I read about dogsindanger.com a few days ago on this site. I cannot believe I went to the site. Of course it totally broke my heart. There is a little lady on there "Daphne" that is due to be put down Wednesday, March 26th. There are several Chi's on there, but THIS little lady stole my heart. We already have 3 dogs, and I think 4 would be too many for me on a permanent basis, but I can't stop thinking about her. I have written to two rescues to see about becoming a foster home. I was hoping to foster Daphne until a rescue place can put her in a wonderful home. One of the rescue places is CRT (Chihuahua Rescue and Transport) and the other is Small Dog Rescue in Chico, CA. Does anyone on here have any information about these or other rescues? Do you call a rescue and ask them to take a "dog in danger" and say you are willing to foster the dog? Any information and/or advice is welcome on rescuing and/or fostering. Even if Daphne has been adopted, which I hope she has been, I still want to foster Chi's. My heart breaks for every Chi that isn't spoiled in a loving home.
Daphne: http://www.dogsindanger.com/dog.jsp?did=1205991754481
I don't know if links show up on here correctly, but you can view her by going to dogsindanger.com and putting in Chihuahua and California.
She is so sweet.

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i don't think having four dogs would be anymore trouble than having three would. you have love in your heart for that little girl. give her a fighting chance.

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Kim Max and Daizy

i agree with honeebee. it really is no different having 3 or 4. but this is a personal choice that you will have to make. but i think if you feel so connected then you should give her a chance.

i will call that sweet little chi is only about an hour from me

Kudos to you for wanting to foster recued dogs. One more small chi in your family wouldn't be too much.

For Chihuahua Rescue and Transport, you need to email their Coordinator in your state with the link and information. They may or may not respond to your email. You have to complete an application to become a Foster Parent, and then they have to approve of you first before you could foster with them.

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Bella is chocolate blue tri-color. Lina is blonde.

I am busting out loud laughing because of your responses. Your arguments were the same ones I gave to my husband. When I posted I was giving you his arguments of another dog being too much. I just read your posts to him and said SEE SEE SEE GIVE THE LITTLE GIRL A CHANCE. Thank you all! Kenchi, did you call them? I emailed asking if she was still available, but didn't hear back. I still want to foster other Chi's because I know this little girl won't be the last that I feel for. Well, unless my husband takes away my computer.
p.s. My husband actually spoils our dogs as much as me.

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I just called the shelter. Daphne was adopted. That makes me so happy! Well, a bit sad, but still happy. I am going to continue looking into fostering Chi's.

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I can't look at that site anymore.

I was going to say that I am not sure a rescue group would necessarily agree to what you were suggesting, BUT most would at least be willing to post her picture and bio for you on their site (as long as she were already spayed). But I'm glad to hear she has been adopted!

For future fostering, you could check out your local rescue groups, which you can find through petfinder.com. Even with an all-breed rescue, you could specify that you were only interested in fostering Chihuahuas and see what they say. Of course, applying to be a foster through CRT might be your best bet, since it is a Chihuahua specific rescue.

One more thought. Getting involved in rescue transport could be an easier alternative to fostering, and it is no less important. I have done this a few times, and I love it. It is smaller commitment, can be done around your schedule, and is good for people (like me) who are unable to commit to fostering at the moment.

Just in case anyone might be interested, here is a listing of nation-wide transport groups:

www.bostonterriertn.org/Snap%20Marshall%20Emerson's%20Transport%20Page/Nationwide%20Interstate%20Yahoo%20List.html

ETA: I don't know what's up with the link, but copying and pasting it into your web browser ought to work.

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