Gift Chihuahua

[Barbiro]

I just found out the owner of Buffy's sister (the dog's name is "Baby) doesn't want her anymore. It gets me upset because when they got the puppy at 10 weeks old, they very much wanted to have her. Now Baby will get her feelings hurt and I need to find her a home. She's not as tiny as Buffy (I'll try to get a picture of her on Thursday), probably weighs around 5 pounds but she is adorable. She turned 1 year old on February 9th.

I think part of the reason the owner doesn't want her is Baby runs away. Anytime the door is left a little bit open, she splits and they have to hunt her down all over the neighborhood. I still think it's sad there's no love connection there and I want to find her a good home.

I can't keep her. As much as I want to, I'm in over my head with pets. If you're in the Miami area, you can come pick her up. If not, you could arrange for transportation. She is FREE to a good home. I'm not sure if she's had her vaccines, but I'll find out. Probably not the way things look.

I'll post pics soon. In the meantime, can you guys spread the word to see if maybe someone you know wants a beautiful little (not tiny) long-hair chihuahua, BUT ONLY, if they really, really, really want her. I don't want Baby going thru this again, she deserves better.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed on this one. Say a prayer for me. Thanks.

4:20 p.m. Update: I spoke with the owner. She says she doesn't have the patience to deal with a dog right now. That she can't open the door without Baby storming out between her legs and she's tired of it. I asked her if she had taken Baby to the vet, and she said "no."

Guys, I just think the chemistry is not there between them. I have seen Baby many times and she's very affectionate and beautiful. Her and Buffy get along really well, plus there are children in the house who play with her. I don't think there is absolutely anything wrong with this dog to prevent someone else from loving it and giving it a good home. HELP!!

[Logan]

Oh, Barbi, how distressing this must be for you. I think your assessment of the situation sounds "right on". They have obviously not bonded. Sounds like Baby is very lonely to me. Of course, I am a bit sympathetic to the owner with the escaping dog. I'd be horrified.
I can't help, but I'll sure say a prayer that it all gets worked out. I'm sure the perfect home is out there. Is there a Chihuahua rescue? Certainly there is somewhere. Maybe they could take him and find the right people to raise him. Good luck.
Logan

[Barbiro]

Logan,

Thanks for prayer. Baby needs it. I don't want her taken to a Chihuahua rescue. My hope is of finding her a home, although I wish I could bring her home, but I can't.

Baby's running away can be remedied by simply putting a gate on the door. I've been at the house twice when she's taken off, and both times someone just opened the front door wide open. She's a happy little dog and likes to run around, so seeing the door open, of course she's going to split! Both times I went outside and sat on the curb and called her nicely, and she came to me. I think it's just an excuse to get rid of her. Wait till you guys see her picture...you'll wonder how in the world can anyone get rid of a cutie like that.

It's so sad.