Young Female Chihuahua Adopted – Need Vet Fee Donations

[mellaw6565]

First, I want to thank everyone who responded with offers to help Chiquita. She is home today with Joyce, her original foster mom, recovering from her spaying and vaccinations.

As I explained in my OP, Joyce is here in W. Seattle from Arkansas visiting her daughter. Joyce recently lost her husband of 40+years and traveled here in June with her companion Taz, a young chihuahua. Tragically on the car-free day on Alki, a worker left one of the downstairs doors open and Joyce’s beloved chihuahua Taz got out and has not been located as of today. Needless to say that Joyce has suffered two major losses in the last 5 months.

Even though searching for and holding out hope for a return of Taz, when I called Joyce looking for an emergency foster home for Chiquita, Joyce agreed without hesitation to care for her temporarily. However, she indicated that she would not be able to adopt due to limited financial resources which prevented her from getting Chiquita the necessary shots and spaying that she needed in order to fly her home to Arkansas.

As things go with dog lovers, Joyce and Chiquita have indeed taken to each other, and with the resources and financial help of Pamela Brumell, our local feral cat rescuer, Chiquita has now received the necessary medical care and certificates to officially be adopted by Joyce and carried back to Arkansas. Joyce’s daughter has also said that if Taz is located at this point she will arrange to have Taz transported back as well.

Even though I’m not very religious, I always believe that where one door closes, another always opens. I think that even though the loss of Joyce’s husband and canine companion is so tragic, it was meant for Joyce to be available when Chiquita needed a new human family. So all is well.

One last item though: Pamela Brumell has initially covered the $91 in vet fees for the spaying and vaccination. However, I promised her that I would ask those that responded with offers of financial help to assist her in paying the bill. I realize $91 isn’t alot, but I figure if just a few of us could give $10 or $20 it would cover Chiquita’s expenses.

If you can help, please call South Seattle Veterinary Hospital and donate to Pamela Brumell’s account:

(206) 242-8338

11033 1st Ave S

Seattle, WA 98168

Thanks again!!

P.S. – For those of you who offered to adopt Chiquita, I am saddened that when I logged on to Petfinder.org the other day, there are more than 7,500 (yes, that’s 7 thousand five hundred) chihuahua’s in shelters and rescue group care that need new homes. Please consider contacting one of the local groups or shelters and adopting:)

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[JanS]

mel…thanks for this update. I’m so glad that you got some help from Pam…she’s passionate about animals, and it shows. And I’m glad that Joyce has found a companion.

And, Pam..thanks for helping Mel..you’re great…we’ll see if we can get some donations for you…hugs !

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[JoB]

I am glad chiquita and joyce found one another ..

and will do what i can in the morning..

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[mellaw6565]

Thanks Job & JanS!

And yes, Pamela – I said it many times on the phone – you rock!!! Ty, Ty, Ty!!

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[ellenater]

I’ll throw in. Good for Joyce, too!

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