bluedango Bulletin

It’s a sad day, especially for dogs.  Gidget - the quirky little Taco Bell dog - the chihuahua best known for her “Yo quiero Taco Bell” commercials from 1997 to 2000, passed away at age 15.   Gidget was apparently in good health, up until her passing - she ate well and played with her squeaky toys, but she suffered a stroke Tuesday night - at the home of her trainer.

“She was retired. She lived like a queen, very pampered,” said Karin McElhatton, owner of Studio Animal Services in Castaic, which owned the dog.  Read more >

Someone did see something in her, even though she was another little dog in a kennel and not necessarily considered show quality.  They were right.  Talk about being able to capture an audience.

If there’s one thing I do know, that would be what it’s like to be a quirky little dog (who’s not necessarily be considered show quality), who was simply found and loved…my sympathies to Gidget’s family.