every year
they bill you $35.00 to renew the town dog license. It the
dog is fixed then the
> yearly license is $3.00. So dumb, since people move all the time with
there dogs and they sure don't tell the town. But I have to say, here it
is rare to see a dog or packs roaming the streets, like they do
in some other states. It's a law and all dogs must be leashed when out
in public. Most of the dogs in our shelters are surrenders, although for
the past couple of years due to the economy there has been an increase
in abandoned dogs and usually they are the pitties. The city shelters
are a different story and worse, and have a very high kill rate.
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> We are always loaded with pitties. The shelters refuses to work with
rescues. They only list the bully and large breeds on
petfinders, rarely do they list the small breeds unless it is a real
senior and they know they are going to kill it anyway. Truth is, they do
the same thing that most public kill shelters do, they only list the
death row dogs on Petfinders. Advocates have been trying for years
to get the kill shelters to change there policies.
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> Date: 3/31/2012 10:26:49 AM
> To: [email protected]
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> Yes..Some of these rescues are very anal to say the least. That
is why you will see the same dogs on the adoption list for months and
months. Defeating their own purpose with their bureacracy..But the
fenced yards, no children, or aggressive breed dogs are three of their
bible rules for chihuahuas.
> Now the county shelters have absolutely no rules around here. You
give your name etc and walk out with a dog.    No other
info needed. I got a wonderful little chi recently from the county
shelter for $45.00..neutered, shots, heartworm test, etc. Â Â Â
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> From: Peggy & The Girls phrpg5@...
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 11:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New here
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> That is one rule of some of the rescues which is ridiculous. If
the dog that you want to adopt is already spayed/neutered, than what is
the point of turning down a good adopter since they can't breed the
adopted dog to begin with......dumb rule!Â
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> Date: 3/30/2012 10:19:53 PM
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> Also, I did try to adopt a couple years ago and was turned down
because I had intact dogs (because I show) and because I had a large
breed dog.Â
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> Welcome to the group! With 15,809 Chihuahua's in shelters and
rescues on Petfinders....Why not adopt?!! With that many chis
needing homes, I am sure you will find a couple of sweeties.
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> Date: 3/30/2012 8:33:37 PM
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> Hi, I'm new here. I've got 2 Chis-- Fajita who is 16 1/2, (I got her
at 7 weeks of age), and Isabella who is 4 years old (got her at 3 months
old). Isabella is AKC & UKC pointed but I haven't shown her in the past
couple years. I'm looking to get another chi baby or 2, We just love
them. Our other dog is an 11 month old Cane Corso. I've worked in vet
medicine for 22+ years, and have a keen interest in canine nutrition and
holistic care, as well as minimal vaccination. Thanks for having me.
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