After my Yorkie died, on the sly, I started looking for other small dogs. My weims hurt me so much that I can't lay with them half the time. They like to LEAN. Anyway, I put an ad on Craigs list saying lost Yorkie, looking for little dog. These people called and said they had puppies they wanted me to see. They came over and they were long hair chihuahuas. They want 0 for them. I got a quick no from my family - we can't afford it. Two weeks later this lady comes over with the chihuahua pup, doesn't call or nothing, with toys, a book and a kennel. She says that God told her to give him to me. WOW. So now I have a chihuahua. He looks so fragile but sweet. It felt wierd taking him but I really am broke, my aquarium got my small portion of my retirement. So now I own a baby chihuahua. He seems so fragile. I know I will fall in love with him. Any cihuahua advice
My sister has extremely severe RA and has since age 21. She is now 67. She had a stroke a year ago, so doesn't get out much at all anymore. Her sweet little doggie is so much company for her. She is very jealous of my sister's attention, and wants to be in her face all the time ( or at least on her lap)
I know she has given my sister back some life; she laughs when I talk to her on the phone, especially when she is telling me something cute her doggie has done.
I really think you will come to love your new baby. Keep us posted. I hope he brings you much joy.
Gentle Hugs,
Nini
Hey, First of all Thank You for your advice about my in law, and re-evaluation. I think its so wonderful that you got the chihauhua. I really believe that pets are sent to us for a reason. As with your bigger dogs you will receive unconditional love from this little fellow
I don't know have any advice on the breed, but I think each dog is individual in thier needs.
I love saltwater tanks and kept one up untill about a month ago.
Ginni
This Lady was sent from God Roxy; to bring you something very special. What a blessing! Think of it as such.
What have you named it? Please post pictures. I've never hear of these.
Awww!.....they are so cuteMy daughter's friend Ashely has 3 (Daisy, Mercedes, and Princess Jasmine). The girls dress them up. They are very smart dogs. Somewhat timid at first around alot of people but Mercedes and I bonded. I watch them sometimes over the weekends when they are away. I would love to see pix of yours.
God has sent you a new friend to heal your broken heart.
CinDee
Oh Roxy that is so neat! I believe that God does give us things to say or do to encourage others and love to hear this type of story. Have fun with your new baby. I have a female 6yr old black toy poodle that I could not live without. Anytime I am in bed she is with me and they never talk back.I think crunchy might be the one to give you some advice on chihuahuas, I do believe she has one or four. Sounds like you might have found a little parcel of love to cuddle Rox!I am happy for you Roxy and also happy for your animals and fish. You are such a devoted animal lover.Thanks to all of you. Me and my puppy AND Abby are all three bonding. My male blind dog is ignoring him. My puppy's name is Alex. Abby decided Alex is her baby
Had a tough night last night. I did one of those "am I having a heart attack nights". That horrible chest pain. Brett is a real heavy sleeper and what I pretty much got from him is IF it is a heart attack - wake me up
Alex will not replace Chico but I know he will have new quirks to appreciate. He is much more fragile. I have been warned - HE is MY dog and I clean up after him. Much easier than running the big dogs. Exercising them is Brett's job - I miss it but just have not been able to do it
Still flaring from pushing too hard the other day. Tuesday I have to go to court, five hours, to try to get my earnest money returned on first house we tried to buy. It probably isn't worth it but it IS the principal.
I will love sharing stories of my new baby. I know N & T it is more responsibility and that scares me BUT he is such a darling
PS CESAR ROCKS
Congratulations Roxy,
I'm happy for you. I also got a puppy last Saturday. We got another beagle we named Bella. I lost my girl Dusty 2 days before Christmas. I miss her. Bella is helping mend my broken heart and is fastly becoming spoiled.
I have spent the whole day just fascinated with my little puppy. I think I am going to name him Foxy because he looks like a little fox. Now I have to post pics of all my dogs. It has caused some bad vibes around the house but it will blow over. Brett was angry because he does so much already and he said now he will have to take care of him. Not true. I can take care of him. I take care of my aquariums too except the other night when I was flaring. That is why he is mad. It is not easy as the kids have to be bugged to do their chores and I can only do so much. He has been on strike for three days. I am feeling better and hope to get some cleaning done tomorrow.
I am being wierd tonight. I don't want to go to bed. Last night I could not sleep from chest pain and it really scared me. I ran out of my major pain pills tonight and I have to see the doctor to get the script. It is the oxycotin.
You know I don't blame Brett for being frustrated. I might be too but what gets me is I used to do so much. He knows I am not lazy. I used to do most of the cooking and cleaning because I wrote grants in the winter and I would be home. Anyway, I really want to do more chores but it seems every time I push myself - I flare. I don't really think that the Enbrel has my ra under control but the rd is blaming all this pain on fibro. I can't wait to get my award because we are getting a housekeeper for sure. That should relieve some of the stress.
I can't wait to post pics. Pammy, I might need to send them to you as I have been having trouble posting pics since my puter crashed. I love being surrounded by all my critters. I like the responsibility of the fish tanks. I would feed the animals but Brett does it first thing in the morning and I don't get up until 9 and it is 11 before I can use my body.
The weather has been gorgeous here. The owner's before planted crocus everywhere. It is going to be beautiful.
I can tell the lady who gave me my sweet foxy wants to be friends. People have no idea that it is a big outing for me to go to pt or just to the store
I am rambling because it is late. Thanks for the encouraging info Crunchy and Feline - good advice. I was going to put him in his crate to bed but I am keeping him with me. I can't seem to separate myself from him right now Crunchy - 5 chihuahuas!?!?!?!
Abby's baby...hehe....no wonder Tyler is ignoring the pup. He's probably a bit confused.
Aw, poor Brett. Uh, he's still not working, he's quite healthy, it' good for him to stay busy and get off your back.
Don't ignore the chest pain. Lots of reasons to have it checked out. You could have an infection, chostrochronditis (inflammation of the breast bone), pericarditis (this is serious).... you need to see the doctor and rule out the problem. What you don't need is to have it ignored. Sometimes, Brett is still mean. What is this, "wake me if it's a heart attack?" Where's the love in that? You wouldn't be that callous towards him or the kids. Don't take that, Roxy.
Really, get to the doctor. No, it doesn't sound like your Enbrel has it under control and you need to insist that this doctor treat you for your RA. What is she doing for your FM anyway?
Remember there are 3 healthy people in your house that need to help you out. You deserve to have the help because you give them a lot of love. Brett doesn't want to do everything, then let him get a job and hire you some help.
Man, if it was one of them this sick, you'd be fighting tooth and nail to get them better. Expect the same and don't settle for less.
Okay, I'm done lecturing. I'm totally jealous of you getting a doggy but really happy for you.
Congrats on the new fur baby, it was meant to be. I got Oliver is a similar way! Love him and enjoy him! He will not replace your lost dog but he will bring new love and joy into your hurt!Thanks Deanna. Yoou right Michele. I changed his name to Foxy and we are bonded. He is a totally new kind of dog experience.
Brett is just not handling all the responsibilities well. I believe there is still doubt there about my severity but I know he feels like he got ripped off. He is gone for the day. I was going to clean but still do not feel well. We will see. No chest pains last night. I slept on the couch with my two weims, my chihauahua I changed his name to Foxy and my cat. Things are just moving in slooooooooooooow motion since I got sick.
Awww Roxy...congratulations on your new baby! I'm jealous. I want a little dog too, but my husband only likes big dogs. I did talk him into getting a cat,(I have to have cats) and now we have two, so maybe I can eventually talk him into a little dog.
Happy snuggleing
My hubby and I both like big dogs, I love my two big weimeraners BUT they are not the same as lap dogs. Lap dogs let you be a mother to a sweet baby forever
Start here and follow some external links around. At least they are places to start... There is also a place called petfinder that has "external links" and can be of help, just don't peek at the adoption dogs! I did that once, Her name is "Nutter" now..
Here are direct links to breed "Info" sites.
http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/breeds/chihuahuas.html
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/chihua.html
I remember Studying Rat Terriers and It was alot of fun!!!
Congratulations to you and your compadre for having such a heaven sent adoption...
Very cool...I'm so happy for you. And I LOVE the name Foxy. I have Casey-Lou, who's a black lab/greyhound mix. She's my best buddy, but sadly soon to be 15. I know she doesn't have much time left. She has been so much fun and I adore her. Enjoy your little buddy Foxy and your fish. It's great to have that unconditional love, especially when things aren't great.
I am sitting here on my couch with my two BIG weimeraners on one side and my tiny Foxy on the other. It is tough because I don't want my big dogs to resent Foxy so I cannot kick them down but they hurt me more and more. I love how they lean on me but not when I am hurting. I got the two big dogs pressing their 130+ plus pounds against me and it hurts. But then on my other side there is this soft, darling little baby that looks like a baby fox, that weighs less than four pounds. He melts my heart. Both big dogs and little dogs I love but sadly in my condition, the little guy is so comforting. Thank God my big guys have Brett.
Brett came home in the best and sweetest mood yesterday. He went to see one of his RR friends who is permanently disabled, he was injured on the tracks. It is good for us when he visits this guy. He always comes back more understanding and kinder. He also brought me some mary jane from the guy that I may try tonight. I am so sick of all these drugs, I will try anything.
I pretty much can't walk lately. CAn't wait until this flare ends. Sure good to see you guys and I am rooting for you Deanna. Wish you could come visit
Thank You Jen for the links. I love reading about this breed. The funny thing is is the whole household was against my getting another dog. They were all you are too sick to take care of it, I don't want to take care of it. Now they are constantly trying to take him from me Roxy and Foxy? Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Cute, like it should be a children's story. Perhaps when you fell better Roxy.
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