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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Gremlin

Chihuahua

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Gremlin! Gremlin is an approximately six year old male chihuahua on the search for his forever home. Gremlin came into rescue after being abandoned- so as you can imagine he was quite frightened, thus how he earned his name- he showed his ferocious spirit trapped inside his tiny little body. This little chi thinks he's a very big dog, when in fact, he weighs 4.5 pounds. His size does not stop him from telling all resident dogs what to do (even the 50 pound one!) and doesn't keep him from telling his foster humans what to do either! He spends 95% of his day on someone's lap, mostly his foster dad's. He likes to burrow and when he allows it, he really likes belly rubs. He's a lot like a cat (even though he dislikes cats immensely!); he likes rubs one minute then he tells you he's done, and he expects you to listen! He now gets zoomies after being in foster care for a few months, and likes to play with toys. He burrows in his blankets in his crate at bedtime and enjoys snuggles on the couch. He would do well with a quiet home for someone looking for a lap dog to spoil, and not someone looking for a purse dog to take on outings. He seems to prefer men, but definitely tolerates his Foster Mom when Foster Dad isn't around. The longer he's been fostered, the better he's handling other dogs in the household, but he would likely prefer to be an only dog, and no cats (as mentioned previously). Gremlin can be a bit snippy, so we are requesting experienced Chihuahua owners only apply. The funniest part about this little cranky tank is he LOVES children and has been allowed supervised play time with older kids who have experience with little dogs only. Once he warms up to you, he's quite the love bug. He has big fears, and his future forever home must understand that and protect him from those issues in order for it to be a successful situation. Gremlin is very food motivated. Gremlin is mostly potty trained, and fully pee pad and crate trained. We do not take leash walks due to his legs, but he loves the fenced in backyard. Gremlin does have issues with his knees, so he's a tad wobbly. He cannot jump up on furniture but does expect to be picked up and put there. He can do the stairs. Gremlin is neutered, fully vetted, and up to date on his vaccinations. He is microchipped. He takes monthly heartworm prevention and is heartworm negative. Other than his knee issue, does not have any medical issues. Gremlin’s adoption donation is $300. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here: http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.

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Molly

Chihuahua

Female, 13 yrs 1 mo
Durham, NC
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 Molly! Molly is in need of a forever home. Can you be the person she’s looking for? Molly is a 13 year old female chihuahua mix. Molly is shy at first but warms up quickly and is the perfect loving companion. Molly makes for a great companion. She loves to sleep with her human and loves to snuggle beside you any time you sit down! Her foster mom says her behavior is absolutely perfect. Molly is able to go potty outdoors or are able to use potty pads indoors. Molly is in good health. She has been fully vetted and is up to date on vaccinations. She is also spayed and microchipped. Molly does take monthly heartworm prevention. Molly’s adoption donation is $250. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here: http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.

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Ace

Chihuahua

Male, 5 yrs
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, Ace! Ace is a 4 pound, 5 year old male chihuahua searching for his perfect forever home. Ace is white and red and has the cutest big furry ears.This tiny little man is a love bug if given time to warm up. He needs a home that will be patient with him, and if they do they will be rewarded with the best little snuggle bug ever. Ace loves his people, you just need to let him approach you on his own terms! When he arrived at his current foster home, his foster mom set his crate down and opened the door and allowed him to come out on his own. Within five minutes, Ace was in her arms. Intake and the vet’s office were different stories; he tried to nip and bite everyone, but those times he was not allowed time to decide to trust those people around him. If you give him the time he needs, he’s a sweet snuggle bug! Ace gets along with all of the dogs in his foster home. He will follow his person around, jump into bed with them, and just generally acts like a goober to get all of the love he can! Ace tends to bark at random sounds like a typical chihuahua. We would not recommend Ace go to a home with younger kids as every introduction with Ace needs to be done the same way. Ace HATES being left alone. If you leave him alone in a room all by himself, he howls. If you leave him with other dogs or take him with you, he’s a happy little camper. Due to major dental issues Ace had originally, Ace eats a bit awkwardly. For a while he could only eat wet food soaked with water. He is almost fully house trained, with the occasional marking incident when a new foster is introduced. Otherwise, he happily goes outside to take care of business and uses pee pads if needed. Ace has had a dental and is neutered. He is fully vetted and up to date on his vaccinations. He is heartworm negative and takes monthly heartworm prevention. Ace is also microchipped. Ace’s adoption donation is $300. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here: http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.

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Bitsy

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Little Bit, now known as “Bitsy.” Bitsy is a sweet lady looking for her new home. She is 9 years old and weighs about 6 pounds. At first, Bitsy is very shy and timid when it comes to new people and new situations, and prefers to observe from afar. She can startle easily and is nervous about having people reach over her back when she is on the ground. But! Don't let her shy demeanor fool you- once she is comfortable, Bitsy is an incredibly good natured and affectionate pup. Bitsy loves pets and scratchies, cuddling and being talked to. She is very gentle natured. She will climb on you for kisses and lay on or next to your lap if you let her. She has had some bouts of playfulness and the “zoomies” but isn't too sure about toys. She sure loves treats though! And those big ears on her head are not just for decoration - Bitsy has excellent hearing. She loves being talked to. Bitsy has been around respectful children and done well, but isn't a fan of too much noise. Bitsy has not been observed with other animals but supposedly has lived peacefully with cats. According to her record, she was bitten by a large dog when she was young, which is likely why she is skittish of people leaning over top of her. Bitsy is leash and crate trained. Bitsy is also pee pad trained. She is about 75% house trained- she is not a fan of the cold and is shy about going potty in new environments, but it seems like she could likely improve with some encouragement. Bitsy has a seizure disorder and will require daily medication for her entire life. She does well with taking her meds and has seizures very rarely. She currently takes her medicine 3 times per day (every 8 hours); there is an option for doses 2 times per day (every 12 hours). She also has seasonal allergies and may need allergy shots from time to time. Bitsy has been fully vetted and is up to date on her vaccinations. She is heartworm negative and takes monthly heartworm prevention. Bitsy has been microchipped and is spayed. Bitsy’s adoption donation is $300. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here: http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.

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Kloe

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs
Durham, NC
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 Kloe, a sweet 6-year-old female Chihuahua mix. Kloe joined our rescue after her owner became ill and could no longer care for her. Kloe currently weighs 16 pounds, but her foster parent is working on improving her fitness as she does need to lose some weight. Kloe is a true "snuggle bug" who loves sleeping under the covers and giving morning kisses. Kloe is always thrilled to greet you at the door and gets along well with both men and women. Kloe enjoys her squeaky toys and blankets, and she would do well in a home with or without other dogs. She is a loyal companion who loves sitting with her humans and will happily follow you from room to room. Kloe is both house trained and leash trained. She is ready for her forever home and would be a great fit for someone who works or spends most of their time at home. She is a perfect little girl with a wonderful personality. Kloe is fully vetted, spayed, and up to date on all vaccinations. She will be microchipped by CRT prior to adoption. Kloe’s adoption donation is $300. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here: http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.

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Denzel and Cameron *BONDED*

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Denzel and Cameron! Denzel and Cameron are a bonded pair that entered CRT after their owner passed away. Denzel is estimated to be around 8 years old but possibly older and around 6.5 pounds. Cameron is believed to be around 14 years old and weighs about 20 pounds. As noted above, these boys are quite bonded and it is an absolute must that they be adopted to the same home. Cameron doesn’t even like there to be a door between himself and Denzel! Denzel is the smaller fawn-colored pup and Cameron is rust-colored and heavier. Denzel and Cameron’s foster mom reports that Cameron is a very sweet boy. Denzel can be grumpy at times and as he has snapped at a neighbor, should go to an adult only home or a home with respectful children who know how to respect small older dogs. Cameron has had a large growth removed from his leg. The vet said it looked like soft tissue osteosarcoma; unfortunately, the growth accidentally got thrown away so we had no biopsy to confirm this. Cameron’s knees don’t work well and he struggles to take the step from his foster mom’s porch to the yard and back but he has done it through sheer determination thus far. Cameron has also been noted on xray to have an enlarged heart and takes a daily medication for his heart. Both boys are potty trained. They are neutered and have been vetted. They are heartworm negative and on monthly heartworm prevention. They will be microchipped prior to adoption. Denzel and Cameron’s’ adoption donation is $550.00. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here……chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.

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Blitz

Pomeranian

Male, Young
Chapel Hill, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Blitz is almost 2 years old (born February 16, 2024) and is a fun, rambunctious pup who loves belly rubs, cuddling, kisses, and playing fetch. I’ve had Blitz since he was a puppy and he’s been deeply loved, but due to starting nursing school while working full time, I’m no longer able to give him the time and attention he deserves. This decision is incredibly difficult, but my goal is to find him the best possible home. Blitz is very friendly and great with people. He enjoys playing with other dogs, especially smaller dogs or older, calmer large dogs, as very rough play can make him nervous. He may also be a great fit for a family with small children. Blitz would thrive in a home where someone is around more often to give him love, playtime, and companionship.

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Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc.-Southeastern Region

Durham, NC 27715

Pet Types: dogs

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9.6 miles

Longleaf Animal Rescue

Hillsborough, NC 27278

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11.7 miles

Hope Animal Rescue

Durham, NC 27704

Pet Types: dogs

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13.3 miles

Chatham Animal Rescue and Education

PO Box 610, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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17.7 miles

Best Friend Pet Adoption

P.O. Box 5305, Cary, NC 27512

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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17.8 miles

Crisis Dogs NC

Cary, NC 27519

Pet Types: dogs

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22.6 miles

Mardens Cat Tales

Raleigh, NC 27615

Pet Types: cats

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22.8 miles

Perfectly Imperfect Pups

Raleigh, NC 27614

Pet Types: dogs

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23.6 miles

HEART (Heaven and Earth Animal Rescue Team)

P.O. Box 18172, Raleigh, NC 27619

Pet Types: dogs

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24.5 miles

Pawfect Match Rescue and Rehabilitation

Holly Springs, NC 27540

Pet Types: dogs

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