Ay Chihuahua!!!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know: they aren’t Border Collies. They aren’t even herders. But come on, they’re cute!!! Dee Sullins, the director of Hale County Humane Society asked if we could take them. Do you see the photo of them in the milk carton h e sent me? Hello!

These four littermates were born around Thanksgiving. Stinkin’ cute, don’t you think? Let me introduce you:

Chicaboomboom is a lively little boy. I named him BoomBoom because when he runs, he bounces across the yard like a rocket. There is no lack of enthusiasm is this puppy!!! Adopted

Chicabowow is the only black and tan puppy in the litter. He is really narly! He isn’t intimidated by the other dogs, which just thrills Cassidy the Rat Terrier. She is a serious player, and Chicabowow is more than up to it!

Chicawowow is convinced he is a strictly indoor dog. When we go outside, he plants himself by the back door. Everyone else follows me onto the lawn. Not Chicawowow. He bounces up and down, barking at the door, waiting for it to open. He’ll finally sit down in a funk, facing the corner of the house, as if to say, “Fine! I’ll just sit here until it DOES open!!!” Adopted February 9th.

Chicadee is the only girl in the litter. She also has the reddest coat. She is so affectionate and can’t just sit in your lap; she simply must lick your face the whole time! Adopted.

Make sure that you check out their photo album. It’s chocked full! They are being fostered in Winter Park, Fl.

If you are interested in adopting one of these puppies, please review our adoption process and then e-mail me at holly.thedogliberator@gmail.com.

January 29 Update:

Today I was delighted to receive in the mail puppy-sized collars, donated by Amy, along with tags donated by Jocelyn! It was close, but the collars fit the Chihuahuas when tightened all the way. They really do have tiny necks! Now it is so much easier to tell who is who. Chicaboomboom has the blue collar; Chicabowow has the orange collar; Chicawowow has the green collar; and Chicadee has the pink collar, of course! Thank you to both Amy and Jocelyn!!!

January 31 Update:

Today was one of those perfect days that reminds us why we live in Florida. It warmed up to a lovely 79 degrees. The puppies wanted to play outside all day. They were simply adorable. Their personalities are really starting to shine through.

Chicaboomboom is just full of beans. He just bounds across the grass with a spirit of complete abandon. He’ll play and wrestle and have a grand ole time, and yet this evening he laid happily in my husbands arms, head up against his chest as if that were the best possible place in the whole wide world. Adopted.

Chicabowow is very busy and energetic. He’s like the toddler who plays non-stop and then passes out on the carpet in mid-step. He thinks it is funny to run along the back of the couch and then sit alertly on the end table (yes, as fosters we do all we can to teach our puppies proper house manners!!!) But was there anything cuter than him sleeping in my lap? Nope!

Chicawowow is such a baby! His favorite place is still anywhere inside! He simply loves to be in the house and will pout until you let him in. And when you hold him he works his way up to your shoulder like a parrot. I think he practices those looks in the mirror so he can melt your heart! Adopted

Chicadee is never outdone by her brothers. In fact, I’m pretty sure she is running the show! But the funniest thing to see is how she is with Ralph, my Basset/Lab mix. She simply adores him. She is forever running up and putting her front lets on the back of his neck, pressing her head against his as if to hug him. It is precious!!! Adopted

February 3rd Update:

Well, would you look whose ears stood up straight today!!! Chicadee is now intercepting signals from space. The mother ship is on its way!!! She looks adorable, don’t you think? I’d guess that there is a good chance that the ears of the rest of the litter will eventually point to the high heavens.

February 11th Update:

Today our little Chicadee went home, and that was so good to see! It was also good to see how well these puppies do with children. Heather brought her daughter plus Melissa and her two sons. The Chihuahuas quickly figured out that kids are easy targets for cute behavior.

In no time at all Chicaboomboom was snuggled in little arms, and he stayed there for as long as he could.

Chicabowow, of course, was going 90 miles an hour, racing from one to another, but when little Gunther finally got his arms around him, Chicabowow was all kisses.

I was delighted to see Chicadee settle in with Caylin, especially since that is Heather’s little girl!

I’ll say it again: this is a wonderful litter of puppies!!!

 

 

Chicawowow was the first puppy to find his forever home. On February 9th he headed out the door to Kissimmee with Amy and Randy. Their first dog together as a married couple, they are looking forward to spoiling him to pieces. They promised me they’d train him too so that he wouldn’t become one of “those” Chihuahuas! lol It was wonderful to see how he folded himself into their arms. A perfect match!!! Oh, and his new name? Bentley!

On February 11th, sweet little Chicadee went home with the wonderful Heather and Caylin. Little Caylin didn’t know they were coming to get a dog until they pulled into my driveway. Sneaky mommy! Chicadee quickly camped out in Caylin’s lap, which was a joy to see! As they were leaving, they were still debating names: Apple? Scarlett? Phoebe???? I can’t wait to find out what they settle on!!!
Update: And the decision is….. Vixen!!!

February 18th was Chicaboomboom‘s big day! Maria drove all the way down from Gainesville in Friday rush hour traffic to meet him. And he was all she was hoping for. I just loved how he folded himself into her. Won’t Maria’s daughter be surprised when she comes home after her long weekend to find a new puppy in the home! Yup, Chicaboomboom will have a 7-year-old girl to call his own, plus a Husky named Maverick. I see years of fun ahead!!!