I laughed out loud at your last statement Beth! It must be hilarious to see the difference in their sizes and watch the dynamics going on there. Gee, it sounds like she is relaxing into the security of your household really quickly, you must be a great mom, that she would let go that defensive mode about her food so soon when it seems she got next-to-nothing food at the shelter....she must just feel so happy and loved now. Was anyone at the shelter able to give you any history about her, how she came to be there, did someone give her up or that that she was found as a stray? Did you say approximately how old she might be? Anyway, their loss. She's a doll. Lynn In a message dated 3/16/2011 12:50:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Thank you Lynn, Yes I think she is a happy girl. I was shocked to see her playing with Dani so well, because she has been so defensive about her food, sleep area. Last night they all were crunching on dry kibble out of Vida's dish! So she isn't as worried about starving anymore. Its funny though to see a almost 8lbs Chi give in too a 3lb Chi. Beth
--- On Wed, 3/16/11, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Update on rescue Chi - Lynn To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 9:05 AM OMGosh. She is adorable and looking so much happier and healthier with her weight gain. You're right Beth, about her gorgeous doe-like eyes. What a difference in just 2 weeks of being loved and being fed. That's so wonderful you've decided to keep her (that went pretty smoothly). I don't think she would have wanted to leave you anyway. They seem to become deeply attached to whoever (they know) rescues them from their h___ and now she is feeling happily secure enough to start playing with your Dani, maybe they will become best friends. Thanks so much from everyone that loves animals for saving her. Lynn In a message dated 3/16/2011 11:40:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: LOL Joan!!! I didn't have too do that.. I called my ex last night, and told him I have to keep Vida in quarantine for at least 2 weeks, and by then I would already be too attached.. I said I already am attached too her now!!. He sounded a bit disappointed, but understood. I told him I would help find him the right one.. Then the boyfriend comes home, and I was telling him how much Vida and Dani were playing together tonight, which was true, she hasn't played at all until last night. He says boy its gonna be hard to let her go? I looked at him and said I can't do it... He said with a smile "I just knew it"!! So Vida is staying with ME!!! Here are a couple picks I took last night. Today is 2 weeks ago that I picked her up. She is a wiggle worm so the pic's are blurry, but you can see her changes, and the weight gain.. Beth --- On Tue, 3/15/11, Joan Croft <[email protected]> wrote: From: Joan Croft <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Update on rescue Chi - Lynn To: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 4:51 PM Hmmm…Maybe give them a lot to drink and then bring up the subject? Just kidding. Do you think that your ex really wants her? Or was he just saying that so that you wouldn’t have another one to take care of. Your boyfriend…I think he can see how much you love her! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Beth Michl Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Update on rescue Chi - Lynn Lynn it made me feel terrible when she ran tail tucked in to the house. Not too much else has bothered her. If I have to scold Dani for being too ruff with the other girls, or for taking something that isn't hers, I do notice Vida cowers some. She has been through allot, but not anymore!! Now how do I tell my ex husband that was interested in her, I don't think I can give her up. LOL. & to tell my boyfriend, I don't want to adopt her out...? Help.. Hehe Beth --- On Tue, 3/15/11, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Update on rescue Chi - Beth To: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 4:17 PM Isn't that sad Beth, makes me feel sick inside. About Vida's reaction to your garden hose. And you're so sweet to reassure her that she'll not be mistreated ever again. It is just beyond me how anyone can mistreat precious animals that bring so much joy, laughter and love into our lives. That is so true, it can be very expensive to save just one, as you said, the big vet bills to get them to a healthy state. It must bring you great joy though, that you rescued one, one less frightened to bits of the unknown, or worse, put to death. It does me and I don't even really know you, but sure do love your heart. Bless you. Lynn a message dated 3/15/2011 3:59:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: I am too Lynn. This is my first rescue, but there are several more that I wish I could go save. If I had a bank account as big as my heart I would do it in a moments notice! It so sad that they come out so sick. I think people would do more rescues if the dogs weren't so sick!! Knowing they are going too put out a bunch of money, and go through allot of worry and heart ache, and even death of there new pup. I learned something about little Vida yesterday. I went out to water some new plants I had planted over the weekend. When I unreeled the hose she took off like lightning! & it hit me why she did this. When I was at the shelter that day they were spraying the kennels down with a hose. I am sure they sprayed the dogs too.. I went in and told her it was okay, she would never be sprayed again.. I am not sure she understood, but I will know in the future that its something she is afraid of. Beth
