The Life and Times of Zowie!

An Adoption Success Story

Hi my name is Zowie which means LIFE.  I am a female Chihuahua about 6 years old.  My LIFE has been filled with many ups and some downs.

I first met my foster mom, Darlene, who started the Lucky Chi Dog Rescue non profit organization when I was only 6 months old.  At that time, my foster mom did the responsible thing and had me spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.  I ended up getting placed with an adoptive family for about 5 1/2 years. 

This is where my LIFE turned not so good when I was dropped back off at the Animal Friends of the Valleys by the adoptive family.  It was definitely confusing to be left.  What did I do wrong?  I was very scared because other doggies were in the same situation with me even though the animal shelter staff was very kind.  Luckily, I was microchipped and the staff was able to get ahold of my previous foster mom, Darlene. 

Darlene came immediately to bail me out.  What a relief that I didn’t have to stay there too long.  I knew she was a really cool, nice lady with a big heart.  I was introduced to the other Lucky Chi Rescue doggies.  All the doggies are on a daily schedule: fed twice a day, going to work with Darlene, walking daily on a leash, and being put to bed in our own crates nightly to sleep.  I learned so many good habits while being with Darlene and the other chi dogs.

My prospective adoptive parents, Linda and Bob, lost their beloved 14 year old Chihuahua named Baby in September 2022.  Linda started to look for a chi who was an older female chi that was quiet (not a barker), spunky, walks on a leash, crate and potty trained.  Luckily, my foster mom, Darlene was able to let her know I checked all the boxes and a well trained Chihuahua.  Linda and Darlene made the arrangements of doing a “try before adoption” weekend. 

I found myself at a new unfamiliar home with strangers.  I have to admit that I was a little timid because of my history of being passed around.  I was introduced to their 14 year old dog, Molli, who isn’t too fond of other dogs and can be cranky because of her medical issues.  I really didn’t warm up to Linda, Bob and definitely not to Molli the first day.  I had an overnight transformation the next morning; I realized that I was cared for.  The rest of the weekend was really fun for me.  They took me for walks, fed me with yummy foods and put me into my own puppy condo (crate).  My favorite snacks is semi-cooked carrots and doggie biscuits.

My foster mom, Darlene, wanted to get my teeth cleaned and two dew claws dangling on my back legs before I could be officially adopted.  She scheduled me to get my bad teeth pulled and pearly whites polished.  I even got a mani-pedi done by Dr. Mike at Canyon Lake Animal Hospital.  I spent another week with Darlene and the rest of the gang at the ranch to recover.  During this time, my potential adoptive parents kept checking on me and wanted to know when I could come back to their family.

I have a job working as an Emotional Support Dog providing therapy services for mom’s private counseling practice.  I have to be really quiet when Linda is seeing clients to not cause a disturbance. I am well-dressed with an amazing work wardrobe.  In the summer months, I wear an assorted bows and when it gets cooler I have cute dresses to keep me warm.  It is important for me to dress for success. I am now officially adopted!  The LIFE that I have now is amazing because I am loved, cared for, and know that I have found my FURever family.  Thanks so much Lucky Chi Rescue for being there for me.  I look forward to providing more updates on the LIFE of ZOWIE.