10+ years
COOPER
COOPER is a senior male Chihuahua of medium size at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, 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 151–180 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.
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Available senior Chihuahua dogs
10+ years
CHRISTOFF
CHRISTOFF is a male senior Chihuahua, medium size, at Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
ANNIE
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Hello! My name is Annie and I weigh 8 LBS. ~I’m looking for a quiet, loving home where I can finally feel safe and un…
Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
BELLA
BELLA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, currently at the Burlington Adoption Center in Haw River, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Burlington Adoption Center • Haw River, NC
Senior confirmed
10+ years
VIOLA
VIOLA is a senior female Chihuahua, small, located in Tulsa, OK at City of Tulsa Animal Welfare. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
City of Tulsa Animal Welfare • Tulsa, OK
Senior confirmed
TOTO
TOTO is a small male Chihuahua senior at City of Sacramento Animal Care Services in Sacramento, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
City of Sacramento Animal Care Services • Sacramento, CA
Senior confirmed
FURBIE
FURBIE is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
LARISSA
LARISSA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size. She is at Lake County Animal Services in Tavares, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
ZIVA
ZIVA is a senior female Chihuahua/Dachshund mix, small in size, at City of Corpus Christi Animal Care in Corpus Christi, TX. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
City of Corpus Christi Animal Care • Corpus Christi, TX
Senior confirmed
VERONICA
VERONICA is a female senior Chihuahua, medium size, located in Houston, TX at the City of Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Senior dogs ma…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
GOMEZ
GOMEZ is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
LOLA
LOLA is a senior female Chihuahua, small, located in Bakersfield, CA at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
GEOFF
Geoff walks well on leash* Geoff appears to be potty trained* Geoff takes treats gently* Geoff is doing well sharing a kennel with a neutered Pug mix*…
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter • Moreno Valley, CA
Senior confirmed
JENNY
JENNY is a senior female Chihuahua (medium) at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care in Houston, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
HUNTER
HUNTER is a male Chihuahua, medium size, and a senior located in Houston, TX at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Senior dogs…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
Squiggy
Meet Squiggy: a 10-year-old, 6-pound Long-Haired Chihuahua and absolute gentleman. He is a curious, independent boy who loves exploring his surroundin…
Help A Dog Smile • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
CASH
CASH is a senior male Chihuahua, small in 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
WILLY
WILLY is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
GRAMMY
GRAMMY is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
PRINCE ERIC
PRINCE ERIC is a senior male Chihuahua, medium size, currently at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
FLOPSY
FLOPSY is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
Frankie **Courtesy Post
Frankie is a courtesy post and is not located at or affiliated with Paws Crossed Animal Rescue**Fill out an application at remembermerescueny.net . Hi…
Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc. • Elmsford, NY
Senior confirmed
Flash
Flash had a wonderful home from the time he was a pup. There was a recent family tragedy and he had to come back to the rescue. He is a super sweet an…
Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid • Mission Viejo, CA
10+ years
Twilight
Meet Twilight! She is around 3 years old and we believe she is a Chihuahua and Terrier mix. Twilight is a reserved girl who takes time to buildup trus…
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
BART
BART is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located in Las Vegas, NV. He is at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
TIKKA
TIKKA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ. Senior do…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
MIA
MIA is a senior female Chihuahua, small, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, at El Dorado County Animal Services - South Lake Tahoe. Senior dogs make won…
El Dorado County Animal Services - South Lake Tahoe • South Lake Tahoe, CA
10+ years
BELLA
BELLA is a senior female Chihuahua. She is small and located at El Dorado County Animal Services - South Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Senior do…
El Dorado County Animal Services - South Lake Tahoe • South Lake Tahoe, CA
10+ years
CARMEL
CARMEL is a female senior Chihuahua, small in size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make won…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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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.