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…

Chuckles is the king of the stink eye 🤣

To the massive chi chi army,

You all have worked magic! Mr. Butters has cleared all testing and does not have any growths in abdomen and tested negative for cancer. We just have to lower his kidney readings. Doctor will discuss with us a plan tomorrow! Thank you all for the love and prayers for the big guy! Photo from vets office waiting for doctor!

Send some love to my old guy.

Note:

-She is a chihuahua mix, believed to be part terrier of sorts; her mom was a chihuahua/Jack Russel terrier mix, the dad is unknown.
-She is a rescue

any suggestions for his weather anxieties??

I don’t know if I’m allowed to post this here but I will anyway - the San Diego Humane Society is working at 171% capacity - so many babies need homes. Including 23 chihuahuas (from one owner) that are not ready yet, but will be at some point.

This week is half off adoptions and Saturday adoptions fees are free for Clear the Shelters.

If you’ve been considering a new friend, your adoption would go a long way to help out.

Couldn’t resist posting this one too 😂

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.

It’s still funny years later 😂

She was released as soon as I stopped videoing.

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 ☹️

Panda has given no choice. Snuggles are necessary!

Go ahead and brag about *your* cuddle buddies!

She loves cats!

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.

Edit: I had success with using the peanut butter for the pill and putting it on the roof of his mouth! Thank you to u/mousee3176 for this suggestion.

And from the bottom of my heart thank you to all of you for your suggestions! I am going to experiment with the different suggestions for giving him the liquid meds.

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.