Rylee,
I know exactly what you mean. Growing up, I never thought I would have a Chihuahua. I always had the wrong mindset that they were yappy ankle biters. Then, I had the pleasure of finding a little Chihuahua named Tiny. I was walking out to my car one evening after work. It was late and no one was in the parking lot. I saw a Winnebago pull up and throw something out of its door. I thought it was a brown paper sack from a fast food restaurant at first but then it started to move. I realized it was a dog after the Winnebago had already left. I went over to him and found that he still had his rabies tags on with the vet's contact information. I called the vet's office and left a message because it was so late no one was in the office. They called back the next day letting me know that they were located almost three hours from where I live. I couldn't believe that Tiny had traveled so far. Anyway, I asked if I could have the phone number of the owner and they said that they would give her my contact information and if she wanted to get in touch with me then she could do so. Later, I got a phone call from her. She said that she had given Tiny to a friend to take care of as she has cancer and could not care for him. I asked if she would like me to return her dog to her and she said she just didn't think that she could give him the kind of love and attention that he needed and deserved. I asked if she had tried to contact her friends that she gave Tiny to to care for. She said that she had tried but that they had moved and she didn't know how to contact them now because their phone had been disconnected. I offered right then and there to give him a good home. He was an elderly dog, 12 years old, and died in his sleep this past summer. I miss him dearly. But I know he would have wanted me to continue to have companions in my life and to care for other chis the way that I cared for him. This is why I love the breed so much. Jack and Twiggy and Tiny are so devoted to me and every time I looked at Tiny and now when I look at Jack and Twiggy I know what unconditional love is. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rylee O'Neill Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 7:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Fw: [Chihuahuas] Jack Yeah Jack! You all did great! So relieved to hear all is well. Bet in a little bit with some work you will be more social. We had unexpected house guest for the week. Frida thought it was a party for her. All our guests kept saying, "I can't believe she is a chihuahua. I don't like chi's. She is so cute and fun. I've never seen one be so nice." I just laughed thinking, you don't know many chis! Rylee and Frida
