The Three Chis

I know I am a lucky, lucky dog.  I realize that I have a warm bed and a roof over my head and lots & lots of love.  Every day, I have yummy food and delicious treats and belly rubs abound.  And I realize this and value this even more after the San Francisco Animal Care & Control press conference the other day.  Chihuahuas now constitute nearl 1/3 of ALL dogs in the SF Shelter and over 60% of the dogs are Peninsula Human Society are Chihuahuas.  These little dogs do NOT have a home of their own.  They do not have a warm lap for snuggling, a bed for snoozing, a family for loving.  There are too many reasons for this problem...some blame hollywood and how chihuahuas are the pets of so many celebrities and thus appeal to the everyday person who did not understand our breed..  Some blame the economy and the fact that many are losing their homes.  Others may not be losing their homes but are very short on money and cannot care for their chis.  I think these ALL contribute to the over-population but the I blame back-yard-breeders.  There must be an end to buying puppies when so many are langushing in the shelters...no, many are DYING in the shelters.  Yes, dying.  So please don't support BYB and do support SPAY & NEUTER!  Every dog deserves a loving home and family!  The shelter just is not the place to be!