I rescued a pup yesterday!

I would definitely turn those people in. How would they like to be treated like that? I think after an animal has been abused certain things will trigger that memory and they may react to it. They get less timid and learn to trust others, but if you had been abused wouldn't it always stay with you? Best wishes!

OMG! most certainly. these are wonderful little dogs once you get their trust. mine sleeps right by me in bed at night and follows me all around the house. if you could get 1 more it would help as they would be company to each other and a little less scared. they do tend to be shakey scared little things until they get used to you.

I don't know much about Chihuahuas, but keep loving her, just love on her 24/7. Make sure she has everything that she needs. As for the family that abuses these dogs, they should be in jail, for animal abuse. If it was me, I would call the animal control in a heartbeat, I would have called as soon as I got home from bringing the puppy there. Her brother's and sister's deserves a better life, just like her, and in a shelter, they would be seen by a vet, feed, given water, the full nine yards before being placed for adoption. You should see if they have the 7 still there, and as soon as you get in your car and turn around a block, call the animal shelter. Make sure you have written the number down and take it with you. You would be causing great waves, you would be saving those 7 dogs lives. Just like humans, animals needs food and water to survive.

I.hate.people. I would so call animal control. Who cares about waves? Seriously. I assume you are having some sort of heat where you are at and it is dangerous for anyone, animal or not to not have water. And that is just the beginning. She will outgrow the timidness, but she may retain it around those she feels are like her previous dipwads.. That is about all I know about Chihuahuas.

Chihuahua's are naturally very shaky animals. We have two of our own and one of them will sit down and shake, very scared of us if we approach. This is only my fiance and I and only sometimes. I think she will come around, just well even though this may sound crazy, baby talk her. I hope that she adapts to you soon, oh and call the humane society on them. The humane society will take the dogs in and keep them until someone comes to rescue them!

I would call. As for the timidness, my neighbors took in an abused dog over a year ago. He was skin and bones and so afraid of everything he would just tremble. It took over 6 months for him to become somewhat normal. He's a sweet dog and you can't help but love him. Now he's pretty confident and plays well. They are very careful about correcting him so as not to undo the progress. It's so good to see him play and on occasion he will even come up and put his head under your hand to let you know he wants to be petted. When I was younger I had a siberian husky rescue that was the same way. It took time, but we all loved her. If you give her a reason to trust you, she will. It takes a lot of time, but it is well worth it. I think my husky knew she had been rescued and loved us all the more for it because of the way she acted toward us.

I think it is great that you were able to rescue one of the puppies at least. I think that it will take some time, but the dog should learn to trust you and stop being so timid after awhile.

It is very kind of you. but you should take it to do some body check to make sure that it has no disease such as rabies

That's awesome. No food or water? That's so sickening to hear this. I' glad you were able to save one of the pups. We used to have a dog that adopted and was abused and he never fully got over being timid. It's a sad thing to see. I don't think a dog will ever forget where they've been. You can only try to soften the memory by showing your love and teaching them love.

Well, are the waves more important than those dogs? That's the question. I have a cat that was once abused before we got him. He was terrified of everything. We couldn't even walk near him. It took him a good 6 months before he began to act semi-normal, but was still afraid of sudden moves and loud noises. We've had him about 6-7 years and he's not afraid of much of anything anymore.

Chihuahua is what I have now and I adopted her from a shelter too and she is so very loving . I rescued a 12 year old cat many years ago , and she was so scared when I first saved her , but with in a week she warmed up to me , and is the best cat ever . She will be okay , just give it time , and time to adjust

Yes yes yes - call the shelter or the ASPCA. They will save those little dogs and charge the owner. DO NOT hesitate. I would have been on the phone immediately. Poor little things. Chi's are very sensitive and the puppy may always be shy. Eventually, the dog will trust you more but dogs that have been abused are like humans who have been abused. It will take a lot of time. Take good care of her - Chi's are beautiful little dogs- We absolutely love our little Zoe. They are funny, sweet, and smart little dogs. We have other dogs but Zoe is the queen in our house. Where is the kennel? Maybe I could take the rest home.

Hi i really respect people who care about animals.I'm an animal lover myself.Here in india i see that animals are treated so badly and it makes me so sad that i can't rescue all of them.Since i can't possibly do that,i do the best i can.I've rescued several stray pups and kittens.I don't have a place big enough for a pet but i hand them over to friends who love animals and are ready to care for them.I go and visit them regularly.Just recently i rescued a kitten who had no chance of surviving since there were too many dogs about the place and i saw no mother in the whole day that i spent with it.Its siblings had already been killed by dogs and some run over by passing vehicles and i just couldn't let it die too.So i took it to one of my friends houses and she fell in love with it instantly. I do believe you should call animal shelter on these people,only for the animals sake.I mean,they deserve so much better.I don't know anything about chihuahua's but dogs in general do take their own time to settle,especially after such an experience.So give her all the love you can and leave the rest to her.Eventually she will start trusting you and will be just fine.So hang in there!

hi hun, i would call the animal shelter straight away , lord knows how long the poor little things will survive..you are such a caring lady and i think you where meant to find them and get them the help they need.. i know your new addition will be just fine as she has you to care for her, good luck sweetie.. please let me know what happenes if you do call help for the doggies.. hugsssssssssssssssssssssssss

Yes definately call the animal shelter as those people have no right to an animal if they can't look after it. With a lot of love and attention you will have one sweet little dog it could take anywhere up to a manth or two if it has been badly treated but if it is only neglect once he knows that you wont hurt him he will end up fiercly protective of you as I found out with awild cat that I tamed. I couldn't go anywhere without him except when I went in the vehicle. I have since lost him which has devastated me, I wish you all the best in your endeavours with the pup

This is terrible! Frankly, I am outraged. How can people treat animals so cruelly? If you have strong laws to protect animals, do report this case. And don't worry about your pet. Give her plenty of love and affection. Has the vet had a look at her yet? I guarantee that with time she will learn to trust and love you. Dogs are darlings; I have a dog too. Cheers and happy mylotting

very nice you what country are you in in usa animal would swoop in and tahe custody all the animals

good day... It's good that you rescued that pup and I believe it'll love you till the end. You did the right thing calling on animal shelter.

I hope you have reported these people to the authorities so they can rescue the other pups

i dont know about chihuahua .but you have done an excellant and great work........keep pouring your love on the dog it will definitely respond one day.....i'l pray god........