I Fell in Love With a Chihuahua
I’m just as surprised as you!
I’ve always known that I wanted to own a dog as I got older, became more stable in my job, and eventually achieved my own backyard. If you had asked me in the past, I would have told you that I wanted a big dog. I wanted a dog that I could play with, take on hikes, and wrestle with.
I would always tell people that I wanted a Great Dane or a Labrador Retriever. These are the types of dogs that would satisfy all of my dog-based wishes. They could go hiking and camping with me. I could lie down next to them and rest my head on their chest. We could wrestle over toys, and I wouldn’t hurt them. Plus, they are so big that they would protect me if I ever needed it.
I now have a dog, and let me tell you a little about her. I did not get a Great Dane. I did not go and pick out the cutest yellow Labrador Retriever puppy I could find. In fact, I didn’t adopt a dog even remotely close to either one.
I rescued a Chihuahua. She was so small when we got her that she fit in the palm of my hand! Before you roll your eyes and think, “I hate Chihuahuas,” let me tell you the story of how I ended up with this little thing, and how she’s changed my perspective forever.
It all started when my wife and I moved into our new house and were finally ready to take the…
