Senior confirmed
Chiquis N
Meet Chiquis Found Wandering the Streets at Seven Years Old—Chiquis Is Ready to Spend Her Best Years Safe and Loved ❤️ Breed: Chihuahua Gender: Female…
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
Senior Chihuahua dogs
Senior Chihuahua dogs for adoption
Meet 542 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 451–480 of 542 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 August 21, 2026 at 2:10 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Chihuahua dogs
Senior confirmed
GRYFFINDOR
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
10+ years
Senior confirmed
TOMMY
Tommy is a bouncy boy* Tommy appears to be potty trained* Tommy knows sit* Tommy did well on his temperament test with a neutered Terrier mix and a sp…
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter • Moreno Valley, CA
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Pearl (GrandPaws)
GrandPaws applies to any dog age 7 years or older. The adoption fees are reduced to help offset veterinary costs that occur as dogs age. If you would …
Central Valley Rescue Railroad • Lindsay, CA
Senior confirmed
Chichi (AL)
Chichi (AL) has spent her entire life giving everything she had to everyone but herself. This 8yearold Chihuahua mix came to us just in time—rescued f…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Leo
Meet Leo! Leo is an 8-year-old, 10-pound Chihuahua/Yorkie mix (Chorkie) looking for a loving forever home. He is house trained, incredibly smart, and …
Scott County Humane Society • Georgetown, KY
10+ years
Sonny
Sonny is friendly and loves to be in someone's lap. Owner surrender in Davidson County. Owner stated that dog was to much responsibilty.
Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc • Middlesex, NC
10+ years
Shoga
Humane Society of Imperial Valley • El Centro, CA
Senior confirmed
Lobo
Meet Lobo! He came to DASH from Kentucky when his owners could no longer take care of him. He is such a sweet boy! Lobo is a little hesitant when he m…
Danielle's Animal Safe Haven • Ashville, OH
Senior confirmed
Sweet Pea Lonestar
Sweet Pea is exactly what her name promises — a gentle, loving girl with a heart full of sweetness. She came to us as an owner surrender when her fami…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Rosette
Hi, I’m Rosette, and I’m looking for my very own special person. I’m an older girl, and life has changed a lot for me. I came to rescue with my brothe…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
Senior confirmed
Milky Way
Hi, I’m Milky Way. I’m a senior boy, and I’ve been through a pretty big change in my life. I came to rescue with my sister, Rosette, after our beloved…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
Senior confirmed
Gus
Hi, I'm Gus, a distinguished older gentleman who has perfected the art of being a professional homebody! I like to spend my days burrowed under the co…
Last Hope Animal Rescue • Cedar Rapids, IA
Senior confirmed
Angel
Angel is as sweet as her name. She was found as a stray during a storm, and sadly, no one ever came looking for her. Now, after everything she has bee…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
10+ years
Dolly
Meet Dolly, a sweet girl who is living proof that she’s every bit as lovely as her name suggests—an absolute doll! If you’re looking for a loyal, devo…
Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc. • North Babylon, NY
Senior confirmed
Candy
Meet Candy: 8 years old • 28 lbs • Chihuahua Mix. If you’re looking for the sweetest little soul, stop scrolling — Candy is the girl for you. She is s…
Silicon Valley Pet Project • San Jose, CA
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Shania
Shania is so sweet and respectful to children. She ignores cats and has no problem with any people, including men. No dog reactivity. BUT she is domin…
Needy Paws Rescue • St. Louis, MO
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
BOHDI
Yorkie And Small Dog Rescue, Inc • Conroe, TX
10+ years
Gidget *Arriving 8/22* D12148
Available for Foster to Adopt · Good with Dogs · Energy level low · Adventurous · Affectionate · Crate Trained · Good with Cats · Gentle · Goofy · Hou…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
Senior confirmed
Orbit
Cuddly · Couch Potato · Food Motivated · Good with Dogs · Housetrained · Mellow · Owner Released
Oregon Dog Rescue • Portland, OR
Senior confirmed
Castine
Hearts & Bones Rescue - NY • New York, NY
10+ years
Kassie
SAVE A SHELTER DOG RESCUE • Staten Island, NY
10+ years
Tinkerbell
South Charlotte Dog Rescue • Waxhaw, NC
Senior confirmed
Bernie
National Brussels Griffon Rescue, Inc. - Upper Midwest • Elk Grove Village, IL
Senior confirmed
Huey
Shih Tzu Rescue, Adoption & Education Safehouse (S.T.R.A.E.S.) • Romeoville, IL
10+ years
Velma
Welcome Paws Korean Dog Rescue - DC Transport • Washington, DC
Senior confirmed
Dorris
Hearts of Love Rescue - Washington • Yakima, WA
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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.