Geezz...some people just shouldn't have animals...period!! Wish you could convince her to take the dog. Not sure if you know or not, but chis also shake when they are chilled, so if she was outside and then when into a/c that could give her a chill until she acclimates to the drop in the temperature. But more then likely from what you explained she is petrified of being dropped again.
Why do parents think that when they buy their kids a pet, that the whole responsibility is on the kids? Kids are kids, and yes they have to learn, but it is up to the parent to monitor and teach 24/7 and make sure the animal is well taken care of, even when the kids don't do it. So give the dog less food and water so it pees and poops less.......give me a break. That is just plain cruel and that poor pup is never going to have an even temperament in that kind of atmosphere. Maybe she should try eating and drinking less and see how she likes it. Chis don't drink a lot of water as compared to other breeds as it is, so she is running a high risk of dehydration. Not only that, but chis are susceptible to hypoglycemia, and again she is running a risk of that happening by not giving her 2-4 meals a day, depending on how old the pup is. Also, a lot of chis and smaller breeds have never ending appetites. My Gigi would eat all day long until she burst if I were to let her. So the key to a starving dog is looking and feeling them. Not always how much they eat or don't eat. How about suggesting that she does some serious reading on the breed. The web is loaded with a lot of info on their needs, just like the groups are. If you really want the dog, maybe you could make a deal with the mom and her daughter that they can visit and have some (supervised) time with Goldie. Guarantee after a couple of weeks the novelty will wear off with the girl, and the mother will be to happy not to have to clean up after her. Worse scenario is that when they really get tired of the dog, they might drop it off at a shelter if you don't remain friends and try to rehome it from them. JMO. Peggy -------Original Message------- From: donnajackson309 Date: 7/28/2012 10:38:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Neighbor's Chihuahua Hello Everyone! I just signed up for the group. I am a single mother of a 16 year old son. For a while, we have both talked about getting a chihuahua and just never have. I rescue cats and have one dog. He is an Eskie..We love him! I'm writing this right now over the fiery of the chihuahua my neighbors have Words will not do justice to how mad I am, really...As much as I can tell you about most dogs or cats, from rescuing, I really am not familiar with the ins and outs of a chihuahua...Here I am to share. Although, since it's not my dog, I guess there is nothing to do. So my neighbor's SIL moves in. The SIL is going through a divorce and has a 13 year old daughter. They get the girl a chihuahua at the beginning of the summer, when she is home to take care of it. The mother is home most days, anyway. These people have never had a dog. Goldie, as she's named, is very sweet. They asked for my opinions on Goldie with a lot of things...First, her potty training. The puppy was having a lot of accidents because the girl didn't take her out at night like she should. I taught her to sit in about 5 minutes..Smart little dog! They asked me to teach her something else. When I tried to teach her shake, the dog just went to tears and shook. She didn't do that the first time. The girl dropped the puppy a couple times and only took her to the vet because I was quite stern about it. She does have her shots now, or 2 so far The dog also shook when I held her with my hand on her chest and figures around each leg, so she couldn't move out of my hand or fall. You just know they are not holding her right for the puppy to cry when I do it, and so did the vet in explaining. Does the puppy have to drop and break legs to get through to these people? The mother finally reached a point where they were going to find Goldie a home since the daughter wasn't taking care of her. They asked if we wanted her, and I said yes. At the last, literally, second, the daughter cried and mom caved. I found it best to keep my distance.. Until this weekend! They had a family emergency and asked me to watch her. No one else wanted to because Goldie is not potty trained yet..What a shock! I watched her, anyway because I know you just have to pay attention to a puppy. She's been here all weekend without an accident...But here's the fiery! That dog came over and ate the dog food in my dog's dish so fast it was scary. I called and asked her about it, and she told me she eats a bit in the morning and a bit in the night...Now, I said from the start that I'm not a chihuahua expert, but I have seen starving puppies, and this was one...She also tells me to pick up the water. Goldie only gets a drink here and there or she potties to much..So in my mind, and please tell me if you think I'm wrong...We are going to give this dog less food and water than it needs so you can keep your 13 year old happy enough to have a dog that she can play dress up with, but she won't have to take it out as much if it doesn't have to go to the bathroom as much? I live in Florida, and it is 100 degrees right now...I'm just sick! I have to give this puppy to their oldest daughter in the morning who was home all weekend, and not see it again..I just do! Am I wrong?
