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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Kankakee, Illinois

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Blaise

Chihuahua

Male, 16 yrs
St. Anne, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Caramel

Chihuahua Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 3 mos
Mokena, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Story
🐾 The “Wait… How Many?!” Puppies Litter 🐾 We got a call about four puppies from two unwanted litters who needed somewhere safe to go. Four puppies? Finally—a manageable number! 😂 We said yes, hopped in the car, and headed out to get them. Except when we arrived, there were not four. There were SIXTEEN. Yep. 16 puppies. We still have absolutely no idea where the number four came from. 😂 These little ones are small mixed-breed puppies, most likely some combination of Chihuahua and Jack Russell Terrier—but when it comes to an accidental litter with unknown parents, your guess is about as good as ours! What we do know is that these puppies were unwanted and at risk of a terrible fate until a concerned neighbor found out about them and made the call that changed everything. We stepped up and welcomed 9 of the 16 puppies into Ruff Draft, and the remaining 7 are safe, warm, and cared for while they wait for us. ❤️ And this is where our community comes in. Every one of these nine puppies who finds a forever family opens up space for us to go back and welcome another baby from the remaining seven. So when you adopt one of these puppies, you’re not just changing one life—you’re helping us make room to save the next one, too. One adoption. Two dogs saved. 🐾❤️ Now we just need 16 families ready to help turn one very unexpected rescue call into 16 happily-ever-afters.
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Potbelly

Chihuahua Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 3 mos
Joliet, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Hello I'm Potbelly! I am a 9 week old Jack Russell mix who loves to give kisses and snuggle. So far I have met many other pups and some cats too. Potty training is coming along for me but I am still working on it. I love to eat and chill with my people and other pup friends. Our adoption process is usually quick but may take up to two weeks. When you find an animal you are interested in, we ask that you fill out an application on our website, PawsUp4Rescue.org/adopting as a first step so we can determine if your family is a good fit for the animal. If you are, then we will contact you to arrange a time for you and your family to meet the animal so you can decide if it is a good fit. If you currently have dogs, we require them to be present at the meeting to ensure it's a good fit all around. Once compatibility is determined, we move on to the paperwork and finalize the adoption. If the meet is not a good fit, we will keep your application on file for 6 months and will gladly consider your family for another dog. Follow us on FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/PawsUp4RescueJoliet/ on INSTAGRAM: www.Instagram.com/PawsUp4RescueJoliet/ on TikTok: PawsUp4RescueJoliet
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Bruno

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Dyer, IN
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
Hi there! I'm Bruno! I am a young, happy guy who loves life, toys, and chew bones! My absolute favorite thing to do is celebrate when my humans come home. Seriously, get ready for a game of pattycakes the moment you step through the door!I am looking for a forever home that already has a resident dog. I do best when I have a pup sibling to keep me company, show me how to be a good boy, and teach me the ropes. If you love playtime and puppy high-fives, let's meet! Basics: He is a neutered male guessed to be around 3 yrs old and weighs close to 17lbs. He is currently in a foster home in Michigan City, IN Adoption Process: - STEP 1: Please fill out our adoption application: https://www.dayofthedogs.org/adoption-application - One of our team members will get back to you via phone. - Our dogs can be seen by appointment only. We do not have a facility at this time. Dogs are in foster homes or boarding - Adoption fee of $280 helps to cover transport costs, spay/neuter, initial vaccines, rabies, fecal, initial worming, and microchip. -We do not place holds on our dogs. Please do not contact us until you are prepared to adopt. NOTE: We are very good about updating the pet's profiles once adopted. So no need to write us to ask "Is he/she still available?" If the post is up, the dog is still available. About Day of the Dogs Day of the Dogs is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs find safety, families, and second chances. Founded in 2015 by a Kansas City native, Day of the Dogs began after Pam moved to Houston, Texas and witnessed firsthand the devastating shelter overcrowding crisis facing southern communities, where some shelters have only days to find an outcome for homeless pets. Today, Day of the Dogs coordinates life-saving transports from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and other southern areas to rescue partners, shelters, fosters, and adopters in Northwest Indiana/Chicagoland and the Kansas City region — communities where adoption demand can help create better outcomes for pets in need. We also focus on long stay dogs in the Greater Kansas City and surrounding rural areas to help those pets get out of kennels and into homes. We also facilitate direct adoptions through our foster networks in both Kansas City and Northwest Indiana and partner with shelters and rescue organizations across Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, and Indiana to save more lives together. Because every open foster home creates another opportunity to save a dog, we are always looking for foster families to join our mission. Day of the Dogs operates entirely on donations. Every transport, veterinary appointment, supply purchase, and life saved is possible because of supporters who believe every dog deserves a chance. Donate or learn more: www.dayofthedogs.org
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Scout

Chihuahua Cattle Dog

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Shorewood, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Scout, an adorable 4-year-old, 20lb Terrier/Chi/Cattle Dog type mix. He is a sweet boy who loves to be with people and receive attention. He knows sit and paw and will happily offer those commands whenever you would like, sometimes even when you are not asking for them. Scout has lots of energy and is working on leash manners. Because of his dog reactivity, he will need some work on walks. A fenced yard would be great for him. He does love to run around and sniff in the grass. He can tend to grab the leash to try to tug or be a little mouthy when he gets excited. He is looking for a home with no children or other pets.
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Chewy

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Shorewood, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Chewy, a 3-year-old Chihuahua mix, weighing about 13 pounds. He was found as a stray and never reclaimed, so now he is looking for a forever home! Chewy is very nervous and was mortified when he first came to us. He has made tremendous strides, though, and now enjoys pets and hanging out with his people. Chewy will need patience as he adjusts and gets to know you and starts to trust. Fast movements can spook him, but we have made lots of progress as far as leashing/unleashing and petting. He loves to go outside with his people to run around, sniff, and play with squeaky plush toys. He does chase the toys when thrown, but he likes to hold them instead of bringing them back. Chewy has met a few similar sized dogs and done okay. He does tend to match the energy of the other dogs, so if the other dog isn’t a fan, neither is Chewy. He has run around outside in a run next to one of our medium dogs and seemed to get excited when she got the zoomies. We are hoping with time and patience in a home, he will blossom! Chewy is looking for a home without children. It would be beneficial for an adopter to have experience with nervous dogs or finicky chihuahuas.Chewy has some allergies that were causing him to have a lot of skin irritation and upset stomach. He is now on a fish-based diet (Purina ProPlan Sensitive Skin and Stomach- Salmon and Rice) as well as Apoquel, once daily, which helped tremendously. He will need to be on this long term.

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Chihuahua shelters & rescues in Kankakee, Illinois

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Shelter

9.7 miles

Kankakee County Humane Foundation

2214 S. Rt. 1, St. Anne, IL 60964

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

29.1 miles

Ruff Draft Inc Dog Rescue NFP

Mokena, IL 60448

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

29.9 miles

Paws up 4 Rescue

Joliet, IL 60436

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Rescue

31.7 miles

Day of the Dogs - NW Indiana/Chicagoland

Dyer, IN 46311

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

32.7 miles

Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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

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Rescue

33.3 miles

ABRA, Inc (All Breed Rescue Angels)

P.O. Box 1426, Crown Point, IN 46308

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

33.8 miles

Chihuahua Rescue Indiana Inc. - Crown Point

Crown Point, IN 46307

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

34.6 miles

A Tail of 4 Paws Animal Rescue

PO Box 7757, Romeoville, IL 60446

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

34.6 miles

Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency

Romeoville, IL 60446

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

36.2 miles

SAYv Animal Organization

Plainfield, IL 60586

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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