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Founded in December 2013, Chiquita Chihuahua Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue of small breed dogs from the high kill metropolitan Phoenix shelters. Specializing in Chihuahuas, I also save other small breeds, especially seniors and those with special needs. http://chiquitachihuahuarescue.petfinder.com

04/02/2025

Update on Dakota:
She received the anticipated treatments and a couple of hours after returning home, she declined her favorite premium canned food but DID eat a good portion of chicken! An even better sign that ahe was feeling a bit better was an hour after eating, she came up to sit in the sofa with me and the other dogs….and was being her typical growlingg self.
Fingers crossed she will continue to feel better !
Here’s a photo of Dakota shortly after being rescued from the E-list from the county shelter- she was young, beautiful (Just like all of us were 10 years ago haha), and “ferocious”.

04/01/2025

Well, sometimes I’m not at the vet with any CCR dogs for months, then there’s a week like this. Dakota is here today; she was originally on the E-list at county in 2014, only 24 hours after she was turned in as an owner surrender for “human aggression”. Yup all 4 pounds of her might kill someone!
Anyway she’s always been super shy, doesn’t like a lot of handling but has been happy spending her years with her fellow rescue dogs in CCR.
She’s pretty old now, bet 14-18 years, and has had an on and off again appetite but has been eating at least once a day and a couple of small pieces of a treat. She ate a little yesterday morning, then declined anything I offered her last night, did the same this morning including refusing to scarf down her tiny pieces of AJ’s delicious roasted chicken. That’s when I got worried this afternoon. She looked at the food, gagged and vomited. No bueno. Tried scrambled eggs later and no takers. She’s also willing to let me handle her a lot more without protesting.
So here we are at Daisy Mountain Vet, Kirstin happens to be here per diem today and we will happily sit and wait until she can see us.
The first 2 photos are a couple of days ago when she posed for a moment then did a toothless growl ! Lol the photo with the pink blankie it today.
Our initial plan is subQ fluids, an injection of Cerenia for possible nausea and maybe labs (her last labs were 6 months ago).
I’ll try and make another post later with an update.
Prayers welcomed!!

03/31/2025

Good Afternoon
Zazu (the sckipperke mix originally adopted in 2014 and came back to CCR in 2024 when his Momma passed away) had his dental surgery today and is doing well, although still a little sedated. He has about 4 teeth left now, and at my request, DMV brushed him while he was still sedated, which was so helpful. He can be a cranky boy and doesn’t enjoy grooming. While he was still quiet, I finished the job with my little grooming machine that has its own attached vacuum. He looks so handsome!
Donations to the CCR vet account would be greatly appreciated- in any amount!
Teeny Macho Man’s vet balance is over $500, to evaluate and treat his repetitive respiratory infections…..AND his dental and neuter are still needing to be scheduled.
Lola the yorkie also had a couple of vet visits, labs, xrays and exams before she needed to be euthanized. So her care is now on the account balance.
And Zazu’s dental surgery today will be added to that balance…

And Meredith (Who had 2 failed home placements) needs a dental scheduled.

Daisy Mountain Vet accepts donations over the phone and are now only open Monday-Friday. Their phone # is: 623-551-8387

Donations can also be aent to the CCR PayPal account using [email protected].

Enjoy Zazus’s photos from today. He does that sitting up “zen” pose once in a while- even when he isn’t recovering from anesthesia. Lol

03/26/2025

I am very sad to report that after providing lots of TLC and attempting to help Lola over the past several days, she was assisted over the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon. She battled terrible diarrhea, a poor appetite and when she did eat, consistently vomited her undigested food several hours later. A new large inguinal hernia was found today. An X-ray showed that she had some type of contents in her stomach that should not be there. On the same abdominal X-ray it was evident that she had an area of her spine where 3 vertebrae were touching, meaning she had a total loss of cartilage that normally provides cushioning between the bony vertebrae.
Taking everything into account, including her age of 14, intensive diagnostic studies would not have been in her best interest.
Now you can run free, Miss Lola, and you will be able to greet your Momma when she passes while under care with hospice.

03/22/2025

Update on Lola : Yesterday was not such a good day, but today she is feeling better.
Lola had her vet exam yesterday, and her labs were good. She had a very slight elevation in renal values but I think she was a bit dehydrated. Her gait issue seems to be neurological, as she doesn’t automatically correct her paw placement when it’s placed downwards. She has the ability feel pain in her rear limbs.
Lola vomited all the water and small amount of food when she ate or drank yesterday. She ate a few bites of hand fed canned food this morning, but vomited it up a couple of hours later.
I am offering her a small volume of water at a time, and this evening she ate some chicken (so far so good). She’s a bit more active “walking “ around and asked to sit with me and the gang on the couch.
I will be keeping a close eye on her and if she doesn’t have significant improvement in her appetite, or any new issues develop, Lola will be back at the vet early next week.
The photos feature her new haircut.
Stay tuned………

03/19/2025

A little one in need named Lola will be riding the van from Yuma tomorrow to come to CCR. Her Mom had an accident with life changing complications, and is now under hospice care. A family member was unable to assist. Lola Is a senior yorkie with possible sight and hearing impairments. She also has mobility issues with her rear legs; unknown if she had a history of an old injury such as a broken pelvis, or with her lumbar spine.
She’ll get cleaned up, get an exam to see if we can determine the source of her disability, and make sure to evaluate her for pain and treat as needed.
**Review the video of her walking in the comments below.
Stay tuned for another post Thursday evening.

03/18/2025

Happy St Patrick’s Day with a throwback from Chewie the Chi . Never forgotten, forever cherished.

03/06/2025

Tardy for the pawty update!
Macho Man: FINALLY doing well, he had a relapse of his respiratory infection and was back to the vet requiring a more thorough workup. Over $500 later, he is now well, and will soon be scheduled for his dental and neuter. His bill summary is attached in photos in case anyone would like to contribute to his care. The phone number for Daisy Mountain Vet is 623-551-8387.

Last week, I took 5 dogs (my 2, Tika and Cosmo) along with Zazu, Apollo and Pips to visit Jasper and his parents Laura and Gary for a “Dogs’ Day Out”! Jasper was adopted almost 10 years ago and we have had a couple of previous visits here and at their previous home. They have a huge yard, and we had a great time. Both Tika and Apollo jumped in the pool and were quickly recovered by Gary, although Apollo was quite the swimmer! Enjoy the photos!

Everyone here is stable, Apollo is holding his own and continues to be active and has a great appetite. Zazu is scheduled for a dental (He’ll likely lose his last 9 teeth) on March 31.

Remember to check out our Amazon and Chewy.com wishlists.

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.

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