Hi Beth...oh I see how you were handling Craigslist. I thought you had posted her on there as being found and searching for her owner. Anyway, if she had had a caring, responsible owner, she probably would have been spayed by this time. I think everyone should be forced to spay or neuter (don't really know how that would realistically be enforced) their pets as soon as possible after they commit to the responsibility of owning a pet so that this terrible, horrible, horrendous, shelters full to the brim, let's kill some more healthy pets today problem wouldn't be tolerated or exist. We don't need any more puppies until they all find a home and not a single one is suffering in a heartless shelter. I would like to see a waiting list situation instituted for pets. Please don't anyone write me, that's just my opinion and unrealistic solution, I know, to this awful and heartbreaking problem of animals suffering throughout our nation. Yes, I can tell Vida was going to have a wonderful home with lots of love, no matter which of you two (ex or yourself) kept her. Well, had you not kept her, and we worked something out, me paying your all your vet fees would only have been fair, jeesh. It's funny, I got to bed really late last night and so this afternoon a nap sounded good, and when I woke up, my brain said to me you MUST must live in CA (lucky you) because of you saying you had planted some flowers last weekend, were watering them, the hose Vida freaked out over, etc., and I knew you had to be somewhere warm enough to be putting plants in this early. We have to wait until May 15th here, until all danger of frost is past, isn't that terrible, to even to be able to consider planting anything. Short growing season. My husband has wanted to move to a warm weather climate for many years and I am now ready to go with him (lol). I don't really mind the snow and cold like he does, but a nice climate where you can be outside during more of the year is sounding better and better. I do remember you mentioning your girls' names occasionally when you post something, now that my memory is refreshed. There are so many people on this group, I don't always keep absolutely everyone's furry ones names all straight in my mind. Wow, you do have a whole variety of different sizes with all your girls. I really hope they will all get along together great and love being in their little pack of 4. Does your ex have any other pets? Don't feel guilty about keeping her, you so nicely offered to help him (I think it's great how you all get along so well, you, your ex, your boyfriend, how many people can claim that working out so well) find his Chi and then another precious life will be saved. Win win. That's so cute, the Lay's potato chip comparison.....and Chis. Lynn .... In a message dated 3/16/2011 3:16:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Hello Lynn, Oh I didn't have her posted on the site, I just keep checking the lost & found section. I would only return her in the situation if the owner could prove to me that she was there's and be willing to give me some of the vet cost back. I know if she was mine and I had lost her, I would want that option. That is really kind of you to even think about helping me with her vet fee's. I knew I was going to have to spend some money on her, but was really hoping it wouldn't be allot. I do believe she is on her way to good health, so hoping the only other cost will be her spay and shots as soon as she is well enough. I almost feel guilty keeping her, cause my ex really sounded like he liked her.... I know he would give her a wonderful home as well... I went home at lunch and let the girls out. I have 3 others Chi's other then Vida. My 1st Chi is "Smidgen" and then I have her daughter "Chassis", They are 9 & 8 years old. Then I bought Dani Last April when she was 8 wks old. She is my moose!! She is a long coat and weighs almost 8lbs. Smidge and Chassis are 3lbs and 2.8lbs. Vida's is 3lbs. So I am most definitely at my limit of Chihuahua's!! People keep telling me they are like Lay's potato chips, You just can't have one!! LOL Oh and we are in Southern CA. Beth
--- On Wed, 3/16/11, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Update on rescue Chi - Beth To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 10:59 AM Hi Beth - I bet she does want you all for her own, (lol). Who could blame her though, what she's been through. How great about how well she is doing with potty training. Take her off of Craigslist. She's yours now. If someone was really searching for her, they would be desperate, wouldn't they? I seriously was thinking when you first posted about going back for her because you couldn't stand to leave her there, and the awful shape she was in, her precious face, etc., I would beg and plead my husband for her (or just show up with her one day, ha, as, was it Peggy or Carol who suggested that sneaky and great tactic?), I would pay your vet fees if you weren't going to keep her, but wasn't sure where you live (I live in Ohio) and then you mentioned your ex was interested in her, but I am just glad she is in such a good place now. You have Dani and one other little girl? Lynn In a message dated 3/16/2011 1:32:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Hi Lynn, I was laughing allot last night.. Vida was a different dog. I think she will be happy with me. She does need to learn to share me with the other girls though. When I picked her up from the shelter the paper work just said she was picked up as a stray and was at the shelter on 2-19-11 to 3-2-11 when I got her. She is appr. 1 year old, but they said she isn't over 2. She must have been someones pet though. She is doing great on the potty training, doesn't go in her crate at all. I check the lost n found on craigslist when I can. But I think if she was really missed she wouldn't have been in the shelter for 2 weeks? So it is there loss. Plus I have invested over 200.00 dollars and allot of time. I wonder how that works? If someone was to see her and say that is my dog! What rights do I have? Beth --- On Wed, 3/16/11, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Update on rescue Chi - Beth To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 10:14 AM 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
