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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Alberta

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Adopt a Chihuahua near you in Alberta

Below are our newest added Chihuahuas available for adoption in Alberta. To see more adoptable Chihuahuas in Alberta, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Dolly (and Coffee)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Dolly (and Coffee)

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Didsbury, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Story
Location: Airdrie, AB // Combined Adoption Fee: $850 // Dolly and Coffee are a bonded pair and have just arrived into our foster care program. We are getting to know them and they will be available for adoption in the coming weeks.
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Coffee (and Dolly)

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Didsbury, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Location: Airdrie, AB // Combined Adoption Fee: $850 // Coffee and Dolly are a bonded pair and have just arrived into our foster care program. We are getting to know them and they will be available for adoption in the coming weeks.
We'll also keep you updated on Papi's adoption status with email updates.
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Papi

Chihuahua

Male, 4 yrs
Calgary, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Papi has started the adoption process.Meet Papi! Named after the charming chihuahua from `Beverly Hills Chihuahua`, this little guy has plenty of personality packed into his tiny frame. Found as a stray, not much is known about his past, but Papi has quickly shown everyone that he’s a confident, social boy who loves being the center of attention.Papi is all about affection. He’ll happily pop his paws onto your lap and gently push his head into your hands to ask for more pets. Like his movie namesake, he can get pretty excited and isn’t shy about sharing his big feelings! Papi is also super playful and enjoys spending time chasing toys, exploring new places and running around outside.Papi does display quite significant resource guarding behaviours around food and high-value items, so he’ll need an experienced adult home (no small children) that can help him work on this and respect his space. He also has a strong prey drive and would do best in a home without small animals. His history with other dogs is limited, but he may be able to live with one after a successful introduction at the shelter! If you are looking to add some flavour to your life and are prepared to navigate some of his quirks, Papi could be the pup for you! Papi is:- open to older kids (13+)- no cats or small animals- open to dogs with intro, limited history
We'll also keep you updated on Nito's adoption status with email updates.
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Nito

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Didsbury, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Nito has just arrived into our foster program and we are getting to know him. He may require eye drops daily for his lifetime. He will be available for adoption in the coming weeks.
We'll also keep you updated on Kkamang's adoption status with email updates.
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Kkamang

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Calgary, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Hi… my name is Kkamang 🖤 I’m a 1 year and 6 month old Chihuahua mix boy, just 5kg (11 lbs) — small enough to fit in your arms, and hoping to fit in your heart too. I was rescued from a dog meat farm. Since the day I was born, I didn’t know what it felt like to have someone call my name. No warm arms. No soft whispers. I wasn’t a “someone” — I was just… there. Inside a metal cage, each day wasn’t about learning. It was about enduring. I learned how to be quiet. How to wait. How to survive. So when I first meet someone new, I pause for a moment. It doesn’t mean “go away.” It means, “Is it really safe this time?” But if you offer me a gentle voice… a small treat… a little patience, my tiny wall falls very quickly. Because the truth is — I like people. I always have. Once I know you, I’m much more affectionate than you’d expect. I’ll press my little body right next to you, sit close, and look into your eyes as if I’m asking for love. No one ever taught me how to be loved, but somehow, I know how to want it. I get along quietly and peacefully with other dogs too. I don’t cause trouble. I know how to share space and not feel lonely. Home life, though… that will be new for me. A house. Daily routines. Rules about where to potty. Time spent alone. I may make mistakes. I may be clumsy at first. But those moments won’t be because I’m lacking — they’ll simply be signs of a life I was never given the chance to learn. Please wait for me. Please teach me slowly. If you do, I will trust you with my whole heart. I will become a deeply loving, loyal little family member who believes completely in my person. I was born just to survive. Now, I want to live. I want a life where I don’t fear being sent back to a cage. A life where I don’t worry about being abandoned again. A life where someone calls my name every day. That’s why I’m looking for a family who will be patient as I learn home life step by step, who will use gentle voices instead of force, and who will promise that I will never return to a cage again. Will you be my very first family? Please let the rest of my life be remembered not for sadness — but for love. 🖤🐾
We'll also keep you updated on Blue (and Bebe)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Blue (and Bebe)

Chihuahua/Pomeranian

Female, Adult
Didsbury, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Location: Calgary, AB // Age: 5.5 Years and 4.5 Years // Size: 12lbs each // Energy Level: Low/Medium // Dogs: Yes // Cats: Very dog savvy cats only (will chase) // Kids: 8+ dog savvy kids // Some bonds are unbreakable — and Bebe & Blue are proof. 💕 These two sweet girls (5.5 and 4.5 years young) are a packaged deal, a built-in best friend system, and the ultimate snuggle duo. They sleep together, kennel together, explore together… and they’re looking for a forever home together. 🌙 Low energy, high cuddle factor. They adore their walks, enjoy a little toy chase (returns not guaranteed 😄), and Bebe is a proud tug-of-war champion. When the day winds down? They’re happiest curled up in your bed, snoozing peacefully through the night. 💗 Their personalities? Blue is the toy “de-stuffer” extraordinaire — fluff beware! Bebe is enthusiastic about life (and occasionally windshield wipers… she’s certain they’re suspicious). They greet their people with joy, can be a tiny bit enthusiastic on leash, and are learning their manners like the good girls they are. They aim to please and blossom more every day as their confidence grows. 🏡 The Home They’re Hoping For: • Dog savvy cats who stand their ground only (they think chasing is very fun). • Older, dog-savvy kids preferred. • At least one warm lap… but ideally two. • A family willing to continue building their confidence with patience and love. 💞They’re crate trained (together, of course), ride beautifully in the car, and are working hard on polishing up their house training and polite manners. Bebe is on a vet-prescribed urinary diet after previously having crystals — no stones, no ongoing issues, just a special food to keep her feeling her best. These girls can be a little timid at first, but once they trust you? You’ll have two loyal shadows who just want to love and be loved. ✨ If you believe life is better in pairs, Bebe & Blue are ready to fill your home with twice the warmth, twice the giggles, and twice the snuggles. Ready to open your heart (and your bed)? 💞 Apply to meet them by completing an application on our website: https://www.ruffstartanimalrescue.com/dog-application-form

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