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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Poolesville, Maryland

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Raya (MD)

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Poolesville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Raya is a charming 5-year-old, 10 lb. rat terrier and Chihuahua mix with a big personality and a resilient spirit. While she carries a few old scars from a past we'll never know, her sweet heart is fully focused on the future.  Raya is a vocal, schedule-loving girl who will endearingly let you know when it's time for meals or activities. Out on walks, she can be a bit barky when passing people or dogs, but she is highly treat-motivated and easily redirected with a tasty snack. When introduced to a resident cat, she showed no interest, so she could potentially live with a dog-savvy cat. Because of a history of painful bowel movements, Raya is currently on a low dose of prednisone (about $10/month). She is doing very well on the medication and has a routine follow-up appointment scheduled to determine whether any ongoing treatment will be needed. Raya loves to be the center of your universe and prefers to have her space respected, so she will thrive best as the only pet in an adult-only home with no other dogs where she can soak up all the love and attention without having to share her humans. She needs a patient, loving adopter who appreciates her routine-driven nature and can offer a predictable, devoted environment. You can see more photos of Raya in her online album at ImageEvent.com/newrattitude/ raya.  If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at www. NewRattitude.org/adopt/  From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info.October 17, 2026, 4:50 am

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Archer

Chihuahua

Male, 6 mos
Darnestown, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
It is impossible to meet a puppy as adorable as Archer! Archer is about 4-5 months old and tips the scale at 9lbs. He is a typical happy go lucky puppy who loves to make new friends with people and other dogs. He is looking for a chance at finding his one true love. Will that be with you? If you live in DC/MD/NoVa and are looking for a puppy who will be your sidekick on hikes, road trips, backyard adventures, and cozy couch snuggles, Archer is your perfect match. He's ready to become your best friend for life. Please fill out an application to adopt him on our website to begin the process. https://forms.gle/noj5vkcJYzAci38bA Due to the puppy's young age, adopter of this puppy must be home most of the day. Adopter will also be required to sign a contract legally obligating you to have the animal altered and include a spay/neuter fee at the time of adoption for a future spay/neuter with one of our affiliated veterinarians. The puppy is up-to-date on age appropriate vaccines and preventatives. The adopter will need to arrange for the puppy's spay/neuter surgery for when the puppy turns 6 months of age.
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Bella

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Gaithersburg, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bella is a very sweet and affectionate Chihuahua who loves attention and loves to be near people. She’s a great pet and a great companion to have..
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Annie FOSTER HOME NEEDED

Chihuahua Pug

Female, Adult
Herndon, VA
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 Annie! Say hello to Annie, a absolutely adorable and spirited Chihuahua who is a whirlwind of personality, charm and sweetness all wrapped up in one perfectly tiny and completely irresistible little package! This sweet girl is looking for a loving home with a good routine where she can feel completely safe and be the very best friend you have ever had! A Little About Annie: Do not let her small size fool you for even one second — Annie brings BIG energy, BIG personality and an even BIGGER heart to everything she does! She is sweet, sassy, smart and absolutely full of life in the most wonderful and entertaining way possible. Annie's Highlights: Good with Small Dogs & Cats — Annie does well with other small dogs and cats making her a great fit for a multi pet household. She does get a little nervous around large dogs so a home without big canine companions would suit her best ️ Champion Lap Dog — When Annie is done conquering the world she will climb right into your lap, curl up and fall into the most peaceful and gloriously snory sleep you have ever witnessed. Yes she snores. Yes it is the cutest thing you have ever heard in your life Crate & House Trained — Annie is fully crate trained and house trained and actually sleeps in her kennel at night like the perfectly routine oriented girl she is Certified Foodie — Annie is a treat lover of the highest order and will do just about anything for a good snack. Food motivated? Absolutely and completely Knows Her Commands — This smart little cookie knows her basic commands including sit and stay proving that great things absolutely do come in small packages Fair Warning About the Wardrobe — Annie's daily vigorous energy means that all clothes, shoes and accessories need to be picked up and put away. If you leave them out Annie will absolutely find them, drag them around and then look you dead in the eyes while daring you to try and get them back. Consider yourself lovingly warned! Annie's Leash Journey — A Success Story! Annie loves her walks so much that she used to overplay and overexert herself, sometimes getting the wind knocked right out of her when she hit the end of the retractable leash at full speed. But here is where Annie's story gets really amazing — Her incredibly dedicated foster mom taught Annie to come when she calls her name and this one brilliant trick has changed absolutely everything! Instead of racing to the end of the leash Annie now turns it into a fun and interactive game — responding with 100% perfection every single time. This is a newer trick but Annie has completely and totally mastered it and it has made a world of difference in her quality of play and her overall happiness and wellbeing. Annie's Golden Hour: Here is a little insider tip for getting the very best of Annie — After her post lunch nap is when this girl is absolutely and completely at her finest! This is when Annie: Distributes an abundance of kisses freely and generously Receives quality scratches with pure and total bliss ✨ Is the sweetest and most loving version of herself A little note about the scratches — Annie does have a limit on how many she will accept before she politely but firmly reminds you that you have exceeded your quota. But the good news is you can absolutely get MANY wonderful scratches in before that moment arrives so scratch away! What Annie Needs: A Safe & Loving Home — Annie thrives when she feels secure and protected A Good Routine — This girl does her absolute best when her days have structure and predictability Small Dog or Cat Friendly Home — No large dogs please! A Best Friend — Because that is exactly and completely what Annie will be to the right person Annie is a sweet, smart, sassy and completely loveable little girl who has so much to offer the right home. She will make you laugh every single day, keep you on your toes, snore peacefully in your lap and love you with her whole tiny and enormous heart. She is not just looking for a home. She is looking for her person — someone who will give her the routine, the safety and the love she deserves so she can be exactly what she was always meant to be. Your absolute very best friend in the whole wide world. Adoption fee includes: first 2 DAPP, bordetella, deworming, flea preventative, sterilized, heartworm test, microchip Adoption fee: $375.00   If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerOctober 18, 2026, 3:14 pm
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Luna

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs 11 mos
Rockville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Luna! This baby hippo is a sweetheart and bsolutely adorable. Luna has returned to Miri's Haven after more than a year in her adoptive home. Her owner had a medical issue and her family was unable to care for Luna. Luna returned to us completely bewildered, unsure what just happened, and with a few extra pounds that we're helping her shed with time and care. She loves sunbathing, food, and taking long naps - ideally in her favorite cave bed. She is not very leash-trained so would love a fenced in yard to explore (and sunbathe in). She is housetrained, pee pad trained, and gets along beautifully with the other dogs in her foster home. Luna is a great passenger in the car, sleeps through the night, and doesn't mind staying home alone while her humans are out. She needs eye drops twice a day but doesn't mind taking them as long as she is in her bed, which is her safe space. Like many seniors (human and canine!), she has some trouble hearing and seeing, and needs a hand navigating stairs. Since she doesn't love being picked up, a home without stairs would be best. Luna likes having a consistent routine and would love a home that is generally calm and quiet. She's also big on food and snacks (as evidenced by her weight!) - her forever family will need to continue supporting her on her weight loss journey and help her maintain a healthy weight. Luna is a chill, sweet, quiet girl who would love a permanent place to sunbathe. Could you be the one to finally give this girl the forever she deserves? Luna is approximately 10 years old and 10 lbs. Fostered in Severn, MD Please apply at MirisHaven.org
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Carmen

Chihuahua Pug

Female, 15 yrs 2 mos
Rockville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Carmen has spent her life in a revolving door between the shelter and her owner's home. Miri's stepped in to stop the revolution, and now she's ready to find a permanent home that is full of the love she deserves. She gets along with other dogs and loves people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. She walks politely on the leash, rides happily in the car, and generally sleeps peaceably through the night. She can be trusted not to get into mischief when left home alone. Her exercise needs are fairly minimal -- she's happy just to go where you go. She prefers being carried up/down the stairs. Carmen appears to be deaf, has limited vision, and has kidney disease, for which she's on a special diet. She also has some arthritis in her hindquarters that makes walking a little stiff. Despite all of this, she is sweet-tempered and optimistic about her future. Likes- comfy blankets, trundling around the yard, a full food bowl, pats/scritches. Dislikes- baths, being held/snuggled, hard kibbles. She is known for her iconic underbite and her excited dance at dinnertime. Carmen is working on her potty training. For now, she still has occasional accidents in the house. Some potty pads may help her adjust. Carmen will need a little time to adjust to her new home. But if you're willing to give her some space and patience, she will reward you by watching you adoringly and hanging out with you. Carmen is approx 15 years old and 15 lbs. Fostered in Lothian, MD. Please apply at mirishaven.org.
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Boris

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, Senior
Rockville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Boris! At 15 years young and a whopping 8.5 pounds, Boris is a tiny gentleman with a very big appreciation for snuggles. This adorable little fluffball, believed to be a Pug and Chihuahua mix, has one simple request for his forever family: please hold him like a baby and tell him how wonderful he is. Boris is about as easygoing as they come. He's sweet, silly, and perfectly content to spend his days curled up in your arms or hanging out by your side. He's a professional cuddler who believes personal space is highly overrated. When he's not busy soaking up affection, Boris enjoys sniffing around outside and taking in all the exciting neighborhood smells. He's good with other dogs, does okay on a leash, and recently mastered going up and down the stairs. We're very proud of our little overachiever! Like many distinguished seniors, Boris comes with a few medical quirks. He has a collapsed trachea that causes occasional coughing, as well as a cataract in one eye that is being treated with eye drops. He's also recovering from a flea-related skin infection and is currently taking prednisone. His itchiness and coughing have been making it difficult for him to sleep, but these concerns are being addressed. Boris loves his people so much that being left alone can make him anxious. His ideal forever family would be home most of the time and happy to have a tiny, fluffy shadow following them around. A fenced-in yard would be a wonderful bonus for his sniffing adventures, but it's not a requirement. With his low energy and love of lounging, Boris isn't asking for much. Just a cozy home, plenty of affection, and someone who appreciates the finer things in life, like holding an 8.5-pound dog like a newborn baby. If you've been looking for a sweet, funny little companion who wants nothing more than to love you and be loved in return, Boris is ready to apply for the position. He promises to take his cuddling responsibilities very seriously. Boris is approximately 15 years old and 8.5 pounds. Fostered in Haymarket, VA Please apply at MirisHaven.org

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Forever Changed Animal Rescue

Darnestown, MD 20878

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Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team, Inc.

P. O. Box 182, Herndon, VA 20172

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12.6 miles

Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue

Rockville, MD 20850

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PetConnect Rescue

PO Box 60714, Potomac, MD 20859

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Shaynes Rescue AKA Shayne's Fosters - MD transport

1507 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

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Uniting to Save Animals (U2SA)

Frederick, MD 21703

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16.6 miles

Operation Paws for Homes - Frederick, MD Transport

Frederick, MD 21703

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16.8 miles

Canines and Kitties Rescue

Chantilly, VA 20152

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16.9 miles

Finn's Rescue Ranch and Sanctuary - Maryland Transport

Frederick, MD 21704

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Worthy Dog Rescue

Vienna, VA 22181

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