Revealing the Genders of My Surviving Foster Puppies 

Ok… the brave one should be named Toaster, his brother should be Strudel, and mom can be PopTart😂

Being an ex-foster, the best thing you can do for momma is sit with her, to your back to her and let her come to you. You can occasionally give treats. Do not make eye contact with her, it’s very intense and intimidating for them especially with everything she’s gone through. What handsome little boys!

Mama might learn from the pups that you're ok. Maybe a dog pillow will allow her to hide but not as much as a carrier. Thank you Joey for being the sweetest foster parent ❤️

They're Chihuahuas they like to burrow. You should put some extra blankets in your pen. It will make them feel safe. That's why they liked the crate so much.

Joey... Chihuahuas are cold natured... put a comfy bed and blankies in there for them to burrow into!😘

Bribe Mama with treats. She’s traumatized so nothing is off the table to help her! I hope you give them VERY POSITIVE names to call in good energy for them. Power names. Hero names!! I can’t tell those puppies apart! Chihuahuas often naturally quiver and I never found them to be too affectionate. They are tiny but independent. Not my favorite breed. But I’m so grateful you rushed to help,Joey. Work your magic on them all.💥💥💥💥

Hi Joey, please read for suggestions and tips!! The work you're doing and the effort you are putting into these sweet dogs are gold, and I appreciate you so much for this. I know the mom might seem dramatic from our point of view, but you need to remember everything she's been through, stuff we might never know. She's probably had very little to no human contact, she's had a very traumatic, stressful life, now she's been moved to a new weird place where she knows nothing, and she's probably scared for her life. It's clear that she's under high amount of stress. The stress in the mother will affect the puppies as well, so it's very important to not let her get exposed to unnecessary stress. It is great to socialize the puppies, they are in a development phase where it's important for them to get used to humans and everything life has to offer. All though for the mother, please give her more time to adjust to everything new to her. They need a space in their pen where they can feel protected, she will be absolutely too stressed in a space that big and open. Please give her a safe space and give her time, it's the best you can give her. You could alsoe try calming pheromones such as “adaptil” which are meant to lower the stress for dogs. You can buy it as a diffuser or a collar. I would assume that she's too stressed to accept food from you, but eventually you can start working with high-value treats as well. You can sit in her pen to make her used to your presence, but please don't force her when it's not necessary. And please give her a place in the pen where she can feel protected and where she feel she can protect her puppies. Even though you are kind, she might not know kind yet. She's not dramatic, she's traumatized, and she need your help to feel safe. I appreciate what you do so much! Just a little advice from me

Definitely utilize some high value treats to get mama on your side! Shredded chicken or cheese, something that she wouldn't get without you being around. Every positive interaction is a treat worthy event! So if she sniffs you, treat! If she takes a step in your direction or acts interested...treat! All the treats!

You've gotta give mama time to warm up to you on her own time. Give her space and don't force interaction. Put some treats between you and her to entice her to check you out. She'll trust you more if you let her set the pace.

The fact he put surviving 😭

Since Auntie is a boy you could call him Onty/Ontie which sounds the same, if you wanna change it either way is really cute ☺ Also if you end up naming them, for the two little boys I think Barley and Rye would be really cute since their fur is a light "wheat" kind of color, and for Mother it could be "Mama Wheat" Edit: The reason I said "Also if you end up naming them" is because i was halfway through the video and didnt see that he wanted name suggestions in the comments Lol!

That breaks my heart seeing the mama shake so badly!! You should put a soft comfy bed in there for her instead of the cage. Something to make her feel safe and secure.

Joey, the little friendly one you called “Toaster” twice and that was the name of a precious tortoiseshell kitten I had that looked like cinnamon toast! I think “Auntie” should stay as a name, even though he’s a uncle! ❤️

I have a rescue chihuahua that is the same as the mother. Took forever just to be able to touch or pick her up. She was in a puppy mill. She was very nervous and chaking/panting the same. It just takes time and patience. They have been through a lot and sometimes they cannot help it is their instinct and they do not know if they can trust yet. Get a blankie or pillow for her to create a save space. Our doggie is now such a sweetie and loves attention. Thank you for fostering them and for everything you do🤗

This is what a puppy mill does to these beautiful little creatures. Bless you Joey for helping them!! You are the BEST!!!

I would suggest getting them a nice bed and putting a blanket or towel over one side (kinda like a tent) so they feel secure with more space while putting the bed underneath it. Keep their food, water, waste mats and any toys on the other end to get them to move about. Also with the mamma- spend ANY free time you have just in there not talking, or moving or vlogging. Play some Minecraft or do work on your phone or computer; it’ll get her used to you being around and she’ll warm up to you eventually. It’s important not to leave her without somewhere for her to hide, she’ll panic and associate you with being out in the open and in danger. Best of wished to you all! Love you and what you are doing for these babies❤️

Awe those puppies are able to bounce back quicker because they haven't had to endure as much of that torture. The momma has literally been a bred and abused her entire life. She deserves all the time she needs warming up to you. Its not your fault that she's afraid. Just trust her. Give her the time she needs. I find it truly amazing that you are trying to help these dogs. People in your financial situation often don't care enough even to donate to these babies. Thank you for sharing the journey so that others might follow suit. I've chosen to make my life about dogs. But you have to really learn their personalities and understand them and get on their level to give them what they deserve. They deserve to be shown love and understanding. Not forced to do whatever we want them to. This is our mess to clean up and I'm so glad you're contributing to the solution.

Try laying prone on your back in a submissive position and have treats. If you make yourself small they will feel BIG and a bit more in control. Sitting up you appear like a giant.❤

Chihuahuas are burrowers. Mine cried for weeks until I figured that out. Definitely give them something to be under! Even a wire crate with a towel over Half of it would work great. Love what you are doing you wonderful person!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

There are several great recommendations already in the comments (giving them bedding to burrow in, come in with treats, etc.) the other thing to remember is there are several reasons why a chihuahua will shiver/shake (high metabolism, excitement, being cold) as well as health conditions. Where these poor pups (momma included) are results of inbreeding in the hoarders home, there may be lots of reasons these littles are trembling. Continue to give them your love, patience, and a little treat. ;) You're doing good work.

Awwww those babies are just so sweet! They will come around, I imagine they have been through a lot. How has Sakura been? I miss seeing the Queen B 🥰

Maybe leave a T-shirt of yours in their pen so that mother can associate your scent with a safe space 😊

I think auntie Uncle is scared of the camera. The mom too. The boys are adorable wiggles and waggles ;)

Excellent progress! One of first videos I had noticed Auntie was male!! Suggestions: 1) consider doggy litter pan in a corner of pen (and/or pee pads with clip in tray) 2) consider non destructive puppy toys 3) consider a couple washable round doggy (or cat) beds with a receiving blanket for in a corner 4) consider stationary low bowls with water & start offering warm water soaked puppy kibble 3 or 4 times a day (as you may know, toy dogs are susceptible to low blood sugar- which can be deadly) 5) consider working with mom & Auntie 5-10 minutes prior to feeding (when they are hungry) and bribe with pea sized treats (Pet Botanics & BilJac have tiny treats) ✌️❤🐕🐕‍🦺🐾🐶🐶🦴

Beeeeee patient with mother, you have no idea what she has been through😢🥹You are doing a great thing by helping these pups🥰

Toast & Butter for the babies! Momma can be Pancake & Auntie can be Aunt Jemima lol

Some Chihuahuas are just naturally nervous & skittish, especially during a storm, loud noises, or new surroundings. My aunt had to put a little blanket coat on her chihuahua to calm it down. Hopefully, mama will relax soon it's no telling what she has been through. Thank you for rescuing them & giving them a chance for good homes! P.S.> If I were able to get one I would get the darker of the two pups and name him "Peanut"!

Chihuahuas are my weekness! My chihuahua was a rescue, and he was so shaky and nervous, but sometimes they just need to know that you're the person who is reliable and can take charge. But don't push too much affection on them all at once, cause it can backfire!

Brave little toaster? Time to name him Toast. As for the mother who is very frightened, there's not much you can do but just give her time. Don't try to force her to be with you because she will not appreciate that. Just try to be around her quietly, maybe toss some treats toward her now and again. It'll take time but she will eventually realize you are not going to hurt her.

The black one has my heart omg 🥺 you can tell he badly wants love but he’s so scared 😭 They’re all so precious!! Please give them affirmative names so they can always have positivity spoken to them ❤ You’re such a great dog daddy Joey! xx

Lol "did you think you were dying"❤😂

Sit far from the mom to give her space, make sure your back is facing towards her, and make sure to have treats in hand, but stay quiet because any sudden movement or noise will startle her. I had to do that before to one of my friend's dogs.

Chihuahuas shiver all the time. There’s definitely fear in the mother, but the shivers aren’t unusual for their breed. They also LOVE burrowing. My current chihuahuas adore burrowing in blankets no matter the temperature outside.

Chihuahuas love the heat! Mine literally steals my heating pad. If you have a heater try putting it in the room with them to make them feel nice and comfy. I promise it will help. I know they are shaking because they are scared but if they are even the slightest bit cold it will be much easier for them to shake like a leaf.

Since these are chihuahuas, they are so temperamental. I've had my chihuahua for 9 years and she still runs for the hills whenever she is the slightest bit uncomfortable. Also the shaking is just their natural state of nervousness - and completely normal since they are getting used to the new space still. My little puppers shakes whenever she is cold (which she is very easily cold, always give them a blanket to curl up under incase they are cold), scared, nervous, or knows she did something bad and doesn't want Mama to find out.

Poor babies they've sm trauma they're all so terrified, thanks Joey for doing the best u can for them

Its adorable how brave that little puppy is! Its so adorable how fast his tail was wagging. Hunter eating a grass hopper isn't that bad, my puppy keeps trying to eat plastic and anything else she can fit in her mouth

You need to sit on the opposite side of the pen in the back corner away from her and toss her high-value treats that she loves, and gain her trust picking her up is making her more scared of you because she’s not ready for that yet. Hope this helps.❤

The mother is acting just like my rescue did when I first got her - a lot of space, letting her come to me and very little eye contact helped her get comfortable and now she has so much confidence :) itll just take a bit more time than you’re used to (also treats really help if /once she’s able to have them!)

I rescued a neglected chihuahua. I bought a tiny dog carrier and wore her fior a few days and she was all good!

Thank you so much Joey for your generosity and kindness towards these puppies and all the other animals you’ve ever helped! I absolutely love your videos. Your truly the biggest inspiration.. you’re the person who I aspire to be one day!💕

Can you give them a bed or some blankets. Chihuahua's love nesting.

“Oop aunties an uncle” Got me rolling on the floor 💀

I have awful shaking anxiety too and even if I wanted to I often can’t stop my body doing it. I feel she needs med help and then to be slowly weaned off of it over time. I love how friendly one of them is. It’s absolutely adorable to see it. You’re doing an excellent job, Joey!

I've been obsessed with Greek mythology (especially the stories of Icarus and Circe) recently, so my vote's on Greek mythology inspired names! Edit: I also think some sort of comfortable area like a dog pillow or bed to hide behind or on top of would be very positive for Mama. Chihuahuas are small dogs and therefore are a lot more intimidated by you than the others, and they also are naturally more independent and often shiver on the regular. I've also seen some other people recommend treats and I second that! Lots of chihuahuas are food motivated.

LOVE the idea of auntie just being called Titi (aunt in Spanish)

A couple of things Joey, Chihuahua's are very skittish and slow to trust as adults. Also the shaking is natural for them. They just are known for looking nervous and scared all the time. Once they "bond" with you or trust you they become pure love! Once they love you they are the most loyal cuddly loving babies you ever seen. Just quietly sit with her (maybe camera free) and just be on your phone and having treats or some boiled chicken close by. The food and calmness will slowly get her walls down I think. Patience is key with that breed in her own time she will fall in love with you.

Auntie being an uncle was the biggest shock of 2023

Thank you for helping these poor pups! A suggestion to help the mum feel more comfortable: throw a blanket of some sort over one of the corners against the wall, so it creates like a little fort and blinds the corner from the see-through walls. I have not fostered dogs but I have fostered over 20 cats and such open spaces make them more nervous. So maybe one corner that is not actually closed off but just a bit darker where she would feel more secure would help. And treats! I would also put down some folded towels for a nice sleeping place that is also easy to clean. Love you ❤

Momma is definitely still very traumatized and not used to humans :( I think she should still have something to hide in or burrow under, just because you want them to feel as safe as possible. It'll probably take lots of patience and treats for her to open up more, but don't give up! You're doing amazing

They need a safe space to retreat to, so they can learn to trust him at their own pace. A blanket over a portion of the clear wall could also give them a feeling of security. At least they’re out of the hoarding situation.

My rescue chihuahua has to have a blanket to tunnel under. It makes her feel protected I think. She also hides her food in it like she has to make sure that she has food. Anyway you might try a blanket. After 2yrs she still hasn't changed much still skaky. She doesn't like change or if you move something like a table she doesn't want to go around it. She's extremely spoiled and is a 1 human dog. She doesn't bite or bark much but she is very picky about everything. She likes to wait to eat when I'm with her and prefers me to lift her water bowl to drink but she will drink if needed. Lays under the covers behind my legs.

Love seeing you with your friends haven't see Scott in a while Your doing great with puppies and mom cruelty is all she's known

Love the hair lately Joey, the long wavy look suits you 😊 Those pups are so sweet and loving! I think Mama and "Auntie" will come around. 💜 Looks like Hunter is just living up to her name! 🐕‍🦺

6:20 The way that he just plopped off your leg sent me for a solid 30 seconds

Lmao during their bath I was thinking to myself, “I swear Auntie is an Uncle” 🤣🤣💀💀

i love the puppys ❤❤❤❤❤

Auntie is the best name for him!! SO glad i found your videos!

A little doggie bed in there so they can all cuddle up together might help . This breed loves to cuddle on blankets or comfy bed.

I think maybe the "auntie" and the mother could benefit with some sweaters - something that is like a hug to make them more secure.

Thank you for caring for all the animals that you do. I missed what happened to the mother cat from a few months ago, but I'm sure she's doing well in her new family.

Love your videos🎥

Chihuahuas shake because they get cold easily and nervous. It's just what they do. You should put a towel over the corner wall and some towels in the corner so they can make a nest. These are Chihuahuas and they like to burrow and have a nest to cuddle up in. That's why she felt more comfortable in the crate. My Chihuahua sleeps under the blankets and will dig around on the couch blanket until it's perfect for her.

Toffee the brave one, marshmallow the white one, Oreo for the aunti/uncle and Biskuit for the mom

I'm glad the rest of the puppies are doing okay ❤🐶🐶🐶🐶

Most RU-vidrs adopt puppies to help people forget about their drama, Joey does it because he cares about the puppies, or kitties, or etc. and he actually continues to care for them, Joey is amazing 😊

The mommas so timid bless her

Uncle “aunt-won”😂❤️

"Shiver me Timbers!" 😂

I loved how Mother was sitting in your lap. Chi’s are naturally nervous in the service but just keep working with her and she’ll get more acclimated to human touch and will be a great adoption for someone. The pups and Auntie are just adorable!

The flowers are agapanthus or lily of the Nile. They are easy to care for, and grow everywhere in Australia.

One thing I’ve learnt watching rescues on tiktok is that treats always work!

We love the work you do for these sweet baby’s

The brave little one that you took out of the carrier first melts my heart ❤️

Maybe something that might work for the mother is sitting outside the cage with your back turn Maybe read a book out loud or talk to a friend of the phone Showing your back is basically showing the dog you are no threat Maybe hand feeds, too I bet the more you are in there, whether you pay attention to them or not, it should help

How precious is that one pup that stays by his trembling mother… as someone with ptsd the mother is clearly exhibiting a trauma response so you should try hand feeding her cooked chicken to gain trust

Hi! Love your work, but I have to say something. My grandma had similarly traumatized dog and nothing helped but lot of time and treats. Placing treats on the ground, eventually on grandmas foot and the dog was always the one determining how close she gets to a human. These dogs are extremely traumatized and forcing contact could traumatize them even more. Specially Mama. She's an adult dog, her behavior is basically set from the puppy hood. She was panting and running around. Signs of extreme stress. I know you really care about all your dogs and you're doing the best you can. So please, please take suggestions from the comments here❤

In your last video you were in my hometown!! I hope you had fun on your day trip here♥️

Mama has been through a traumatic experience. It's going to take some time for her to trust again. Don't pressure her. Hold a snack in your hand but let her approach you. Another good way is to lie on the floor to her level. Don't talk to her when lieing down because she doesn't understand right now that you're not a threat to her. Patience is key right now.

You need to put their carry case back or something they can go in and snuggle they need to feel safe .

Joey your an amazing person

Poor little babies so scared and ur so caring ans patient. I have been watching this progress. Kudos to u ❤

You could name them after different types of cheeses the mother looks like a brie the brave one looks like a cheddar you could also call the lighter boy something like Gouda and the black one could be derby you have done an amazing job with them and all the other previous fosters and I hope too continue watching you journey and the journey of your fosters ❤

They are sweet 😊 Thank you for what you do 🥰 Have you heard anything about the other 60 plus dogs?

can you name one oreo? or you should do star sign names for these puppies, like leo

I have an anxious pup and whenever he’s struggling I tell people to sit, not make eye contact, and drop him treats. When I’m working to calm him down I’ll lay flat on my back to try and be smaller than him and let him approach me. Every pup is different but wanted to share in case you’re looking for things to try!

My two little dogs where found in a dumpster when they where 9 weeks. My vet said they will always be scared of people and it’s true they love me and my husband and my children but do not like other people even if they see them all the time. ❤️🖤 I feel so bad for whatever those little babies went through and poor momma.

They’re so cuteee!!!

You are the sweetest human being !!!!!

Fun tip: PetKind Tripe makes dogs your friends. It smells worse than A/D but if you feed it off a spoon, they'll love you so fast.

Near the end there, Auntie was SHIVERING in her timbers.

Hope you are well Joey and having a nice weekend ❤😊❤

Pets are such heartwarming 🥰

"Did you think you were dying"? I'm dying from laughter!!!

I definitely think they will need a fluffy bed or blank’s because they are prone to be more cold than normal and they seem like they need a comfortable zone or something

don't be worried to much Chihuahuas naturally shake and usually only attach to one or two people it will take some time to gain there trust use a happy voice at all times like your talking to a baby and reinforce good behaviour like coming when called with treats

Love reveling the genders my favorite and then coming up the names 😊

I like Sparky and Chico. You are doing such a great job with these sweet doggies. They probably need something to burrow into so they don’t feel so exposed.Thank you for being their hero!

From a chihuahua owner, they like small areas and almost “caves” or hides which is why they were in the crate so much. They also like to be warm. My chihuahua burrows under blankets, has a donut bed, and a covered bed. He likes having something to curl up against and under to feel safe. My chihuahua is not good motivated so I don’t know how much treats may help. I also agree with another comment to just sit in the crate without the camera in hand and with your back towards her. Eye contact is intimidating and because of your size and their size you may seem very intimidating approaching the pen. Sitting calmly and letting her come to you is the best option. Its also probably why “auntie” is shaking when you enter but then starts coming around as you sit there. My uncle always enters my house excited and loud which sets my chihuahua off. He barks, shakes and cowers until my uncle sits down and mellows out.

SO EXCITED!!!😊