Chihuahua Rescue and Transport, Inc. - nationwide Chihuahua Rescue group

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)