Chihuahuas in The Loop (Chicago), Illinois

Casey is a very sweet girl, lives long walks and car rides, good for road trips and adventures to the beach. She has been with us for 10 years and it breaks my heart that we have come to this decision. We had a baby a few months ago and Casey seems to be intolerant of our child, is displaying increased resource guarding/food aggression, and we have had to start keeping her isolated to one room of our house and I just want a better life for her than that. She is playful and affectionate and people-oriented and she deserves to have more attention than we’re giving her. She does not do well with other dogs except some that are smaller than her (which isn’t many as she’s about 12 lbs) but she has been okay with our cat, she will occasionally growl and chase at the cat if there is food present, and she has been known to give warning bites to people if there is human food involved. Aside from this resource guarding issue, she is a great companion and very loving. Current on Rabies vax.

Transport is an additional $185 A few key notes about our Rescue... 1. All of our pets start their journey in Memphis Tennessee. 2. No monies exchange hands until the pet has arrived 3. Once adopted, our pets can be transported to Denver, Colorado, the Midwest and all of the north eastern states. 4. We have a Facebook page and an Instagram page. You are welcome to visit to see some of our newly adoptive families. 5. We have been rescuing and transporting pets for 15 years. Our pets do not travel until they have been adopted. We do not have holding facilities in other parts of the United States for meet and greet purposes.

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.

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.

Rocky is a 1-year-old chihuahua mix who came to Famous Fido Rescue after his former guardian said they no longer had time for him. Still so young, Rocky has lost the home and person he knew, and he deserves a fresh start with someone who will make his care and happiness a lasting priority. We’re looking for a patient, committed adopter who will give him time to settle in, learn his needs, and build a trusting bond through consistent love and care. Rocky has his whole life ahead of him, and we want those years to be spent as a cherished family member.

Johnny is being fostered in VA.Only read about Johnny if you are looking for a gentle, small dog to add to your family!Johnny Update – September 2026Johnny has been doing well overall and is adored by his foster parents. He does have some new heart-related issues and so is currently on medical hold. Hopefully those issues will be resolved soon! Stay tuned! And, in the meantime, check out the other great Blind Dog Rescue foster dogs who are ready for a forever home now!Johnny Update April 1, 2026:Johnny has been doing very well! He has not needed to go to the vet since January! While he still has a bit of a head tilt due to vestibular syndrome (see information below), it is much improved and he is more and more likely to walk in a straight line instead of circling.He has been enjoying the warmer weather, and likes to wander in the yard now which he did not want to do when the weather was cold.He loves to eat and, before snack time at noon, he often will drool a little bit because he is so excited! And, at times, it seems like he is hearing a little bit better than he was although there still is a hearing loss.For more information about this sweet boy, read what his foster home wrote about him in January 2026. See below.There are so many good things to share about Johnny but, first, his history. Johnny lost his Kerrville, Texas home on July 4th 2025 when his community experienced catastrophic flooding. Johnny landed in the area shelter and the shelter staff, once they determined Johnnys Texas family was unable to care for him and realized Johnny was blind, reached out to the Blind Dog Rescue to request foster placement. Plans were made and Johnny soon traveled to his Virginia Blind Dog Rescue foster home. His transport to Virginia was long two days of traveling one weekend, a week in a temporary foster home in Alabama, and then one more travel day to get to Virginia. Without exception, every driver plus his temporary foster family said Johnny is a great traveler and such a sweet boy.Now that you know his history, here are some good things to share about Johnny:-has a coat the color of a penny! So beautiful!-crate trained-good with other dogs-aware of cats but ignores-great eater-good traveler in the car-does well at the vet-loves head rubs-sleeps quietly all night-and is a very quiet dog during the day! He has barked just a few times since arriving in his foster home (that happens about once every other week, when he is excited about meal prep).If you are still interested in this special little guy, here are more details about Johnny, including his health history.Johnny quickly learned the daily routine in his foster home. He is waiting at our feet when breakfast and dinner are being prepared. He is also standing in the kitchen for mid-day snack. He knows every evening it is sofatime a time when he is on the sofa with the other four dogs in the house and his foster mom too. He curls up and takes a nap, although does enjoy a head rub. And, at the end of the day, he goes right to sleep in his bed in his crate, and never makes a sound and sleeps all night. Johnny likes to sniff around outside but generally does his business and is ready to go back in. He is from Texas so is a little uncertain about wet and cool weather but he is getting acclimated! He needs to be carried up and down steps. The best thing about Johnny is his personality. While he sometimes enjoys playing and gets excited at mealtime, he is generally very low-key, very gentle, and sweet. He has started giving occasional kisses too. While not diagnosed with dementia, he is starting to show some signs that this may be an issue. For example, he will be taken outside and then stand there a while, like he is unsure why he is out there!Like many rescue dogs, especially seniors, Johnny has some medical issues that have needed to be addressed.When he arrived at his foster home, he was missing hair on his back and on top of his tail too, likely due to a former flea infestation. His hair is very slowly growing back. Johnny also has had dry skin and some small lumps and bumps like many older dogs have. His skin has improved and he is on daily fish oil to help.When he first arrived, Johnny needed a dental and also had two large lumps plus a small one removed. Johnny had those procedures completed and he did very well, with a good recovery. Then, in January 2026, a lump was removed on his left front paw. All these lumps were benign but of course he (like all dogs) need their lumps and areas where lumps were removed - to be monitored.When Johnny first came to his foster home, he had a quiet, brief cough once or twice a day. The vet said this could be a mild trachea collapse, could be allergies, or could be mild bronchitis. At that point, because it was so infrequent, she said no further follow-up or treatment was needed. She also said his lungs were clear and his heart sounded good. Over time, the coughing has periodically increased in frequency and so, in January, Johnny had an x-ray which revealed that his heart is now enlarged. Also, an arrhythmia was detected that had not been heard before. He was diagnosed with early heart disease and this likely explains the increased coughing. He now takes Vetmedin and Benazepril daily.In early September, Johnny had a sudden onset of vestibular syndrome. For those interested in adopting Johnny and/or if you have questions about vestibular syndrome, speak with your vet. It is a relatively common condition. Johnny developed a head tilt to the left and began circling to the left. He also had nystagmus (rapid eye movements). His appetite was not affected; he still loves to eat. The vet said Johnny has a mild case of vestibular syndrome and his symptoms have improved (the nystagmus has almost disappeared). However, he still has a left head tilt (very slowly improving) and he still tends to walk in circles to the left, and this can make it challenging for him to walk on a leash. But recently he has just begun to turn his head to the right and sometimes walk to the right! The vet said in September he may have a lingering head tilt but he should not be circling as much as time passes. It is important to know that mild vestibular syndrome is not life-threatening. It is also important to know that there is a chance Johnny will continue to improve - and also a chance he will not. A couple pictures on Johnnys profile on the BDRA website show his current head tilt/turn.Before Johnny had vestibular syndrome, he was great with housetraining. Once the vestibular symptoms started, he began to have occasional daily accidents in the house and this has continued. Johnny is taken out every 2 to 3 hours during the day and wears a belly band around the clock because his accidents are unpredictable.Johnny has also lost most of his hearing since arriving at his foster home. In addition, he cannot see at all. His eyes have some very minimal clear drainage at times but are currently healthy. His eye pressure is normal (no glaucoma) at this time and he does not have dry eye. He had eye ulcers when leaving the shelter but those have resolved.He does have fairly frequent instances of reverse sneezing.We dont know Johnnys history before he arrived at the Texas shelter and so as it is with any rescue dog we cant predict what the future holds for his health. Anyone interested in adopting Johnny should speak with their vet about not only vestibular syndrome but also about heart disease.Johnny has not spent time with children and, although he is such a nice dog, he should be adopted in a home with older children or adults only. And he should always be supervised when he is with young children, as all dogs should be.If you think you can provide this sweet, gentle dog the wonderful forever home he deserves, complete an application today!

Reese’s Pieces is even sweeter than his name! This happy, playful boy loves just about everything and especially his people and his dog friends. He’s cuddly, social, friendly, and absolutely loves attention. He is all about playtime and would choose playing over napping any day, although he’s always happy to squeeze in some snuggles with his favorite humans. He’s a little cautious when faced with new things, but his confidence has blossomed so quickly with another dog around! Reese’s Pieces does wonderfully with dogs in the home, especially pups his own size. Him and his foster brother Fen have barely stopped playing since he arrived! While bigger dogs can startle him a bit at first, we think he could warm up to a gentle big dog with some time and patience. He would also be perfectly happy as your one-and-only dog. This little guy is an absolute superstar when it comes to house and crate training, earning an A+ in both! He patiently waits in his crate and will happily greet you with the sweetest little tail thumps when he hears you coming. He’s still working on his basic commands, but with his happy, wiggly personality and eagerness to please, we know he’s going to be the absolute best dog for someone! **Quick stats!** --Dogs: gets along great with dogs in the home; especially loves dogs his size --Cats: has not been introduced to cats --Children: has not been introduced to children --Likes: food, toys, playtime, cuddles, attention, doggy playmates, and being close to his people If Reese's Pieces sounds like the sweet, playful best friend you’ve been looking for, fill out an adoption application today! muttsofthemidway.org/adopt

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Meet Chance – So Full of Hope Abandoned, suffering, and covered in horrible mange... all Chance hoped for was someone to care. Imagine being just a year old, all alone in the world, with no warm bed, no gentle touch, and no one to comfort you when your little body is hurting. Chance didn't understand why he had been abandoned. He only knew he was suffering and needed someone to give him a chance. Thankfully, someone finally did. When Chance was found, he was suffering from horrible mange, and his poor skin needed serious care. It's heartbreaking to think about what this tiny boy endured all alone. But his story didn't end in sadness. He was rescued, received the care he desperately needed, and began his journey toward a happier life. This precious 12-pound boy is steadily healing, and although his skin will continue to recover, his sweet spirit is already shining. Despite everything he's endured, Chance has blossomed into the most wonderful little love bug! We're guessing he's a Chiweenie and Jack Russell Terrier mix, but whatever his mix, he's 12 pounds of pure sweetness! He loves other dogs, cats, and kids, and he's ready to fill a home with happiness. Now, Chance needs one more miracle: a forever family. He deserves to know what it's like to be someone's beloved little companion. To curl up in a cozy bed, receive endless belly rubs, and wake up every morning knowing he's safe and loved. He has already survived so much. Now it's his turn to be cherished. Please don't let Chance's difficult past—or his still-healing skin—keep you from seeing the beautiful soul he is. He's come so far and has so much love left to give! Imagine how much joy 12 little pounds of sweetness could bring into your life! Chance doesn't need a perfect past. He just needs someone to open their heart and give him the happy ending he deserves. Please give Chance his chance. He's ready to leave heartbreak behind and fill someone's life with love, laughter, and endless joy.

Meet Remi ❤️ Remi is a very loved boy, and making the decision to find him a new home has been incredibly difficult. Unfortunately, life has brought some unexpected challenges, including caring for sick parents and balancing work and other responsibilities. As much as I love Remi, I know I’m not able to give him the time and attention he deserves right now. This decision is being made out of love for Remi and a desire to see him thrive. I want to find him a home where he will be cherished, cared for, and given all the love, attention, and happiness he deserves. He is an important part of my life, and I want nothing more than for his next chapter to be filled with love and security. Remi is fully vaccinated and micro chipped. Remi has been around other dogs and small children for 10 months and does very well with them. Ideally, Remi would do best with someone who works from home or has the time to give him the attention he deserves. Remi loves doing on walks and runs.

Wizard Neutered Male 2 years old 10lbs Breed Guess: Pom/Chi Mix Wizard is such a happy, spunky, wiggly dude who loves everyone! He’s a ball of joy and energy, and has the best time playing with the other pups and giving kisses. Wizard is confident, social, outgoing, and awesome!