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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Des Moines, Iowa

Looking for a Chihuahua puppy or dog in Des Moines, Iowa? Adopt a Pet can help you find an adorable Chihuahua near you.

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These Chihuahuas are available in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Morgan

Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Meet Captain Morgan. Chihuahua pirate of the Texas seas! She’s a 7 pound chihuahua mix. Don’t worry, she didn’t loose her eye in battle. She was born a pirate ‍&#226&#152&#160&#239&#184&#143! Some destinies are just made before you are born! She is about 8 months old and is full of curiosity and excitement. She was born with a smaller right eye, but it doesn't bother her at all. She is very smart and is already crate trained. Her excitement about everything is going to melt hearts for sure and she can't wait to meet her forever family!IMPORTANT: Please read all below, especially if you live outside of Texas, which is where our rescue is located.Apply to adopt on our website: https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/adoptAll of our animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots.ALL of our animals are located in Boerne, TX, but transport after adoption is available to other states for a $300 fee for dogs or an additional fee varying by location for cats. If you are seeing our pets posted in your state, that's because you live near a transport stop, they are not currently at that location. Petfinder lists our pets as ''Out of Town'' pets at other locations, and Adopt-a-Pet lists our location as a Transport stop. Those are currently the only options they offer to make this clear, so we put this description we've put at the bottom to explain it. You can read more about transport here: www.charmingpetrescue.org/transportWe understand transport is not an option for everyone, but we offer it at the cost we pay the transport company for those who wish to adopt from us.December 2, 2023, 9:50 pm
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Albert

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Albert! He is 3 years old and weighs 14 pounds. He is a sweet little guy that loves to be loved on and give kisses! He has just the right amount of energy and can be really playful and fun or just chill! He loves all humans and is good with other dogs too! Albert says, he knows he’s just a plain brown dog and that people might not find him fancy but he has a heart of gold and he wants to give it all to you!charmingpetrescue.orgIMPORTANT: Please read all below, especially if you live outside of Texas, which is where our rescue is located.Apply to adopt on our website: https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/adoptAll of our animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots.ALL of our animals are located in Boerne, TX, but transport after adoption is available to other states for a $300 fee for dogs or an additional fee varying by location for cats. If you are seeing our pets posted in your state, that's because you live near a transport stop, they are not currently at that location. Petfinder lists our pets as ''Out of Town'' pets at other locations, and Adopt-a-Pet lists our location as a Transport stop. Those are currently the only options they offer to make this clear, so we put this description we've put at the bottom to explain it. You can read more about transport here: www.charmingpetrescue.org/transportWe understand transport is not an option for everyone, but we offer it at the cost we pay the transport company for those who wish to adopt from us.December 2, 2023, 9:50 pm
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Bodhi

Chihuahua Dachshund

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
These 3 sweet brothers were found together on the street. They’re very sweet boys and about 1.5 years old. Bodhi (red collar) is the biggest at 15 pounds, and he's also the leader of the group. Dylan (neon yellow collar) is 11 pounds. Mick (orange collar) is the smallest at 9 pounds. They’ve probably never been in a home before, but their dispositions are so loving and they’ll move past their initial shyness quickly. Apply to adopt one of these boys: charmingpetrescue.orgIMPORTANT: Please read all below, especially if you live outside of Texas, which is where our rescue is located.Apply to adopt on our website: https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/adoptAll of our animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots.ALL of our animals are located in Boerne, TX, but transport after adoption is available to other states for a $300 fee for dogs or an additional fee varying by location for cats. If you are seeing our pets posted in your state, that's because you live near a transport stop, they are not currently at that location. Petfinder lists our pets as ''Out of Town'' pets at other locations, and Adopt-a-Pet lists our location as a Transport stop. Those are currently the only options they offer to make this clear, so we put this description we've put at the bottom to explain it. You can read more about transport here: www.charmingpetrescue.org/transportWe understand transport is not an option for everyone, but we offer it at the cost we pay the transport company for those who wish to adopt from us.December 2, 2023, 9:50 pm
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Rudy

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Rudy! This handsome little guy is quiet as a mouse and sweet as can be. Rudy’s only 8 pounds and he’s about 2 years old. He’s great with other dogs, great with kids and he just loves attention. He likes to be held and get pets. We can’t believe this little on ended up at a kill shelter! Now he’s safe with us, and we’re sure he’ll be in a forever home in no time!IMPORTANT: Please read all below, especially if you live outside of Texas, which is where our rescue is located.Apply to adopt on our website: https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/adoptAll of our animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots.ALL of our animals are located in Boerne, TX, but transport after adoption is available to other states for a $300 fee for dogs or an additional fee varying by location for cats. If you are seeing our pets posted in your state, that's because you live near a transport stop, they are not currently at that location. Petfinder lists our pets as ''Out of Town'' pets at other locations, and Adopt-a-Pet lists our location as a Transport stop. Those are currently the only options they offer to make this clear, so we put this description we've put at the bottom to explain it. You can read more about transport here: www.charmingpetrescue.org/transportWe understand transport is not an option for everyone, but we offer it at the cost we pay the transport company for those who wish to adopt from us.December 2, 2023, 9:50 pm
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Danny

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Danny!!! If you are looking for some arm candy, this is your little man. He LOVES being held and snuggled, his favorite place to be is tucked under your arm or sitting in your lap. He is only about a year old and weighs 9 pounds, he has great energy for a young dog! He is only going to get better and sweeter as he ages. This little snuggle bug would make an excellent addition to any home!IMPORTANT: Please read all below, especially if you live outside of Texas, which is where our rescue is located.Apply to adopt on our website: https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/adoptAll of our animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots.ALL of our animals are located in Boerne, TX, but transport after adoption is available to other states for a $300 fee for dogs or an additional fee varying by location for cats. If you are seeing our pets posted in your state, that's because you live near a transport stop, they are not currently at that location. Petfinder lists our pets as ''Out of Town'' pets at other locations, and Adopt-a-Pet lists our location as a Transport stop. Those are currently the only options they offer to make this clear, so we put this description we've put at the bottom to explain it. You can read more about transport here: www.charmingpetrescue.org/transportWe understand transport is not an option for everyone, but we offer it at the cost we pay the transport company for those who wish to adopt from us.December 2, 2023, 9:50 pm
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Lynette

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Senior
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Lynette! She is a sweet senior that is missing her recently deceased daddy desperately. His sister brought her to us and said she slept in his chair for weeks after he passed. She is a CHONKY 22 pounds and is around 10 years old. She should probably weigh 15 pounds max. She is a very quiet little girl that would love to snuggle up in your lap or lay in the bed next to you. She’s not very fond of the chaos here at the rescue but she does get along with other dogs and loves people. We would LOVE for her to find herself a comfy lap to snuggle on for the rest of her life, she misses her daddy so much!IMPORTANT: Please read all below, especially if you live outside of Texas, which is where our rescue is located.Apply to adopt on our website: https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/adoptAll of our animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots.ALL of our animals are located in Boerne, TX, but transport after adoption is available to other states for a $300 fee for dogs or an additional fee varying by location for cats. If you are seeing our pets posted in your state, that's because you live near a transport stop, they are not currently at that location. Petfinder lists our pets as ''Out of Town'' pets at other locations, and Adopt-a-Pet lists our location as a Transport stop. Those are currently the only options they offer to make this clear, so we put this description we've put at the bottom to explain it. You can read more about transport here: www.charmingpetrescue.org/transportWe understand transport is not an option for everyone, but we offer it at the cost we pay the transport company for those who wish to adopt from us.December 2, 2023, 9:50 pm

Or, how about these Chihuahuas in cities near Des Moines, Iowa

These Chihuahuas are available for adoption close to Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bambino

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
West Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Jubilee

Pomeranian

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by request. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please contact Kathryn Kvry@arl-iowa.org. ---- Great dog with tons of potential who is looking for a special family who will continue working with her to help her gain confidence and learn that life is full of great things. If you're up to the challenge, read on! - Came from an environment where she did not get the normal socialization that most puppies get, so the world is still a very scary place for her - Has come a long way in the weeks we have been working with her - Has worked with our behavior team on being OK with being touched, but she has yet to solicit attention; we've seen lots of progress, but things such as petting from strangers, leashing up, and anything a "normal" dog would like can still be quite scary for her, so she will need continued help over time from her new family - Leaving interactions 100% up to her and using treats as rewards are great ways to gain her trust; she LOVES having the choice to interact and have her space - Has shown interest in other dogs and would really benefit from a calm, confident dog friend in her new home so she can follow their lead and build confidence by watching them navigate daily life - Needs a teens-and-up home right now, as young children are way too much for her. A mature, structured home would be perfect! - Since she'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 her be most comfortable - We are requiring a fenced yard to ensure she stays safe and secure as she has had no experience with being on leash - Looking for a predictable home with very patient people who understand that it will take her not days but months to become completely comfortable. If you're willing to give her that time, you'll see, just as we have, that she is worth the wait! It will be incredibly rewarding to watch her 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: Red Age: 6yrs 0mths 4wks
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Marceline

Pomeranian

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by request. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please contact Cassandra at cjohnson@arl-iowa.org. ---- Great dog with tons of potential who is looking for a special family who will continue working with her to help her gain confidence and learn that life is full of great things. If you're up to the challenge, read on! - Came from an environment where she did not get the normal socialization that most puppies get, so the world is still a very scary place for her - Has come a long way in the weeks we have been working with her - Has worked with our behavior team on being OK with being touched, but she has yet to solicit attention; we've seen lots of progress, but things such as petting from strangers, leashing up, and anything a "normal" dog would like can still be quite scary for her, so she will need continued help over time from her new family - Leaving interactions 100% up to her and using treats as rewards are great ways to gain her trust; she LOVES having the choice to interact and have her space - Has shown interest in other dogs and would really benefit from a calm, confident dog friend in her new home so she can follow their lead and build confidence by watching them navigate daily life - Needs a teens-and-up home right now, as young children are way too much for her. A mature, structured home would be perfect! - Since she'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 her be most comfortable - We are requiring a fenced yard to ensure she stays safe and secure as she has had no experience with being on leash - Looking for a predictable home with very patient people who understand that it will take her not days but months to become completely comfortable. If you're willing to give her that time, you'll see, just as we have, that she is worth the wait! It will be incredibly rewarding to watch her 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: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 15.4 Age: 6yrs 7mths 2wks
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Timmy

Pomeranian

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by request. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please contact Kathryn Kvry@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! - Came from an environment where he did not get the normal socialization that most puppies get, so the world is still a very scary place for him - Has come a long way in the weeks we have been working with him - Has worked with our behavior team on being OK with being touched, but he has yet to solicit attention; we've seen lots of progress, 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 shown interest in other dogs and would really benefit from a calm, confident dog friend in his new home so he can follow their lead and build confidence by watching them navigate daily life - 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 - We are requiring a fenced yard to ensure he stays safe and secure as he has had no experience with being on leash - Looking for a predictable home with very patient people who understand that it will take him not days but months 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: Blonde Weight: 14.7 Age: 6yrs 0mths 2wks

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Furry Friends Refuge

1211 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

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Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Iowa Transport

11101 University Ave Ste B, Clive, IA 50325

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God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

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God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

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Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

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Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

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Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

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Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

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Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

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