Chihuahua puppies and an uneducated owner

[borzoimom]

Lute- she has time to get ready for this. To get the money together for the vet, to start getting more dog food ( luckily these are not big dogs), and she has the time. Her "plan" is for you to do it- not herself. This is an adult, and has the time to act like one, and just do what is needed. If you offer too much help now other than " you have time to get ready to do this", she will not learn the planning in this- and quite frankly- I think she already knows- and just going to let you worry about the details.. ( not her.)
If this were a child or young adult, living with parents that didnt understand- I would help- but this is not the case. And obviously a repeat performance. At some point people are either willing to learn, or let someone else do it for them- whether its doing their work at work- or in this case- you take care of her dogs. I think you are being set up- ... Just tell her to start preparing now, as you can not help at this point in time, and besides- nothing is a better teacher than experience in motion- HER MOTION..

[lute]

i understand. so i'll just give her advice and let her borrow my welping books. i still feel bad!

[borzoimom]

i understand. so i'll just give her advice and let her borrow my welping books. i still feel bad!

I know you do- but its time for her to take responsibility for this- giving her the books is a good idea- but at this point, I would not give a book you are not willing to not get back... Or better yet- write down the names of your books, the author and publisher and give her the list.. Its time for her to get a book or two on this as well. She needs to realize- when it boils down to it, its her responsiblity to "step up the plate" and do this..

[Husky15]

I agree with everyone here. She sounds like she likes you, but is also using you. And you said that you have told her over and over again to get them fixed, but she would never heed your words. I think it's time to show her that there are consequences and that she should have listened. I'm sure she'll regret it when her bills start rolling in and she has to buy food and take them to the vet as well.

[Freedom]

Agree with everything said so far. Don't give her books, give her the info for the book or two you think most helpful. (If you give too many titles, she will feel overwhelmed and not get any). Don't give her food, give her name of the store where you get the good stuff.

VERY irritating and frustrating, and I'm not even the one in direct contact with her!!!!!