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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Shelby, North Carolina

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Bocephus

Chihuahua

Male, 10 yrs 6 mos
Earl, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ladies, here is the man for you... he prefers women over the male species and is a typical chihuahua who is loyal to his person. He is good with dogs his size. He is around 10 years old and needs a loving home for his senior years. If you understand those sweet chi personalities and think Bo might be your man, please read on. RECOMMENDATIONS & PROCEDURES Please note, the following are recommendations for puppies and different breeds of dogs. We will evaluate each application on an individual basis to see what is best for the dog/puppy and the potential adopter. Puppies are very fragile and not toys. We recommend children be at least six years old to be considered to adopt a puppy. Small breed dogs ( such as chihuahuas, yorkies, shih tzus , etc) we recommend children be at least eight years old. Herding, working breeds we recommend children to be at least 12 years old. Again these are recommendations. Adoption Procedures: We will travel up to two hours ( one way) to do physical home visits and we do not do virtual home visits. Most of our dogs come from bad situations and we want to know where their forever home is going to be. While we do not require fencing on all dogs, certain dogs that need a fenced in yard, will not be adopted unless potential adopter has one. We also adopt some dogs to people who live in apartments ( as long as the landlord approves) but not all dogs. We do not adopt to anyone under 21 years of age. We also do not feel college students are the best fit for most of our dogs. Most of our dogs again, come from bad situations and need lots of attention. Most college students have financial responsibilities and we feel need to be focused on school. Our goal is to match the dog with a family that fits the dog’s needs. We are solely focused on what is best for each dog in our rescue. These dogs have had enough moving around, dumped out like trash, and we want to ensure they find their forever home. We do require you sign a contract and if at any time you cannot continue to provide for the dog, the dog comes back to the rescue. Your first step to adoption is filling our our on line application. You will then get an automated email stating we got your application Next our adoption coordinator will be in touch either by phone or email If your references check out, a home visit will be scheduled. After the home visit is done, a meet and greet with the dog you are interested in and/or any other available dogs we have will be scheduled If the dog and you are a match, contract will be signed and you may take your new family member home. Link to application https://cliffordsarmyrescue.com/1423-2
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Daisy

Chihuahua Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Blacksburg, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Daisy! Age: approx 9 months, est birthdate 4/2025. Breed: mixed, DNA shows 26% chihuahua, 24% lab, the remainder as several other breeds. She is 100% adorable! :) Size: est 25 pounds. Training: crate and house trained, needs more training on the leash. She knows sit, down, shake, and roll over. Good with dogs/cats? Yes, though she can play a bit rough with cats. Good with men/women/kids? Yes. Personality: friendly, affectionate, and playful, and eager to please. Daisy would do best with another dog in her new home or someone that is home often. Reason for rescue: originally found as a stray, she was adopted and recently returned due to being too rough with the cats in the home already. She wasn't aggressive but she wants to play and the cats were stressed. She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations and preventatives. If you are interested in adding this sweet girl to your family, please message for an adoption application. Adoption fee: $75.January 30, 2026, 10:58 am
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Little Man

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, Senior
Spartanburg, SC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
He's over 11yrs old and needs a home that can accomodate him. He has hip issues causing a funny gait, so stairs and long distances can be difficult. He has no problem walking short distances though, so stepping outside for a potty break is easy. He can't jump onto furniture but still loves to cuddle when you pick him up. Little man loves to give kisses and spend time in the sun while you do yard work.
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BG (Coraline)

Chihuahua Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Diabetic and requires insulin.
We'll also keep you updated on Ike's adoption status with email updates.
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Ike

Chihuahua Dachshund

Male, Young
York, SC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ike is a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix pup who has been at our rescue for quite some time, simply due to the fact that he is very nervous when meeting new people! He is absolutely adorable with his long legs and pointy ears, that are all the better to hear you, my dear! We have been spending a lot of extra TLC and going on extra walks and spending as much time getting used to being around people and now, he has turned into a little cuddle bug! He just needed a little extra patience and a lot more love to understand that humans were not all bad and just wanted to snuggle him. If you are interested in our sweet Ikey, please visit Richardsonrescue.org and fill out our adoption application and bring this silly guy into your home.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 17, 2026, 9:21 am
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Shay

Chihuahua

Female
York, SC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
  Shay! She is a two year old dapple Chiweenie. She weighs about 10 pounds and as sweet as she can be, she does have a little bit of separation anxiety and just needs a little patience to get settled into her new home. She would do great with another dog she’s a doll!  Adoption fee is 300 to adopt please fill out an application. 20.00 application fee applies  https://www.chapmansdox.com/adoptJune 3, 2025, 10:47 am

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Chihuahua shelters & rescues in Shelby, North Carolina

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

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Rescue

3.9 miles

Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza

P.O. Box 370, Earl, NC 28038

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9.9 miles

Mercy Rescue Haven

Blacksburg, SC 29702

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

24.8 miles

Rutherford County Animal Control Services

545 Laurel Hill Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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

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Rescue

26 miles

Chapman's Dachshund Rescue

1200 Chambers Rd, York, SC 29745

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

26 miles

Richardson Rescue

1968 Garvin Road, York, SC 29745

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

27.3 miles

Carolina Poodle Rescue

Spartanburg, NC 29372

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

28.9 miles

Spartanburg Humane Society

150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Shelter

34.8 miles

Burke County Friends for Animals

417 Kirksey Drive, Morganton, NC 28655

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

36.1 miles

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control

8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

37.7 miles

Humane Society of York County

8177 regent parkway, suite 103, Fort mill, SC 29715

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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