My friend is looking for a chihuahua, but she's not loaded, so she would like to find one for under bucks. Preferably FREE. I still find it surprising that they SELL living things, but hey, that's greed for ya... anyway, she wants one from either a good breeder or a rescue that has no health problems apparent and has not been bred to be viscious. It must be 2-3 pounds by 10 weeks, or it will have health problems, keep that in mind. She lives in maryland, so it has to be in MD, VA, PA or as a last resort, WV. Can anyone direct me to such a place? Coloring does not matter, size (except for weight, as i said before) does not matter. Preferably long-haired female, but long-haired male is ok. Thanks!
I know, I know. I told her she should get a cat 
but she's stubborn, and I thought i'd ask.
and yes, i'm a believer that selling anything living is wrong. even if people think they're stupid, they will get love even if you don't have to pay for it. and don't pull the 'animal abuse' trick on me, cuz that makes me cry, and anyway, humans are abused just as much and the only commercials you see are about starving children. at least some starving pets are HAPPY.
My mom thinks of rats as the giant, red eyed, sewer monsters that they are portrayed as on TV. My brother and his girlfriend have a pet rat, that she has never seen, and I fell in love with him. I had to give my dog to my grandma when my mom remarried because her new husband didn't like her, he thought she was too spoiled and that dogs aren't supposed to be in the house, even if they are tiny pom/chihuahua mixes and would have to battle mutant sized raccoons. I want a pet, something I can hang out with, take care of, and love. I've gotten kind of lonely since my brother moved out, I only have a temperamental 8 year old sister that wants nothing to do with me. I have done a lot of research on pet rats and how to take care of them, prices on supplies, about 140$, and found a rat rescue in my town that offers 10$ adoptions. I'm a 15 year old girl, old enough, and responsible enough to take care of a pet. I always took good care of my dog, cleaning up after her, grooming her, and feeding her. My mom wouldn’t even have to see the rat, expect for the occasional visit to the vet. I have 70$, enough to pay for half of the supplies. What are some ways I can try to convince her I am responsible enough, and that rats aren’t the nasty little creatures that they are represented as?
I've been mentioning to my mom that I love my brother's pet rat and would love to have one, but I haven't actually asked about it.
And any info you could supply will be very helpful.
I understand, I don't think you're being mean at all. I was planning on getting two.
Would two males be ok in a cage together? Or should I get two females.
So I barely bring up the topic and my mom yells at me. She wouldn't even listen to me and laughed when I brought up the subject of having to get rid of my dog. She doesn't seem to comprehend how much it breaks my heart to only get to see my dog once or twice a month at most, and then to have her look at me with her big eyes and have to leave her again. I just want something to love, I'd be happy with just about anything, but rats seem best for my lifestyle.
I am feel really guilty about getting a new dog. I mean REALLY guilty.
My boyfriend and I have a dog together. it's really his dog, but we are together everyday, and the dog goes everywhere, and so it's basically our dog. He's a chihuahua mix, and the sweetest guy. We rescued him from a woman's house who didnt care about him, and had 10 kids running around and scaring him constantly. I've worked on him a lot and he is more socialized now, but still had typical chihuahua traits.
The other part of the back story. I have worked at a vet since I was 15 now. My first summer there, a woman brought in Chinese Cresteds and I fell in love. I have wanted one ever since.
Well I just got one two days ago. He just turned a year old, he was supposed to be a show dog but it didnt work. he is a "hairy" hairless. He is super sweet, but he doesn't play. He only plays with my cat, or my boyfriend's dog. I know I can get him to play, but I am not sure how? if I try to play with him, he gets scared. And he doesnt understand what chew bones, balls, rope toys, sqeaky toys.. nothing are. he just gives me a funny face. so in the morning or when I get home from work, he is all hyper and happy, and I dont know what to do! All I can do it pet him. It's wierd. He also doesn't make any noise at all.
So anyways, I brought him home two days ago. The second my boyfriend got here with his dog, I wanted to cry. I feel like I am replacing my boyfriend's dog. I feel horrible. I have been crying all these days. I have a week where I can take him back and have my money back. But the thought of taking him back makes me want to cry too. I realize it's only been a few days, but the guilt isnt getting any better. I just feel so torn. My boyfriend's dog doesnt seem that mad so far, but I love how needy he is of me.
I am starting to think maybe I got a mistake getting my own dog at all. I am also starting to think, as much as I love Chinese Cresteds, maybe I should have just found a Chihuahua, because I love all the expressions, the vocals, the needy part of the behavior. =/
I just don't know what to do. I dont want to keep a dog that I will feel I always treat second best when my other dog is around.
This happened before when my parents divorced, we had a dog at my mom's, and the dog from my childhood lived with my dad. Whenever that dog came to stay with us for a weekend if my dad had to go somewhere, I almost ignored my other dog.
I just don't know what to do!
I forgot to add, the Crested is the sweetest dog. He is playful with other dogs and himself some. And he is super sweet. He's a great dog, I do like him.
I paritally feel like I am so guilty I am putting up a wall between me and him.
My mom bathes her long haired toy chihuahua all the time, and recently the receptionist at the vet told her she should be getting a bath a maximum of once a month. Mom doesn't think this is right and bathes her once a day or once every two days so that the dog will smell nice and not 'like a dog'. (This is her first indoor pet and she's absolutely in love with her). However, she does use Johnson's baby shampoo and not a pet shampoo to bathe her, figuring that it's gentle enough for newborn humans so the dog should not suffer any ill effects?
She wants to hear thoughts from other long haired toy chihuahua owners, if possible. Thank you.
Caspar is dog #5 on this site. I need to find a rescue group or someone to foster him until he can be adopted. He has been waiting 4 months at the Pound. He is nervous and scared, and needs loving attention and a home where he can be calm.
He will be euthanized soon if someone cannot give him a little special time and love.
http://members.aol.com/lucountydogs/
Can you help me?
email me delise@flash.net if you know of a group who can help
I own 3 rescue dogs. That is all I am allowed by the city.
Kit Kat we have a transport if you are willing I might be able to set that up.Email me if you really are interested.