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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Encinitas, California

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Chica

Chihuahua

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Encinitas, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Chica is an affectionate, low-key companion looking for a special home to call her own. She has a sensitive soul and wants nothing more than to be close to her person. Chica is potty trained and generally quite trainable -willing to work for chicken or cheese. She will need a quiet home where she can slowly settle in, snuggle up, and bask in the sun. Interested? Reach out to an adoption counselor today! Chica is a candidate for our Foster-to-Adopt Program – a program custom-designed by staff to support you as this dog is introduced to a new home environment. Ask your adoption counselor how it works!

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Chica

Chihuahua

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Encinitas, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Chica is an affectionate, low-key companion looking for a special home to call her own. She has a sensitive soul and wants nothing more than to be close to her person. Chica is potty trained and generally quite trainable -willing to work for chicken or cheese. She will need a quiet home where she can slowly settle in, snuggle up, and bask in the sun. Interested? Reach out to an adoption counselor today! Chica is a candidate for our Foster-to-Adopt Program – a program custom-designed by staff to support you as this dog is introduced to a new home environment. Ask your adoption counselor how it works!

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Charles,,,

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Cardiff, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi there, my name is Charles! I am a very smart boy. I am obedient and love to learn. My favorite activities are playing fetch and running around. I have lots of fun outside and love to run around in the sun. I would love to be adopted by someone who can take me out for walks and play with me regularly. If you are interested in adopting me please contact Baja Dog Rescue! info@bajadogrescue.org Weight 7 pounds 5 years or so He is up to date on all vaccines and microchipped He is our 45,000 square foot dog sanctuary/on site hospital that helps 1,500 dogs yearly. Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption. If you are interested in potentially adopting, please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/helter-dogs/ Text only 702-637-0895 -no phone calls e-mail info@bajadogrescue.org Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/.We do not have a central location to see our dogs.  Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. Currently we are unable to do any out-of-state adoptions. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption.  If you are interested in potentially adopting please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. Your application will be reviewed and you will be placed on a waiting list for the dog(s). If your name comes up on the waiting list(s) we will contact you. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/shelter-dogs/ Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to Adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/. October 6, 2025, 2:00 pm

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Charless

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Cardiff, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi there, my name is Charles! I am a very smart boy. I am obedient and love to learn. My favorite activities are playing fetch and running around. I have lots of fun outside and love to run around in the sun. I would love to be adopted by someone who can take me out for walks and play with me regularly. If you are interested in adopting me please contact Baja Dog Rescue! info@bajadogrescue.org Weight 7 pounds 5 years or so He is up to date on all vaccines and microchipped He is our 45,000 square foot dog sanctuary/on site hospital that helps 1,500 dogs yearly. Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption. If you are interested in potentially adopting, please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/helter-dogs/ Text only 702-637-0895 -no phone calls e-mail info@bajadogrescue.org Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/.We do not have a central location to see our dogs.  Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. Currently we are unable to do any out-of-state adoptions. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption.  If you are interested in potentially adopting please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. Your application will be reviewed and you will be placed on a waiting list for the dog(s). If your name comes up on the waiting list(s) we will contact you. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/shelter-dogs/ Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to Adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/. May 13, 2025, 4:39 pm

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Rosi

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Mc Doggie

Chihuahua Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Carlsbad, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This pup will be at an adoption event near you! Read their bio and the bio of our 400 other cute and adoptable doggies on our website: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/dogs/. Feel free to call Cecilia at 888.508.8943 from Mo to Su from 8am to 8pm for more info. If the dog is not visible on our website, they already found a new home. All our doggies are available for a meet and greet at an adoption event near you! We will not respond to 'anonymous' inquiries without a telephone number.

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Scooby

Chihuahua Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Carlsbad, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Exciting News: This adorable pup will be at an adoption event near you! Check our website: https://AmazingDogsRescue.org/dogs/ Or call 888.508.8943 (Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM).

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Chihuahua shelters & rescues in Encinitas, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Chihuahua puppies in Encinitas, California. Browse these Chihuahua rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Rancho Coastal Humane Society

389 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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2.4 miles

Baja Dog Rescue

Cardiff, CA 92007

Pet Types: dogs

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4.7 miles

Wet Noses Rescue

San Diego, CA 92067

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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7.1 miles

ARRF (Animal Rescue Resource Foundation)

(we're a FOSTER program; NO SHELTER!), Carlsbad, CA 92011

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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7.1 miles

Amazing Dogs

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Pet Types: dogs

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7.6 miles

Second Leash on Life

San Diego, CA 92130

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9 miles

Underdog Heroes

Riverside, CA 92058

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9 miles

SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time)

3784 Mission Ave Ste 148-356, Oceanside, CA 92058

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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10.5 miles

Del Mar Dog Rescue

9921 Carmel Mountain Rd #231, San Diego, CA 92129

Pet Types: dogs

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11.7 miles

ALMA Rescue 501c3

1845 Downs Street, Oceanside, CA 92054

Pet Types: dogs

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Chihuahua basics

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Where do Chihuahuas come from? How many types of Chihuahuas are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Chihuahua.

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