Hello folks
This should be the final email.
Pia has successfully been placed with a family that is so excited to have her
as their newest addition. From what I've heard today, she's taken to the family
like a fish to water and they've taken to her as well. They've reverted to the
name she
Hi
Doesn't look like anyone's posted, but this is a good site for food research:
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Krystal aznalynn@... wrote:
I recently was given my first Chi. This is the first time I have ever had a
Chi and she is my
Hello folks,
Last Tuesday, Pia went in for her spay.
This weekend, she's been shuttled off for a trial run with her new family. A
single mom, grandmother, and three children compose this lovely household. They
had a chihuahua previously that they'd raised from a puppy, but she got out of
the
For those of you in the Southern California area, I thought I'd pass this
along. I found it on Craigslist, so please don't take anything for granted. I'm
only posting because this is the shelter Pia was rescued from.
//Link to original post on Craigslist//
- the cough seems to have subsided. It's been a day or so, and I haven't heard
the hacking, retching that was so bad when she first came. Hopefully, she is
safely past the worst of it. Knock on wood. She's still a little congested and
stuffy, but that's to be expected. I have a couple more days
I took Pia out this morning, and as I'm always relatively attentive to a dog's
bathroom habits and I curb even though that is not the status quo in the area
(country), I noticed a couple of small, white worms in her poo this morning.
Trying to identify them using the wonderful internet right
, freddyscribbles freddyscribbles@...
wrote:
I took Pia out this morning, and as I'm always relatively attentive to a
dog's bathroom habits and I curb even though that is not the status quo in
the area (country), I noticed a couple of small, white worms in her poo this
morning. Trying to identify them
, you should take her to the vet. She has
the other issues of KC and it seems like all of a sudden one day you were
saying how she is sleeping all day when she didn't before. Just my opinion.
From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Why is it that nothing has gone right?
I feel like everything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong. I was
prepared to treat the kennel cough. As much trouble as I had last week, I did
know that behavioral problems were just sort of part of the package and at some
point, I'd just have to
This man, Gary Edwards, does quite a lot for animal rescues and awareness. I
don't know a lot about him, and I forget how I found out about him.
This is why Pia will NEVER be returned to a shelter. EVER.
Goodnight My Angels - Gary Edwards
It's awesome that your two are like that Joan!
Pia is getting there. She's not a stupid dog. Very clever little thing.
I've pretty much been able to stop the howling. When she starts up, a look will
usually do the trick to stop her now. I can now go days without a howling
episode. She's
, there would be nothing else to interact
with if they were not to interact with you.
Maybe I just didn't understand what you were writing about being spoiled and
being a brat.
From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Sent: Friday
because they cannot reason why one way that they lived is different from the
next house that they lived.
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Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 10:07 AM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Subject
My little foster girl is sleeping soundly after dinner, a short brisk walk, and
a little play time. It seems like the perfect time to reflect on what I've
learned over the past week and a half. It's been a roller coaster ride for
sure. But not one I regret.
- Life is important to me. More so
Pia hoots.
Is this a chihuahua thing? A dog thing? Or a Pia thing?
I think I've heard about other chis making a hooting noise.
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Establishing a more or less regular routine has been tremendously beneficial to
both Pia and I. She still is less than happy when I go out or disappear, but
it's not nearly as bad as it was. And I can move around the house and be out of
eye-sight for quite long periods of time. And once the
As most of you are aware, one the primary struggles with Pia was the constant
howling and scratching any time she was put in the hallway or bathroom. This
was written off as a very bad case of separation anxiety. And a very large
potential problem as this is supposed to be a notoriously
get her what she wants even if it is an ear splitting pain in the
backside.
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, freddyscribbles freddyscribbles@...
wrote:
As most of you are aware, one the primary struggles with Pia was the constant
howling and scratching any time she was put in the hallway
Happy Birthday! Many happy returns!
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, mj turner zzmaryjane@... wrote:
Happy Birthday. Hope you have a wonderful lunch with your friends and
enjoy your day.Also, sure hope to hear that Desi is getting over his
itching. Poor little fellow... again...
Remember when I said that she was mostly house broken?
I still think this is true. I know that she can go at least 6-7 hours without
peeing in the house. I also know that she knows how and when to use piddle pads.
But when she goes into 'brat' mode, she's likely to squat and pee where ever
she
Oh no! So sorry to hear about the butt rash.
Although, you've reminded me - now that Pia is eating more regularly, I ought
to start putting a little yogurt back in her food for digestion. Good ol' plain
Trader Joe's organic yogurt.
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Joan Croft
I've been adding about a tablespoon of organic pumpkin to Pia's food since I
noticed her straining every time she needed to have a poo. A week later, this
finally seems to have done the trick paired with a higher quality food - as
opposed to whatever she'd been given in the shelter.
The only
Oh Carolyn! I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I am glad the chis are
helping. My condolences and prayers to you and yours.
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, C.M. carolynminerthree@... wrote:
Me. My son died 11 weeks ago and I'm having a really rough time of it. My
little
dogs help so
Hello ladies and gents
This has already been discussed off board.
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, classy1ride@... classy1ride@... wrote:
She is not how broke tho. These are 80 year old women I cannot health break
her
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-Original message-
Not sure if this posted the first time...but today, finally good news! And dare
I say it...a little warmth shining through on my part.
Good news, less good news, hopeful news
I took Pia back to the vet today. He says her lungs are sounding better -
before she had some congestion. Her heart
Good news, less good news, hopeful news
I took Pia back to the vet today. He says her lungs are sounding better -
before she had some congestion. Her heart sounds good. It's now an issue of
getting through that remaining, residual cough. I have received another five
days of Clavanox as well as
Because she is a very good dog...and I need to highlight her good qualities
Here are some things her new owner will have to look forward to every day:
- playing fetch with her chew toy
- playing fetch with her 'Kong'
- watching her bury her cookies in her bed or blankets
- watching her dig
Aww, look at that handsome little man! King of his roost!
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, lgorum18@... wrote:
Just wanted to share a picture of Monster's new kennel I got him. I like it
because it doesn't have a top so its less like a cage. Also included a really
cute pic of Monster.
Please help me find Pia a home.
I have had a lot of time to think about this. This has been a bad match. I was
hoping to find a dog-dog. And Pia was almost perfect except there's way too
much-lap-dog in there among other things.
I'd prefer to send her off healthy. But this relationship, for
She has meds for the next four days. But that doesn't mean it will be cured in
four days. As Peggy has noted - they can still shed the virus for quite some
time.
I'm actually going to try to take her in to the vet today to make sure we're on
the right track.
--- In
I'm taking her back to the vet today. I don't like the way her coughing sounds.
And it's been nearly a week of meds. It should be sounding better than this.
I am also beginning to think that her howling is not so much separation anxiety
as a dislike of being enclosed. The hallway has plenty of
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wrote:
She has meds for the next four days. But that doesn't mean it will be cured
in four days. As Peggy has noted - they can still shed the virus for quite
some time.
I'm actually going to try to take her in to the vet today to make sure
a Yorkie. Luckily he is an
11 pound Yorkie and has bonded with her husband who loves on the dog all the
time.
Sheila
-Original Message-
From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 2:11 AM
be because they come from any where.
---Original Message---
From: freddyscribbles
Date: 5/10/2011 3:29:43 PM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Re-homing is official - Los Angeles/Antelope
Valley
Hi Sheila
More than happy to answer your question
is sick; that makes the bathroom even colder.
Now.this may not be Pia's reason to be howling and whatever in the bathroom,
but I am only sharing what is my own personal experience with my two.
From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
My prayers and sympathies to your family, Joan. I hope that this difficult time
will be eased by memories of a life well lived and a woman well loved.
-Autumn
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy The Girls phrpg5@... wrote:
You got it Joan. So sorry that you are going through so much at
-
From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 3:40 AM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Chihuahuas] SOS! Re-homing Pia Late May - early June - sooner if
something can be arranged
Okay folks - this is an SOS
I can't leave her alone without howling.
What do I do? What do I do? What do I do?!
I have a number of other animals that all need care and attention.
I have a piece of property that I'm responsible for. I cannot let her loose in
the house. Nor do I think this will help. She'll be loose and
just wanted to be with his person, not shut in a
crate.
Sandy
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From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:13 AM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: SOS! Re
I just figured out how to wear out my dog in about 15 minutes.
Also...I may have found a way to break through to her. Hurray!
She's not a big 'treats' dog although she is food motivated. She didn't like
the cookies I bought her. So she gets small chunks of meat. She may very well
have eaten
recovering?
From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 12:15 PM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: SOS! Re-homing Pia Late May - early June - sooner
if something can be arranged
: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 2:48 PM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: SOS! Re-homing Pia Late May - early June - sooner
if something can be arranged
Hi Joan
Most of the time
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---Original Message---
From: freddyscribbles
Date: 5/9/2011 5:37:03 PM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: SOS! Re-homing Pia Late May - early June - sooner
if something can be arranged
She coughs in the morning. She coughs
Before I go any further, my decisions to bring this dog into my life and now to
re-home her are not ones that I take lightly. Nor is this decision entirely
based on her separation anxiety. In fact, based on some of today's
observations, I'm not entirely sure that this is an accurate diagnosis.
and through your Vet. What state do
you live in?
Peggy
---Original Message---
From: freddyscribbles
Date: 5/9/2011 11:12:56 AM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: SOS! Re-homing Pia Late May - early June - sooner
if something can be arranged
Amen. Gigi is gorgeous Peggy.
You and Joan have been my heroes through the Pia saga. Thank you, thank you,
thank you. I'm sure Pia would thank you too. Except she's asleep. Peacefully
asleep. For HOURS. It's kind of...awesome?
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Joan Croft joan_croft@... wrote:
Update - I will be pack leader. I will have a calm, submissive, mentally stable
dog in this household. I may lose my mind in the process. But this is the only
possible option.
As previously discussed, there are several times when Pia is left in the
hallway or bathroom. When I have to leave,
That really is a fabulous way to kick off the week!
Knowing these little guys are safe and sound.
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, twopenns@... wrote:
A star in your crown, Beth! Glad the doggies are safe.
Gloria
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Just a quick note on the continuing drama with Pia.
We've been going on walks. And working on dominance issues.
When I took her back to her hallway this time, I did some work with the 'sit'
command and some treats - she loves lamb. This was done in 'her' area. I also
made her sit before she
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, freddyscribbles freddyscribbles@...
wrote:
Just a quick note on the continuing drama with Pia.
We've been going on walks. And working on dominance issues.
When I took her back to her hallway this time, I did some work with the 'sit'
command and some treats - she
First of all, there are some definite compatibility issues.
I really think that this dog needs to be in a home with other dogs and more
than one person who will shower her with attention. I do not think she'll end
up being a good dog for someone who works as much as I do even if I am working
@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 5:18 PM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Pia Update
Well, I reckon, or rather I hope, she's on the mend. She's been rather
lethargic overall. But she seems
and that you
come back. I give each of mine a little treat when I go out. But, mine
have a lot of room to move around in.
From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 9:21 AM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Hi Lynn
Some of this is a lack of choice. I have a dog with Kennel Cough. I have
another dog with questionable medical background that is at least outside most
of the time. At least this dog is very obedient and stays away if I tell her to.
And she will have to get used to being on her own. I
Hi Joan
I've spent more and more time with her. She also has as a few small toys. But
she's not really interested in playing. I've tried a ball. She runs from it.
She has a stuffed toy to sleep with. No interest in that at all.
She's very clingy. And while I understand that her time in the
Pia seems to be eating okay - not great. She'll eat it if she's fed.
Ergo, I've found myself spoon feeding just to make sure she gets nutrition
until she perks up and is eating on her own. I've been giving her a couple of
beads of nutra-cal as well. But she's not really eating on her own, and
as that - that she is a free feeder and you really can't change that. She
may be very thin, but that might just be because she doesn't really eat very
much.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Joan
From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
even a small piece of different type of doggie treat, she would
have a seizure, so I stick to her diet all the time and she seems to now be
doing just fine and acting more like a normal dog.
---Original Message---
From: freddyscribbles
Date: 5/5/2011 11:24:33 AM
Hello
I've posted a couple of photos in the photos section of the forum.
Pia 1
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/photos/album/668570928/pic/210\
6426954/view?picmode=mode=tnorder=ordinalstart=1count=20dir=asc
Pia 2
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/photos/album/668570928/pic/957\
Well, I reckon, or rather I hope, she's on the mend. She's been rather
lethargic overall. But she seems to be coming around.
I generally sleep during the day - weird work schedule. 3-5 hours of sleep a
night, 1-2 during the day. About four pm today I was woken up by the sound of
plastic being
Hey ladies
Good luck with the rescues! Fingers crossed you get this lot tucked away safe
and sound!
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy The Girls phrpg5@... wrote:
Beth I am on pins and needles..I just sent you a private email, The
ladies are on there way to get the dogs. It is
So Pia - since this seems to be her name now - is home after our vet visit.
Although she's affectionately both Wheezy and Squeaker lately.
Here's the run down -
The vet is pretty sure it's a very bad case of kennel cough. She's also under
nourished and dehydrated.
She's now on 10 days of
socialized to be taking so well to you and
the vet. I think you have a little winner there!
From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of freddyscribbles
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 10:48 AM
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Vet
I think I should address two things first
1. Adopting this dog was not an impulsive decision. Was it a purely logical
one? Probably not. But it was not an impulsive, spontaneous decision.
2. I do not regret adopting this chihuahua
That being said, have any of you dealt with first-dog panic? I
: freddyscribbles freddyscribbles@...
To: Chihuahuas Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, May 4, 2011 4:07 pm
Subject: [Chihuahuas] First time dog owner panic?
I think I should address two things first
1. Adopting this dog was not an impulsive decision. Was it a purely logical
one? Probably
Have you ever tried using local honey?
That's always helped me with my seasonal allergies. The key is trying to find
honey from within a 3-5 miles radius. The close to the source, the better.
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Joan Croft joan_croft@... wrote:
I guess I didnât make a glowing
I'm in California. At the moment, I'm up in the mountains. I've told people
that while my little chi girl and I are in our adjustment period, she may have
to travel with me - she's just spent a month in a shelter. In fact, I'm picking
her up today! They ask - can't she stay outside?
...No.
My little girl made it home safely. However, I stopped by to see a mate of mine
who has owned chihuahuas for several years. My girl's got a rather nasty wheezy
cough. The shelter claims it's kennel cough. And I have a prescription they've
provided.
Either way, I'm taking her to the local vet
Hello!
A friend of mine introduced me to the breed years ago. He worked with rescues.
Up until recently, I've been too transitory to invest the time and commitment
necessary for taking care of a dog. However, I've just relocated to California
and am in the process of getting settled and
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