Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Norwich, New York

Mucho Grande — Small Dog, Huge Heart!  When Mucho Grande first arrived at Manhattan ACC, his tiny body trembled with fear. Labeled “New Hope Only” for growling and snapping, this little 15-pound pup was simply terrified — a world that hadn’t shown him kindness left him unsure who to trust.  But thanks to love, patience, and a caring foster home in Binghamton, Mucho’s story is turning into one of hope. Bit by bit, he’s letting his walls down — trading fear for tail wags, and learning that gentle hands mean comfort, not harm.  Now just over 2 years old, Mucho Grande is blossoming into a sweet, loyal companion who just needs the right person to help him keep believing in the good. Once he knows you’re a friend, his heart opens wide — full of affection, devotion, and the cutest little snuggles you could imagine.  Mucho’s Perfect Home:  Best with dogs his own size (big pups can be a little scary)  Cat-friendly!  Best with older kids (15+)  Needs a patient, gentle person who understands that trust takes time Mucho may be small, but his heart is mighty — and he’s ready to find his forever person who will love him just as he is. All of our animals are examined by a veterinarian, given age-appropriate vaccinations, de-wormed, microchipped, spayed or neutered, heart-worm tested, and treated if necessary.  Vet references and a home/family visit are required, and an adoption fee applies.  Transport options are available within our area of operation, including Pennsylvania, the tri-state area, and New England. Please note we do not adopt animals into Canada. Visit www.pmarinc.org for more information, and to fill out an application.All of our animals are examined by a veterinarian, given age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, microchipped, spayed or neutered, heartworm tested and treated if necessary. Vet references are required and prior to adoption a home inspection will be conducted. Transport options available. Adoption fee applies.  If interested go to www.pmarinc.org for an application. December 9, 2025, 10:40 pm

Autumn is a small, affectionate 7 year old dog. My stepmother took her in years ago, after her mother pressured her heavily to take her in and threatened to dump her outside. Unfortunately, my family is not financially, experience-wise, or time-wise able to care for her and have finally come to terms with this recently. She needs potty training but is not aggressive or destructive. She is spayed, and has no known health issues but has recently had irritation and hair loss on her backside which we cannot afford to take her to the vet for. She is very friendly with cats, not friendly with dogs as she has not been accustomed to them. Do not know how she handles young children but she is friendly and non-reactive. Is ok with men but peferes women and would be best with a woman as the adopter or in the home. The decision to rehome her is not made lightly as she is loved but we simply cannot care for her. Please only apply if you have the patience and love to give her a forever home!

Meet Raffe Short for Giraffe because of his long neck, Raffe is a one-of-a-kind pup with a big personality and a heart that knows exactly what it wants. He’s looking for an adult-only home with someone who understands that love doesn’t always have to be loud or constant. Raffe enjoys attention, but very much on his own terms. He bonds deeply with people who respect his boundaries and let him choose when it’s time for affection. When you earn his trust, he’ll happily share quiet companionship, gentle affection, and his charming presence. This special guy will thrive with a patient, dog-savvy adult who can read canine body language and appreciate a dog who values independence as much as connection. In the right home, Raffe will be a loyal, rewarding companion who proves that the best relationships are built on mutual respect. If you’re someone who believes love is about understanding and consent, Raffe may be your perfect match

Meet Little Donkey, aka Lil Donk—a sweet, resilient pup who has triumphed over parvo and the heartbreak of losing his beloved owner. Now healthy and full of love, he’s ready to find his new furever family. Donkey has the most adorable underbite with little teethies that stick out, and he absolutely loves being carried and going for walks. He’s both pee pad and house trained, though he prefers to go outside to do his business. Great with other dogs, he’s a happy, content companion who enjoys cuddles, being carried, and even having a little chat. This deserving little guy is looking for a mellow human who will spoil him with cozy beds, tasty treats, and lots of love. Don’t miss your chance to adopt this one-of-a-kind guy—Lil Donk is ready to steal your heart!

This little cutie is Rusty. Rusty came to us from less than ideal conditions but is now loving life. Rusty gets on with most dogs but does struggle with sharing attention. When he’s on your lap he likes to he the only one. He loves toys and will play with them on his own.

Johnny is being fostered in VA. Only read about Johnny if you are looking for a sweet, gentle, small dog to add to your family! There are so many good things to share about Johnny but, first, it is important to know his history. Johnny lost his Kerrville, Texas home on July 4th when his community experienced catastrophic flooding. Johnny landed in the area shelter and the shelter staff, once they determined Johnny’s Texas family was unable to care for him, realized Johnny was blind, and reached out to the Blind Dog Rescue to request foster placement. Plans were made and Johnny soon traveled to his Virginia Blind Dog Rescue foster home. His transport to Virginia was long – two days of traveling one weekend, a week in a temporary foster home in Alabama, and then one more travel day to get to Virginia. Without exception, every driver plus his temporary foster family said Johnny is a great traveler and such a sweet boy. Now that you know his history, here are some good things to share about Johnny: -has a coat the color of a penny! So beautiful! -housetrained 99% of the time! -crate trained -good with other dogs -aware of cats but ignores -great eater -good traveler in the car -does well at the vet -loves head rubs -sleeps quietly all night -and is a very quiet dog during the day! He has barked just a few times since arriving in his foster home (that happens about once every other week, when he is excited about meal prep). If you are still interested in this special little guy (we hope you are!), here are more details about Johnny, including his health history. Johnny quickly learned the daily routine in his foster home. He is waiting at our feet when breakfast and dinner are being prepared. He is also standing in the kitchen for mid-day snack. He knows every evening it is “sofatime” – a time when he is on the sofa with the other three dogs in the house and his foster mom too. He curls up and takes a nap, although does enjoy a head rub. And, at the end of the day, he goes right to sleep in his bed in his crate, and never makes a sound, sleeping all night and keeping his crate dry. He needs to be carried up and down steps. Johnny likes to sniff around outside but generally does his business and is ready to go back in. He is from Texas so is a little uncertain about wet and cool weather but he is getting acclimated! The best thing about Johnny is his personality. While he enjoys playing and gets excited at mealtime, he is generally very low-key, very gentle, and very sweet. He has started giving kisses too. Like many rescue dogs, Johnny had a few medical issues that needed to be addressed when he first arrived. He was missing hair on his back and hair missing on top of his tail too, likely due to a former flea infestation. His hair is growing back. Johnny also has had dry skin and has some small lumps and bumps like many older dogs have with no concerns with them at this time. His skin has improved over the past couple of months. He is on no medication at this time. Johnny needed a dental and had two large lumps plus a small one that needed removal. Johnny had those procedures completed and he did very well, with a good recovery. The lumps were benign but of course he (like all dogs) need their lumps – and areas where lumps were removed - to be monitored. When Johnny first came to his foster home, he had a quiet, brief cough once or twice a day. The vet said this could be a mild trachea collapse, could be allergies, or could be mild bronchitis. At that point, she said it was happening so rarely that no treatment was needed. She also said his lungs are clear and his heart sounds good. If the cough increases in frequency, the next step will be a chest x-ray. However, since early September, the cough now happens maybe just a couple times a week! Much better! Johnny also does some reverse sneezing. In early September, Johnny had a sudden onset of vestibular syndrome. For those interested in adopting Johnny and/or if you have questions about vestibular syndrome, speak with your vet. It is a relatively common condition. Johnny developed a head tilt to the left and began doing some circling to the left. He also had nystagmus (rapid eye movements). His appetite was not affected; he still loves to eat. The vet said Johnny has a mild case of vestibular syndrome and his symptoms have improved (the nystagmus has almost disappeared). He still has a left head tilt (slowly improving) and he still tends to walk in circles to the left, and this can make it challenging for him to walk on a leash. But recently he has just begun to turn his head to the right and walk to the right! The vet said in September he may have a lingering head tilt but he should not be circling as much as time passes. It is important to know that mild vestibular syndrome is not life-threatening. Before Johnny had vestibular syndrome, he was great with housetraining. Once the vestibular symptoms started, he began to have occasional accidents in the house. In the last couple of weeks (as of early November 2025), Johnny has been doing much better and now rarely has an accident! Johnny hopes that someone out there can see beyond the turn of his head (because of the vestibular syndrome) and realize he is such a special, sweet boy, so deserving of a forever home where he will be loved and spoiled!! A couple pictures on Johnny’s profile on the BDRA website show his current head tilt/turn (as of early November 2025). Johnny can hear but cannot see at all. His eyes have some very minimal clear drainage at times but are healthy. His eye pressure is normal (no glaucoma) and he does not have dry eye. He had eye ulcers when leaving the shelter but those have resolved. Good things about Johnny’s health: -teeth are in good shape now -heartworm negative -healthy eyes and ears (his ears had a deep cleaning when he had his dental) -no concerns with his bloodwork -healthy heart (normal ECG) -vestibular syndrome symptoms improving and is not life-threatening. We don’t know Johnny’s history before he arrived at the Texas shelter and so – as it is with any rescue dog – we can’t predict what the future holds for his health. Johnny has not spent time with children and, although he is such a nice dog, he should be adopted in a home with older children or adults only. And he should always be supervised when he is with young children, as all dogs should be. If you think you can provide this sweet, gentle dog the wonderful forever home he deserves, please fill out an application today! 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