10+ years
TWISTY
TWISTY is a senior male Chihuahua, medium size, at Stanislaus County Animal Services in Modesto, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, 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 61–90 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
10+ years
MINT
MINT is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ. Senior dogs …
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
OLIVE
OLIVE is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Senior dogs mak…
Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale • Fort Lauderdale, FL
10+ years
HEATH
HEATH is a senior male Chihuahua (small) at Yolo County Animal Services Shelter in Woodland, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter • Woodland, CA
Senior confirmed
WANKA
WANKA is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
STANLEY
STANLEY is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Chatsworth, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
10+ years
DAISY
DAISY is a small female Chihuahua, a senior, currently at Dallas Animal Services in Dallas, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
10+ years
LARRY
LARRY is a male senior Chihuahua, small in size, at the South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
PAUL ANKA
PAUL ANKA is a 12-year, 1-month-old male Chihuahua at Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
Tori
Age: 8 years Size: 5 lbs Estimated breed: Chihuahua Tori was found as a stray in a rural area, completely infested in fleas and anemic. She was never …
Nirvana Animal Rescue • PA
10+ years
ELMO
ELMO is a small, senior male Chihuahua located in Phoenix, AZ at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center. Senior dogs m…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
GILBERT
GILBERT is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located in Fort Myers, FL at Lee County Domestic Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Lee County Domestic Animal Services • Fort Myers, FL
10+ years
Sunny
Sunny is an 11-year-old male Chihuahua at Four-Legged Forgotten Oldies Senior Animal Farm in Baldwin, MD. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Four-Legged Forgotten Oldies Senior Animal Farm • Baldwin, MD
10+ years
Robbie
Robbie is a 10-year-old female Chihuahua at Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary in Scottsdale, AZ. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary • Scottsdale, AZ
Senior confirmed
Pepper
Pepper is a 7-year-old female Chihuahua at Sky Sanctuary Rescue in Scottsdale, AZ. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Sky Sanctuary Rescue • Scottsdale, AZ
10+ years
Grammy Rose
Grammy Rose is a 13-year-old female Chihuahua in Maricopa, AZ at Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary • Maricopa, AZ
10+ years
Snickers
Snickers is a 10-year-old male Chihuahua / Smooth Fox Terrier at Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary in Maricopa, AZ. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary • Maricopa, AZ
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Baxter
Here’s a cuter, softer version with warmth and personality: Sweet Baxter is 12 years young and pure love wrapped in fur. He’s never met a cuddle, kind…
Love Leo Rescue • Eugene, OR
10+ years
LESLIE
LESLIE is a senior female Chihuahua, medium size, located in Downey, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
A126423
A126423 is a senior female Chihuahua, medium size, at HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER in HESPERIA, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
Senior confirmed
Tango
Tango is a 9 years, 2 months old male Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small) at All About Paws Rescue in Bridgeton, MO. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
All About Paws Rescue • Bridgeton, MO
Senior confirmed
Mia
Mia is an 8-year-old female Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small) at Paws of Dixie Animal Rescue in Tuscaloosa, AL. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Paws of Dixie Animal Rescue • Tuscaloosa, AL
10+ years
SNOOP
SNOOP is a senior male Chihuahua (small) at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center in San Pedro, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
Senior confirmed
JIMMY
A883959 is a senior male Chihuahua, small, at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
Mr. Toad
Mr. Toad is a senior male Chihuahua at Dallas Pets Alive in Dallas, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
10+ years
Senior Chihuahua - Smooth Coated
I am a male, black and tricolor Chihuahua - Smooth Coated.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
CHIQUILIN
CHIQUILIN is a small male senior Chihuahua at Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
FRANKIE
FRANKIE is a small male senior Chihuahua at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
PETIE
Meet Petie **Adoption fee is waived. Must be adopted with BenjieSometimes the quietest dogs have the biggest stories to tell. Petie arrived at the she…
Humane Society of Carroll County, Inc. • Westminster, MD
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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.