10+ years
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 241–270 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
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Senior confirmed
10+ years
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LEILA
LEILA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
LITA
LITA is a senior female Chihuahua, small, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
COOKIE
COOKIE is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
Fitz
Meet Fitz, a 7-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing 10 pounds, and prepare to fall head over heels for this one-of-a-kind little gentleman. Missing one eye…
Wish Bone Canine Rescue • Normal, IL
Senior confirmed
STUART
STUART is a senior male Chihuahua of medium size at the Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pine Ridge Animal Shelter in Dedham, MA. Senior dogs make won…
Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pine Ridge Animal Shelter • Dedham, MA
Senior confirmed
Ollie
Meet Ollie! This 8-year-old Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix is the whole package in an 18-lb fluffy frame: a sweet companion who's always up for an adventure…
Community Animal Welfare Society • Salt Lake City, UT
Senior confirmed
MISTACLE
MISTACLE is a small female senior Chihuahua at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas, located in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
HAROLD
HAROLD is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently at Hesperia Animal Shelter in HESPERIA, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
Senior confirmed
HENRY
HENRY is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER in HESPERIA, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
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CHIP
CHIP is a small senior male Chihuahua at Galveston County Animal Shelter in Texas City, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Galveston County Animal Shelter • Texas City, TX
Senior confirmed
Odie
All HSDC, Humane Society of Dallas County, adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines upon adoption. The standard…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Jackson Roo
Jackson Roo - Stray (acquired by) tied to a tree in Harrison Meet Jackson Roo: Age: 9 Years YoungCompatibility: Great with dogs and cats! House Manner…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
Senior confirmed
SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM
SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM is a senior male Chihuahua (medium) at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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BETTY
BETTY is a senior female Chihuahua. She is small and located at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
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UMBREON
A2279932 is a small female Chihuahua, a senior located at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Chatsworth, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
10+ years
PENNY
PENNY is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Senior confirmed
CANELO
CANELO is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently available at The City of Pasadena, Texas shelter in Pasadena, TX. Senior dogs make wonderf…
The City of Pasadena, Texas • Pasadena, TX
10+ years
A169434
A169434 is a senior male Chihuahua (small) at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
MR. NIBBLES
MR. NIBBLES is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
LONNY
LONNY is a small male Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher senior available at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Van Nuys, CA. Senior dogs like LO…
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
Senior confirmed
LALA
LALA is a senior female Chihuahua / Basset Hound, medium-sized, located at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonder…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
MAC
MAC is a male senior Chihuahua / Pug, medium size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
Handsome
Meet Handsome! Handsome is a 15 year old boy and he is a good, old boy who would benefit from someone who's home all day every day. He can't hear or s…
City of Elk Grove Animal Services • Elk Grove, CA
Senior confirmed
JACK
JACK is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
LOLA
LOLA is a senior female Chihuahua, medium size, currently at North Central Animal Care and Control in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, 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.