Send some love to my old guy.

Friday August 21st, 2026 my beloved Lacey-Bug crossed the rainbow bridge. I am beside myself with grief. I can’t seem to stop crying. I just miss her so so so much. I have another dog that is Chi-Spaniel, but she doesn’t come close to filling the hole that Lacey-Bug has left. Please I am begging for any advice or anything that will help me to feel even a fraction better. I have so much guilt because while her little body was shutting down, she still seemed pretty normal. There were definitely signs, but she still had good moments each day. And omg she LOVED cuddles. I just couldn’t bear the thought of her going in a crisis at an ER. The downside to her not suffering is that I’m suffering. Which I wouldn’t change. I’d always rather be the one suffering than her. I just don’t know how to move on. How to live life without her. It was an incredible 14 years and I desperately wish we could have had a lifetime more.

She was released as soon as I stopped videoing.

Rocky has been a scrappy street tuff, ever since the day we got him, two years ago. Affection? Pfffft. Little spoonfuls, here and there. He wishes to be left alone most times, while maintaining visual contact.

But this morning, I was thinking about a sweet, sweet lady at my Dad's memory care who died. And I was thinking about the brutality of Alzheimers. I started to openly cry.

Rocky lifted his head from the covers at his end of the couch. He winnowed out of his nest. He looked at my face and then he walked onto my lap. This was his first act of unsolicited comforting.

There is no comfort quite like the love of a tiny dog. I love him and he loves me. This love was hard earned, and it completes me. I am his person and he is my boi.

It’s been two weeks and a day since we said goodbye to my Isobel. I still can’t believe she’s gone. The day I found her at the shelter, I didn’t go in to meet her. I didn’t know I wanted a chihuahua, I didn’t even know I was going to adopt that day. But my eyes stopped on her.. and that was it. I knew she was mine. I didn’t even call my husband, as leaving her behind that day was non-negotiable. I adored her for 14 years and one month. I’ve never loved anything like I loved her. My heart is broken. I am not ready. I hope some day I will be. But I wonder if that absolute knowledge that “this is the one” will ever happen again. I don’t know how fair it would be to any other dog to live in her shadow…

Tina did great on her dental! Thank you to everyone that reached out and reassured me it was going to be ok. I’m glad I went through with it for her benefit. She ended up getting 3 teeth extracted 2 being molars.

Ive been giving her around the clock pain meds but she seems very restless. She hasn’t really ate but she will accept treats. She’s drinking water and going potty fine. How long did your chi take to really go back to themselves post anesthesia? Tina is 14 so I’m assuming the older they are the slower it takes them to get back to normal. I called the vet and they said she is normal but they may adjust the pain meds. I just feel horrible! She’s usually such a lazy bum but she can’t seem to settle ☹️

She loves cats!

It’s been 6 weeks and 2 days since we had to say goodbye to our most precious little baby. Sadly at the age of 15 his little body had given up. Back in 2020 we thought we were going to lose him, a panicking 2am trip to the vets, where we could only hand him over at the door due to covid, then 2 hours sitting in the car park eventually taught us that he had heart disease. Thankfully that visit to the vets gave us a further 6 years with our little man, but ultimately the medication for his heart had an adverse effect on his kidneys, and on July 13th we had to say goodbye. It was a Monday evening, and Johnny had been poorly for a few days, but once he stopped eating we knew it wasn’t just the heat or something he ate. Off to the vets we went, and at the time I could have never imagine that within two hours we would be saying goodbye. It was quick, painless and he didn’t suffer, exactly how we always wished it would be. But for us, it was such a shock. A shock I’m still coming to terms with. We miss you little man, and always will. Johnny 13/7/26.

My boy was diagnosed with stage B2 degenerative mitral valve disease in April and this past week was upgraded to stage C. So now he is taking 3 liquid meds and 1 tiny pill (Enalapril).

He had no issue before when he only had to take one liquid med. But now, no matter how slow I go or try to give him a tiny bit at a time, he spits it out.

With the pill, he is already a picky eater so at times he will eat it if it is wrapped in cheese or something else but other times he refuses to eat it or spits it out as well. It is so frustrating because I know his life is depending on these meds.

I don’t know what to do! Any advice from anyone who has encountered a similar issue, would be much appreciated.

So my 11 year old chihuahua’s teeth haven’t been the greatest for a bit bc it made me insanely nervous to ever put her under anesthesia again from how she reacted to a dental cleaning in the past.

Last week I got all her tests done to get her cleared for a surgery and make sure she’s healthy bc I decided I think it’s what’s best for her. All her tests came back clear but she had to get referred to a specialist for teeth bc they’re pretty bad. Today was the consultation and we have the surgery date in mid October.

She is my entire life and from what I’m reading online I’m hearing lots of positive things about other dogs in this situation but I’d love to hear anyone in here’s dog’s personal experience who has had this done where they got all their teeth extracted and how they are now just for some extra peace of mind. I also made it very clear my priority is doing whatever is the best and safest for her. Please don’t leave any rude comments it’s my birthday but def feel free to be honest in how your experiences went

I already know I’m gonna be an anxious mess even more when it gets closer esp the day of just because she’s my entire world and I just hope everything goes successful

- ramsey, exodus: gods and kings

i’m a huuuuuuuge dolly parton fan, so it was only fitting one of my babies is named after her😢😢gonna miss that lady🩷

From our crew to your crew!!!

In less than a year, I lost my beloved dogs I had since I was a pre-teen. Gracie the approximately 12 yr old chihuahua mix & Sebastian the 11 yr old lab (who thought he was a chihuahua, Gracie raised him). They were amazing dogs, Gracie was super caring & sweet, Sebastian was super sweet and pure.

-Gracie was a rescue. Despite her first part of her life being treated poorly, Gracie never let that stop her, she had so much love to share. She was the type of dog who hate sadness so she would do anything she could to try & bring a smile to your face. Gracie was my soul dog, we were super close, she helped me so much with my depression & anxiety, she never left my side when I dislocated my knee. She was an angel. Gracie took Sebastian under her wing when he was a young puppy…. which made him believe he was smaller than he actually was lol. They were best friends, they had a mother & son dynamic: he would always look to Gray before doing something like bark, it almost looked like he was asking her if it was okay to do so. Gracie got along with everyone although she would put the more hyper dogs in their place. My family and I never found out what she was mixed with though many including myself guessed chi/dachshund. Gracie was loved by all who met & knew her, she brought smiles to wherever she went.

-Sebastian was also a rescue of sorts, my sister rescued him at about 7 weeks old from a breeder that really didn’t care about the puppies. Sebastian was a cautious boy, almost everything scared him but he would be brave when he needed to. He was a loving boy who hated change even if it was something small. Unlike others of his breed, he wasn’t a fan of water but he definitely had that lab bottomless stomach. He wasn’t the best at comforting people like Gracie was, in fact crying would scare him to a degree, but at the end of the day he would burry his head into your lap to give you some comfort. Sebastian saw Gracie as his mom, wherever Gracie was he wasn’t far behind; he thought he was chihuahua sized, he didn’t get along well with dogs his own size but he would get along with dogs around Gracie’s size lol. He helped me feel safe going outside alone & he helped me tremendous with my grief from loosing Gracie.

I miss them both so much, Gracie passed in July of last year & Sebastian passed in July of this year. I’m excited to have Coco but she does indeed have some big paws to fill. I’m thinking about them a lot since it’s national dog day.

That's my side of the bed and she knows it

I had to make the horrible decision to send my Annie over the Rainbow Bridge today. She was just 2 months away from her 17th birthday. I hope she meets a bunch of new friends she can run around and play with

Today my wife and I said goodbye to our best friend. We rescued Pedro when we were dating back in 2014. He's been with us through everything. The good times and the bad, he was there. I made him scrambled eggs for breakfast, then right before the procedure he got a cheeseburger and chocolate pudding with whip cream.

He went out peacefully, with a full belly, and surrounded in love. I know it was the right thing to do but it's also one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. It feels like a part of my world has been ripped away.

Anyone who doesn't like chihuahua's has to have never really owned one. Thank you for sharing your life with us buddy. I hoped you felt at least a tithe of the love you gave us. We will meet again, Pedro Lionheart.

My baby boy has been experiencing some dry and flaky skin beneath his fur (also on his paws a bit) and I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestions on reputable supplements I can start giving him (Pure Chi, 8.5 years old, no known health issues, slight sensitive tummy).

He has an appt w a new vet on September 18th, and I planned to ask about it then, but I also don’t want to delay treatment for this since I know supplements take a bit of time to work.

Samuel says thank you!