I used to purchase Yorkies and when I lost my last one and the prices became ridiculous and I understood the importance of adopting I turned to another small breed, Chihuahuas. First there was Otis, the brown male.
He was terribly abused and still has real emotional problems (I need to write Cesar Millan for help- I'm very serious - can anyone put me in touch with him?) he doesn't like to be touched, he won't let me put a leash on him. He won't go out for a walk, just runs around the patio, loves to sit in the sun and bark at the squirells. He will come to me for treats and food of course and at least he is safe and healthy and didn't get euthanized,the fate he was rescued from.- I got him through a Chihuahua Rescue Organization who found him at the pound about to be euthanized. Then came Felicia (the white female) as a companion to Otis. She had been neglected by her previous owner but came out of it not scarred emotionally like Otis. She came to me from her owner's neighbor who watched all the neglect over 7 years and finally convinced the owner to give her up. She is a love and rebounded from her neglect.
Then there were three!
Paris, (the black female) who was still a pup when I got her, so emotionally unscathed. She is the spoiled one of the three and came to me from a rescue booth at the Orange County Pet Fair.
I wouldn't dream of buying a dog when there are so many out there who need homes. People need to spay and neuter their pets!!
God bless all of you who are responsible pet owners and rescue animals.
Pacoima, CA
