But indiscriminate breeding has led to a glut of the breed, meaning hundreds of Chihuahuas or Chihuahua mixes are languishing in shelters in California or ending up euthanized. Sally, a Chihuahua from California, was dressed for her trip to a new home in Minnesota. She was designated the 1,000th Chihuahua to arrive here in a program that airlifted the tiny dogs from California’s Central Valley to the Animal Humane Society in the Twin Cities. The latest cargo load of shelter Chihuahuas from California to Minnesota arrived on a non-stop Airbus 320 flight from Sacramento.
Karsten said putting up with a few months of winter is worth it for the dogs if they have a chance to be in a home. St. Paul couple Nic and Analise Ludwig have adopted two of the California transplants, Pico and Vella. Nic Ludwig said he made fleece coats for his dogs, which he now sells to other dog owners. It’s a long journey, about 12 hours including all of the time to drive and load the animals. The trip costs about $75 to $100 per dog, Camblor said.
The initial shipment of 20 Chihuahuas went out in November 2012. Karsten said her sister, who lives in Minneapolis, adopted the first dog to arrive from California. Some credit Paris Hilton for the Chihuahua’s popularity in that state. Her “handbag dog,” a Chihuahua named Tinkerbell, became a celebrity herself before dying last year at the age of 14, rating an obituary in People Magazine.
He really does, but he really loves his family,” Karsten said of the dog she calls Chihuahua Zero. Chihuahua puppies get a bath after their long flight from California to Minnesota. Chihuahuas in a California shelter have a shot at finding a home in Minnesota thanks to an Animal Humane Society program.
I am Kraig Wharton, a wildlife conservationist and a television personality. I am 30 years old. I was born and raised in the small town of Marion, Alabama. I have always had a love and respect for nature, which led me to pursue a career in wildlife conservation.
I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel all over the world, working with some of the most endangered species on the planet. My work has taken me to some of the most remote and dangerous places on earth, including war-torn countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
I am passionate about educating people about the importance of conserving our natural resources, and I am committed to doing whatever it takes to protect our planet for future generations.