10+ years
BAMBINO
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/10/2026 from Rialto.
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
Senior Chihuahua dogs
Senior Chihuahua dogs for adoption
Meet 441 adoptable senior Chihuahua dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one. Showing 1–30 of 441 below.
Senior Chihuahuas are often overlooked in favor of puppies, yet they're frequently house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond immediately. Because they're fully grown, you already know roughly how big they are and what they're like — making an older Chihuahua one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Chihuahua dogs
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Toby
Toby is a sweet, loving, adorable Chihuahua. He is approximately 11 years old. He is deaf but seems to respond to some hand signals. He loves to cuddl…
Animal Advocates FL • Sanford, FL
Senior confirmed
Trooper
Trooper is a male Chihuahua / Mix, age 1 Adult (senior), at Weatherford Wags in Weatherford, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
Senior confirmed
DENNIS
Meet Dennis! This spirited 6-year-old boy is full of life and looking for a forever home that can keep up with his energy and give him all the love he…
Kathryn's Precious Paw Rescue • Beaumont, CA
Senior confirmed
Gerald Frederick
Gerald Frederick is a sweet senior gentleman with a heart full of love and a strong desire to be close to his people. If you’re looking for a loyal co…
Underdog Rescue MN • St. Louis Park, MN
Senior confirmed
Manny
6 year old Manny is a beyond sweet and is trying his hardest to be brave. He has long legs and the sweetest smile. He found himself at the shelter, al…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Beans *Special Needs
SPECIAL NEEDS ** Level 4 Heart Murmur ** **REQUIRES FENCED YARD ** Meet 'Beans', an 8-1/2 yr old, 12 lb, Chihuahua Mix . He's considered 'Special Need…
Needy Paws Rescue • St. Louis, MO
Senior confirmed
Juanita
Meet Juanita Juanita is a delicate little soul—5 years old and just 8 pounds of pure sweetness. This shy and timid girl takes her time warming up, but…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
NALA
Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pine Ridge Animal Shelter • Dedham, MA
10+ years
10+ years
Senior Chihuahua - Smooth Coated
Located at I am with an offsite partner!
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
10+ years
Nuggie
Salt Lake City Adoption Search Dogs Nuggie Email Me Info Share Adopt me Email Me Info Share Adopt Nuggie Adopt Dog, looks like Chihuahua/Mix Age Senio…
Best Friends Animal Society — Salt Lake City • Salt Lake City, UT
10+ years
PACHITO
PACHITO is a small senior Chihuahua at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
JETHRO
Solano County Sheriff's Office Animal Care Division • Fairfield, CA
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior Chihuahua - Smooth Coated mix
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/05/2026 from San Bernardino. I need specialized care. I can only be placed with an approved …
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
Senior Chihuahua - Smooth Coated
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/06/2026 from Rialto.
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
CISCO
CISCO is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Services • Orlando, FL
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Adopting a senior Chihuahua — FAQ
What counts as a senior dog?
Most shelters and vets consider a dog "senior" around age 7, though large breeds often age sooner and small breeds a little later. Every dog listed here is 7 years or older.
How do I adopt a senior Chihuahua?
Open a dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization.
Are senior Chihuahua dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Chihuahua is usually past the high-energy puppy stage and may already know basic commands, which can make ownership easier to ease into. Each profile and shelter can tell you about that dog's individual personality and needs.
Why adopt a senior dog instead of a puppy?
Senior dogs are calmer, usually house-trained, and let you skip the chewing and sleepless nights — and because they are the hardest to place, adopting one can quite literally save a life that might otherwise run out of time.
Are senior Chihuahua dogs good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than the breed alone. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, or other dogs. Senior dogs are often calmer and more predictable than puppies, which can make reading compatibility easier before you commit.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior Chihuahua?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or even sponsored — because they wait the longest, many organizations offer reduced fees or cover initial vet care. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly for their current fee and what it includes.
Can I foster a senior Chihuahua instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Chihuahua gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home — which is especially beneficial for older dogs who find shelter life stressful. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is an option.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.