>From my experience rescue dogs often take about 6 months before they really >settle in and you get to see their true personality. I have had a few rescues >now and that was told to me with my first...that you won't really know then >until you have had them about 6 months and it was true for her and most of the >ones after her. There are tons of chis available in shelter though and I am >sure you will find one that will fit just right into your life. Like someone >else suggested just ask yourself lots of questions and have deal >breakers...find a dog that fits.
"Whether or not it is clear to you, the world is unfolding as it should." -Desiderata Christy Sylvest [email protected] To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:50:32 -0500 Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] after a long debate I am starting my search to add another chihuahua to my famil Oh man I can relate to that .. My oldest Tia, was a shelter dog from a shut down puppy mill. She took months to settle and is still way different from my other two chi's.. She was around 6 MO old when I got her and spent the next 3 MO wrapped in a receiving blanket on my lap or shoulder, she never really played with toys or much else. She is attached to my one cat Elvis who is about her same age, and she will defend the younger chi's to her death. But she is still different. She just know they can require tons of extra support. Oh and she also has health problems they do not. But all that being said, she is just perfect.. lol Huggles Pat in OK -------Original Message------- From: Joyce mccarthy Date: 10/28/2010 10:24:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] after a long debate I am starting my search to add another chihuahua to my famil Also a lot of times from shelters there not all owner surrenders some may be from Mills...So the adults are more stand offish and will take lot's of love and time and I do mean time many think a month is long enough...And it's not...even though there life may have been a bad one it's all they knew and living life in a home is more stressful then being in a cage...Lot's of patience is must..I know when I have adults to re-home I like to do it before they get to old it's not fair to them they grieve like we do for there owners... On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 11:16 AM, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: I don't mind puppies, but I'm leaning toward adultish cause I know they get looked over sometimes! I don't mind some training... That was helpful! Thank you... -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Oct 28, 2010 7:51 AM, Joyce mccarthy <[email protected]> wrote: Well I am not a rescuer but have done some in my day...I would look for personality and as much background info you can on each one...That's the same thing people do when coming to us as breeders..Find out if there used to children etc..do you want a puppy or adult do you want one who's housebroke or are you willing to take the time to correct or train..Lot's of ??'s to ask yourself... On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Brea Rae <[email protected]> wrote: I am going to the shelter today to start my search for chihuahua family member, my question for people who have rescue or dog from the shelter what should look for and be aware of? -- Joyce and Chi Gang! "Paradise is where you can hang your hat,be yourself and your chi is special no matter what" Chihuahua Paradise www.mtnviewchis.webs.com -- Joyce and Chi Gang! "Paradise is where you can hang your hat,be yourself and your chi is special no matter what" Chihuahua Paradise www.mtnviewchis.webs.com
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