Viewing the latest dogs housed in the Maricopa county west shelter this morning prompted me to write this blog post. There are currently 31 Chihuahua’s on Maricopa west’s death row right now, including puppies, apple heads, deer heads and teacup. Chihuahua’s hold a special place in my heart and to see one in trouble breaks my spirit. Of course I wish that people didn’t dump their dogs at shelters or onto the streets to fend for themselves. However, humans are selfish irresponsible beings that for the most part do not have a heart when it comes to animals. “It’s a dog!” those words I hear way too often from humans that just don’t get it. Animals have feelings just as you and I and unlike us they cannot speak for themselves. So this is where us animal lovers come in, explaining to the heartless, that animals are not here simply for humans. If you are an animal lover then you have been down this dirt road many times. If there is a shred of goodness in a person they will know this without any explanation. The problem is that these little dogs are over bred, most breeders are in it for the money and do not care what happens to the dogs once they are purchased. Always adopt and never buy a puppy or dog; for every dog purchased from a breeder or store one dies in the shelter.
This brings me back to the “31” tiny Chihuahua’s at the Phoenix Arizona animal shelter, waiting in a scary and loud pen for someone to find them and take them home. If you know Chihuahua’s they are not a very resilient breed. They are generally fearful, and enjoy tucking themselves under anything that will shelter them from their surroundings. My Chihuahua is currently being used as a lumbar support; she has rooted like a pig into the sofa to where she has ended up right where a good lumbar pillow would go. It can be 90 degrees and my girl will find the softest thing in the room and make herself a bed to get under. Those poor chi’s at the shelter are frightened and should never be there in the first place. They are not built to handle the surroundings of an animal control shelter. This is why most of them are thought of as being mean or aggressive in shelters, it is because of the shelter itself. Think about it how would you like it? You’re facing death unless someone adopts you and adopts fast! With that in mind usually Chihuahua’s need to warm up to a person before they are comfortable, it may take 10 minutes or one week, but once they know you are good they will become your new shadow.
Owning a Chihuahua is one of the most rewarding gifts a person can have. One must experience it to understand and feel just how much they care for their guardians.I know I could not imagine life without mine.
The Chihuahua’s facing death at the shelters around the world is hoping you will take a chance on them and give them a home where they are safe and loved. Visit your local shelter today to see Chihuahua's for adoption and if in the Phoenix Arizona area please visit the Maricopa county west shelter today before it is too late.
Maricopa County West Shelter. 2500 South 27th Avenue. Phoenix, AZ 85009
602-506-PETS(7387)
SEE THE LATEST PET PHOTOS FROM PHOENIX ARIZONA HERE
Chihuahua's come in new each day! Please save at least one.
Chihuahua's come in new each day! Please save at least one.
EAST SHELTER : http://www.examiner.com/animal-welfare-in-phoenix/amanda-chilcher
WEST SHELTER: http://www.examiner.com/dog-rescue-in-phoenix/carla-walters
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