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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Joliet, Illinois

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These Chihuahuas are available in Joliet, Illinois.
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Barkley

Chihuahua Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Shorewood, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This tiny guy is Barkley! He weighs in at a whopping 6 pounds! At 3 years old he is hoping to find his forever home after being moved around quite a bit. He was returned to the local animal control we pulled him from due to potty accidents in the home. He does have occasional accidents indoors. With him being so small, it is likely hard for him to hold his urine for long periods. He would need a family who is willing to work with him with possible potty training or just frequent trips outside to potty.He does have luxating patellas on his back legs, which cause him to walk a little funny at times, but do not cause him pain. Our vet believes Barkley is in good shape, and as long as he stays at an ideal weight, he is unlikely to have issues with his legs.He's a sweet little dude who really just wants to be by his people. He's a vocal guy who will let you know he wants attention and to play. Barkley has met dogs of a wide range of sizes and ages and seems to do well. He recently attended an event off-site and met some young kids and seemed to do okay with them as well.
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Diego / Dora

Chihuahua Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Shorewood, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Diego and Dora came to us as unclaimed strays, ready for a fresh start! Diego is a 1-year-old chihuahua mix, weighing around 15 pounds. He's a very sweet guy, who will jump up for attention and pets. He enjoys his walks and sniffing around. Diego and Dora are a bonded pair and are looking for a forever home together. They are not a huge fan of other dogs. We are still learning about them and will update their bios as we go!
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Mavis

Chihuahua Dachshund

Female, 6 mos
Shorewood, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mavis is one of our cute and sweet doxie/chi/terrier mix puppies! Mavis loves exploring and is always rolling over for belly rubs and to protest walks. She is hoping for a home to love her and help her through puppyhood so she can be the bestest girl when she grows up! Estimated DOB~ 12/23/23

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These Chihuahuas are available for adoption close to Joliet, Illinois.
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Huey

Chihuahua Dachshund

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Romeoville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi there my name is Huey and I am a Chihuahua/Schnauzer/Terrier mix about 7 years old. I have been in the rescue for quite some time as it takes me a little time to trust people. I was abused in my past so on my initial meet and greets with new people I am unsure and sudden movements make me scared. Once I get to know you and trust you you can't get rid of me. Once we are BFFs, I am the most loyal, fun, sassy and most of all cuddly friend. I am looking for my forever home with somebody who is either a stay at home, work from home, or retired as I like to be with my people as much as possible. I am completely up to date on my vetting which includes neutered, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, bordetella, negative fecal, negative heartworm, and microchipped. If interested in meeting me please go to the rescue's website www.atailof4paws.org and fill out the application. Once completed email or scan to rescue@atailof4paws.org
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Bean

Chihuahua

Male, 12 yrs 4 mos
Romeoville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bean is an adorable 4.2 lb gent, who is guessed to be around 12 years old. He is a sweet boy who gets along with other dogs. He does have accidents in the house pretty regularly, but he doesn't object to wearing a belly band, if needed. Bean recently was neutered and had an extensive dental, which included 25 extractions, but he still eats fine. Bean's adoption donation of $300 helps cover the cost of his medical care.   Application, reference checks, and home visit required. Adopters must live 1.5 hours driving distance from Romeoville, IL. For more information on adopting, please email us at info@perfectpooches.org. If you are interested in adopting, please complete an adoption application, which can be found on our website at www.perfectpooches.org under the Adoption Process tab. All dogs are spayed/neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm tested (age appropriate), fecal tested and/or dewormed, and microchipped.
Bonded Pair
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Juju (Juniper)

Chihuahua Feist

Female, Adult
Romeoville, IL
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
Meet Juju (Juniper)! She is a sweet mixed breed lady who came to us from Animal Rescue Corps where she was rescued from a dog hoarding situation. She is guessed to have been born around 2015/2016 and weighs 11 lbs. Despite her past, she is very friendly and well-adjusted and even has done spectacular with her potty training. Her favorite thing to do is cuddle and sleep, especially with her human foster brother. She came to us with a horrible skin infection and missing a lot of hair, but slowly her skin is cleared up and her hair is slowly growing in. She does have one eye that doesn't produce enough tears (dry-eye) and she will need eye medication for life in that eye in the form of prescription drops and OTC lubricating gel. Very easy to manage. Juju was spayed, had a dental with extractions, and also had some mammary masses removed. The masses were carcinoma, but they were completely removed with clear margins and a low chance of recurrence. We would like to see her adopted with Marley who is another dog she came with from the same hoarding situation. They really do spend all their time together and just love each other. They both like to climb like little mountain goats- so their new home should be one that allows dogs on furniture. Juju's adoption donation of $500 (for the pair) helps cover the cost of her medical care. Application, reference checks, and home visit required. Adopters must live 1.5 hours driving distance from Romeoville, IL. For more information on adopting, please email us at info@perfectpooches.org. If you are interested in adopting, please complete an adoption application, which can be found on our website at www.perfectpooches.org under the Adoption Process tab. All dogs are spayed/neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm tested (age appropriate), fecal tested and/or dewormed, and microchipped.
Bonded Pair
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Marley (F)

Chihuahua Rat Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 3 mos
Romeoville, IL
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
Meet Marley (female)! She is a sweet mixed breed lady with the cutest little nub tail, who came to us from Animal Rescue Corps where she was rescued from a dog hoarding situation. Despite her past, she is very friendly and well-adjusted and even has done spectacular with her potty training. Her favorite thing to do is curl up on the back of the couch and take a nap. Marley is guessed to be born around 2015/2016 and weighs just over 9 lbs. We would like to see her adopted with Juju (Juniper) who is another dog she came with from the same hoarding situation. They really do spend all their time together and just love each other. They both like to climb like little mountain goats- so her their new home should be one that doesn't have issue with dogs on furniture. Marley's adoption donation of $500 (for the pair) helps cover the cost of her medical care. Application, reference checks, and home visit required. Adopters must live 1.5 hours driving distance from Romeoville, IL. For more information on adopting, please email us at info@perfectpooches.org. If you are interested in adopting, please complete an adoption application, which can be found on our website at www.perfectpooches.org under the Adoption Process tab. All dogs are spayed/neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm tested (age appropriate), fecal tested and/or dewormed, and microchipped.
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Milo

Chihuahua Shih Tzu

Male, Young
Romeoville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Milo loves to play outside with kids, very sweet and love able.
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Fred & Wilma

Chihuahua

Male, 4 yrs
Plainfield, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Fred (black male) and Wilma (white female) came to us from DuPage Animal Shelter. Their ages are 3 and 4. There sweet pups are super lovey! They are playful and then snuggly. They are currently in a foster home learning the ropes, which includes potty training. They do not enjoy being crated in their foster home, but traveled on transport in one and dog well. Fred and Wilma are a bonded pair so they must be adopted together. They are also afraid of big dogs so a home with one isn’t ideal for these two. We will continue to update as we learn more about this duo! If interested please apply at: K9EI.dog

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Chihuahua shelters & rescues in Joliet, Illinois

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Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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3.2 miles

Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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8.3 miles

Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency

Romeoville, IL 60446

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8.3 miles

A Tail of 4 Paws Animal Rescue

PO Box 7757, Romeoville, IL 60446

Pet Types: dogs

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8.3 miles

Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency

Romeoville, IL 60446

Pet Types: dogs

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8.3 miles

Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency

Romeoville, IL 60446

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9.3 miles

Starfish Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 1355, Plainfield, IL 60544

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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9.3 miles

Starfish Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 1355, Plainfield, IL 60544

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Starfish Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 1355, Plainfield, IL 60544

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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