We collected Mr Cheese on Saturday evening from Natalie.
He'd been kept in a bathroom for months with 3 other chihuahuas and they were all in various states of malnourishment and sickness. Mr Cheese himself is painfully skinny with advanced oral disease and claws that curl all the way around to his pads. He was frightened of everything and didn't want to do anything but sit in the dog carrier. He's got a mild case of collapsing trachea which inhibits his ability to eat and drink. He would urinate in fear if you bent down to pat him or pick him up.
4 days later he's learning how to be a dog again. He's found some confidence and starting to wag his tail and vocalize. He eats like a horse and will scoff down anything you pop into his mouth. His collapsing trachea appears to get better the more exercise he has. He's still cautious of people but he'll bond quickly with those he likes, and he'll follow you anywhere you go without needing a leash, including running and swimming. He's very affectionate and bright eyed, and gets along well with all other dogs he meets. A fantastic little dog and he'll make a great pet for anyone who wants him.
