Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue

06/16/2026

Senior update on Miriam!
Last week, Miriam was scheduled for a gallbladder ultrasound and a spay surgery. Well, after she was anesthetized and her ultrasound was being done to check her gallbladder, lo and behold!!! Dr. Jillson discovered a faded spay tattoo! The gallbladder scan showed no stones, but did find “sludge”, so we have a plan to start MiMi on Ursodiol to treat that and help prevent any stone formation. Another surprise was that a single, very decayed tooth was discovered and was easily removed.
Since Miriam weighs only 5.3 pounds and a liquid medication will be much easier to administer, the Ursodiol is being compounded and will arrive Wednesday. I want to observe Miriam on the medication for a week to monitor for any adverse side effects, and then SHE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!
She is overall very quiet, but will let you know when she is hungry or has to go potty - This is when she sounds more like a kitty than a dog. She is potty trained and has no issues with any of the other foster dogs here. She learned the daily routine very quickly and would adjust well to a new home.
Anyone who is interested in more information about Miriam or would like to make arrangements to meet her, please email me at: [email protected]. Her adoption fee is $250 and a home visit is required.

Donations are still desperately needed for the vet account balances.
Daisy Mountain Vet via phone donation:
Mon - Fri: 623-551-8387
OR
PayPal: [email protected]

06/09/2026

Today is World Pet Memorial Day. To honor of the memory of one of your precious pets who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge,please consider making a donation to help pay off the Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue vet bills. The total needed is $3500, some of which has been graciously carried over by Daisy Mtn Vet from our 2025 bills.

The current Daisy Mtn Vet balance is just over $1700, NOT including the pending spay surgery and the abdominal ultrasound Miriam has scheduled on Thursday 6/11.

The remaining balance of $1800 is on a Care Credit card for vet care received at Desert Rose Animal Hospital which included dental surgeries, lab work, and vaccines for Pips and Clover (She has been adopted).
The last 2 dogs rescued from Yuma did not have vaccines or spay surgeries or even microchips done prior to their transport, so CCR had to cover these costs as well.

To help pay down the Daisy Mountain Vet Account, the office can be called Mon-Fri between 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM and paid by debit or credit card. 623-551-8387
They assist a couple of other organizations, so please be sure to let them know you are donating towards the Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue account.

Donations to help pay the Care Credit balance can be sent via PayPal: [email protected]

Venmo payments would go directly into the CCR account at MidFirst Bank. I believe you can use the cell number to donate via Venmo: 480-299-4349.

CCR is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, therefore donation receipts can be provided as requested.

At this time, I am “ semi-retired “ but still working 32 hours a week to meet the financial needs of the animals. I have been covering 90% of the costs of their daily care including food and supplies myself, and can continue to do so at this time; Making the donations towards the outstanding vet bills is the current priority for seeking donations.

Please share with friends and family and any others you know who would appreciate the opportunity to honor the memory of a beloved pet by donating towards the care of others.

06/01/2026

MiMi update: Miriam had her vet appointment last Thursday and had all her vaccines, was microchipped and had blood work sent. Her physical exam was normal including her heart- NO murmur! And Dr. Jillson confirmed that MiMi does not have a single tooth left in her mouth. Her only abnormal lab was related to her gallbladder function, so we may do an abdominal ultrasound while she is under anesthesia for her spay surgery. (Scheduled for June 11th). She has really got the household routine down, can use the doggie door to go to the enclosed patio, and has a couple of favorite spots for naps. She is waiting in the kitchen as soon as dinner is being prepared and knows to hop in her dinner crate immediately after her meal is “served”. She’s a little gem! She’ll be eligible for adoption after she recovers from her spay surgery.
Stay tuned for more news! I will be asking for some donations to help pay down the vet bills in the next couple of days.

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Announcing a new senior arrival:
Miriam, aka “MiMi”, hitched a ride on the rescue van from the Humane Society of Yuma last Thursday 5/21. She was a stray from the “rez” and was lucky enough to be fostered in a loving foster home in Yuma while awaiting her trip to CCR. Mimi is quiet, 5 pounds of sweetness, and gets along with the tiny crowd here. Even though she arrived without a single tooth, she got the dinner routine down within a couple of days and has a good appetite. Her long back legs give her walk coyote-like characteristics. (I will post a couple of videos in the comments).
Today she had her vet exam which included all of her vaccines including rabies, blood testing and getting microchipped. She was estimated to be 11 years old, and appears to be in good health and has no heart murmur. If her labs are normal, she will be having spay surgery scheduled, and after recovering, will be available for adoption.
Any donations to the rescue balance at Daisy Mountain Vet Hospital would be appreciated. We still have a balance carried over from 2025!!! They are open Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 6PM MST. Be sure to specify the funds are for the Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue account: 623-551-8387

Stay tuned for updates!

05/05/2026

May the 4th be with you!
Here’s a well known photo of the one and only Chewie the Chi. He sure was a one in a million tiny character, bursting with personality. Chewie was rescued from the Humane Society of Yuma by CCR, lived a full life in California, and became a “famous” Instagram dog (Back in the day before it was a thing!). Cherished for eternity, we’ll always remember you for the smiles and joy your brought to your thousands of fans.

04/06/2026

Hoping everyone enjoyed their spring holidays, whether they celebrated Passover or Easter and were able to spend time with family and friends.

The precious souls in this photo have all crossed the Rainbow Bridge over the past 18 months—Apollo, Harley, and tiny Munchkin.
To help honor their memories, would you please consider providing assistance to pay off the Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue veterinary balances? Through a previous adopter's work-sponsored donation, I was able to reduce the Daisy Mountain Vet account balance by an additional $200 today.

The current outstanding balances are:

Daisy Mountain Vet: $1,790.00 (This is after today's payment of $200; DMV has been very gracious, as this balance is from care that was provided last year during 2024).

Desert Rose Animal Hospital: This balance is on my personal Care Credit and includes charges for the exams, labs, dental surgeries, and vaccinations for both Pips and Clover (Who was adopted in January; her adopters paid for her spay surgery and microchipping at Dr. Kelly's in lieu of an adoption fee since Yuma did not have any vet available at the shelter the week she was rescued):
$1,709.00 is on care credit.

*The total outstanding balance is $3,499.00. *

Donations can be sent via PayPal: [email protected].
Note that you can also sign up via PayPal to send recurring monthly donations.

Via telephone using debit or credit card for Daisy Mountain Vet: 623-551-8387.

Using Zelle: cell phone number (480-299-4349) or Zelle through Midfirst Bank where the CCR account is located (I can send a link).

I only have one surviving personal dog, Tika, who had urgent bladder surgery in February, and be assured that none of her medical or surgical fees are included in these balances.

Donations of any amount—nothing is too small—will be graciously appreciated and a donation receipt will be provided.