Update on Minnie the Chihuahua
I recently got an update on the Chihuahua that was rescued from a bad situation. Here's the original post.
Leslie Alvarez emailed me on her progress. She also told me about another dog that she rescued. First of all...here's a photos of Minnie. She looks much happier here!
Here's an update from Leslie's email:
She is doing a little better with the medication. Now that it's getting a little colder her arthritis seems to be acting up a little so I'm glad we were able to get her her medicine. I can't imagine what it would have been like for her to have to sleep outside in a box for the 11th year. I don't think she would have made it. The doctor said she has mild bronchitis. We're keeping an eye on several potential issues until I can gather some funds to get the rest of her medical needs taken care of.
Here's Lulu (what Leslie named her). If you know anyone that would like a dog like her...please let me know or email Leslie at linda_alvarezzz@yahoo.com.
Here's an excerpt from Leslie's original email about the Chihuahua and the Mini pin. Someone dropped off Lulu at the same time she rescued the two other dogs.
This story really breaks my heart:
Ok, here's the kicker...you all are not going to believe this. This afternoon, another neighbor (maybe it's some kind of conspiracy) brought a dog to my house! She said her sister's kids found the dog and they brought it home. BUT her sister does not like dogs and neither does her husband. My neighbor said that her sister's husband often kicked the dog and would throw this dog out on the street whenever the kids were done playing with it. My neighbor said that her sister had not fed the dog in about 2 weeks. The dog also had a rubber band embedded in her neck. My neighbor said she knew the dog was in bad shape and since she always sees us walking our dogs, and figured we like dogs she brought the dog to my house to see if we could help.
The dog is very thin and is not looking so good. Her eyes are so sad and scared...so, of course we took her in.
Since she's been here she's become more and more outgoing. Initially, she hid under the bed for two days. We set up a comfy little bed for her and she eventually came out and started sleeping on it. She also used to tremble when you tried to touch her. Now she runs to greet us and is a happy tail wagging little girl. She is very sweet! Animal resiliance, I tell ya! One of the things I love best about all animals is watching and learning what their personalities are like. Lulu is very organized. I know that sounds odd but she seems to like every thing organized on her little bed. I gave her some toys and she has her little food bowl near her bed and every day she grabs her food bowl and puts in on her bed and she also takes her toys and puts them next to her bowl on her bed. It's really facinating.
Anyway, this little girl needs a loving home. I hope she will find a permanent place to organize all her belongings very soon!
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