Teacup Chihuahua Puppy That Is Dancing All The Time Hides A Sad Truth

by pawbuzz on in Dogs 204

Boogie Shoes was turned into the shelter at 8 weeks old. The woman who dropped him off claimed to have found him in a supermarket’s parking lot in 110 degree heat in Palm Springs, California. While that may be true, the region is also known for back yard breeders, which lead the staff at Palm Spring Animal Shelter to believe Boogie’s health problems were a result of poor genetics.

The shelter is a no-kill facility and does its best to re-home special needs dogs, and it soon became clear that Boogie was one.

That’s because the cute puppy always seemed to be dancing. But the reality was far from it. It was clear to the doctors that he had an unknown neurological condition. Boogie was put on foster watch immediately with a woman named Alicia.

Alicia took Boogie to the neurologist who confirmed their fears. Boogie had cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition in which the cerebellum or part of the brain did not fully develop in-utero. This condition could have been caused by genetics, a virus or malnutrition. The condition reveals itself at about six weeks of age and is permanent.

While Boogie is otherwise a healthy pup, he will always have physical limitations. He can’t walk on a leash, play catch or climb stairs.

But despite the sad news, and despite his limitations, Boogie soon became the “boss of the house” in Alicia’s home and became a foster failure, finding his way into the hearts of Alicia’s family! He’s now a much-loved member of her family.



204 thoughts on “Teacup Chihuahua Puppy That Is Dancing All The Time Hides A Sad Truth”

  16. Marie Mazz

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    That’s why you don’t shop….you must adopt…..these breeders are horrific. …. Their dogs suffer and are always sick…..I’ve a great rescue….. The other half of my lola is miniature pincher…look at her….heAlthy….this poor baby is making my heart hurt..

  26. Kim Collins

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    There are no teacup’s,just runt’s. I have been rescuing chihuahua’s for about 20 yr’s. So, I know a lot about the breed. So, don’t want to burst anyone’s bubble ,but, there are no teacup’s.

  30. Béatrice Kuentz

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    c’est mignon tout plein le chichi mais il faut éviter les trop petits, qui peunvent avoir des problèmes de santé, ne pas vivre longtemps, toujours froid, le chichi est un petit être à la base très attachant. J’ai une puce mais pas teacup trop petit, dailleurs ne sont pas reconnus au lof l(ivre des origines françaises). Aussi pour les promenades, ils ont déjà de toutes petites pattes, le poids idéal est un peu au deesu des 2 kilos. Pensons à eux avant d’acheter et de choisir un chichi. Par contre ne suis pas du tout d’accord pour les croisés.

  41. Amy Sue Abeyta

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    I love boogie shoes he’s cute and adorable but there so many dogs out there that need to be adopted why would you want to breed and why would you want to do that to take up because they’re so precious

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