Here
are our some of our Chihuahua Rescue success stories. Each of these little guys has found a
"forever" home. We still hear from the new owners on how well
things are going.
You
can be one of these great stories too!
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ADOPTED!
7/6/2008
Lizzie
Estimated Birthday
June 6, 2002
A
perfect little black and tan baby doll, Lizzie is under five pounds and
just four years old. Only a home with a safe and secure fence, no hyper
active large dogs or small children, and a family that can appreciate
how delicate and precious she is will be considered to adopt this little
angel. Lizzie is a bit intimidated by strangers, but is a typical
Chihuahua
with those she trusts.
If
you can offer this tiny little love a safe forever home, please apply.
ADOPTED!
7/12/2008
Oakley
Birthday approx December 13, 2004
Darling
little Oakley was a stray in Albuquerque. He had a badly broken leg when
he was found and taken to the Albuquerque Eastside shelter. He was not
reclaimed and no one wanted to adopt him so we decided we had to save
him. Our vet has set and pinned his tiny leg. They are so thin and
fragile!
Through
it all he has been so very good. After several months of cast changes
and loving care, Oakley is back playing with the other foster dogs. Only
six pounds, Oakley is a sweet little boy with many years of love to give
to a family without young children or rambunctious pets that may cause
him further harm.
If
you are looking for a dainty little friend to spoil you must meet our
little prince.
UPDATE:
Oakley has recovered from his broken leg, but has not overcome his need
to be pampered. He is timid with strangers but is totally committed to
keeping a lap warm. If you would like to have a little dog that depends
on you for everything (he really is a little drama queen) please
consider Oakley. He will take every thing you have to offer and ask for
just a little bit more on top. He needs his own human security blanket.
Do you need someone who needs you? Do you need someone to love? It
won’t take much to keep him happy - just you.
ADOPTED!
07/15/2008
Alabama
and Banjo
Birthday January 13, 2008.
These
two tiny little buttons were born on January 13th to our lovely Susanna.
The owner surrendered momma to us to make sure the puppies would be born
in a safe place. They were worried that the puppies might have to be
taken by caesarian because they think daddy was a bigger dog. The
puppies were born naturally, but the third little sister only lived for
a couple of days. A heart break for all of us. We have the ashes of
little “Susanna Angel" in our memorial niche.
We
don’t know how big these little sweeties will grow up to be, but they
are cute as they can be right now. There is no doubt they will grow up
to be incredible little dogs. Momma is one of the sweetest Chihuahuas
and the foster mom gave them a lot of attention. We want to adopt them
together since they have been such a wonderful pair to keep each other
company and into and out of trouble.
ADOPTED!
07/30/2008
Riley
Estimated Birthday
June 25, 2004
Riley
was found as a stray in Albuquerque and we can only guess, because of
his injuries, that he was hit by a car. He had surgery to repair a
broken leg but has recovered incredibly well. He loves to run and play
in the back yard with the other Chihuahuas but really enjoys lounging
with his foster family at the end of the day. Riley is a terrific little
dog that will make a loving companion for a home with other small dogs
or a family that can provide some activity to keep him busy.
About
three years old and around nine pounds, Riley has been in foster care
for over a year and needs to find a family of his own to give him the
love he deserves.
ADOPTION
FEE $150
ADOPTED!
06/09/2008
Lollypop
Birthday
approx June 25, 2007
The
owner of this little dog handed her over in the parking lot. He was on
the way to turn her in at the shelter, but one of our volunteers was
there and said we would take her in. She was tiny and sweet and very
sick. Her tests were negative for Parvo, Giardia and worms, but she was
dehydrated and needed veterinary attention. After a few days of fluids
and lots of loving care, Lollipop bounced back and hasn’t looked back!
This
little baby doll will make someone so happy to have her in their home.
However, if it is you be prepared to be wrapped around a little paw. She
is a bit of a Diva.
ADOPTED!
5/23/2008
Grant
Birthday approx
February 25, 2006
Elegantly
attired in his tuxedo birthday suit, Grant is ready to make a grand
entrance into your life. Just barely out of the puppy stage, he is ready
to learn the art of intellectual conversation using tail wags and polite
bows. This handsome little man is eager to please and will make a great
companion for a family that is looking for a little adventure mixed with
cocktail hours with rawhide chews.
Grant
is full of young dog enthusiasm so is looking for a home that can offer
plenty of exercise and supervision. About one year old and just over
seven pounds, he will grow up to be a sophisticated gentleman if he is
given a bit of training.
ADOPTED!
5/23/2008
Gum Drop
Birthday approx November 21, 2007.
Well,
we really just don’t know what to call our sweet little Gum Drop,
except cute. She was at the City of ABQ Care Center, but had a skin
problem so was not adopted. They asked is we would take her and see if
we could treat her and get her a wonderful home. They thought she was
just too special to not make the effort. We agree.
This
little dog is just under 10 pounds and only a little over a year old.
She has a medium length coat and a lovely flagged tail. Gum Drop will
make a terrific little companion for almost any home. What a love bug!
ADOPTED!
05/10/2008
Valentine
Birthday approx June 3, 2006.
Poor
little girl had been adopted and then passed from home to home until she
ended up in a place with several large dogs and one small chain link
kennel. Thank God someone was there to pull her out of the pen when one
of the dogs attacked her or she would have been killed. As it was, she
had puncture wounds on her hip, flank and abdomen. The owners released
her to animal control in Artesia and they asked if we would take her.
She
was attacked on Sunday and it wasn’t until Tuesday we could get her
transported to our veterinarian. She had been given pain meds and
antibiotics, but we didn’t know the extent of her injuries. One of the
puncture in her side ripped the interior of the abdominal wall and her
intestine was nicked and exposed. A couple of hours of surgery to
rearrange and suture and we put her on fluids, more antibiotics and
prayers.
She
came with the name of Abby, but the terror in her eyes and screams of
fear when we tried to handle her helped us to decide to change her name
and her future. She is now our darling Valentine. She is happy to see us
and gives tentative kissed. Her physical wounds are nearly healed, but
her mind is a few steps behind. She is so incredibly beautiful! With
just a little bit of time we know she will be happy, as well.
ADOPTED!
05/30/2008
Frost
Birthday approx October 6, 2006
This
poor fellow came to us from the Santa Fe shelter. His mom and four
siblings were taken from an owner who couldn’t - or wouldn’t -
provide the care they needed. All of them had mange and were half or
nearly completely hairless from the infestation of mites. The tiniest
pup died shortly after we got them. A second was euthanized because of
the sever damage to his health from the mites and poor care by the
original owner. Two other
pups have gone on to new homes. Just Frost and his mom, Misty, are still
looking for families that will love them forever.
Frost
is about fifteen pounds. We think he is a Chihuahua mixed with some kind
of terrier or possibly Chinese Crested. He is a very happy and active
dog that would love to go to a home with kids that can play for hours
during the day, but want to have a small dog on their lap in the
evening. Even better, a nice warm body to sleep with at night. Frost is
a great little dog that can teach a family what love is all about.
ADOPTED!
05/17/2008
Lacey
Estimated Birthday
July 3, 2005
You
can see intelligence in Lacey’s big, black eyes. She is a mischievous
and active girl that plays practically 24-7 with her foster
”brother”, Adam. She is a vocal dog and likes to ”talk” to her
foster mom. She walks very well on a leash, has learned how to use the
doggy door, and loves to sleep curled up under the bedcovers.
Lacey
gets very attached to people and will do best in a home where someone
can keep her busy, but can also use “dog whisper’s” training to
help her be a bit more independent. She will make a great companion for
a special family that understands her insecurities and help her become
the perfect little dog she wants so much to be. She will do anything to
please - if she knows what it is that you want. Whatever you give, Lacey
will return 100%
ADOPTED!
5/23/2008
Denzel
Birthday approx May 5, 2007.
Maybe
he was hit by a car. Or maybe he was dropped, stepped on, or even
tossed. There are dozens of ways a healthy, young dog could suffer such
a serious break in his leg. Whatever happened, this little sweet heart
ended up at the City of ABQ shelter and no one claimed him. But, his
terrific personality saved his life. The staff called to ask if we would
take him in and give him a chance for a loving home. How could we say
no?
Denzel
is a handsome and loving little dog. He is probably a Chihuahua x
Dachshund mix - a bit longer than he is tall. He will probably weight
about nine or ten pounds when he is full grown. Denzel gets along with
the other dogs and loves to run and play. He begs for kisses and wiggles
for hugs. Somewhere there is a lucky family waiting to find a snuggle
bug that is still full of puppy love. Denzel will fit right into that
space.
ADOPTED!
04/26/2008
Devon
Birthday approx 10-23-2006
The
owner brought this tiny little four pound boy to the veterinary clinic
with a broken leg. They said he jumped off the couch and it snapped.
They could not afford to have the leg pinned and did not want to have
him euthanized so surrendered him to be placed in our rescue. It has
been a long haul; over three months of tender care by his foster mom and
lots of trips to the vet, but it looks like his leg will mend well.
Devon’s
veterinary bills are well over $1,200 so far and will total close to
$1,500 before he is ready for adoption. If you would like to help cover
his expenses please click on the link below or mail your donation to:
Quixote Humane, P.O. Box 1285, Peralta, NM 87042.
ADOPTED!
04/26/2008
Buck
Estimated
Birthday:
November 24, 2002
This
sweet little boy was surrendered by his owner because he didn’t get
along with her new boyfriend. She got him as a puppy, she says, and had
owned him for only two years. We don’t think he is quite that young,
our estimate is more like four years old.
He
is doing great in his foster home, where he is loved by all, including
the man of the house. Buck is only six pounds and has a very unusual
looking red coat with a sheen of silver. He had very bad teeth and lost
several when we did his dental. The tip of his tongue now sticks out
just a tiny bit and adds to his charm. This little boy will make a great
companion for someone who will give him enough attention so he doesn’t
have to express his opinion in a negative manner. (He peed on the
boyfriends leg).
ADOPTED!
04/18/2008
Bongo
Birthday approx September 21, 2005.
Picked
up as an injured stray in Albuquerque, Bongo was taken to the
Albuquerque Animal Care Center where they assessed him and decided he
needed to get into rescue as soon as possible because of injuries -
probably hit-by-car. We picked him up and took him to our vet were we
found out that he had a dislocated hip joint and major road rash! After
putting the ball of the joint back into the socket and splinting the leg
we brought Bongo back for three weeks of cage rest. Fortunately, we were
able to get him treated right away and he is doing great.
Bongo
is about two years old and weighs nine and a half pounds. He is getting
along well with the other foster dogs, including several dominate
personalities. He is learning crate training and has mastered the doggie
door. With a little more training he will be a great companion for a
family with school aged kids to keep him busy.
He
was lucky that his injuries were so easily repaired. Now someone will be
lucky to bring this loving little boy into their home.
ADOPTED!
04/26/2008
Monty II
Birthday approx May 22, 2007.
The
family that owned Monty “you gotta love the baby” had too many dogs
and released him and his three litter mates to the shelter in Artesia.
They are all lovely little dogs, just a bit timid. It will only take a
week or two for them to settle into a new home with a family who can
offer a stable environment.
Monty
is about nine pounds and is an unusual fawn color with a shimmer of blue
on his very short, smooth coat. His foster mom says he loves to play
tug-o-war and runs with the other dogs. He loves to sleep under the
covers and is very affectionate. He uses the doggie door or piddle pad
if it is locked.
ADOPTED!
04/26/2008
Kelly
Birthday approx May 22, 2007.
The
family that owned Kelly “I am too cute for rules” had too many dogs
and released her and her three litter mates to the shelter in Artesia.
They are all lovely little dogs, just a bit timid. It will only take a
week or two for them to settle into a new home with a family who can
offer a stable environment.
Kelly
is about seven pounds and has the prettiest little black mask. Her
foster mom says she full of energy and loves to play with the other
dogs. And, when she wears out the dogs she tries to get the cat to play.
Her favorite pastime to play fetch. She loves to sleep under the covers
and is very affectionate. Who could resist this darling little face?
ADOPTED!
04/16/2008
Mitzie
Birthday approx February 10, 2006.
The
owner of this tiny little girl accidentally stepped on her and broke her
leg. Unfortunately the family was in the middle of some very hard times
and could not even afford to have it x-rayed, let alone pinned and cast.
Our vet tried to work with them, to make it possible for them to keep
her, but her family decided it was in her best interest to release her
to rescue.
Mitzie
is a tiny, three pound baby girl. She is very affectionate and loves to
be cuddled. We are looking for a home that can be aware of her tiny
needs - no young children or rambunctious dogs please. This little girl
has been loved and cherished all of her life and does not have the
issues that some of our stray and shelter transfer dogs often have.
Of
course, she is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She will be ready
for a loving new home as soon as her leg has healed - probably the end
of February. We are accepting applications in the meantime.
ADOPTED!
04/26/2008
Scarlett
Birthday approx November 8, 2001.
Released
as a puppy mill mommy by a high volume breeder, Scarlett was only a
couple of weeks away from whelping her single puppy. We usually spay or
neuter as soon as we get a new dog in, but we also usually let a near
term mom deliver her puppies. We didn’t know she was so far along. It
has been hard for her, and us,to
get over the loss of her pup. She carries around a soft toy and burrows
into her blanket with it. However, she is becoming more playful and is
very affectionate with her foster mom now.
Scarlett
does a cute smile, showing her teeth when she is happy. She would love
to have a home that can cuddle her and treat her like the baby that she
so dearly misses. We think she is about six years old and weighs about
eight pounds. She is a precious little gal that deserves a home to spoil
her rotten! What joy this little darling will bring to a loving home.
ADOPTED!
04/26/2008
Susanna
Birthday approx January 26, 2006.
Passed
from one home to another, Susanna ended up in a home with big dogs and
the owners were concerned that she would be injured. A friend stepped in
and said she would try to find a safe place for her. Unfortunately, it
turned out she had already been accidentally bred. Worried that she
might have large puppies, since the father is unidentified, she asked if
we would take her in to whelp the puppies and find her and the babies
loving homes.
Susanna
had three puppies on June 19th. The second pup, Angel, did not survive.
Susanna
is a nearly perfect Chihuahua. She is beautiful and loving, small and a
great mom to boot. When she weans her puppies she will be spayed and
ready for a new home. If you are looking for a wonderful companion and
are willing to wait about three months, you should consider applying to
adopt this wonderful, nearly perfect, little girl. The puppies will be
available as foster-to-adopt then, too.
ADOPTED!
04/03/2008
Wally
Birthday approx October 22, 2005
How
he ended up in the parking lot of Wal-Mart in Artesia is any ones guess.
Why some of the shoppers started tormenting him as he scavenged food and
lived under the shopping carts is even more baffling. Fortunately the
Humane Society was able to get him and send him to us to find him a new
and loving home.
Though
he was timid at first, Wally has turned into an amazingly social and
loving dog.
Wally
is about two years old and weighs about ten pounds. He is great with
other dogs, school aged kids and pretty much everyone he meets.
Wouldn’t you just love to look into those eyes every day?
ADOPTED!
04/22/2008
Demetrius
Birthday November 25, 2003
One
of our tiniest little gems, Demetrius is a precious little four and a
half pound sweetheart. He loves to cuddle and snuggles into his blanket
when he is not being held. He gets along very well with the other dogs
in the foster home, but would be delighted to be an only child so he can
get more hugs and kisses.
He
has a problem with the tear duck in his left eye, so needs to have drops
put in twice a day, but he doesn’t mind it at all. In fact, he loves
the extra attention.
If
you are looking for a tiny little one to pamper our little Demetrius is
your boy!
UPDATE:
After repeated infections and the discomfort of the irritation, we
decided to remove Deeter’s left eye. Through it all he has been a
sweet and happy little guy and doesn’t miss the pain of the dry eye
condition or the loss of vision. He is a precious little snuggle bug! If
you are interested in having a tiny little angel to spoil please meet
our “Deeter.”
ADOPTED!
03/16/2008
Peppermint Patty
Birthday approx January 1999.
It
seems unbelievable, but the shelter says this little dog was abandoned
in a home for three months. It doesn’t seem possible that she could
have survived. Her companion cat did not, he was found dead on top of
the refrigerator.
PNM
“red tagged” the home, and the owner,who lives back East, gave permission for them to go in. The
neighbors say the last they saw of the renters was just after the home
was tagged three months earlier. Part of the roof had collapsed, and they
said the dog was living on cardboard and rat poop. She only weighed 2.4
pounds.
The
service man was on the way to the shelter with her to be euthanized, but
he called the local Humane Society to see if they would take her. They
saidbring her there to see
if they could save her. After a couple of weeks of good food, she gained
almost two pounds. She was transferred to us to continue her care. We
put her on antibiotics and had a dental done. She has almost no teeth
left on the top, but is able to eat well now. When she is closer to her
ideal weight - which we think will be about five and a half to six
pounds - we will have her spayed and microchipped.
After
all she has endured we want to make sure she goes to a home that will
pamper and spoil her until her last breath. If you would like to be the
one to give this sweet baby a loving forever home, please contact us and
we can let you know how she is doing.
ADOPTED!
2/24/2008
Taffy
Birthday Estimated 7-18-2006
Taffy
was trying to deliver her puppies but she was not able to pass the first
one. She was taken to the emergency veterinary clinic where she had a
cesarean to deliver the live puppy. The first little guy didn’t make
it. All too often small Chihuahuas are not able to deliver their puppies
on their own. The cost to do the surgery is high and many families are
not prepared to pay for the care the mom and puppies need. Taffy’s
family surrendered her to rescue.
Taffy’s
surviving pup is a fluffy little fellow we named “Candy Man.” They
will both be available for adoption in February. Candy Man will be
placed in a foster-to-adopt home. He will be neutered when he is about
five months old.
Note
From the President: This little sweetheart is one of the most incredible
little dogs we have had the privilege to rescue. If I could I would keep
this baby for myself. She is small, gorgeous and has a loving
temperament. She is truly enchanting.
ADOPTED!
2/24/2008
Bianca
Birthday approx February 2006
Bianca
and her sister, Bridgett, were found as strays in the Clovis area. They
were both half naked from a horrible case of ringworm. The rescue that
took them in treated them for several months and they were almost healed
when the rescuer had to go to the hospital for an emergency
appendectomy. Before she went she arranged for all of her foster dogs to
go to other rescues.
When
they were completely recovered we had the two girls spayed, vaccinated
and micro chipped.
Bianca
is probably a Chihuahua x Rat Terrier mix. She weighs just over eight
pounds. We love her white coat with black spots on her neck and tummy.
She is a sweet girl that loves to cuddle. Bianca is a bit more quiet
than her sister and will be a good companion in a home with well
mannered children.
ADOPTED!
03/17/2008
Morning Star
Birthday
approx July 18, 2005.
Morning
Star was surrendered to the City of ABQ shelter by her owner. We don’t
know why, but assume it is because she is not good with children. She is
a young dog but needs a quiet home, without young kids or a lot of
activity.
She
is not a social butterfly that is going to enjoy being “taken
everywhere with you.” If you are looking for a dog that prefers to be
a couch potato and watch reruns of old movies, eat popcorn, and stand by
you through thick and thin (which her previous owners weren’t able to
do) Morning Star may be the perfect little friend for you. She is a
lovely girl, only about two years old and weighs about eleven pounds.
ADOPTION
FEE $200
ADOPTED!
03/10/2008
Mia
Birthday approx 6-25-06
Lovely
little “Momma Mia” was only a puppy herself when she gave birth to
seven little angels on June 25th. It is truly amazing that all seven
puppies survived and now are thriving. What a grand little dog she is!
This
precious little dog has the sweetest personality - full of love and
energy. Some lucky family will have her darling face to look at every
morning and kiss “sweet dreams” every night.
Mia
is about eight pounds and has a lovely red and tan coat. She has an
endearing under bite with one lower tooth that sometimes shows when she
smiles.
The
puppies have been weaned and have all been adopt.
A
tiny little Chihuahua
was taken to the Pet ER because she had been in labor for too long and
the first pup was lodged in the birth canal. The owners decided to
release her because they could not afford to have the necessary cesarean
section done to save her and any remaining puppies. The first puppy was
already dead. The second survived, but the third did not make it.
All
white, little Marshmallow is a real little cutie pie that weighs about
five and a half pounds. She is only a little over a year old so is still
feisty and full of IT! She would like to be the queen bee in the hive,
so a home with dogs that can accept a pushy little thing would be
great.
She
will not be appropriate for a home with young children and would prefer
to be the only child if the family can be available to cater to her
whims.
ADOPTED!
02/11/2008
Hershey
Birthday
approx
February 10, 2003
It
is hard to imagine what life was like for Hershey and his “pack”
living in a house full of forty seven dogs, and two people. For what
ever reason the owners, at some point, decided that the dogs should not
be let outside. Unfortunately, they also stopped cleaning up after them.
The dogs were confiscated and taken to the shelter, where most were
euthanized.
We
took eight of the smaller dogs. Hershey is one of them. We really
don’t know what mix he is. Probably
Chihuahua, maybe some terrier, and perhaps some of the South American Xolo breed,
as well.
Hershey
is getting used to the idea that people are fun to be with. He already
knows that dogs are great fun. He enjoys zoom doggie chases around the
yard and tumbles with both the larger and smaller dogs. A compact and
solidly built boy, he will make a great companion for a family that
likes to spend time outdoors. We think he might be just a bit smarter
than the average dog and should learn new commands quickly. He is just a
big Hershey kiss!
ADOPTED!
1/26/2008
Cassie
Birthday
approx September 15, 2007
Cassie
was found in a cardboard box in the parking lot of Wal-Mart with a note
to give her Pedilite. Obviously the person who left her there knew she
was sick. She was taken to the Artesia shelter where they found her
temperature was so low it wouldn’t register on their thermometer. They
rushed her to their vet who stabilized her and called us to see if we
would take her and treat her for Parvo. She was at our vet the next
afternoon. Thank goodness they were able to find someone to transport
her the four hours here on a moments notice.
After
four days of intensive fluid therapy and lots of special care, Cassie
turned the corner and was able to come home. She hasn’t slowed down
since. Only abut a year old and just over seven pounds, this little
sweetheart is going to make someone a wonderful and active companion.
Cassie’s
medical bills were just under $1,000. If you would like to donate to our
medical fund, so we can help other little ones in need, you can use the
Paypal link or send a check to:
Quixote
Humane
PO
Box 1285
Peralta, NM
87042
ADOPTED!
01/26/2008
Bridget
Birthday approx February
2006
Bridget
and her sister, Bianca, were found as strays in the
Clovis
area. They were both half naked from a horrible case of ringworm. The
rescue that took them in treated them for several months and they were
almost healed when the rescuer had to go to the hospital for an
emergency appendectomy. Before she went she arranged for all of her
foster dogs to go to other rescues.
When
they were completely recovered we had the two girls spayed, vaccinated
and micro chipped. Before we even posted them Bianca was adopted by a
family on our waiting list looking for a dog like her.
Bridget
is probably a
Chihuahua
x Rat Terrier mix. She weighs just over eight pounds and is very
athletic and active. She loves people, but is just a bit intimidated by
strangers. Once she knows them she is so excited to get kisses and hugs.
She has the prettiest face and squints her eyes so sweetly when she is
happy.
ADOPTED!
12/22/2007
Quincy
Birthday approx August 2006.
Quincy
is one of two Chihuahua cross dogs we took in from Juarez, Mexico
through an organization called Compassion Without Borders. They
take animals from the shelters that are highly adoptable, give them
vaccinations, veterinary care and keep them in foster homes for a
minimum of a two week quarantine before transporting them to New Mexico
or Texas for placement with rescue organizations for adoption. They also
work with the locals to provide low-cost spay/neuter and vaccinations in
an effort to reduce pet over population, as well.
Electrocution
is the means of euthanasia at their animal shelters. Compassion
Without Borders is also working on bringing chemical euthanasia
practices to the area.
Quincy
weighs just under eight pounds and has a lovely red fawn coat. He is
still very puppyish, likes to play with the other dogs - especially his
big Lab buddy, during the day but loves to cuddle at night. He is
housebroken and enjoys learning new tricks. We would love to find a home
with mature children for this active little guy.
ADOPTED!
01/15/2008
Justin
Birthday approx January 18, 2007
Terminally
cute, Justin is some kind of mix with Chihuahua, and the sweetest little
love bug. He has a broken leg that has been set and it appears it will heal completely. When he is ready for a home we will look for one that
can keep up with the wild and crazy guy that he is . . .
UPDATE:
Justin’s leg healed beautifully, and he is running and playing with the
other foster dogs. He is a very sweet and loving little boy. He does
well with the other dogs, loves his foster mom and likes to meet other
people - men and women alike. Justin weighs about seven pounds, and is
just about done growing up.
What
a sweetheart! Don’t you just love how his little lower teeth show when
he smiles?!
ADOPTED! 01/07/2008
Bravo
Birthday estimated
4-21-2001
Some
of the stories behind our little guys just don’t make sense. Bravo, a
nearly starved, intact male, was found as a stray in Albuquerque. The finder couldn’t keep him, they had larger dogs and their fence
wasn’t safe for a little guy, so asked us to find him a good home, if
the owner wasn’t found. We said 'yes' and put him in a foster home. We
posted a found ad in the paper, reported to the city, and with Animal
Humane. The finders put up fliers in the neighborhood where he was
found.
After
several days someone called to reclaim him - they had seen one of the
fliers. This has happened several times before. People find a dog, make
every effort to find an owner - yet the owner has done NOTHING to
find the lost dog.
Turns
out the woman who claimed him had found Bravo as a stray about a month
before she lost him. I asked what she did to find his owner - NOTHING.
So who really owns the dog? Caught in an impossible situation we
surrendered him to the shelter for the owner to reclaim. They did not
have the money to pay the fee so we were able to get this handsome boy
back into rescue and get him ready for a new - responsible - home.
ADOPTED!
01/07/2008
Tyson
Birthday
approx June 2001.
A
charming six and a half pound with huge ears and big eyes, Tyson is a
true Chihuahua. His about six years old and has a “frosted black”
coat. Many black Chihuahuas develop frosting around their eyes and on
their noses at an early age. Tyson shows the early white hairs on his
eyes, nose and toes.
He
is also a bit wary of strangers, which is pretty typical of the breed,
as well. Once he gets to know you he loves to be cuddled and snuggled.
He gets along well with other small and large dogs, but prefers the sofa
to the great outdoors.
This
handsome little boy would do best in a home with teenaged children or an
empty nest that needs to be filled with love.
ADOPTED!
12/09/2007
Ralphie
Birthday
Approximately 5-5-06
This
is Ralphie --- 9 lbs of pure joy. What a handsome little boy with a
heart of gold! He loves attention and cuddling up with people who
can just shower him with the love he deserves!
He
was adopted from a shelter in California but ended up as a stray in
Bosque Farms. We have not been able to track down the previous owner so
are looking for a home that can give him a lifetime of love.
He
is such a sweet little fellow that will fit into any home like a champ.
He would be a great companion for anybody who wants a perfect companion
for life! He is such a great boy and very smart! He would do great
in a home watching television, out on a boat watching and playing in the
water, or even hiking in the mountains. I have no doubt that he
would excel in agility as well--so if you are looking for that perfect
partner for this fun sport look no further. Here he is --- the
perfect big dog in a little body that you can take anywhere with you!!!