Senior confirmed
KODAK
KODAK is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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 91–120 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
FLUFFY
FLUFFY is a senior female Chihuahua. She is small and located in San Pedro, CA at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
Senior confirmed
A169651
A169651 is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A169648
A169648 is a senior male Chihuahua, medium size, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
Moonpie
Meet Moonpie! If you're looking for a tiny, 9-pound shadow with a huge heart, Moonpie might just be your perfect match. This adorable 8.5-year-old Chi…
Oakland Animal Services • Oakland, CA
10+ years
MAGGIE
MAGGIE is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, located in Phoenix, AZ at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center. …
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
PEBBLE
PEBBLE is a female Chihuahua, listed as a senior and medium-sized, currently at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior d…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
MED WAIVER COSMO
COSMO is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
ABUELITA
ABUELITA is a senior female Chihuahua, small size, located at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
CHICHI
CHICHI is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, located at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make …
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
A185472
A185472 is a small male Chihuahua (senior) at The City of Pasadena, Texas in Pasadena, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The City of Pasadena, Texas • Pasadena, TX
Senior confirmed
TINK
TINK is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at Augusta Animal Services in Augusta, GA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Augusta Animal Services • Augusta, GA
Senior confirmed
JERSEY
JERSEY is a senior female Chihuahua. She is a small dog located in Modesto, CA at Stanislaus County Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
10+ years
STARLA
STARLA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size. She is at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
BELLA
BELLA is a senior female Chihuahua, medium size, available at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
10+ years
CRUISER
CRUISER is a male senior Chihuahua, small size, located at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ. Seni…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
ANGEL
ANGEL is a small male senior Chihuahua at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
JUSTIN
JUSTIN is a Senior male Chihuahua, medium size, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
PABLO
PABLO is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
BELLA
BELLA is a senior female Chihuahua (small) at Stanislaus County Animal Services in Modesto, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
10+ years
MACK
MACK is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Van Nuys, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
Senior confirmed
Dexter
Anticipated arrival June 28*** Get ready to meet the charming and affectionate Dexter, a male dog who's anticipated to arrive on June 28 and capture t…
Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Socety, Inc. • Bloomingdale, NJ
10+ years
Lillian
Anticipated arrival June 28*** Get ready to fall in love with the enchanting Lillian! This adult female dog is a bundle of heartwarming joy, with a ge…
Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Socety, Inc. • Bloomingdale, NJ
Senior confirmed
Chuckles
Chuckles is a 8 year old (but might be younger) and weighs 10.3 lbs. He was surrendered to our rescue due to owner problems and when he arrived at the…
Rescue Pets Serving Vets, Inc • Benton, PA
Senior confirmed
Bella
Bella is a 7 year old female Chihuahua who weighs in at 7.8 pounds. This dog's adoption fee is $350. If you are still interested, please read more bel…
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL) • Wheaton, IL
Senior confirmed
Dublin
Dublin is a sweet and silly seven year old mixed breed boy who weighs around 18 pounds. He is housebroken and friendly to everyone he meets. Dublin is…
All Paws Rescue, Inc. • O Fallon, MO
Senior confirmed
CRAZY TAZ
CRAZY TAZ is a male senior Chihuahua (small) located in Corpus Christi, TX at City of Corpus Christi Animal Care. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
City of Corpus Christi Animal Care • Corpus Christi, TX
Senior confirmed
A2279932
A2279932 is a senior female Chihuahua, small, located at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
CARRERA
Hi there! My name is Carrera, and I may be a tiny senior gal, but don’t let my age fool you... I’m full of spunk, zoomies, and personality! I absolute…
Larimer Humane Society • Fort Collins, CO
Senior confirmed
Lucy Jun 25
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet, SC Weight: 12 lbs Height: 12 in Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $1 - rest of fee sponsored! 2026 Summe…
Carolina Poodle Rescue • Pacolet, SC
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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.