I have been through a lot with this little guy! Back in 2000 I wanted a chihuahua SO badly. I saved my money and waited until my birthday to finally go get me one. I found a local breeder and after visiting her and her 30+ chihuahuas I chose a tiny blue-fawn 8 week old chihuahua and named him Chico. I chose the name Chico because I knew my great-grandmother also owned a chihuahua named Chico when she was alive.
Chico was everything I wanted and more. Incredibly sweet and snugly. I took care of him like he was my own child. He was my baby, and everyone who knew me knew that. Throughout 8 years he did have a couple medical mishaps which included knee surgery and a tumor removal from his front paw, but I got those taken care of promptly. I was very protective of my little pup. Chico remained like a puppy the entire time I had him. The funniest thing he could do was kick a small ball with his back leg, like he was playing soccer. Everyone would get a kick out of him and his ball skills! Chico also was a friend to my piano students. They all looked forward to trying to get him to sit with them, or maybe even a small kiss from him...if they were lucky! He was pretty shy! Chico was around for the big changes in my life, a new baby and divorce. He adapted so wonderfully to my son Ashton and accepted the changes that a new baby meant for him. During my divorce he was always there to hold, snuggle and lick the tears from my face. His love was unconditional. He was a true companion. I know he loved me with his everything.
Last month, after moving in with my parents, it became apparent to me that I could no longer keep him and care for him like he needed. It was very hard to face letting him go, because to me a pet is a lifetime commitment, and once they become family they are always family. But I did what I had to, and found a sweet loving lady with a small family that wanted to adopt him despite his older age. I was relieved but heart broken. I feel like I have let him down. I know it is what is best for all of us at this time, but the guilt and feelings of loss are strong.
I know I will have other pets in the future, I am an animal person, but Chico will always have a place in my heart just for him forever.
I'm sorry puppy. Forgive me. I love you.
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We all have to make sacrifices along the way for the better of others even if it kills us. But never regret giving this sweet pup to us. My children love him so much and they treat him like their own brother, especially my daughter. She adores him. He's family to us as well. And his been taking care of.
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