Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Chihuahuas. They are brilliant dogs, smart, personable, very aware of their environment and the people therein. Small and portable, easy to feed and alert, they can be daring little clowns.
South Texas, perhaps by virtue of proximity to primal lands, has become a popular place for raising, caring for and sadly, alas, abandoning these little gems. It’s too easy, it seems, to cast them aside when inconvenience strikes.
Yesterday a little brindle boy, lost, cold, hungry, frightened, was spotted by a friend of mine and was thus rescued and brought into the fold. My favorite veterinarian, Dr. Madigan of the Animal Hospital of the Smithson Valley, has checked him out and deemed him sweet, healthy and lovable. After his ordeal (he had been observed and uncatchable for a few days) this little dog is remarkably friendly and so wants to be trusting.
He is too shy right now for pictures, but soon his little face will be on this website for all to see. After his neutering, shots, chip etc. he will be available for adoption to some very lucky family or person.
Any donations to help off-set medical expenses for these little guys are very welcome. Checks of any size can be made out to Canine Comforts with “Lost-and-Found Chihuahuas” in the memo section. A little love and kindness goes a long way when you only weigh five pounds.