Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Chicago, Illinois

Frankie is 10 years old. I’ve had Frankie since he was a month old. I recently moved to the Chicago area and was working and lost employment. He’s such a loving dog who doesn’t fuss about hardly anything. He likes to cuddle and will let you know when he does. He’s not a very vocal chihuahua like a lot of chihuahuas. He’s kind and gentle.

I adopted Seraphim from PAWS Chicago in May of 2025. He’s a very loving dog who changed my life, but he’s got separation anxiety. I was given the difficult decision to either rehome him or lose my job as he cannot be left alone without medication. Seraphim is 1 year and 3 months old. He weighs around 25 pounds and has a ton of energy. He loves to play and run around for as long as you let him. Ideally Seraphim needs a home where someone can be with him as much as possible, he needs attention and care so that he feels loved, he’s timid at first but once he sees you and connects with you he will be by your side always. Please take care of my special boy.

Looking for a new home for our senior (approx. 14 years old) Chihuahua-terrier mix, due to bringing home a new baby. She is a very sweet, chill dog who does well with cats but is looking for a quiet home (adults or older kids ok). She loves to snuggle and is very low-key / low energy. She is ok with other large, calm dogs but does not like small, energetic dogs or puppies. She has some minor senior health struggles (mild arthritis, partially deaf, etc.) but is overall in great shape for her age. House/potty pad trained. Requesting $75 adoption fee which we will match + donate to PAWS Chicago. Happy to share more info. on her temperament, history, health, etc. and/or schedule a meet-and-greet.

Jump Rope is living in a foster home. Fill out our quick adoption survey, and then we can set up a phone call or meet and greet with the foster! Jump Rope is: Spayed: Yes! Up to date on vaccines: Yes! Microchipped: Yes! Our microchips will automatically register when an adoption is finalized More about Jump Rope: Housebroken: Not yet! She is still too fearful to go outside, and has been relying on potty pads indoors Crate trained: Yes! Her crate is her safe space. Leash walking: Unknown, she has been too fearful to go for walks Dog social: Yes! She loves having another dog's company and will need a dog pal in her future home to help her feel more comfortable and confident Cat social: She lives with 2 young cats in her foster home and has been doing well after a slow intro period Kid friendly: She lives with very respectful, shy-dog-savvy kids in her foster home and has done well with them Jump Rope likes: - Doing her happy tapdance when you get home - A quiet spot to relax - Being read to Jump Rope is a shy but sweet girl who has so much love to give to those in her inner circle! Once you are her bestie, she will gift you with the cutest, bouncy greeting dances that are so rewarding - she squeals and flaps her ears and tippy tippy taps. Then she retreats back into her space and thumps her tail to signal she wants some neck scratches. She would love a home with a dog pal and with a patient and understanding adopter who will give her time and space to open up and thrive! Jump Rope's adoption fee is $300, and she is ready to blossom in her forever home! Next steps: Email adopt@onetail.org with questions, or submit an application online and we'll be in touch to schedule a meeting: https://www.onetail.org/apply-to-adopt/ *** Our adoption application stays on file for one year and can apply to any dog in our program. Once the app is submitted you will receive an email within 48-72 hours. For additional questions, email adopt@onetail.org ***

Hugs and Kisses are a beautiful mom-and-daughter duo whose bond is as strong as their names suggest. These two soulful, gentle girls have been let down in the past, but together they’ve found comfort in one another and are now hoping to find a family who will welcome them both into their hearts. They are quiet, affectionate, and happiest when cuddled up close, whether with each other or snuggled into a loving lap. Hugs and Kisses deserve a fresh start and a forever home where their sweet and tender spirits can truly shine.

Have you always dreamed of sharing your life with a temperamental yet irresistibly adorable sentient potato? If so, you're in luck! Pal's Place is in the business of making dreams come true and would love to introduce you to Cash! Cash is a senior, curmudgeonly Chihuahua mix seeking new roommates with whom he can spend his golden years. He is estimated to be at least 10 years old and came to us a whopping 21 pounds on legs and a frame built to carry a weight of 11-14 pounds comfortably. His large, expressive eyes tell the story of a little pup who may not have had the easiest time of it the past couple of years. Cash was rescued from an open-intake, overburdened animal control facility in Kentucky, and he was a pitiful, heartbreaking mess. Almost every single toenail was overgrown and curling back into his feet and paw pads, creating large painful sores. The sores, coupled with his obese frame and severely arthritic knees, made walking very difficult and painful for him. Any small amount of physical exertion made breathing difficult, and he was also suffering from hair loss on his back end and severe dental disease. In short, he was an uncomfortable, miserable little fella. Cash has been in the care of Pal's Place for several weeks now. He's already lost 6 pounds, had his hair loss treated (flea allergy), was neutered, and had his infected teeth thoroughly cleaned and scaled with several extractions. The newfound pep in his step and the little spark now seen in his eyes is evidence he's much more comfortable and feeling better physically. Emotionally, he's also showing promising signs and becoming more trusting of his foster human and less reactive. Cash was not the easiest dude to get along with when he first arrived. He was scared, distrustful, and defensive with his foster mom, and understandably so. He's a resiliant, brave, and determined little old man, though, with the grit of a German Shepherd and the heart of a Great Dane, and every day, he gets a little more comfortable and trusting. We are so proud of the strides he's already made. Just a few short weeks after his rescue, he's managed to sneak in some kisses, affection, and engagement between his hunkering down and retreating to his safe space (his kennel) for long periods. He's also graced his foster mom with some smiles, play bows, tail wags, butt wiggles, and brief moments of silliness. He's still quite suspicious of his foster mom most of the day and is still learning to trust and feel safe. These minor signs are hugely encouraging, however, and we look forward to seeing more of Cash's true personality shine as he begins to feel more calm, comfortable, loved, and secure. We really can't blame the little dude for being wary of strangers and sometimes defensive and temperamental with humans he's not very familiar with. Our hearts break for the neglect he's been suffering, but we are committed to finding Cash the most wonderful, patient, and loving home. We seek understanding, patient, loving, dog savvy guardians for him. Guardians who are prepared to give Cash all the time he needs to acclimate to a new environment, respect his boundaries and need for space sometimes, and understand that Cash's trust and affection must be earned, not assumed. Most importantly, we seek humans who are eager and committed to providing Cash the safe, comfortable, happy life he's always deserved but most likely never lived and to have him experience the feeling of unconditional love of guardians who have no expectations of him other than him now living his best life. A quiet, respectful adult home is needed; he's not a suitable housemate for children. The emotional and mental healing Cash will have to do after his ordeal will be a much longer, challenging period than his physical healing. Still, he's undoubtedly worth it, and nothing will compare to the feeling of fulfillment, gratitude, and love once Cash's respect, trust, and love are earned and returned tenfold. While slow to trust people, Cash is fantastic with other dogs of all sizes and ages and is much more comfortable and relaxed in the company of his own species at this time. Because of this, we feel Cash should go to a home with at least one other dog to provide comfort, moral support, confidence, and behavior modeling as Cash enters this next phase of his life. Cash is quiet and well-behaved in the home. He loves his crate and is housebroken. We don't think Cash ever experienced stairs or had to navigate them in his previous life and needed to be carried up and down when he first came to us. He will now walk up stairs slowly and cautiously but is not yet comfortable going down on his own and needs to be carried. He's been recently neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. He's also had a senior blood panel completed, as well as dental cleaning and extractions. His knees are quite arthritic, but he's been started on joint supplements and continuation of his diet/weight loss plan, and light exercise will help him lead a more comfortable life in his senior years. If you have the environment, patience, love, and understanding needed for Cash to thrive and are ready to open your heart and home to a very deserving sweet soul who truly needs it, please reach out today! His adoption fee to the rescue is $275. Cash is being fostered on Chicago's North Side and can be seen by appointment only after an application has been submitted. For more information or an application, please email palsplace1@hotmail.com or visit palsplacerescue.org. Our correspondence can sometimes end up in junk/spam folders. Please check there frequently if you are awaiting a reply from us. Unfortunately, we cannot place holds on our dogs for any reason. Please do not apply unless you are willing and prepared to welcome a dog into your home within three days of applying. • Cash's adoption fee is $275. This fee helps cover any necessary medical care to prepare him for adoption. Your donation also helps save other animals like Cash from euthanasia. Pal's Place is a volunteer organization funded entirely by donations and adoption fees. 100% of our fees and donations go directly to the care of our rescued dogs. • Please visit palsplacerescue.org or email Palsplace1@hotmail.com for an adoption application with the dog's name in the subject line. If you are awaiting a reply from us, please check your spam/junk folder; sometimes, our replies end up there! We do our best to respond to all inquiries and applications submitted within 48 hours. If you have not received a response to your inquiry or application within three days, please email palsplace1@hotmail.com to ensure your contact was received. • All of our dogs are in foster homes and can be seen BY APPOINTMENT ONLY after receiving an approved application. To request more info, please email palsplace1@hotmail.com. Email is the preferred method of contact. We cannot place holds on our dogs. Please do not contact us until you are prepared to adopt.

Frankie is 10 years old. I’ve had Frankie since he was a month old. I recently moved to the Chicago area and was working and lost employment. He’s such a loving dog who doesn’t fuss about hardly anything. He likes to cuddle and will let you know when he does. He’s not a very vocal chihuahua like a lot of chihuahuas. He’s kind and gentle.

I adopted Seraphim from PAWS Chicago in May of 2025. He’s a very loving dog who changed my life, but he’s got separation anxiety. I was given the difficult decision to either rehome him or lose my job as he cannot be left alone without medication. Seraphim is 1 year and 3 months old. He weighs around 25 pounds and has a ton of energy. He loves to play and run around for as long as you let him. Ideally Seraphim needs a home where someone can be with him as much as possible, he needs attention and care so that he feels loved, he’s timid at first but once he sees you and connects with you he will be by your side always. Please take care of my special boy.

Looking for a new home for our senior (approx. 14 years old) Chihuahua-terrier mix, due to bringing home a new baby. She is a very sweet, chill dog who does well with cats but is looking for a quiet home (adults or older kids ok). She loves to snuggle and is very low-key / low energy. She is ok with other large, calm dogs but does not like small, energetic dogs or puppies. She has some minor senior health struggles (mild arthritis, partially deaf, etc.) but is overall in great shape for her age. House/potty pad trained. Requesting $75 adoption fee which we will match + donate to PAWS Chicago. Happy to share more info. on her temperament, history, health, etc. and/or schedule a meet-and-greet.

Jump Rope is living in a foster home. Fill out our quick adoption survey, and then we can set up a phone call or meet and greet with the foster! Jump Rope is: Spayed: Yes! Up to date on vaccines: Yes! Microchipped: Yes! Our microchips will automatically register when an adoption is finalized More about Jump Rope: Housebroken: Not yet! She is still too fearful to go outside, and has been relying on potty pads indoors Crate trained: Yes! Her crate is her safe space. Leash walking: Unknown, she has been too fearful to go for walks Dog social: Yes! She loves having another dog's company and will need a dog pal in her future home to help her feel more comfortable and confident Cat social: She lives with 2 young cats in her foster home and has been doing well after a slow intro period Kid friendly: She lives with very respectful, shy-dog-savvy kids in her foster home and has done well with them Jump Rope likes: - Doing her happy tapdance when you get home - A quiet spot to relax - Being read to Jump Rope is a shy but sweet girl who has so much love to give to those in her inner circle! Once you are her bestie, she will gift you with the cutest, bouncy greeting dances that are so rewarding - she squeals and flaps her ears and tippy tippy taps. Then she retreats back into her space and thumps her tail to signal she wants some neck scratches. She would love a home with a dog pal and with a patient and understanding adopter who will give her time and space to open up and thrive! Jump Rope's adoption fee is $300, and she is ready to blossom in her forever home! Next steps: Email adopt@onetail.org with questions, or submit an application online and we'll be in touch to schedule a meeting: https://www.onetail.org/apply-to-adopt/ *** Our adoption application stays on file for one year and can apply to any dog in our program. Once the app is submitted you will receive an email within 48-72 hours. For additional questions, email adopt@onetail.org ***

Hugs and Kisses are a beautiful mom-and-daughter duo whose bond is as strong as their names suggest. These two soulful, gentle girls have been let down in the past, but together they’ve found comfort in one another and are now hoping to find a family who will welcome them both into their hearts. They are quiet, affectionate, and happiest when cuddled up close, whether with each other or snuggled into a loving lap. Hugs and Kisses deserve a fresh start and a forever home where their sweet and tender spirits can truly shine.

Have you always dreamed of sharing your life with a temperamental yet irresistibly adorable sentient potato? If so, you're in luck! Pal's Place is in the business of making dreams come true and would love to introduce you to Cash! Cash is a senior, curmudgeonly Chihuahua mix seeking new roommates with whom he can spend his golden years. He is estimated to be at least 10 years old and came to us a whopping 21 pounds on legs and a frame built to carry a weight of 11-14 pounds comfortably. His large, expressive eyes tell the story of a little pup who may not have had the easiest time of it the past couple of years. Cash was rescued from an open-intake, overburdened animal control facility in Kentucky, and he was a pitiful, heartbreaking mess. Almost every single toenail was overgrown and curling back into his feet and paw pads, creating large painful sores. The sores, coupled with his obese frame and severely arthritic knees, made walking very difficult and painful for him. Any small amount of physical exertion made breathing difficult, and he was also suffering from hair loss on his back end and severe dental disease. In short, he was an uncomfortable, miserable little fella. Cash has been in the care of Pal's Place for several weeks now. He's already lost 6 pounds, had his hair loss treated (flea allergy), was neutered, and had his infected teeth thoroughly cleaned and scaled with several extractions. The newfound pep in his step and the little spark now seen in his eyes is evidence he's much more comfortable and feeling better physically. Emotionally, he's also showing promising signs and becoming more trusting of his foster human and less reactive. Cash was not the easiest dude to get along with when he first arrived. He was scared, distrustful, and defensive with his foster mom, and understandably so. He's a resiliant, brave, and determined little old man, though, with the grit of a German Shepherd and the heart of a Great Dane, and every day, he gets a little more comfortable and trusting. We are so proud of the strides he's already made. Just a few short weeks after his rescue, he's managed to sneak in some kisses, affection, and engagement between his hunkering down and retreating to his safe space (his kennel) for long periods. He's also graced his foster mom with some smiles, play bows, tail wags, butt wiggles, and brief moments of silliness. He's still quite suspicious of his foster mom most of the day and is still learning to trust and feel safe. These minor signs are hugely encouraging, however, and we look forward to seeing more of Cash's true personality shine as he begins to feel more calm, comfortable, loved, and secure. We really can't blame the little dude for being wary of strangers and sometimes defensive and temperamental with humans he's not very familiar with. Our hearts break for the neglect he's been suffering, but we are committed to finding Cash the most wonderful, patient, and loving home. We seek understanding, patient, loving, dog savvy guardians for him. Guardians who are prepared to give Cash all the time he needs to acclimate to a new environment, respect his boundaries and need for space sometimes, and understand that Cash's trust and affection must be earned, not assumed. Most importantly, we seek humans who are eager and committed to providing Cash the safe, comfortable, happy life he's always deserved but most likely never lived and to have him experience the feeling of unconditional love of guardians who have no expectations of him other than him now living his best life. A quiet, respectful adult home is needed; he's not a suitable housemate for children. The emotional and mental healing Cash will have to do after his ordeal will be a much longer, challenging period than his physical healing. Still, he's undoubtedly worth it, and nothing will compare to the feeling of fulfillment, gratitude, and love once Cash's respect, trust, and love are earned and returned tenfold. While slow to trust people, Cash is fantastic with other dogs of all sizes and ages and is much more comfortable and relaxed in the company of his own species at this time. Because of this, we feel Cash should go to a home with at least one other dog to provide comfort, moral support, confidence, and behavior modeling as Cash enters this next phase of his life. Cash is quiet and well-behaved in the home. He loves his crate and is housebroken. We don't think Cash ever experienced stairs or had to navigate them in his previous life and needed to be carried up and down when he first came to us. He will now walk up stairs slowly and cautiously but is not yet comfortable going down on his own and needs to be carried. He's been recently neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. He's also had a senior blood panel completed, as well as dental cleaning and extractions. His knees are quite arthritic, but he's been started on joint supplements and continuation of his diet/weight loss plan, and light exercise will help him lead a more comfortable life in his senior years. If you have the environment, patience, love, and understanding needed for Cash to thrive and are ready to open your heart and home to a very deserving sweet soul who truly needs it, please reach out today! His adoption fee to the rescue is $275. Cash is being fostered on Chicago's North Side and can be seen by appointment only after an application has been submitted. For more information or an application, please email palsplace1@hotmail.com or visit palsplacerescue.org. Our correspondence can sometimes end up in junk/spam folders. Please check there frequently if you are awaiting a reply from us. Unfortunately, we cannot place holds on our dogs for any reason. Please do not apply unless you are willing and prepared to welcome a dog into your home within three days of applying. • Cash's adoption fee is $275. This fee helps cover any necessary medical care to prepare him for adoption. Your donation also helps save other animals like Cash from euthanasia. Pal's Place is a volunteer organization funded entirely by donations and adoption fees. 100% of our fees and donations go directly to the care of our rescued dogs. • Please visit palsplacerescue.org or email Palsplace1@hotmail.com for an adoption application with the dog's name in the subject line. If you are awaiting a reply from us, please check your spam/junk folder; sometimes, our replies end up there! We do our best to respond to all inquiries and applications submitted within 48 hours. If you have not received a response to your inquiry or application within three days, please email palsplace1@hotmail.com to ensure your contact was received. • All of our dogs are in foster homes and can be seen BY APPOINTMENT ONLY after receiving an approved application. To request more info, please email palsplace1@hotmail.com. Email is the preferred method of contact. We cannot place holds on our dogs. Please do not contact us until you are prepared to adopt.

Current Location: Korea 🇰🇷 🐾✨ Meet JISU — A Gentle & Sweet Pom Mix Girl Looking for Her Forever Family ✨🐾 🌸 A soft soul who just wants to belong. 🌸 📌 Basic Info 🐶 Name: Jisu (JISU) 🎀 Age: 3 years old 👧 Gender: Female ⚖️ Weight: 4.9 kg 🐾 Breed: Pomeranian Mix 💉 Vaccinations / Spay-Neuter: Completed 💛 Personality & Charm Jisu is shy at first, but she really wants to be close to people. She quietly stays nearby, observes, trusts slowly… and then one day, she melts into your arms and holds on tight. 🥹💞 Calm, gentle, and loving — the perfect companion for a peaceful home. 👨‍👩‍👧 With Adults & Kids 🧑 Adults: Takes time to warm up, but becomes affectionate and loyal once she trusts you 🧒 Kids: Calm and gentle, okay with being next to them or being touched ⚠️ If kids run or shout loudly, she chooses to observe from a distance 🐶 With Other Animals 🐕 Dogs: Excellent! — polite greetings and sometimes playful with her favorite friends 🐱 Cats: Good! — sniffs and ignores 🦜 Lives peacefully with a parrot in her foster home 🚽 House-training ✨ 100% reliable! ✔ Outdoor potty ✔ Indoor pee pads ✔ Balcony turf ➡️ Very easy and stress-free 🔋 Energy Level ⚡ Low ~ Medium 🏡 Quiet and peaceful at home 🐕 At the park, lightly plays with familiar friends or just jogs along with the group 🗣 Separation Anxiety / Barking / Aggression 💛 Separation anxiety: ❌ 🔔 Barking: ❌ (very minimal) 💥 Aggression: ❌ If scared, she may growl or bark once/twice to say “I’m uncomfortable” — never attacks. 🚶‍♀️ Walks & Car Rides 🌳 Loves walking 🪑 If you sit on a bench, she sits right beside you for comfort 🥹 🚗 Excellent in the car — even waits politely before getting in 🏃 Escape Tendency Because she can get startled, double safety (double leash + secure harness) is recommended. In familiar places, even if the leash slips, she stays close and doesn’t run far. ➡️ Once bonded, she wants to stay within her person’s sight ❤️ 🐾 Rescue Story Jisu lived one year at Gokseong Shelter with her sister Subin. On the day they were scheduled for euthanasia, both were rescued together. She was pregnant at the time and later gave birth to three puppies (she is 💗 Pony’s mom). Now, after everything she has survived… it’s finally her turn to be loved. 📍 Jisu is ready for her forever home. She doesn’t need much — just patience, kindness, and a safe heart to land in. 🤍 If you think she may be the missing piece of your family…♡

Meet Hobart, a Pomeranian that was part of a rescue mission that saved 62 discarded puppy mill survivors. Given his tough start to life, Hobart spends most of his time decompressing and adjusting to a home environment. He enjoys quiet exploration with short bursts of social play with the resident dogs in his foster home. His ideal home will be one that can provide a predictable routine with patient, loving pawrents who can show him just how safe the right home can be. Hobart currently lives with five dogs (two large and three small) and two cats. He enjoys short, low-intensity play sessions with the small dogs and coexists peacefully with the larger dogs, whom he generally ignores. His interactions are brief and self-directed, and he benefits from being allowed to initiate contact at his own pace. He has also had positive interactions with the resident cats in his foster home. Hobart is most relaxed and secure when nested into soft blankets or on a heating pad. At this stage, providing quiet comfort and a sense of safety is more rewarding for him than traditional forms of play or enrichment. As his confidence grows, gentle exploration and low-pressure enrichment opportunities may become more meaningful to him. With the support of a loving family, Hobart will continue to show glimmers of adaptability and resilience that are truly rewarding to see. With the right environment and steady, compassionate care, Hobart has the potential to continue unfolding at his own pace. And what a special sight to see!