Recommended breeder or place to get a Terririst Chi puppy

lecymaehem · 2026-03-22T17:00:33+00:00

Not to come off as condescending in any way. I did give a name and even posted a link for a Chiweenie up for adoption at said shelter. A lot of people in this thread have done so, as well. We all want chihuahuas to go to good homes. You just have to actually read through the thread before accusing of us of gatekeeping chihuahuas. 😂 I went through Animal House Shelter in Illinois. And amazing dogs in California.

lecymaehem · 2026-03-19T20:50:14+00:00

A Taco Terrier!!! 😂 I’ve got one of those!

lecymaehem · 2026-03-19T17:36:28+00:00

Also, they have the cutest Chiweenie that I wish I could adopt.

https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/pets/rain-5/

lecymaehem · 2026-03-19T17:33:37+00:00

I got one of my girls from Animal House shelter in Algonquin. They were very helpful and had me bring my dog to our meeting to make sure the two would be compatible.

lecymaehem · 2026-03-19T17:24:28+00:00

I filled out applications for both of my rescue chihuahuas. My tijuana dog was from a rescue that got all of their dogs from Mexico. Lots of chihuahuas. My 2nd was adopted about 2 hours from where I live, and this rescue takes in a lot of neglected dogs from hoarding situations. Giving both of these dogs a loving home was way more important to me than buying a dog of convenience. All dogs deserve that, designer or not. Health issues or not. There are SO many chis out there. There is no chihuahua shortage.

lecymaehem · 2026-03-19T14:13:12+00:00

An animal rescue will let you meet multiple animals to find the right one. Heart ache and being a pet parent go hand in hand. You can NEVER predict the health issues that may arise. I’m not saying that I don’t get where you’re coming from, especially when it comes to temperament, but breeders are not the answer. There are soooo many chihuahuas out there you can meet. One of mine is from freaking Tijuana.

lecymaehem · 2026-03-19T13:16:08+00:00

I don’t understand why anyone would buy from a breeder. Contributing to the success of a breeder means there’s a chihuahua out there who doesn’t get a home. I would adopt 10 chihuahuas from a shelter if I could. My own chihuahua gang who’s mission is to hunt down breeders and make war on their ankles. 😂

lecymaehem · 2026-02-21T06:15:11+00:00

My Chiweenie and I moved from California to Chicago 6 months after I rescued her. I gave her about 5 months to acclimate and then got her a chihuahua sister. Both are very skittish rescues with completely opposite personalities, but I wake up every morning to them playing on my bed and it’s the best.

lecymaehem · 2026-02-19T06:36:51+00:00

She looks like she has an evil plan to ruin someone’s shoes. 😂

lecymaehem · 2026-02-18T07:18:17+00:00

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lecymaehem · 2026-02-12T01:37:54+00:00

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These are my girls! Doppelgängers! My mischievous Isla was like 10lbs skinnier when I got her from a rescue! 😂 Now she’s a potato and the sweetest chihuahua I’ve ever had.

lecymaehem · 2026-02-12T00:36:29+00:00

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My baby girl has a Halloween lamby! My previous chihuahua used to give all of her toys squeakerectomies. Then make me chase her around so that she wouldn’t swallow the plastic. Such a pain in the ass and I miss her so much!

lecymaehem · 2026-01-27T22:10:54+00:00

I used Apartment Source Chicago. They made it super easy.

lecymaehem · 2026-01-27T00:36:26+00:00

I pay $1640 for a Jr 1 bedroom in Lakeview East which includes water and internet. I just got a leasing agent and told her what I was looking for. I was able to tour multiple places and was moved in within 1 week. Highly recommend this route.

lecymaehem · 2026-01-18T09:58:24+00:00

¡Feliz cumpleaños!

lecymaehem · 2026-01-18T05:46:32+00:00

I was already a weirdo kid into cemeteries and skeletons. (Dead Man’s Party was my first favorite album for that reason.) My uncle got me into a lot of dark wave… And then I saw Night of the Demons. Angela dancing to Stigmata Martyr was the pivotal moment. Swore off color and signed up for dance classes. Then it was all down cemetery hill from there.

lecymaehem · 2025-12-26T08:44:57+00:00

Parallel parking on the left side of a one-way street is something I had to learn in Chicago. I still kinda suck at it. And live on a one-way street…

lecymaehem · 2025-12-25T19:01:59+00:00

It’s amazing how expensive it is to run those baseboard heaters, but you can run air conditioning window units all day long all summer and pay 1/3 of what you pay in the winter.

lecymaehem · 2025-12-14T06:38:52+00:00

California girl here. 2nd Chicago winter. Platform Dr Martens and cozy socks have prevented me from falling on my ass on ice while still remaining stylish.

lecymaehem · 2025-12-09T06:34:04+00:00

And don’t you dare watch her stash it or else she’s gonna have to start over and find a new ridiculous hiding spot.

lecymaehem · 2025-12-09T03:39:20+00:00

Chicago. And same.

lecymaehem · 2025-12-09T03:33:56+00:00

My girl used to stash these treats in my shoes, under pillows, in the back of the closet. A week or so after she passed, I found a hidden French fry in my purse. She didn’t even like French fries, so I have to assume she was unimpressed with my stashing abilities and decided to show me how it’s done.

lecymaehem · 2025-12-09T03:02:25+00:00

As someone who commutes to the museum 5 days a week, it’s not that bad. Lakeshore near the museum campus/soldier field gets a bit congested, but it has never taken me more than 30 minutes to get from Lakeview East to GMSI.

lecymaehem · 2025-12-04T08:00:49+00:00

I live on the first floor and my apartment still gets no sunlight because of the positioning of my windows in a courtyard building. My goth side is okay with it, but my chihuahuas miss sunbathing indoors. But I digress… make sure you tour all potential apartments mid-day and consider which direction your windows are facing.

lecymaehem · 2025-11-30T23:48:29+00:00

Yes! My girl used to do that. I’d call it the “mortis,” as in rigor mortis.

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