Time’s running out for this cute puppy

From our Facebook friend, Jennifer Warner:

Sooo cute!!! URGENT "Max" 5 month rednose chocolate kissabull pup is on the euth list if space is needed (so at any time) at the Pasadena shelter. Max was adopted out when he was tiny, but returned when their dog attacked him. His wounds healed perfectly. He is energetic and shelter staff reported he will play tug of war with the leash, and was stiff at first when introduced to the female tester dog, but then initiated play with a bow. Here's his adorable video of him showing off his sit like a star: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ariyOkh3yQw -- please msg me if you can FOSTER or to adopt or rescue call 626-792-7151 for #A256278

Upcoming Chihuahua Movie Bring Concerns

While Chihuahua owners will no doubt be tickled when Disney releases "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" next month there is a concern that was voiced by the Humane Society Silicon Valley.

The movie may spark a Chihuahua "fad" putting Chihuahuas in high demand to those who get caught up in the hype.

KCBS.com in San Francisco reports:

“We’ve seen too many people make quick decisions,” said spokeswoman Laura Fulda, "like buying a Dalmatian after taking the kids to see 101 Dalmatians. “They may not be prepared for the special things that the breed needs.”

Shelters are already overflowing with abandoned Chihuahuas, Fulda said, and prospective owners should consider an adoption if they decide that’s the dog for them.

If you encounter someone expressing a desire to get a Chihuahua or ANY dog for that matter please do your best to encourage them to educate themselves about dog ownership before deciding to take the plunge. Also, insist that they adopt from a shelter and not from a breeder. There are plenty of available dogs in shelters and rescues. They can always to go petfinder.com and adoptapet.com (formerly, 1-800-sav-a-pet.com)

Sam Simon: Hero of the Shelter Dog

Here's one you can smile about. If you've never heard of it please click on this link and watch. Sorry, YouTube disabled embedding.

Don't you wish you could do something like this if you hit the lotto?