The Best Chihuahua Rescues & Shelters in 2026

Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

Barky Pines Animal Rescue is located in Loxahatchee Fl. Founded in 2014. We are a 5.5 acre farm and house dogs and farm animals. We also have a veterinary clinic

OCPoundhounds Small Breed Dog Rescue

OC Poundhounds, originally headquartered in Orange County, CA has relocated the majority of its organization to the SW Washingon State area to offer a Sanctuary and Hospice option to our rescue. We still have a small presence in Orange County, CA for our remaining dedicated Board Member and Volunteers to offer a foster-home based rescue option for Pomeranian’s, Papillions & Toy Hairless breeds (Chinese Crested, Peruvian Inca Orchids (PIO’s) and Xolo’s (Mexican hairless) dogs, and mixes thereof, that have been placed on the euthanasia lists in the local LA and Inland Empire high-kill shelters, from commercial breeding operations, and if we are able to consider taking in, Owner Surrendered dogs. We are NOT a shelter. The dogs we have available for adoption are in private homes of compassionate, local dog lovers who have opened up their homes (and hearts) to our rescued dogs until they find their furever home. Our SW Washington location is called One Last Good Home Dog Sanctuary & Hospice is for senior dogs with limited life expectancy, and hospice so they can experience some love and comfort until their has come to cross the Rainbow Bridge, where we stay with them to assist them on their journey. Our experienced Volunteers have an extensive background in dog behaviour training, as well as veterinary experience. This assists the organization identify, evaluate and rescue dogs that have the best opportunity to be successfully placed in forever homes within the Southern California community, or can be comfortable in a Sanctuary / Hospice situation. We are totally donation driven, with no paid members. All donations go towards the dog’s veterinary needs while in our care. We are licensed in California, Washington State and the IRS as a recognized 501(c)3 approved Non-Profit rescue organization, operating since 2008, and are proudly listed on GuideStar.org. We have been in dog rescue in Southern California since 2005, and in dog and cat rescue since 1986, with our funds being derived 100% from the general and adoption donation fees we ask for an OCPoundHound at the time of adoption. This is directed 100% back in to continuing our rescue work and the related veterinary care needed by the dogs we rescue. This allows us to continue our mission, and motto of “Making A Difference, One Dog At A Time”.

Lil' Paws, Big Hearts

Rescuing with love in Columbia, Missouri (est. 2021) ❣️ We are a family that loves Chihuahuas! We have a combined 30 years of experience with providing Chihuahuas a safe, happy, and loving home. Klaudia, our founder, has direct experience with a multitude of health and behavioral issues with Chihuahuas and is constantly improving her educational and capability with animal welfare training and rescue seminars. Our Core Five pack of chihuahuas, Boss, Gunner, Zim, Penny, & Zelda, have become expert fosters brothers and sister, helping to acclimate any new rescue and providing them with the comfort and entertainment a dog needs in a new environment.

ABQ Chihuahua Rescue, Inc.

ABQ Chihuahua Rescue provides safe homes and health care for stray, abandoned, and abused companion Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes, and education for the general public regarding the responsibilities of ownership and the humane treatment of companion dogs. Presently these services are provided in the county of Bernalillo in the state of New Mexico. ABQ Chihuahua Rescue provides the state of New Mexico with the valuable service of providing homes for dogs without homes. Revenues to support are inadequate to meet the state's needs in caring for abandoned dogs. Resources to accommodate the needs of abandoned dogs are often decreased to meet the "human" need. Unfortunately, when dogs are dumped in the vast landscape for financial resources, New Mexico cannot meet the situation. In Bernalillo County, there are only a handful of animal control officers to patrol a very large metropolitan area. Bernalillo is one of the most populated counties in New Mexico. It is surrounded by Indian reservations that are also drastically short of funding for abandoned dogs. Spay, neuter and vaccination laws are infrequently or selectively enforced and in the southwest, there is a value placed upon an individual's freedom to roam in wide-open spaces. Unfortunately, humans often provide the same rights to their pets, who cannot protect themselves. As a result, dogs are often lost, killed, and forgotten. There are countless reasons for these dogs to be abandoned. Age, Health, Pregnancy, and Disease are only a few reasons that these dogs find themselves under the ABQ Chihuahua Rescue's care. ABQ Chihuahua Rescue, Inc is a small but effective non-profit organization. Since its formation, the organization has helped numerous dogs through New Mexico. Its primary function has been to care for these homeless dogs and to find them a furever home.

Chihuahua rescue of San Diego county

Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) animal welfare group that was formed as a network of foster homes in response to the overwhelming number of unwanted and abandoned Chihuahuas in the San Diego area. Today, we help to place all types of Chihuahuas into caring homes.