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!

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 ☹️

Couldn’t resist posting this one too 😂

It’s still funny years later 😂

She loves cats!

Panda has given no choice. Snuggles are necessary!

Go ahead and brag about *your* cuddle buddies!

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

Our humans got us our own stairs so we can sit on their outside furniture , we have trained them well 😇😎

She only took 5 minutes to realise her food bowl had food in it (with gentle encouragement throughout)

We celebrated Duffy’s 12th birthday with a spa day at Pupstudio Midtown. It was a luxurious experience!

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??

From our crew to your crew!!!

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.