I hardly need to
introduce myself, do I? I've been up here so long
that everyone should know me by now. I was a puppy
when I came here, and my right front leg was
broken and had healed straight up in the air so I
couldn't use it. CRT had it repaired for me and I
spent 12 weeks in a big bandage during the summer
because I had a few complications. Then I
got spayed, and after waiting a while, I had my
luxating patellas repaired, so I was all tuned up
and ready to go! After that, I was
sure I would get adopted, but nope, no one wanted
me, so I just hung out here. My foster mom and I
have spent the time training each other, although
she likes to think she's just training me.
We've worked out a pretty good relationship,
though, if I do say so myself.
I'm three years and
8 months old, and I weigh about 5.8 lbs. If you
look at my pictures, you'll see that I have a
Chihuahua head and an Italian Greyhound body. I'm
actually sort of both and neither. I'm very
affectionate, and like to get my head right up
under your chin and snuggle with you, and I don't
want any other dogs around while I'm in your lap.
I'll tolerate them sometimes, but only certain
ones. I like going to adoption events and Pet
Expos, but I'm not crazy about strangers
manhandling me. "Look, but don't touch,"
is my motto. I like other dogs and get along with
them, but my real love is people. I really really
really want my very own person, without a lot of
other dogs competing for attention. One or two
others would be fine. I don't like being alone a
lot, but I can handle a few hours, as long as I
have a nice big crate or x-pen, my favorite
snuggly, and my toys.
Sometimes I play
with hedgie, my hedgehog toy, and kill him over
and over. He always is ready for another session,
though. Or I crawl all the way into a large
snuggle bag and take a nap. That's where I sleep
every night -- my snuggle bag in my crate. I go in
there when our light goes off and never come out
until morning.
My legs are very
long and fragile, and I can't be picked up just
any old way. My foster mom can show you how to
pick me up, and you'd better watch carefully,
because I scream if you're careless. I can't live
with children or larger dogs -- it would be way
too easy for me to be injured badly, and I've had
enough surgery in my life now. I need adults who
know who to treat a fragile dog and who will be
very careful with me.
I love our fenced
yard in the summer, and most of all I love sunning
myself on my chaise. Sometimes I even let my mom
sit out there and read a book while I sunbathe, as
long as there's room for me on that chaise. I hate
going out in rainy or cold weather, and use puppy
pads then. My only problem is that I don't think
I'd do well with a lot of carpeting, although I'm
a very good girl when my mom takes me to motels if
we have to stay overnight. But it's just not a
good idea to have to live on carpeting all the
time.
I have very distinct
preferences and likes/dislikes. I want a mom who
means what she says, and has firm guidelines for
me. When things aren't too firm, I get anxious and
try to take charge myself. My mom makes me feel
safe, and I know she'll always take care of me. I
need that in my new home, too.
Do you need me in
your life? If so, please complete an application
on our website, and then email Laura at Midwestcoordinator@chihuahua-rescue.com
and let her know. You must live in
OH/IN/KY/IL/MN/MI/WI. (lh)
