← Back to all senior dogs

Meet 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 simply the sweetest, most perfect dog, with so much love and personality packed into her 28-pound body. Candy is fully house trained, crate trained, and a wonderful leash walker. She’s incredibly smart, communicates beautifully with her people, and already knows tricks including sit, down, bed, and paw. Her crate is a favorite spot for daytime naps, and she happily comes and goes as she pleases. And then there are the blankets. Candy LOVES blankets. Dog beds? No thank you! Give her a cozy blanket and some cheese — her absolute favorite treat — and you may just have her heart forever. Candy does have some difficulty with her hind legs, but she refuses to let that slow her down. She remains a joyful, excited girl who is ready to enjoy life and soak up all the love she can get. Speaking of love, Candy loves to be petted. And if your hands are busy? No problem — she’s decided feet work just as well! She simply wants to be close to her people and feel that connection. Candy is smart, affectionate, funny, resilient, and endlessly sweet. She has so much love left to give and would be thrilled to find a family who will appreciate her exactly as she is — special, silly, blanket-obsessed, cheese-loving, and absolutely wonderful. Candy isn’t just her name — she truly is a sweetheart. ❤️

Could Candy be your senior soulmate?

Adoption is handled by the shelter or rescue caring for Candy. Use the adoption page or contact information below to confirm availability and next steps.

Adoption details are handled directly by the shelter or rescue.

New senior dogs are added regularly — follow along for more dogs like Candy and ways to help older dogs get seen.

Follow Lily’s Second Chance on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
Always confirm availability and adoption details directly with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
SeniorAvailable

Candy

BreedChihuahuaSexFemaleSizeMediumAge8 years
  • Senior status confirmed
  • Last checked 8/21/2026

Help this senior dog get seen. One share could reach the right adopter.

Share Candy’s story

Shelter & rescue

Silicon Valley Pet Project
San Jose, CA 95150

No public visiting address is listed — this rescue may be foster-based or use a mailing-only address. Please contact them directly for meeting or adoption details.

✉️ [email protected]

🌐 Website (opens in a new tab)

Source: RescueGroups

Report a problem with this listing

Spot a problem with this listing — wrong details, or already adopted? Let us know in the comments and we’ll take a look.

Loading approved comments and the feedback form.

Know a senior dog who needs a home?

Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.

Optional analytics and advertising cookies help us improve the site and measure outreach. They stay off unless you accept. See our Privacy Policy.

Settings