Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue

02/02/2025

Well well well….. CCR has been MIA but not without news to report. There have been a couple of vet visits for some of the gang, and sweet little Ivy was adopted by a previous X2 CCR adopter! and she lives with Poncho Bob, previously known from HSOY as “Scrapples”. It was so much fun for Bob to recognize me when I brought little Ivy over.
And Macho Man is doing great! Living the good life with Marinellie and is healthy and having fun!!!
Vet News:
Apollo, a senior Italian Grehound mix who has been with CCR for about 3 years has had a significant weight loss, but no other symptoms. (Great appetite, playful, no GI Sx) His blood work was normal, had no palpable masses, but we are assuming he likely has a malignancy somewhere.
Dakota, a teeny (previous chocolate colored- Now toothless and grey haired) e-list chihuahua from the Maricopa County from about 10 years ago, has a grade 5 (out of 6) heart murmur. She’s likely 12-14 years old, and never offered for adoption due to her fearful nature.
Brother Bear who is painfully shy and in rescue for at least 4 years, has exhibited a little weight loss, but his blood tests were normal.
Our recent vet care was still at Daisy Mountain Vet (Even thought Kirstin is no longer there). We still have a rescue account there where we are allowed to run a balance for a reasonable amount of time. For dental care that is needed, we may use Pet Dental for dogs in our care that are lower risk for complications. We have a few that are needing dentals and those will be split between those 2 locations.
Donations can be sent to PayPal:
Using the email [email protected]
Wishlists for Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue are in both Chewy.com and Amazon.
Daisy Mountain Vet is now open only Monday- Friday. Donations for CCR can be phoned in using: 623-551-8387.
I will try to do post more consistently…. Just old and tired lol

12/30/2024

*****TUESDAY UPDATE: *******
Lil Macho Man had his check up at DMV and is doing well, and just needs to complete his course of antibiotics. He’s gained a total of 6 ounces since arriving from Yuma last Thursday!!! (That’s amazing for a itty bitty that weighed 2 # 8oz last week!!)
It’s likely that Macho Man is going to end up being adopted by his foster Marinellie.

(Apologies for the missing comments! This is attempt #3 to post the update!!)
Thanks to his 72 hours of impeccable, intensive care by Marinellie, tiny Macho Man appears to be recovered from his respiratory infection. He still has a few days of antibiotics left, but just look at that spring in his step!
He’s eating well on his own, asking to go out to potty, and enjoying all the TLC from Marinellie and her daughters who are home from college for the holidays.
He has an appointment tomorrow, Tuesday morning, at Daisy Mountain Vet to establish his care there. He’ll have a physical, may get his rabies vaccine if he is deemed well enough, (The shelter did not do this because he was too sick and had his neuter surgery cancelled), then we can schedule his neuter and dental.
Additional photo in comments.

Donations always appreciated!
PayPal: [email protected]
Zelle: send an email for info

Wish Lists on Amazon and Chewy.com

12/27/2024

Introducing CCR's 2024 Christmas Rescue:

"Macho Man", a 2.8-pound senior stray found on the streets of Yuma two weeks ago, is in need of urgent care. Due to a potential adoption, his transportation to Phoenix was delayed by a week, and by the time he arrived yesterday, he had developed a respiratory infection. Unfortunately, his condition has not improved significantly despite being started on antibiotics at the Humane Society of Yuma. Marinellie, his foster caregiver, initiated nebulizer treatments last night. We have been trying to schedule a veterinary appointment for him since yesterday, and although he has a scheduled "drop-off" appointment at Daisy Mtn Vet on Monday, we are attempting to secure an appointment for him somewhere today.
He IS eating and pooping etc so these are reassuring signs.

If he improves, he will need his rabies vaccines, boosters and a neuter. (He had become ill in Yuma just before his neuter date). He’ll also need an extensive dental.

He is eating the canned Merrick small breed chicken or turkey pate in the 3 oz cans. It has a unique formula and is well tolerated by the seniors at CCR. It can be found in cases of 24 at Chewy.com / Amazon, and is on the Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue Chewy Wish List, and on our Amazon Wish list.

If anyone would like to contribute to his care, please donate to CCR via PayPal, using:
[email protected]

Zelle donations are deposited directly into the rescue account. Please send a message if you would like to use Zelle.

And by all means, prayers for a full recovery by Macho Man are appreciated!!

12/24/2024

Happy Chanukah and Merry Christmas!
Today I am attaching th dog’s wish list for the holidays!
1. Check out the Amazon Wish List for Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue: There are choices for outdoor cots - a couple here need replacement and ya’ll know one of the favorite activities here is sunbathing!
Also other supplies like wee pads and paper towels etc. and the teeny toothless seniors’ food: the Merrick little breed pate.
2. One of the photos includes the contact info to order some Lotus kibble from See Spot Shop, which is now Earthwise Pet. We use the 12.5 pound regular adult Small Bites Chicken and Brown Rice. Any bag you purchase for us counts towards our reward of one free bag ( #13) once 12 bags have been purchased. We also use Stella and Chewy Turkey Meal Mixers to hand feed breakfast. These also have the same freebie of the 13th bag.
3. Or direct donations can be made through PayPal, or Zelle.
PayPal: [email protected]
Send me a message if you want to use Zelle.
Thanks so much for your continuing support.
Enjoy the holidays with your family, loved ones and friends.
And the photos received over the past couple of months from adopters of their beloved CCR rescues!!

12/20/2024

Sweet Senior Ivy is looking for a loving home for Christmas!
Ivy came to CCR from the Humane Society of Yuma, Christmas 2023. This 4.3 pound, toothless senior had been found as a stray! She had dry, itchy, patchy skin, which is now resolved. Early in 2024, Ivy was adopted briefly, but came back to CCR due to personal issues of the adoptive family, and needed some more TLC to get back to her baseline.
She has no known health issues, had 2 sets of blood tests 4-5 months apart in 2023-2024 at the CCR vet which were normal.
All about Ivy:
She is a quiet gal, easy to handle, and her favorite activity is sunbathing. She looks like she is tiptoeing when walking, stepping very lightly, but will boldly hop when she gets to go outside or when her dinner is being prepared. She eats canned Merrick small dog pate, mixed with a little water. She enjoys sleeping in her open crate all night and can even use a doggie door.
Is there a family out there that would like to give Ivy a loving and happy home to spend the rest of her senior years???
I will post photos, including her original shelter pics. ALSO DEFINITELY CHECK OUT HER VIDEO in the comments!!
Email: [email protected] if you would like to meet Ivy or just want additional information. Adoption fee is $200.
All meet and greets are done in the potential adopter’s own home.

12/03/2024

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11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving !
Wishing all of our Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue families a happy holiday. Hoping everyone is cuddled with their little ones, enjoying some yummy food and good company.

11/17/2024

Prayer Circle Please!!!
Drove with a fury to the Blue Pearl Emergency vet in North Scottsdale with Munchkin. This evening, shortly after she declined to eat any dinner, Munchkin had a sudden onset of rapid respirations and mild generalized weakness. Over the course of an hour, her condition worsened and I listened to her lungs and they sounded like they were full of fluid. Odd thing is there has been no coughing, (past or present), which is usually present with heart failure or with a lung infection.
She has been fostered in the rescue for the past 5 years. Other than the semi annual upset tummy, she has never had any medical issues and has been on no medications. She has a gnarled ear, a gimpy leg , a teeny chin and no teeth . She’s typically very social and spunky. Shes the favorite of everyone who meets her.
She was admitted immediately as critical.
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4:30 am update:
Despite attempting an additional steroid dose and a Hail Mary dose of Lasix, Munchkin continued to decline. She was assisted to the Rainbow Bridge in my arms just before 3am. Run free, you sweetest girl. You will be missed by all, including your “momma Tika”, who bathed you every day and napped with you.

10/29/2024

UPDATE YOUR PETS’ VACCINATIONS!!
LOW COST OPPORTUNITY!
NOVEMBER 2nd:
Great prices for vaccinations in North Phoenix. November 2 : at Halo animal rescue on Bell Road. Limited hours. Get a nail trim for $20 more while there!

08/07/2024

Good Morning from the “Uptown Chihuahua Corral” 😂 in Anthem. We didn’t have any of the crazy microbursts or heavy storms up here in Anthem last night; Just a wee bit of rain. The heat has been incapacitating this summer, and thank goodness we are more than halfway through this 🥵 season. Only 7 weeks until October when we can all enjoy much more time outdoors.

All the pups are doing well!

Ivy is available for adoption or foster; I will make a post specific to her before the end of the week.

The dogs have almost finished their final bag of the donated Lotus Small Bites. We are heading back to See Spot Shop tomorrow, Thursday, to purchase some more. I will post the store details below in case anyone wants to phone in another bag to donate to CCR.
That last Lotus donation blitz was incredibly helpful!!!

The dogs are feed using the 12.5 pound bag of Lotus small bites, chicken and brown rice. **Ask if Lotus has a $5.00 off bonus you can use this month.

See Spot Shop, Happy Valley Road, Glendale
623-594-0807

Stay tuned for the info on Ivy and perhaps another chi or two may be available for foster or adoption!

Have a great Wednesday!

07/31/2024

07/24/2024

Good morning, CCR family!
Zazu is scheduled for his dental surgery tomorrow but I am going to cancel and reschedule for a future date because CCR needs to have this long outstanding vet balance that hasn’t been zeroed out in a year to be paid off first!
Please contribute whatever you can. Share to social media and friends and family! Share to your Chewie the Chi friends!

Donations can be phoned in for the Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue account to Daisy Mountain Vet: 623-551-8387

Alternatively, donations can be sent to Zelle (PM for info) or
PayPal: [email protected]. Choose “friends and family” to avoid additional fees removed from your donation.

Enjoy a couple of photos recently received from some long time ago adoptions including Gomer Pyle, Dolly, Mia, Gizmerelda, Leela, Millie, and Olive. They live in: Tampa,
Newfoundland, Puerto Rico and metro Phoenix!
CCR has an international family ❤️ 🐾