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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Iowa

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Below are our newest added Chihuahuas available for adoption in Iowa. To see more adoptable Chihuahuas in Iowa, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Diera's adoption status with email updates.
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Diera

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet  Diera   Diera is a tiny, sweet chihuahua estimated to be around 1–2 years old. She’s very small in size and has a gentle, timid nature, especially when meeting new people. Once she feels safe, her soft and loving personality begins to shine. Diera does wonderfully with kids and other animals, making her a great fit for a family or a home with other pets. She would thrive in a calm, patient environment where she can build confidence at her own pace and feel secure. If you’re looking for a little companion who just needs a bit of time and kindness to blossom, Diera could be your perfect match  Diera’s adoption fee is $300 and includes her spay, microchip, current vaccines and heartworm test. Diera is seeking a home as an indoor dog only, if you would like to meet her please submit an application through our website Adopthope.org. Last Hope requires that adopters have a history of having kept any other animals; as indoor pets only, altered and kept current on annual vaccines/vet visits. Our adoption process includes a vet check and a home visit. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 22, 2025, 8:54 pm

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

Chihuahua/Rat Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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🎄 Meet Penelope! 🎄 Penelope is a tiny 2.8 pound bundle of joy with a big heart and an even bigger personality! This happy, playful little girl is full of wiggles, kisses, and holiday cheer. She loves making new friends and does great with other dogs and kids—everyone is a potential bestie in her eyes. Penelope is still learning the ropes of being a proper pup and is working hard on all the puppy basics, including house training. With her sweet nature and eager-to-please attitude, she’s sure to blossom with a little guidance and lots of love. If you’re looking for a cheerful companion to make every day feel a little more magical (and a lot more fun), Penelope is ready to jingle her way right into your heart ❤️🐾🎁

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Winston

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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We'll also keep you updated on Taffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Taffy

Chihuahua/Rat Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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Meet Taffy! 💗 Taffy is a 2-year-old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix weighing 12.5 pounds. She’s really friendly, enjoys being around people, and gets along well with other dogs. With her easygoing, social nature, we think Taffy would do well in just about any family. She was found as a stray, so that’s all we know about her past—but she’s clearly ready to start her next chapter in a loving home!

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Andrés

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please email Cassandra at cjohnson@arl-iowa.org.---- Great dog with tons of potential who is looking for a special family who will continue working with him to help him gain confidence and learn that life is full of great things. If you're up to the challenge, read on! - Likes to take things slow with meeting new people and more a of a sit n' watch kind of dog - Has come a long way in the weeks we have been working with him - Has worked with our behavior team and loves those in his inner circle, but things such as petting from strangers, leashing up, and anything a "normal" dog would like can still be quite scary for him, so he will need continued help over time from his new family - Leaving interactions 100% up to him and using treats as rewards are great ways to gain him trust; he LOVES having the choice to interact and have his space - Has done well with calmer dogs while he's been in our care and has followed them around learning how to be brave; would likely do best in a home with another dog to learn the ropes from - Needs a teens-and-up home right now, as young children are way too much for him. A mature, structured home would be perfect! - Since he's still learning to live with people, vet visits will have to be approached differently, so it will be important to talk with your veterinarian about ways to help him be most comfortable - Still unsure about leashes and may benefit from a home that has a fenced yard or is OK with the use of potty pads while he continues to grow in this area - Looking for a predictable home with very patient people who understand that it may take him not days but weeks to become completely comfortable. If you're willing to give him that time, you'll see, just as we have, that he is worth the wait! It will be incredibly rewarding to watch him become more trusting every day! The ARL's shelter software requires that we choose a primary breed for our dogs. Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most dogs we are only guessing at primary breed. We get to know each dog as an individual and do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not breed label. Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: White Weight: 11.8 Age: 3yrs 0mths 4wks

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Lily

Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs
Fort Madison, IA
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If you have ANY QUESTIONS or are truly interested in adopting any animal from PAW Animal Shelter Please, fillout an adoption application FIRST!   WE are a high intake No Kill Shelter ran by a staff of 4 and do not always have time to answer every question asked by so many. If you are a good fit for the animal you are interested in -we will call to speak with you, If we feel you are not a good fit , we will contact you about other pets that may be a good fit for your home. Many people are losing the opportunity to adopt the animal they want because they fail to put in an application and the pet was adopted before we could answer your email. .If you have applied for an animal in our facility and have not received a response within 7 days, PLEASE call or contact us again. Though we do our best in trying to answer all emails in a timely manner, sometimes things get away from us, get lost or misplaced. It is never our intention to ignore a request about an adoptable animal in our facility. Sandy Brown, Director, PAW Animal Shelter 319-372-2274 ##2607804##

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Chihuahua shelters & rescues in Iowa

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Chihuahua puppies in Iowa. Browse these Chihuahua rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations

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Emmet County Animal Shelter

1703 7th Avenue South, Estherville , IA 51334

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

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Boone Area Humane Society

228 W 16TH, Boone , IA 50036

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

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