For those who may not have read about how Rita came to be here . . it was towards the end of September, 2014 that I drove into our driveway one day and this little chihuahua was under the carport munching on something she had found to eat. She was scared .. I drove up and she ran. She made it as far as the first curve in the driveway where she could sit and watch me. I called, I begged, I tried to walk towards her but she ran. Over the next couple of days, I saw her a couple of times but Vince never saw her. I put food and water out and the food would disappear but I had no idea if she was getting it or something else was getting it.
I left to go to MO and while I was gone, Vince saw her. He tried to get her to come to him and she wouldn’t. He ended up catching her in a trap and he was trying to get a leash on her and she was growling at him and she escaped. It took a few days of Vince sitting outside, putting food down and putting each piece closer, that she finally came close enough for him to pet her and . . the rest is history.
Rita
It will be a year tomorrow since she had her first vet visit. I look at her now . . snoozing the day away in the safety of the air conditioned house, and I wonder if she remembers living in the wilds . . having to watch out for coyotes and scrounging for acorns and whatever else she could find to eat. We did find her stash of acorns and for the longest time, every time we let her out, she ran over there and grabbed a few.
Rita
The girl has it made now! She’s the queen of this household. I’m so glad she chose us and so glad Vince took the time to get her to come to him so he could catch her. She’s definitely a member of the family now!
Dottie N. says
She’s definitely HAPPY to be with y’all. So glad that she found a GREAT life with y’all!!
Theresa says
Happy anniversary of Rita’s becoming a family member! She’s a pretty little thing.
Toni Wood says
Happy birthday, Rita. Many people who adopt call the day it is all legal the gotcha day. So this is Rita’s gotcha day.
Erin says
She is such a sweetie, it’s such a good feeling knowing you’ve given a dog a home that really needed one.
Linda Steller says
While it’s sad that she was dumped, she really lucked out in finding such a loving home. I know she’s been a challenge from time to time, but it’s obvious you both love her very much.
danielle nabozny says
Funny – looking at our rescue dog Ralph laying in the sun in the backyard – just gazing around his little kingdom – and I was wondering how much memory dogs have….if he was appreciating feeling safe now he no longer is living on the streets….and here you are wondering if your Rita remembers too
Myrna sossner says
Rescue dogs are so great … They really know that Our Sandy was rescued from the street, dirty, matted and with a broken tooth. Her embedded chip gave her name but she was so unresponsive … The vet kept her for two weeks, cleaned her up and gave her lots of TLC before giving her to us. She has become our newest love and is very much at home. I know that Rita feels the same.
Beth in AZ says
Don’t you wish you knew where she came from and her escapades? We had a dog go missing for 4 months. We got him back after someone took the time to gain his trust and had his chip checked. I always wished I could have been able to look into his memory to see some of his adventures! He was abused before we got him and he came home from his ‘trip’ very confident!
Darling Jill says
Isn’t it funny how things happen and now you can’t imagine her not being around? I feel that way about Lula. Never wanted to be a 3 dog house and wasn’t looking to add to the brood, but she wormed her way in and I can’t imagine life without her. She was made for me, Max and Maisy! Well, Max and Maisy probably wouldn’t agree as wholeheartedly as I do…
swooze says
Is her tinkling in the house under control now?
swooze says
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NancyB from Many LA says
I’m so happy to hear this – I have 5 dogs. 3 were probably dump-offs. They are the sweetest dogs too! I love rescue stories!
Diana G says
Awww..happy whatever day Rita .. so glad you chose a good family for your forever home.