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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Waterloo, Illinois

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Biscuit

Chihuahua Dachshund

Male, 2 yrs
Waterloo, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Biscuit was surrendered to animal control after his owner was incarcerated. He is a small dog and on the alpha side. He does ok with other dogs that are female or submissive netuered males. He has alot of energy and loves to tell you if something is bothering him haha. He does have an old injury as he was hit by a car last year and his prior owner took him to the vet but refused to have his leg set/surgery done. It does not affect his ability to be himself nor does it cause him any pain, however he may get arthritis when he is older because of the injury. We feel he would do best in a home with older kiddos over 10 years and adults. He is unsure about cats but does tolerate them well.  ##2428829##
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Tapi

Chihuahua

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Waterloo, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tapi is a sweet older gent around 8 years of age. He is ok with other dogs and unsure about cats. He would do best in a quiet home and we don't think he would do super with little kiddos so teenagers and up should be ok. He is very mild mannered and likes to do his own thing, but does also love attention. He just had a dental and lost most of his teeth, but does still have his molars so still eats hard food just fine. ##1384124##
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Tito

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs
Waterloo, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Little Tito was found wandering outside of a very small town in Northern Illinois during a very cold spell this winter. He was wearing a leash and collar but no one came forward to claim him and the men who found him asked all over and no one had ever seen him before! He was cold and tired and hungry and grouchy (I would have been too!). He is a little guy at just 7 lbs but he has the big personality to make up for his size. He is very shy of strangers. Once he trusts you (usually around 24 hrs time) he will be your forever buddy and shadow. He loves to be held and carried and give kisses. WE do not suggest him in a home with small kids as he will nip if he is scared/startled. He is good with other dogs his size but does prefer others to be subordinate to him or female. He is unsure about cats.  ##2336168##

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We'll also keep you updated on Biscuit's adoption status with email updates.
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Biscuit

Chihuahua Dachshund

Male, 2 yrs
Waterloo, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Biscuit was surrendered to animal control after his owner was incarcerated. He is a small dog and on the alpha side. He does ok with other dogs that are female or submissive netuered males. He has alot of energy and loves to tell you if something is bothering him haha. He does have an old injury as he was hit by a car last year and his prior owner took him to the vet but refused to have his leg set/surgery done. It does not affect his ability to be himself nor does it cause him any pain, however he may get arthritis when he is older because of the injury. We feel he would do best in a home with older kiddos over 10 years and adults. He is unsure about cats but does tolerate them well.  ##2428829##
We'll also keep you updated on Tapi's adoption status with email updates.
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Tapi

Chihuahua

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Waterloo, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tapi is a sweet older gent around 8 years of age. He is ok with other dogs and unsure about cats. He would do best in a quiet home and we don't think he would do super with little kiddos so teenagers and up should be ok. He is very mild mannered and likes to do his own thing, but does also love attention. He just had a dental and lost most of his teeth, but does still have his molars so still eats hard food just fine. ##1384124##
We'll also keep you updated on Tito's adoption status with email updates.
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Tito

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs
Waterloo, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Little Tito was found wandering outside of a very small town in Northern Illinois during a very cold spell this winter. He was wearing a leash and collar but no one came forward to claim him and the men who found him asked all over and no one had ever seen him before! He was cold and tired and hungry and grouchy (I would have been too!). He is a little guy at just 7 lbs but he has the big personality to make up for his size. He is very shy of strangers. Once he trusts you (usually around 24 hrs time) he will be your forever buddy and shadow. He loves to be held and carried and give kisses. WE do not suggest him in a home with small kids as he will nip if he is scared/startled. He is good with other dogs his size but does prefer others to be subordinate to him or female. He is unsure about cats.  ##2336168##
We'll also keep you updated on Pork's adoption status with email updates.
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Pork

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
St Louis, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
**  REQUIRES FENCED YARD **  NEEDS A LAID BACK / CALM COMPANION DOG HIS SIZE ** BREEDER DOG EXPERIENCE A PLUS ** Meet 'Pork', a 6 yr old, 10 lb, Chihuahua Mix .   He has a 'cloudy eye' but still sees okay. Pork, came from a very bad situation, bitten by tons of fleas and ticks and lost all his hair.  Still missing a lot of hair. Pork is still skittish but has learned a lot in foster home; he has recall to come back inside from fenced yard, and when you are sitting down in chair in kitchen, he will put his paws up on you and take treats from your hand. Foster catches him and puts in her lap. He loves to get some scratching but still doesn't trust staying there on your lap and will jump down. Needs more time. Trust will take time and patience and we'd prefer someone who is home a lot to help him trust. He's housebroken (sometimes lifts leg inside).  He is not leash trained, so he requires a SECURE FENCED YARD. He needs a laid back / calm little companion dog in the home to help him continue to thrive to be a great dog.   If you are interested, complete the  Adoption Application  on our website at  www.NeedyPaws.org  and we will contact you.  Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO. Pork’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip. We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 10, 2026, 6:17 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Lala's adoption status with email updates.
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Lala

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
St Louis, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
** NEEDS FENCED YARD & A COMPANION DOG** Lala is an 8 yr old Chiweenie RatTerrier mix (18 lbs, but needs to lose about another 6 lbs to get to her swimming suit body!!). She is very friendly, very sweet and loves to cuddle and get belly rubs. She is a Great Little Dog and loves everybody. She needs a fenced yard , but does walk on leash. She came to us after her male furbuddy passed away at her home and she became very lonely. She needs to have a companion dog in the home. She is housebroken and let’s you know when she has to go out. She rides well in car. Any family would be lucky to have this very loving little girl be a part of their family. If you are interested, complete the  Adoption Application  on our website at  www.NeedyPaws.org  and we will contact you.  Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO. Lala’s adoption fee is $275.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip. We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 10, 2026, 5:54 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Beans *Special Needs*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Beans *Special Needs*

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
St Louis, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
** SPECIAL NEEDS **  LEVEL 4 HEART MURMUR (NO MEDS YET) **  REQUIRES FENCED YARD **  NEEDS A COMPANION DOG ** EXPERIENCE WITH BREEDER TYPE DOGS IS A PLUS ** Meet 'Beans', an 8-1/2 yr old, 12 lb, Chihuahua Mix .  He's considered 'Special Needs' due to his Level 4 Heart Murmur, however, you wouldn't know it since he seems to be a happy little guy. He also has a 'cloudy eye' but still sees okay. Beans got some grooming in 1st pic. Beans came from a very bad situation that included bitten by tons of fleas and ticks and lost all their hair.  Beans' hair is coming back in quite well as you can see. He's housebroken and seems to ride well in a car curled up in a bed in the passenger seat. He is not leash trained so he requires a SECURE FENCED YARD.  Beans is a "climber" so fence should be vinyl or wood since he could climb chainlink. Beans is also a Very Good Escape Artist and Door Darter whenever door is open.  He will need a companion dog in the home to help him continue to thrive to be a great dog. If you are interested, complete the  Adoption Application  on our website at  www.NeedyPaws.org  and we will contact you.  Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO. Bean’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip. We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 10, 2026, 6:17 pm

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Bishop's Small Dog Rescue, Inc. NFP

4118 Waterloo Rd., Waterloo, IL 62298

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Needy Paws Rescue

St Louis, MO 63125

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Camp Chaos Puppy Rescue

Imperial, MO 63052

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Hay Dude Critter Rescue - MO transport

St. Louis, MO 63111

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18.1 miles

Nala and Friends Dog Rescue - ST. LOUIS transport

St. Louis, MO 63118

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18.7 miles

Judy's Forgotten Jewells

6400 Chippewa St, St. Louis, MO 63109

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19.6 miles

Polk County Humane Society - St. Louis Transport

10900 Sunset Hills Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63127

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St. Louis Senior Dog Project

High Ridge, MO 63049

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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23.4 miles

St. Louis Pet Rescue

P. O. Box 374, Valley Park, MO 63088

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29.6 miles

Gods Dogs Rescue of TX for St Louis Transport Stop

St Louis, MO 63146

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