10+ years
Otto aka Tiny
Meet this adorable 2-year-old Chihuahua boy! At just 7 pounds, he’s a tiny bundle of happiness with a big personality. This sweet little guy is full o…
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets • Menifee, 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 121–150 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
CHICO
Meet Chico! This handsome guy is looking for a new home that is comfy, loving, and low traffic! Chico is as sweet as can be with the people he is comf…
Aurora Animal Care • Aurora, CO
10+ years
MEEMAW
MEEMAW is a senior female Chihuahua of medium size currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior dogs make…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
10+ years
Jinu
_________ B I O ______________ Name: Jinu Size: ~Small range: Up to 25 lbs Adoption Donation: $200 (applicable sales tax included). Adoption fees may …
4 Luv of Dog Rescue • Fargo, ND
Senior confirmed
SHILOH 2
SHILOH 2 is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Chatsworth, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
Senior confirmed
A611824
A611824 is a female senior Chihuahua, small in size, currently at Stanislaus County Animal Services in Modesto, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
Senior confirmed
CHARLEY
CHARLEY is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently at Dallas Animal Services in Dallas, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
HANNAH CABANA
HANNAH CABANA is a small female Chihuahua, senior, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
BETTY LOU
To meet me, visit the Bradshaw Animal Shelter Tuesday-Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm, Wednesdays, Noon - 6:00 pm. All adoptions are on a first-come, first-ser…
Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation • Sacramento, CA
10+ years
WILLY
WILLY is a senior male Chihuahua, small, located at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Chatsworth, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
10+ years
EBONY
EBONY is a senior female Chihuahua / Australian Kelpie, small, located in Phoenix, AZ at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Ca…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
Eugene
Name: Eugene Age: 7 years Breed: chi/doxie mix Gender: male Weight: 11 lbs Good with kids: has had limited exposure but is pretty nervous. Older kids …
Our Pack Animal Rescue, Inc. • New London, WI
Senior confirmed
PRINCESS PEANUT
PRINCESS PEANUT is a senior female Chihuahua (small) at Contra Costa Animal Services in Martinez, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
Senior confirmed
PANCHO
Pancho is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center in Mesa, AZ. Senior dogs m…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
Senior confirmed
GONZO
GONZO is a small senior male Chihuahua at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ. Senior dogs make wond…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
CALEB
CALEB is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located in Baldwin Park, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park. Senior dogs make won…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
10+ years
PAISLEY
PAISLEY is a senior female Chihuahua (small) at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
PIXIE
PIXIE is a small female senior Chihuahua at Kern Co Animal Control Dept in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
Eleanor
Meet Eleanor! At 10 years old, Eleanor's world changed when her beloved owner became too ill to care for her. After spending her entire life with one …
Outcast Rescue • Catasauqua, PA
Senior confirmed
PIXIE
PIXIE is a senior female Chihuahua / Pomeranian. She is a small dog at Grand Prairie Animal Services in Grand Prairie, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful …
Grand Prairie Animal Services • Grand Prairie, TX
Senior confirmed
OREO
OREO is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located in Mesa, AZ at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center. Senior …
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
Senior confirmed
CANDY
Candy is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at Hesperia Animal Shelter in Hesperia, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
Senior confirmed
TACHA'I
Looking for a tiny best friend with a big heart? Meet Tacha'i, a sweet senior Chihuahua who's ready to trade her difficult past for a cozy, loving fut…
Beaver County Humane Society • Center Township, PA
10+ years
RUPERT
RUPERT is a small senior male Chihuahua at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
10+ years
ROLO
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Hello! My name is Rolo and I weigh 7 LBS. ~I might take a little while to warm up, but we will be best friends once I…
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
ALMOND
ALMOND is a small, senior female Chihuahua located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
HAZEL
HAZEL is a senior female Chihuahua, small, located in San Antonio, TX at San Antonio Animal Care Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
PECAN
PECAN is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
PEANUT
PEANUT is a male Chihuahua, senior, medium size, located in Downey, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
MOE
MOE is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size. He is at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic in Castaic, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic • Castaic, CA
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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.