Chihuahua and Min Pin Dog Jewelry Gifts at ForLoveofaDog.com

Christmas is just around the corner and if you haven't shopped at For Love of a Dog Jewelry for your favorite dog lovers...   well, you're missing out!

Each item at For Love of a Dog is handmade, almost all are one of a kind, and it's all on sale!  Much of my dog breed jewelry is already sold out, so you really shouldn't delay.

Shown at top is my Chihuahua dog jewelry gift collection and, as you can see, this dog breed is almost sold out.  As I write this you can still choose from 3 pins and two Chihuahua dog necklaces.  Remember - when they're gone, they're gone and there will be no more!

There's a bit more selection in my Min Pin dog lover jewelry.  Still available: 2 bracelets, 3 necklaces, 2 pins, 2 pendants, and one pair of Miniature Pinscher earrings.

Don't let your favorite dog lover be disappointed when they check their stocking on Christmas morning!  And, let's face it.  You've been good, so maybe you should snag a bargain for yourself, too!

Shop For Love of a Dog now!

Chihuahuas Shih Tzu Dogs Rescued in Missouri

Animals living in filth at an unlicensed Johnson County, Missouri, breeding facility had an early trick or treat.

On October 30, 2012, the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force worked in cooperation with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri Department of Agriculture to rescue 45 Chihuahua, Chihuahua mix and Shih Tzu dogs and one rabbit from an unlicensed breeding facility near Warrensburg.

The dogs, 44 adults and three 2-3 week old puppies, were found living inside a residence in extremely unsanitary conditions.  Many were housed in stacked, wire crates with two to three animals per crate, living in piles of their own waste. 

No food or water was available to most of the dogs.  Several of the dogs are underweight, many are infested with parasites, have eye infections and are encrusted with feces on paws and legs.  The rabbit had inadequate shelter and no food or water.

On October 30, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office served a warrant to inspect, care for or impound neglected or abused animals found on the property.  The dogs and rabbit were removed at the recommendation of a veterinarian for the Missouri Department of Agriculture. 

The rescued dogs and rabbit were transported to the Humane Society of Missouri Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.  

A hearing is scheduled for Friday, November 16 in Warrensburg, MO to determine custody of the animals.  If custody is awarded to the Humane Society of Missouri, as many of the animals as possible will be made available for adoption.  The Humane Society of Missouri will be recommending animal abuse charges in this case.

Dog Song Saturday: Cha Cha Chihuahua

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Today's song about dogs is Cha Cha Cha Chihuahua and is accompanied by a slide show video of adorable Chihuahua dogs and the lyrics for this cute song.

Grab a dog.  Sit. Stay. Get ready to smile.  Relax and enjoy Cha Cha Cha Chihuahua.  Fetch more dog songs at Talking Dogs to get your weekend started right.  Then be sure to scroll down below today's dog song music video to explore some barking good dog blogs because today is a Pet Blogger Hop!

44 Dogs Rescued from Unlicensed Breeder in Stone County, Missouri

HSMO Photo

On January 17, 2012, Working in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Stone County Sheriff's Office, the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force rescued 44 dogs and 1 cat from an unlicensed breeder in Stone County, Missouri.  The dogs included Pugs, Shi Tzus, Chihuahua, Pit Bull mixes  and other small dog breed adults and puppies.

According to HSMO, Many of these animals were kept inside a trailer, where the carpet and flooring was soaked through with urine and feces.  Nursing mothers and their puppies were covered in their own waste.  Some dogs were tethered outside and left to suffer in freezing temperatures.

HSMO staff provided each animal with a thorough veterinary exam and cleaning.  Some of these dogs are suffering from hair loss, dental disease, skin conditions, and untreated injuries.  Several of them are malnourished and most will require spay or neuter surgery.

Most of these dogs will need many weeks of treatment before they are healthy and can be made available for adoption.  Updates will be available on the HSMO website at www.hsmo.org 

195 Dogs Cats and Puppies Rescued from St Francois County Missouri

Photo courtesy HSMO

It's always heartbreaking when animals are in a situation so dire that rescue is the best option.  It's even more challenging when the animals in need aren't from a bad breeding situation or puppy mill, but from a rescue group that was trying to do the right thing.

Working in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the St Francois County Sheriff's Department, the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force rescued 124 dogs, 67 cats and 4 puppies, from an animal rescue facility near Bonne Terre, Missouri on Tuesday, March 15, 2011.

The MDA inspected this facility last month and recorded numerous violations that jeopardized the health and welfare of the animals.  When little or no progress was made on the multiple recommendations made to the organization, the facility's license was revoked and the sheriff obtained a warrant for removal of the animals.

The breeds of the dogs include various mixes of Border Collies, Irish Wolfhounds, corgis, Beagles, Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Dachshunds, and Chihuahuas.  Many are suffering from hair loss and coughing.  Dozens of cats were found inside trash-strewn rooms filled with cobwebs.  Many of the animals appear to have upper respiratory infections and possibly internal and external parasites.

"We are truly saddened to see an animal rescue facility go under," said HSMO President, Kathy Warnick.  "They were trying to do the right thing, but lacked the resources to provide adequate care."

The rescued animals arrived at the HSMO Headquarters on Macklind Ave in St Louis on Tuesday.  A disposition hearing to determine permanent custody of the animals will be held April 11 in St Francois County.  If custody is awarded to the HSMO, and as soon as they are healthy, as many of these animals as possible will be made available for adoption.

Chihuahua Dog Lover Jewelry Gifts at For Love of a Dog

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I've never really known a Chihuahua.  Been introduced to my friend Robin's adorable long haired Chihuahua, but never got to know Scarlett well.  However, these little dogs are pretty adorable and I confess to being charmed by Bruiser in the Legally Blonde movie.  Though I don't have a lot of selection in my Chihuahua dog breed jewelry at For Love of a Dog, what I do have is barking good (if I do say so myself.)

Shown here is a wonderful Chihuahua dog breed pin.These handmade dog breed pins (brooches) are like no other I've ever seen. Entirely made by hand by an American porcelain artist. Literally hand sculpted porcelain ceramic, hand glazed, and high fired. Such happy little dogs. Frankly, they are amazing works of dog art. Check out the gold details on the edges.  This Chihuahua dog breed pin would make a barking good dog lover gift.

Fetch more one of a kind, handmade dog lover jewelry from For Love of a Dog.  If your Valentine is a dog lover, we've got the perfect jewelry gift.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Dog Song: Dog Breed Theme Songs

Okay.  Full disclosure on the part of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.  Technically, this dog video is not of a song about dogs,  It is a fun, creative video suggesting theme songs for some breeds of dogs:  Whippets and Greyhounds, Papillon, Labrador Retriever, Maremma shepherds, German Shepherds, Chihuahua, Husky.  It's silly, but silly in a good way.  Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and prepare to chuckle at the song suggestions and smile at the great dog photography.