10+ years
Havana Vacation -- SPICY
Wanted: A Human (or Two) for a Tiny Dictator Are you experienced in the fine art of being completely owned by a very spicy 8-lb Chihuahua? Excellent. …
Umbrella of Hope • Pittsburg, CA
Senior Chihuahua dogs
Senior Chihuahua dogs for adoption
Meet 441 adoptable senior Chihuahua dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one. Showing 331–360 of 441 below.
Senior Chihuahuas are often overlooked in favor of puppies, yet they're frequently house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond immediately. Because they're fully grown, you already know roughly how big they are and what they're like — making an older Chihuahua one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Chihuahua dogs
Senior confirmed
Edie
Edie is the little queen of our SBACC dog office. One look at her adorable underbite and you are willing to pledge your allegiance! She is a 9 year ol…
Friends of the Seal Beach Animal Care Center • Seal Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Cooper
Meet Cooper, a Chihuahua born on 4/12/2018 and was a very spoiled dog.. He is a lazy boy who likes to lay on the couch watch TV and ride on a golf car…
Richardson Rescue • York, SC
Senior confirmed
Simba in TX
Age: approx 7 years old Weight: 9 lbs My adoption fee is $ 425 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adopting, …
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
Senior confirmed
Sylvester
Sylvester is 7 years old and weighs 20 lbs. He’s playful, has a calm temperament, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Sylvester and Carl…
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Peanut
Peanut is a sweet little senior chihuahua who lost his human parents and the son asked us if we could take him and his fur brother because he didn't w…
Texarkana Animal League • Texarkana, TX
Senior confirmed
Joy
Joy is a super sweet little chiweenie who loves to cuddle and be with her person. She gets along with other dogs and is house trained and potty pad tr…
Texarkana Animal League • Texarkana, TX
At Risk
Peanut Butter
Meet Peanut Butter — a tiny old soul with a big personality and a heart that refuses to be overlooked. At 14 years young, this chihuahua mix found him…
Polka Dogz Pet REscue, INc. • oakland, FL
Senior confirmed
FRANCES
FRANCES is a senior female Chihuahua (small) at Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria in Santa Maria, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria • Santa Maria, CA
10+ years
Louie
Meet Louie, a 13 to 15-year-old, 11-pound Chihuahua with a sweet, independent personality. Louie may be a senior, but he still has some spunk! One of …
Lil Rascals Dog Rescue • Osteen, FL
Senior confirmed
Louis
Meet Louis — your future cuddle expert with a heart full of love and just the right amount of sass. This Chihuahua mix may be a senior, but don’t let …
PAW Estate Rescue and Shelter Inc • Visalia, CA
Senior confirmed
Justin in TX
Age: approx 8 years old Weight: 10 lbs My adoption fee is $425 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. Justin was treated for heartwor…
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
Senior confirmed
Moose Milo
Meet Moose Milo… aka Moosy Moose This 8-year-old, 10-pound Chihuahua mix is equal parts adorable, quirky, and completely lovable. Moose Milo has the s…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Penny
Penny (yellow) is a 12 yr old chihuahua spayed female. She’d successfully with dogs and cats. She is mild mannered but would prefer a calmer home. She…
Good Karma Rescue Inc. • Middlesex, VT
Senior confirmed
MATILDA
04/29/26 13:33From the foster home: Matilda is a happy, loving pup who gets along well with her four foster siblings. She has the cutest habit of herd…
San Jose Animal Care Center • San Jose, CA
10+ years
Edna the Spicy Chi TX
Meet Edna, the Queen of Hearts Her Royal Highness Edna rules her kingdom with equal parts affection, sass, and impeccable boundaries. A devoted cuddle…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
Cain
Cain is a small male senior Chihuahua at Angie's Friends in Dallas, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Angie's Friends • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Consuela
MEET CONSUELA At 8 years old, Consuela is learning how to navigate a world that suddenly feels very different. After losing the only home and person s…
Canine Companions Rescue Center • Clarkston, MI
10+ years
Baxter
Baxter is a sweet senior boy who joined our rescue after his family of 11 years moved out of the country. At just 4.5 pounds, he is a tiny little guy …
Every Pet's Dream • Santa Clara, CA
10+ years
Charlie
Charlie is a 15-year-old Chihuahua mix who weighs about 15 pounds and proves that age is just a number. This friendly, happy little guy is full of per…
Wish Bone Canine Rescue • Normal, IL
Senior confirmed
Bella
The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimmalshelter.org*** Our chubby little friend here is Bella. …
Emmet County Animal Shelter • Estherville, IA
10+ years
Cricket
Cricket: small dog, big cozy energy At 4.5 lbs and about 13–14 years old, Cricket is a professional napper who perks right up for sunshine and snacks.…
Grateful Dogs Rescue • San Francisco, CA
10+ years
Candy
Courtesy Post – Seeking a New Home Please note: Candy is not at the shelter. This is a courtesy post to help the owner find a safe and appropriate new…
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter • Woodland, CA
Senior confirmed
Poppie
Poppie is an adorable 7-8yo, 16.8-lb. possible chihuahua/pug mix. Her curly-Q pigtail is the cutest thing. She came to LR obese, weighing 21lbs. so sh…
Lil Rascals Dog Rescue • Osteen, FL
10+ years
Jake
At 15 years old, Jake the Chihuahua mix has every reason to have given up — but that’s just not who he is. Jake was found wandering alone during a rai…
The Misfits Dog Rescue • Colorado Springs, CO
10+ years
Sugar Chi
Sugar Chi is a 14 year old female senior Chihuahua, but don't let her age fool you. She is still very healthy and active. She would like to be held mo…
Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue • Thomasville, NC
Senior confirmed
Lupita
My name is Lupita. I am a nine-year-old deer head Chihuahua mix and I’m around 9lbs. I was found as stray and there’s not much known about my past, bu…
Tucson Cold Wet Noses • Tucson, AZ
Senior confirmed
Freddy
Frederick aka Freddy - Senior Chiweenie, Lifetime of Swagger Included Let's hear it for the distinguished gentlemen of the dog world...because Freddy …
Our Underdog Rescue Squad • La Verne, CA
Senior confirmed
Rigatoni
Meet Rigatoni! He is a charming long-haired Chihuahua around 8 years old with a calm, loving personality that instantly wins people over. True to his …
I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue • Corona, CA
10+ years
Tiny
Welcome Tiny to DASH! Tiny came to DASH with several other smaller dogs from southern Ohio shelter where they were taken from a home where they were n…
Danielle's Animal Safe Haven • Ashville, OH
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Adopting a senior Chihuahua — FAQ
What counts as a senior dog?
Most shelters and vets consider a dog "senior" around age 7, though large breeds often age sooner and small breeds a little later. Every dog listed here is 7 years or older.
How do I adopt a senior Chihuahua?
Open a dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization.
Are senior Chihuahua dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Chihuahua is usually past the high-energy puppy stage and may already know basic commands, which can make ownership easier to ease into. Each profile and shelter can tell you about that dog's individual personality and needs.
Why adopt a senior dog instead of a puppy?
Senior dogs are calmer, usually house-trained, and let you skip the chewing and sleepless nights — and because they are the hardest to place, adopting one can quite literally save a life that might otherwise run out of time.
Are senior Chihuahua dogs good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than the breed alone. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, or other dogs. Senior dogs are often calmer and more predictable than puppies, which can make reading compatibility easier before you commit.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior Chihuahua?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or even sponsored — because they wait the longest, many organizations offer reduced fees or cover initial vet care. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly for their current fee and what it includes.
Can I foster a senior Chihuahua instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Chihuahua gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home — which is especially beneficial for older dogs who find shelter life stressful. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is an option.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.