The Chihuahua Who Survived Twelve Days in a Storm Drain

I have told a lot of chihuahua stories, but this one sits differently in my chest. A chihuahua survived twelve days in a storm drain and came out the other side still wagging her tail. When I first heard it,…

Buy or Adopt a Chihuahua: An Honest Look at Both Options

When I decided I wanted a chihuahua, the first question everyone asked was: are you going to buy one or adopt one? I spent three months researching both options before making my decision, and what I found was a lot…

A Chihuahua Rescue Story That Restored My Faith in People

I did not plan to write about this. Some stories sit inside you for a while before you figure out how to tell them. This chihuahua rescue story is one of those. It starts with a dog nobody wanted and…

Helping Your New Chihuahua Feel Safe After Adoption

The rescue chihuahua adjustment period is something every new adopter should be prepared for, because it rarely goes the way you imagine. Understanding how to new chihuahua feel safe starts with what actually happens in real life. When I brought…

The Chihuahua That Detected Cancer

I need to tell you about a chihuahua named Beans. She weighs four pounds, sleeps exclusively on her owner’s chest, and does not particularly enjoy car rides. She also detected her owner’s cancer before any doctor did. This chihuahua detected…

The Night a Standoff Saved a Family

The idea of a chihuahua vs coyote encounter sounds like a nightmare, and honestly it is one of the scariest things a small chihuahua owner can imagine. But what happened one night in my friend’s backyard proved that bravery is…

What You Need to Know First

If you are considering adopting a chihuahua, you are about to make one of the best decisions of your life. I say that as someone who has adopted Chihuahuas and watched them transform from nervous shelter chihuahuas into confident, loving…

The Chihuahua Survival Story That Changed My Heart Forever

Some chihuahua stories stay with you. They settle into a quiet corner of your memory and come back when you need them. This chihuahua survival story is one of those. It is about a dog who should not have made…

Heartbreaking Rescue: 28 Chihuahuas Found in Deplorable Conditions

When the call came in, the rescue team thought it was a hoarding case. Understanding how to chihuahuas rescued starts with what actually happens in real life. Twenty-eight chihuahuas in a single home, ranging from puppies to seniors, some in…

How a Pup Called Milly Mae Changed My Life

If you want to know about milly mae changed life, you are in the right place. I was not looking for a dog when I found Milly Mae. I was not even thinking about getting one. I was in the…