Gertrude Alexandra, who goes by Gertie, was dumped at FIDO. She was unhappy in the shelter environment, so she was transferred to Chihuahua Rescue. Apparently, a man wasn't nice to her somewhere in the past as she can be reactive to men. In addition, she is very frightened in new situations; it takes her a couple of days to settle in a new location
Gertie gets on well with small and medium dogs. When nervous or frightened, she's not a biter. Instead, she wants to run away and tries very hard to do that! She needs a securely fenced yard with at least a 4-foot-tall fence and/or a strong commitment from the prospective adopter always to have her collar or harness and leash on whenever there might be an open gate or door to the outside.
Gertie's shots are up to date, and she was spayed 9/15/25. She has mastered crate-training. As long as she gets a tiny treat, she's happy to go into her crate. She rests there quietly, though she enjoys an antler or other toy for a vigorous chewer. If offered regular trips outside, she is reliably potty-trained. She is very food motivated, so that helps a lot with training exercises. She does sit on command and enjoys lap time with her human.
Gerti is full of puppy energy. Zoomies in the yard are a favorite thing. She would love to have a forever home with another dog who will play with her during outside playtimes. I suspect she might be OK with older children who could take the time to go slow with her until she is comfortable with them.
Gertie can be fairly loud when she's excited and has a lot to say. That might be a problem in homes with shared walls. However, if you're into Flyball, she seems fast enough for a championship team!
CG 9/9/25, updated 9/13/25, 9/15/25, 9/29/25
Gertrude Alexandra, who goes by Gertie, was dumped at FIDO. She was unhappy in the shelter environment, so she was transferred to Chihuahua Rescue. Apparently, a man wasn't nice to her somewhere in the past as she can be reactive to men. In addition, she is very frightened in new situations; it takes her a couple of days to settle in a new location
Gertie gets on well with small and medium dogs. When nervous or frightened, she's not a biter. Instead, she wants to run away and tries very hard to do that! She needs a securely fenced yard with at least a 4-foot-tall fence and/or a strong commitment from the prospective adopter always to have her collar or harness and leash on whenever there might be an open gate or door to the outside.
Gertie's shots are up to date, and she was spayed 9/15/25. She has mastered crate-training. As long as she gets a tiny treat, she's happy to go into her crate. She rests there quietly, though she enjoys an antler or other toy for a vigorous chewer. If offered regular trips outside, she is reliably potty-trained. She is very food motivated, so that helps a lot with training exercises. She does sit on command and enjoys lap time with her human.
Gerti is full of puppy energy. Zoomies in the yard are a favorite thing. She would love to have a forever home with another dog who will play with her during outside playtimes. I suspect she might be OK with older children who could take the time to go slow with her until she is comfortable with them.
Gertie can be fairly loud when she's excited and has a lot to say. That might be a problem in homes with shared walls. However, if you're into Flyball, she seems fast enough for a championship team!
CG 9/9/25, updated 9/13/25, 9/15/25, 9/29/25
Rescue
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Learn more.
https://www.chihuahuarescuein.org/application
The inquiry isn't the same as an application. A complete application is needed to meet a pet.
2.
Meet the Pet
Once the completed application is recieved and approved, the meeting is set up. You will be contacted by the foster for the pet.
3.
Home Check
A home check is done either in person or remotely to assess the practicality of the home and environment for the pet you are interested in.
4.
Pay Fee
The adoption fees for the pets range from $375 and up depending on the pet. We have 2 programs that offer a discount, for seniors & veterans
Additional adoption info
**If you are unable to pay the adoption fee ($375 and up), we are unable to place a dog in your care. Being unable to meet the financial obligations of pet care (recurrent or emergent) is one of many reasons why so many of these pets end up in rescue. It's not lack of love.**
We require an adoption application, and then we will check references. We also check with vets. If the person is not LOCAL then we will partner with a local animal control to complete a home visit.
There are adoption fees associated with the costs of veterinary care of the pet. We require an adoption contract to be signed to finalize the adoption process and we have an agreement that all our pets are to be Chihuahua Rescue Indiana Inc. pets for LIFE. In other words, in the event that they can not stay in their adoptive home, they are not to be surrendered to another individual or rescue.
**If you are unable to pay the adoption fee ($375 and up), we are unable to place a dog in your care. Being unable to meet the financial obligations of pet care (recurrent or emergent) is one of many reasons why so many of these pets end up in rescue. It's not lack of love.**
We require an adoption application, and then we will check references. We also check with vets. If the person is not LOCAL then we will partner with a local animal control to complete a home visit.
There are adoption fees associated with the costs of veterinary care of the pet. We require an adoption contract to be signed to finalize the adoption process and we have an agreement that all our pets are to be Chihuahua Rescue Indiana Inc. pets for LIFE. In other words, in the event that they can not stay in their adoptive home, they are not to be surrendered to another individual or rescue.
We hold adoption events at local Petsmarts, Specks, various other local venues mentioned on our website and social media. The dates are fluid and they do coincide with the nationally advertised adoption events at the locales.
Complete an adoption application on our website: www.chihuahuarescuein.org
We hold adoption events at local Petsmarts, Specks, various other local venues mentioned on our website and social media. The dates are fluid and they do coincide with the nationally advertised adoption events at the locales.
Complete an adoption application on our website: www.chihuahuarescuein.org
More about this rescue
Chihuahua Rescue Indiana Inc. is a non profit, all volunteer rescue working with Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes. The pets are housed in individual volunteer foster homes, not kennels or shelters until they are adopted permanently. We get to know our animals and therefore can tell the potential adopter what the traits of the animal are and what home would be the best for the pet. We are dedicated to the adoption, education, rescue and transportation of the Chihuahua breed. We believe that every Chihuahua deserves a loving home.
Chihuahua Rescue Indiana Inc. is a non profit, all volunteer rescue working with Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes. The pets are housed in individual volunteer foster homes, not kennels or shelters until they are adopted permanently. We get to know our animals and therefore can tell the potential adopter what the traits of the animal are and what home would be the best for the pet. We are dedicated to the adoption, education, rescue and transportation of the Chihuahua breed. We believe that every Chihuahua deserves a loving home.
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