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Adoptables
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If you have a special place in your heart for a special needs rescue, then click here!
PLEASE NOTE: OWNERS WANTING TO TURN IN DOGS OR FOUND DOGS
WE ARE EXTREMELY FULL RIGHT NOW SO WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING OWNER TURN INS OR FOUND DOGS AT THIS TIME.
Please look into petfinder.com and click on the shelters/rescues in AZ and go down the list.
ALL FOSTERS are volunteers and work full time jobs. AZCR does NOT have any paid staff. Please be patient and we all do our best to answer all e-mails within 48 hours.
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| ANDRE
 My name is Andre and I am about five years old. I came from a hoarding situation in Texas last year. I have been in my foster mom's house ever since. I have a slight deformity, where my muzzle is longer than my bottom jaw...there is a definite space and you can see a bit of the roof of my mouth, even when my mouth is closed. This in no way causes any issues with my health or eating...in fact, my foster mom says I look a bit like a shark and thinks I am VERY cute!. I also have a cute personality, but I really like to be the only dog most of the time, so I tend to be a little lap aggressive, because I don't want to share the attention or my foster mom's lap. I do, however, get along with several of the other foster dogs and like to play with them. I can sometimes get a little grouchy, and will complain loudly and sometimes seem as if I will bite, but this is mostly a warning. This is usually when someone is doing something to me that I don't like (cutting nails, etc). My foster mom is not at all afraid of me when I act like this! I do LOVE my food and will try to steal the other dogs' food, if I have a chance.
I would really like a home where I will get all of the attention. Maybe with another dog, but I would probably like it better if I am the only pet. My foster says she doesn't know if I like cats, but suspects probably not. She has noticed that I don't like kids too much. If you are looking for a bit of a challenge...with GREAT rewards, I am your dog! Are you my forever home?
Please email
Linda for information on how to adopt Andre.
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| APOLLO (colorado puppy mill
dog) 
Hi, I'm a 3 yr old neutered, mico-chipped little boy. I was a puppy mill dog so I'm not used to being held, but improving. I'm a low-maintenance dog, I don't bark, or get into trouble. I just want a place that understands I have fear issues. I do take food from your hand once I get to know you. I'm ok with cats and cat litter. I don't bother either one. I'm also ok with other dogs; but I tend to keep to myself. I like to go for short walks, but the loud cars do frighten me, so please keep a tight hold on my leash. I am potty trained and use the doggy door quite well. I am also crate trained and like sleeping in it at night and if you have to leave for awhile. I also enjoy relaxing outside in the sun or rolling around in the grass. I can be playful and enjoy playing with my knotted up sock, or rope toy outside. I don't jump on furniture, and I'm content to sit by your feet and relax while you're on the computer or watching TV. I would prefer to live with a "stay at home" older couple, single person or people with older children. But mostly I just want a forever home with someone who would enjoy helping me overcome my fears.
Please email
Laura for information on how to adopt Apollo.
REQUIREMENT FOR ADOPTION: Must have a crate. Dog will not be left in any home that does not provide a crate at time of adoption. This is for the dog's own security. |
| ASHLEY
I came to Arizona Chihuahua Rescue on a long road to trip from Missouri. What a trip that was with a stop in Colorado.
I was rescued from a Puppy Mill Dog Auction!!!
Even though I am a bigger chihuahua, I have a wonderful personality and I am outgoing. I have been learning a lot about the big world since I came to my foster home.
Dirt is cool! And so is grass! I like to roll in it, I like to lay in the sun on my back and take in the rays. My foster mom just laughs and tells me not to get a sunburn. What's a sunburn?
I am walking on a leash. I like the harness better than the collar but do walk on the leash with the collar. I am wire crate trained, and like to go in the car.
I still need help with potty training, I like to be where you are most of the time. I don't jump up on the furniture. I love my tummy rubbed a lot. I hardly bark, I get along with all my foster buddies.No small children.
If you would like more information on me please contact my foster mom.
Please email
Sharon for information on how to adopt Ashley.
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| BANDIT 
My name is Bandit. I am an older chihuahua mix, with shapely legs and a wiry coat. I am not excessively active and would really like to be the only dog in a loving, fairly quiet home. I can't remember if I like cats, since there are no cats at my foster mom's house. I really like affection a lot. Have you got a lot of affection and a lap to share with me?
Please email
Linda for information on how to adopt Bandit. |
| BLYNKYN
I once had two eyes, but now I have one. I once was agile, but now my knees are very bad. I am actually a fairly active ten-year-old, considering my condition. I amaze my foster mom all the time, by climbing wire crates and x-pens, even with my bad knees! I seem to get along with most of the dogs (frequently a physically incapacitated dog would be attacked by a pack of dogs) and I love my foster mom! I just want a soft place to sleep, some lovin' and some good food (I am still gaining some much-needed weight).
Right now I am on antibiotics, after my neuter and minor dental work and I am on prednisone to see if that helps my knees a bit. I will hear from the vet, in about another week, as to what the future will bring me...maybe surgery for my knees, maybe not (I hope not!)
Once I am available for adoption, I hope you will overlook my physical deficits and consider my great personality...and capacity for love!
UPDATE 6/1/2010:
Well, Mr Blynkyn will not need surgery or any other treatment and has been cleared for adoption. He has even been to a couple of adoption events, thus far, and has proved to be quite popular!
Please take a second look at this adorable older guy. Even with his flaws, he is truly a great companion and you wouldn't regret bringing him into your life!
Please email
Becky for information on how to adopt Blynkyn. |
| BRONCO
 Hi, my name is Bronco, and I am a little boy who loves to have fun!
I was bounced around a bit before my foster mom went and picked me up from the shelter. That experience made me a bit scared, but I am definitely out of my shell now! I sometimes play with the other dogs in my foster home, but my favorite game is “chase the cats!” My foster mom tells me the cats don’t like it too much though, so she makes me stop. I also like to play with toys, balls, and sometimes fingers – another thing my foster mom makes me stop doing.
I used to be really afraid of the leash – that’s how they caught me, and I didn’t like it. My foster parents worked with me a lot and now I go outside with a leash and walk around the neighborhood.
I like to lay on my foster dad’s lap when we’re watching TV, and I sometimes growl when the other dogs come, but he is teaching me to share and I am getting better.
I eat well and potty outside, and I stay in a pen with my bed and toys when no one is home. I’m very used to this now, so I don’t even bark.
I love to be with people and other dogs, but I can be a bit of a bully with other male dogs if allowed. I also have some fear of strangers and can be snarly when someone I don’t know tries to touch me. For this reason it’s probably best that I don’t go somewhere with small kids (under 10 or so). Once I know people, I love them! My foster parents have worked with me a lot to help with these behaviors, and I would do well with someone who will keep working with me on these things.
If you are looking for a spunky little boy who will also eventually be a lap dog to join your family, then you should definitely meet me!
Please email
Helen for information on how to adopt Bronco.
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| BUBBLES
Hello, My name is “Bubbles”. AKA “Bubbies” I am 5 lb. Chihuahua. I am timid and shy until you get to know me. I am house trained, if you give me the opportunity to go outside. Here is the problem, I am scared of the leash, but am learning to walk with a harness. Therefore, I need to go to a home that has a backyard where I can go outside. I am a house dog and do not like the heat.
I do well with other dogs and will probably do ok with a cat. I like to chase my tail and be a couch potato with my owner. I make my foster mom laugh, because I can be silly and run like a greyhound. She calls me a racing Chihuahua. I like children, but because of my small size should not be placed with very small children, because I am fragile. I would love a family that lets me be close to them and are gentle. My foster mom has got me a soft sided crate to take me places.
I am a 1 year old, spayed female and I need a forever home. My foster mom will be happy to answer any questions you might have about me!
Please email
Suzette for information on how to adopt Bubbles. |
| CHANDLER (puppy mill dog) 
Chandler came to us from a puppy mill. He is a 2 year old chi mix. Chandler has a lot of potential he really has come a long way he plays with the other dogs, loves toys, loves treats but still will not take from your hand, will come up to you and kiss your hand then run for cover. He really wants to trust and is beginning to show signs of coming around. He is very sweet and has quit a personality. With some more time and patience Chandler will be a great family member. So can you find it your your heart to make Chandler your forever family member?
Please email
Barb for information on how to adopt Chandler. |
| CHARLEY
I am 4 years old and I am tan and white with black smooth coat. I came from a puppy mill out of state.
I need someone who has a yard and a doggie door is a must for me. I am very shy until I get to know you. I will run to my crate and my foster family will come and get me from their so we can go for are walks.
I ride in the perfect. Easy with baths and nail clipping. You can only use a harness on me. My foster mom keeps working with me daily.
I have a fun loving personality, love to play with other dogs my size. I like to clean their ears and lick their faces and run with them. I am not much of a barker either.
I like to grab the back of my foster moms sun dresses and play with my head under the dress while she makes food. I am even known to lick her leg.
I love to be talked to and I will talk back and I get all happy. I have never been around cats. Still not sure about kids yet.
Please email
Sharon for information on how to adopt Charley.
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| CHARLIE
Hi I'm Charlie, a sweet 9 year old male. Don't let age fool you though! I love to play with toys, people, and other dogs. I get along fine with cats too! I'm a chihuahua mix, and should weigh about 8 pounds but really need to put on a pound or two. My foster mom thinks I look like a miniature golden retriever! When I'm not playing I like to cuddle next to you or sleep out in the grass. If you have a place in your heart for me, contact my foster mom below so we can meet!
Please email
Nina for information on how to adopt Charlie.
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| CHEECH (colorado puppy mill dog)
My name is Cheech. What a cool thing to have a name! I came from a puppy mill and only had a number there. My foster mom says I am a cute little guy with a kind of curly tail! I am still pretty shy, but once you "catch" me, I kind of like that petting stuff. I recently found something new and I reallllly like this: TOYS! In my dreams, I would have a soft, stuffed toy in my mouth ALL the time! I don't really like to be around other dogs much (I did that all my life, now it is MY turn!), because they might steal my toy...or my food...or my person! I have never seen a cat, so I don't know if I would like those or not (would THEY steal my toy?) I love resting on a soft bed or pillow, with my toy nearby, or in my mouth. I never had any training at all in that puppy mill and my foster mom has lots and lots of other dogs; my she says I will be a great forever friend, with patience and more intensive training than she is able to give to me. Just think of the rewards of having ME as YOUR forever friend; a challenge, but with such great results!
Please email
Linda for information on how to adopt Cheech.
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| CHICO
Hello I'm Chico, a very cuddly and adorable 9 year old boy. I look like a little fuzzy ball of fluff! My owner passed away and these nice people are helping my find a new forever home. I am a tiny little guy, weighing only 5 pounds. I would do best with older children. I love to be held and spend time with people. I don't mind other dogs or cats, but I am not playful with them. I really would love a home that has humans I can concentrate all my attention on. I love squeaky toys too! I am currently on medication for my thyroid, which I will need to be on forever. The medication is very inexpensive, about $9 a month. I am also missing my left eye, from an injury years ago. I can't wait to find my new family, I hope thats you!
Please email
Nina for information on how to adopt Chico.
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| CINDY LOO
Hey everyone! I'm Cindy Loo and I'm the biggest chihuahua around! But, BIG doesn't even begin to describe me - I'm full of energy and speed and playfulness and have lots of love to give. I'm not overly affectionate so I won't suffocate you with slobbery kisses, but do like to sit by you at night and sleep with you. During the day I love to play with my foster brother and sisters and race around the house and back yard with all of them chasing me! I'm good at jumping too so you better have a tall fence to keep me in and lots of room to run. I'm great with men and women, just give me a chance to warm up to you (maybe about 2 minutes). I like kids too, as long as they don't scare me. I was in the Maricopa Animal shelter and picked up as a stray so the Chihuahua rescue doesn't know much about me before I came to stay with them. But from the time I've been with them, I've been lots of fun and very happy. I would love to have a family to call my own.
Do you think I'm the right dog for you?
Please email
Jill for information on how to adopt Cindy Loo. |
| COLE
Hello, My name is Cole and I came from California. I came in to the rescue in pretty rough shape. I am 2 years old now and weigh about 7 to 8 lbs.
The home that my foster mom thinks I would be good in is a home with out children and cats or other little animals. I can be a dominate male so should go in a home with a playful female as I like to play.
The more toys the better as I am a toy freak!!! I love to be held and loved on. But! I can get nippy a food time with other dogs and with humans. My foster mom is working on this issue and I am doing much better.
I need a home that can be firm but with a loving hand and that I can not intimidate the person/s. My foster dad does all kinds of things with me to test me on. He flips me over on my back while he is holding me and I like that he rubs my belly and plays with me. Then he takes my back legs and we play wheel barrow that is fun too. I would hang upside down but foster dad says that would hurt me so we don't do that.
Baths and clipping my nails are OK, cleaning my teeth is a game and ear washing is OK too.
I love to go for walks and I am learning commands and riding in the is fun as well. I do sleep in a wire crate when my foster mom is gone and at night. But, would rather sleep in bed with you.
I do use a doggie door but not 100% potty trained yet so still need assistance with that. Currently my foster mom has her grand daughter who is 10 working with me. But! she is under the guidness of my foster mom to help me deal with kids. We have good days and bad days. The 10 year old has my number!!!! she is good handling me so far.
For more information on me please contact my foster mom.
Please email
Sharon for information on how to adopt Cole.
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| COOKIE
Yes! I’m sweet like a Cookie! What kind of cookie? Your favorite Cookie!
Sometimes I’m mellow like dough. I’m playful like rainbow sprinkles. Like a dessert for 2… I’m 2 years old and I’ll fetch any treat you are willing to give me. When you come home you’ll find me waiting for you like a greeting. Even though I’m a mixed Chihuahua I can still put a smile on your face and will follow you around like the smell of a gingerbread cookie. I’m content sitting next to you and don’t forget to pet me; once you learn that I’m starving for affection like a stray crumb we’ll get along just great!
Please email
Jessica for information on how to adopt Cookie.
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| COOPER
If you are looking for personality, look no further. Cooper is mister personality wrapped into a 10 lb package. He has huge golden colored eyes, and he knows how to use them. J He is approximately 8 years old. He is potty trained, gets along great with other dogs and likes both men and women. He is a tad shy at first, but only takes a quick minute to warm up. He sleeps in his bed in his exercise pen at night and will hang out there when no one is home. He is not happy being in a kennel.
Cooper is only interested in talking to people who are willing to commit to him. He is really hoping to find his forever home, after years of living in multiple homes and on the streets. Cooper came to us from Animal Control a few years back. He was quickly adopted. The rest of the story I will tell you it as we discovered it. The Arizona Humane Society called us last month saying they picked up a small dog that had been attacked by a large dog. He was microchipped and it lead back to us. (ALL of our rescues are chipped, and now you see why.) They told us they found him with some large wounds on his left side. They did surgery, putting in drains. (They saved him!) A foster picked him up as soon as he was ready to go. We contacted the adopter and was told that he had to go into the hospital and had “given the dog away”. (This is also why we take ALL our dogs back.) We have no idea what life was like while in that home. When the Humane Society was checking with neighbors in the area, everyone reported him to be the neighborhood stray. L
So, when tracking the parts we know of poor Coopers life, we know he has been in a minimum of 5 homes. So, again, Cooper is looking for someone who promises to care for him for the rest of his life. He is looking for stability just like the rest of us. In return he promises to make you laugh with his antics and promises to load you up with kisses. (He loves to show his affection!) You should also make sure to have room on your lap. He loves to curl up in your lap while you are watching TV or reading.
Cooper gotten his dental and is ready for adoption. Doctors say he has a collapsing trachea, but it has been very manageable. If you have room in your home and can promise to keep him with you forever, please contact...angie
Please email
Joyce for information on how to adopt Cooper. |
| DIEGO
Hi, My name is Diego. I was found wandering the streets and was taken to the AZ Humane Society. I was very scared and would nip when I first went to my foster Mom's. Now I curl up on her lap and follow her everywhere. I like playing with the other dogs in the house but have some problem with larger male dogs. I am the alpha male you know. I have been chipped, fixed and vaccinated so am ready to go to my forever home with someone who will have some patience with me. I am a tan chihuahua mix and weigh only about 8.5 lbs. My foster Mom says I need to get some meat on my bones but I'd rather eat it. Older children would be better for me and I don't know if I like cats. Could you provide a home for me?
Please email
Rhonda for information on how to adopt Diego. |
| DORY 
What can i say about little miss Dory? She is a super-cute, 5lb., 5 year old chihuahua that was found as a stray in a field.
When Dory came to me, i was told that she was head shy. But i see none of that. She warmed up to me in about 2 hours and claimed me for hers.
She loves, loves to give kisses and she is a licker. She will even give you a pedicure by licking and biting on your toes! hee! hee! so if you don't like licking dogs, she will not be for you.
Dory is also a wonderful dancer. She will dance for your attention and especially for treats!
She is fine with other small dogs. Although she does want to be top dog. So it would work out best if you have a dog that is submissive to be her pal.
NO free-feeding for Dory as she will eat it all! all day!
NO in-ground pools as i have observed her drinking out of a toddler pool. she will fall in.
An ideal situation for Dory would be someone who is home most of the time. No children under 6 years old. She would be fine being your only dog or with another submissive dog.
Dory is partially house trained and has no interest in using a doggy door. She would love to sleep in the bed with you and is used to that being with me. A bonus is that she doesn't bark that much.
Please email
Jessica for information on how to adopt Dory.
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| DUSTY
Meet Dusty a handsome 4 YO 8 pound, Chi mix...
Dusty is the perfect family dog, not a mean bone in his body....He is 100% lap dog.
Dusty came in as a stray so we do not know his history, but from how he has been in his foster home he was loved at one point. He is in a home with 3 kids and lots of other foster pups and he gets along wonderfully!!! He is in the process of learning to use the doggy door.
You won't regret adopting this little man he is so incredibly sweet, he would do good in any situation, from a family pet to a seniors companion.
Please email if you would like more info on Dusty!!
Please email
Stacey for information on how to adopt Dusty.
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| FOXY
3 year old Foxy is a little chubby so she needs someone who will exercise her regularly. She likes to play soccer with a piece of hard food around the floor. She will play fetch with a rawhide and loves to be in your lap and sleep in bed with you.
Please email
Lisa for information on how to adopt Foxy. |
| GAVIN 
Gavin came to Arizona Chihuahua Rescue as a stray from yuma. He is a shy guy but once warmed up he loves to cuddle. Gavin does not like men. He likes other dogs. Loves to play. He is working on his training but will need time and patience with that. So can you find it in your heart to adopt Gavin.
Please email
Barb for information on how to adopt Gavin.
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| HANA
Wow! - what BIG ears I have! LOL. My name is Hana which means "Japanese flower". I am a tri-color 1 year old female Chihuahua - spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines. I was found as a stray and need to find my forever home. I'm a little shy at first but love to be held and lay on your lap. I like kids and even let them hold me. I love to give kisses and even though I'm only 7 pounds, I have lots of love to give.
Please email
Heather for information on how to adopt Hana.
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| HOLLY
 Hello they call me Holly and I came from a shelter off the E-list. AZCR was so happy to take me in and fix me all up.
I weigh 16lbs and I am learning to walk on a leash with a harness. I am learning to play with other dogs. I am doing very well with potty training. I am shy and nervous at first and I love my person.
I am around 2 years old and I am spayed, micro chipped, all shots up to date and had my teeth checked.
I need someone who can spend time with me and teach me the world and all the happy doggie things I can do.
I am known to get car sick and we are working on the car rides. I am learning being held is ok. I am shy of new things and new places.
for more information please contact my foster mom, Elaine at text/call number: 928.300.6187
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| HUNTER
Hey everyone, I am a super cute little boy named Hunter. I am 5 years old and weigh 5lbs. I came to AZCR through the HS when my mom died. I am such a little lover boy, I can give kisses and cuddle all day! I live for my foster mom. I ride in a car well, walk on a leash well and I will even dance on my two back legs for treats! I am kennel trained, but I was not neutered until I came here, so I do have a tendency to mark. We are trying to break that habit with a belly band, but I will need continuing training. Do you have room for me in your heart and home? Please let my foster mom know soon, because she is getting very attached to me. Thank you for looking.
Kisses
Please email
Jena for information on how to adopt Hunter. |
| JOEY
 I will be frank, even though my name is Joey, I
adore the people I know, but I get scared of others and can sometimes get
growly...even a little bitey. I have probably been through some hard times and and
didn't come to stay ay my foster mom's house until I was about six. Six years is a
long time for me to have lost some of my trust in people. I have been at my foster
mom's for awhile now and LOVE my foster mom...and most of the people who come
to visit (if they sit down and I can hop into their lap of my own choice!), but I really
need to have my own home. I love my toys and love to play with many of the more
active foster dogs. I just LOVE to snuggle when I am comfortable with that person.
I don't really like kids much, but maybe older kids might be ok. I can't remember if
I like cats, since my foster mom doesn't have any.
I have a couple of bad habits (which of us doesn't!), but I hope you will give me a
break and lovingly, but firmly work with me on breaking those habits. You won't
regret the effort, because I am truly a great little dog! I'm not bragging, those who
know me say so!
Please email
Linda for information on how to adopt Joey.
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| LADY GODIVA
Hi my name is Lady Godiva. I am a wonderful, gorgeous, 6 pound, 5 year old blue Chihuahua. I love to be in your lap or right next to you. When I am in your lap I do prefer to be the only dog on your lap and I don't mind telling the other dogs to wait their turn. I do have a small vision problem, but I get around just fine once I know the layout. I walk on a leash just fine and ride in the car great also. I don't have a problem with kids, but would probably prefer a more mature quiet home. If you too think I am gorgeous please email my foster mom and lets meet.
Please email
Sonja for information on how to adopt Lady Godiva. |
| LAYLA (I am Deaf)
I am a very loving little girl around 9 years old. I am deaf and I am learning hand signs at this time. I am black and white short hair.
I do ok with baths but don't really like my nails cut to much. I sleep alot and I don't bark but do make a squeek noise if starttled or scared. I am learning being picked up is ok and I love to have puppy massages on my back.
I love my tubby rubbed alot. I am learning to use the doggie door but still need assistance with housebreaking. I sleep in a wire crate when I am home alone and at night incase of accidents. OOPS!
I do not play with toys and not sure about kids. I do ok with other dogs if they leave me alone. I would like a home to myself.
I can get very excited and run thru the house and try to play with my foster parents. They laugh and clap their hands to show how happy their at me. All I want is someone to spend time with me and teach me everything is ok.
Please email
Sharon for information on how to adopt Layla. |
| LI LI
I am a 3 year old boy around 8 or 9 lbs. I am cream and white smooth coat and I am a retired breeder.
I need someone who can take time with me and teach me that being handled is a good thing not a negative thing. I have learned to walk on the leash like a good boy and I ride in the car like a little trooper.
I still don't like to be touched and picked up but! I must say I am doing alot better than I was doing. I still have fear issue and sometimes I will have a accident. I do jump on my foster mom but! she is still working with me so she can reach down and pick me up.
So, I need someone with patience and understanding. I am being wire crate trained and I do like the doggie door alot. I love to play with toys and other dogs my size.
I can get a little food aggresive with other dogs. So, my foster mom is working on this issue as well. My foster mom states I have come along ways since she took me in.
For more information contact my foster mom.
Please email
Sharon for information on how to adopt Li Li.
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| LIL DARLIN'
Li'l Darlin was a stray who came to us from one of the many Humane Societies in our state. She is maybe 10yrs old. Was very underweight, all of her ribs were pronounced but she eats and eats so is improving. Current weight is 4 pounds 5 oz.. She has tick fever so will be on meds until at least mid July. At that time, if her meds look good, she will have surgery to remove a mammary tumor and will be ready for her forever home.
Li'l Darlin is a lively little girl. Due to age she does walk a little stiff legged. Her tail wags most of the time. She likes to be held and cuddle. Li'l Darlin does well with other dogs and all humans.
Please email
Barb for information on how to adopt Lil Darlin'. |
| LINUS
Hey there I am a 2 year old male chihuahua. I am sweet and playful, but I can be a little shy at first. I like to play with other dogs, and I'm very curious about cats. I love to be held, and cuddle with people. I weigh 6 pounds, and I have beautiful amber eyes. I am still learning to walk on a leash, and would love the practice! I'm a very well behaved and adorable boy just looking for my forever family!
Please email
Nina for information on how to adopt Linus.
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| LOBO
Hi there! My name is Lobo (wolf) and I LOVE TO HAVE FUN! I’m a 2 year old, 7lb, and doggie door trained guy. If you have arms to hug me, hands to pet me, and a big heart you and I will get along great! I love that my long legs allow me to run around and play. Did I mention I LOVE TO HAVE FUN? Oh yeah! I love other dogs and kids too! What’s that you say?... Cats? Oh those- I don’t mind them at all. My foster mother says I’m fixed, whatever that means! I’m a happy guy that will always bring a smile to your face and warmth in your heart!
Please email
Lauren for information on how to adopt Lobo.
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| LOKI 
My name is Loki and I'm a Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier mix. I am 9 years old, male, and 13 pds. I have all my shots, been fixed, and microchipped. Please don't consider me an old dog - I am still young in Chihuahua years since we can easily live into our late teens or older. I am a calm dog who loves to lay in my foster mom's lap but still also loves to play - especially with toys. I am good with other dogs and cats. My previous family who moved away had kids. I am house trained and can use the doggie door. I did come to the rescue with bad teeth - so my foster mom took me to the vet and they cleaned them and pulled a few out, but I still got most of them and have no problems eating. Otherwise I am in good health and would love to join your family!
Please email
Heather for information on how to adopt Loki. |
| MARTHA
Martha came to us from Yuma Humane Society. She had been found as a stray and was grossly obese. She weighed in at over 12 pounds. She is around 7 to 8 years old. She had a dental done at Foothills when she came into the Rescue. The vets there ‘guesstimated’ her age at 7. Martha is now down to a svelte 8.4 pounds and is able to walk, stand, and trot a little. She gets excited at suppertime and will “run” into the kitchen. She is still a bit of a piggy, so watch her if you’re feeding more than one dog at a time; she’ll invade any space for food. She has quite a bit of “extra” skin right now, but that is improving day by day. She is unable to jump onto or off of furniture, but LOVES to spend time on your lap or next to you on the sofa. She’s quiet and lovable. If she’s on the floor and wants onto the sofa, she’ll softly “Woof” at you, but otherwise doesn’t really bark. She has a small light blue spot on her right eye– this is common with Merle patterned dogs; there’s nothing wrong with the eye. Martha is not housebroken, but now that she’s more mobile she is doing much better. As long as the new parent is aware and takes her outside regularly she’ll be better.
Please email
Jessica for information on how to adopt Martha.
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| MICKEY
 Hi, My name is Mickey. I am a 6 year old long hair chihuahua and weigh about 7 lbs. My previous owners had to move and couldn't take me along. I'm a pretty laid back guy. I play with my foster Mom's dogs but I prefer to sit on a lap and watch TV. I am neutered, chipped and my rabies are up to date. I would do better with older children since I'm so small. I don't know if I like cats. I'm house trained and can use a doggie door. I'm told that I'm just a sweetie.
If you would like to have a little buddy to sit on your lap in the evenings, I'm your man (dog). Please consider giving me a home.
Please email
Rhonda for information on how to adopt Mickey.
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| MILKSHAKE 
Hi. My name is Milkshake and I was found in the park with my sister, Sundae. We were picked up and given to this rescue where my foster mommy has been taking care of us. She told me that she would find a forever home where they will take care of me too. Here is what you need to know about me:
I'm handsome
I’m a Chihuahua mix (possible a Chi/Pug)
1 yr old
10 lbs
Neutered
Very sweet
Playful
A little shy at first but I warm right up
I love to sit by you and put my head on your lap (or arm or wherever I can)
I love other dogs
I love kids but a lot of ruckus isn't my style
I'm not noisy
I'm housebroken and doggy door trained
My sister and I are bonded so we need to be adopted together. We really love each other. I promise we won't be a problem at all because my foster mommy says we are very good "kids".
If you think that your home is for us, call my foster mommy right away. See you soon!
Please email
Lauren for information on how to adopt Milkshake. |
| MILLIE (MILDRED)
Hello everyone! My name is Mildred (Millie) and I was a stray that AZ Chihuahua Rescue saved from the Yuma shelter. I've come a long way looking for my new forever home!
I am a Chihuahua mix around 5-6 pds but could put on a bit of weight. I am very calm and sweet and love to just cuddle in your lap. I am good with other dogs and should be fine with kids. I am only 2 yrs old, current on vaccines, spayed and microchipped.
Please email
Heather for information on how to adopt Millie.
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| MINI 
I am a 8 year old Chi/rat terrier mix. I weight in at 11 lbs and stand 13 inches tall. I am black and white spotted. I am a retired breeder looking for a loving home. I am very people friendly and I am a very sensitive girl. I am learning how to walk on the leash like a young lady.
I am currently being crate trained and potty trained. I do use a doggie door but! still learning about accidents. I am also learning how to ride in the car like a lady as well.
I need a home with another calm dog as I like to lay around and follow you every where you go. I have never been the only dog around. Not sure if I would like that or not.
I still have some separation anxiety issues when my foster parents leave the house. So, I still need work on that issue.
I want to be a lap dog love to be carried around as well. I am doing very well with getting baths, sure don't like the nail done.
NO CATS! or INSIDE BIRDS.
For more information on me please contact my foster mom.
Please email
Sharon for information on how to adopt Mini. |
| MR. INCREDIBLE 
It is beyond me why this absolutely sweet boy has not found a home yet...As a foster, who has had many many dogs go through my home, I have to say this one is the funniest, sweetest most attentive little dog I have met!!!
He is around 5 YO and is a chiweenie through and through.
He came to the shelter as stray, very very skinny...all the little guy had was worms, an $8.00 treatment!!! Well I splurged :) and he is worm free and healthy as a horse.
He is doggy door trained and gets along with others, he does bark at the cat but that’s it.
He will come to you with ALL his shots and neutered….what more can you possibly want?
He is a guest here on the AZ Chihuahua website so the adoption will take place at Maricopa county.
Please email
Stacey for information on how to adopt Mr. Incredible. |
| MS. MICKEY
Ms Mickey came to us from Yuma as a stray. She is somewhat of a mix, maybe Chi/Terrier or Chi/Min Pin, or Chi/Italian Greyhound or Chi we aren’t so sure! Anyway, is that really important? She is about 2 ˝ years old and going to be a loving friend for someone. We don’t know why or who, but it looks like somebody cut her ears with scissors. She ended up with us and we’d like to find a good home for her cute self. She has a lot of energy and will need a forever family who is willing to teach & work with her. She likes to be the top dog, but isn't quite sure how to go about doing that. She really loves to be praised and would probably love someone who would tell her what a good girl she is. Anybody want the cutest, small eared dog in the world?
Please email
Jill for information on how to adopt Ms. Mickey. |
| NACHO
My name is Nacho-Prince. My foster mom added Prince as my middle name because she says I'm a real prince. I am blind in one eye but that doesn't slow me down. I am about 6 years old and 'am a little overweight but foster mom takes me on walks to help me trim down. So far I have lost 1 pound. My coat is sand with some white and I have the cutest little black nose you will ever see. I came to Chihuahua Rescue because one of my human parents died (that was hard for me) and my other parent couldn't take care of me. I am ready to start a new life in my forever home. Oh, one more thing...It takes me a while to get to know people; I am working very hard on that, so please no children. But once I get to know you I will love to sit and cuddle.I almost forgot.I have been chipped, have my shots and am potty trained. See you soon!
Please email
Pat for information on how to adopt Nacho. |
| NUGGET
7 year old Nugget is a quiet girl that likes to cuddle once she gets to know you. She needs someone who will be patient with her at first. She likes to sit in your lap and be brushed.
Please email
Lisa for information on how to adopt Nugget. |
| NUGGET II
Hi my name is nugget and I am a Chiweenie. I am a very young 12 year boy. Don't let my age full you. I weight 14 lbs and my foster dad calls me his low rider.
I am looking for a home where we can go for walks and take car rides. I don't even get on the furniture without help.
I use a doggie door very well. I am being wire crate trained. My foster parents say I a very good boy.
Plus, I do get along with other dogs if they are not pushy.
For more information on me contact my foster mom.
Please email
Sharon for information on how to adopt Nugget II. |
| OSO
 My name is now Oso. Oso means "bear" in Spanish. My new foster mom thinks I look like a cute little fluffy bear! My foster mom thinks I may be a mix of chihuahua and possibly poodle, as I am a bit curly. I will need some regular brushing to make sure I don't get matted. I am only about ten, but I must not have been taken care of as well as I should have been.
I came from Animal Control, where I was going to be euthanized. I don't think I was ready to die, so AZ Chihuahua Rescue came and got me and started working on all of these older guy issues I have. The very first issue was NOT an older guy issue, though, I needed to be neutered! I also had a bad eye, so I had to lose that too. It doesn't really bother me, though, since I could maybe only see light out of the bad eye anyways. In fact, I probably feel better without that eye, since there may have been some pain from the eye.
I have some bad knees, but the vet decided I probably don't need to have them repaired. I am really quite active, even with my bad knees (kinda like my foster mom!) I also have a pretty serious heart murmer, but the vet also decided I probably didn't need any medication at this time. Luckily I am not at all overweight, so that helps keep me going with both of these problems. I may even need a little weight on me, but I have to have good-quality canned food...I have no teeth! Yay, no dental cleanings or other dental requirements for me anymore!
My foster mom thinks I need a low-key home without a lot of activity. I would be a GREAT senior companion. I do well in the car and I am small, so maybe I could be your traveling buddy! I just can't wait to begin my new better future. Come and get me, I am ready!
Update, 03/20/10: My foster mom has been teaching me to eat more and more dry food, so I don't need as much canned food. I am at about half and half now, with some warm water added. I may never do well with just dry food, but I am doing pretty well with this transition! This will be a lot more easy and less messy (and less expensive, too) for you to be able to feed me like this.
Please email
Joyce for information on how to adopt Oso.
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| PATTI
Hi, my name is Patti, and I am as cute as can be.
When we’re playing my foster mom calls me “Patti-cake” and that really gets my
attention! I am 8 years old, and I am still pretty afraid of people, though I am very
interested in what they are doing and I follow my foster parents around the house a
lot.
I was used as a breeding dog until I came to the rescue, so I didn’t have much contact
with people, but I am slowly getting used to the idea of being touched. My foster mom
sits next to me and massages my back, head and ears, and I am really starting to like
that. I let her pick me up when she has to, but I still am not too thrilled with that idea.
She put a harness and leash on me the other day, and I really didn’t know what to do
with that whole thing. She says we will keep working on this.
I stay in a pen when no one is home because I am still learning the whole potty thing,
but my foster mom says I am doing pretty well with this. I LOVE to go outside in the
yard, and will spend most of the day out there when the weather is nice. I also like to
play with the other dogs, and they are teaching me that I don’t have to be afraid of
people. It’s probably a good idea for me to go to a home with a dog who is social with
people and other dogs.
If you think you might have the time to spend helping me learn to be part of your
family, contact my foster mom.
Please email
Helen for information on how to adopt Patti. |
| PEANUT
My name is Peanut! I am a 1 year old female Chihuahua mix that would love to be your friend! I am already spayed, microchipped, and have my vaccines. I am a very smart girl with training and I am housebroken. I'm ok with kids (not toddlers) and other pets but prefer to be the only dog in the home. I love staying in my kennel when people are not home because it makes me feel safe. I love to lay on my foster mom's lap and put my paws up on her shoulders so I can be as close to her as possible. My previous owner developed health issues and had to give me up. So now I'm needing a new family that can take care of me - please be that family and adopt me into your home.
Please email
Heather for information on how to adopt Peanut.
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| PEGGY
My name is Peggy and I'm a wonderful, sweet loving Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix). I am only 2 years old, 6 pounds, current on vaccines, spayed, and microchipped.
I am very calm and love everybody! I am good with other dogs and should be fine with kids. AZ Chihuahua Rescue saved me from the shelter and now I'm looking for my forever home.
Please email
Heather for information on how to adopt Peggy.
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| PERDY
Perdy aka Perdida was born 11-07-01 which means she spent 7 years breeding in a puppy mill. How sad. She also is timid but coming along nicely.
Please email
Barb for information on how to adopt Perdy.
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| PHOENIX
 Hi there I'm Phoenix, I'm a five year old male chihuahua mix. I get along great with other dogs, and I love to play. I'm super cuddly with my humans too. I'm potty trained and leash trained. I'm well behaved and very sweet. I do chase cats though. I was found as a stray, but I'm hoping to find my forever family.
Please email
Nina for information on how to adopt Phoenix. |
| PIPPIN
Pippin is a 3 year old male chihuahua. He weighs approximately 9 lbs. He came to Az chihuahua rescue with an injury to his left eye which has completely healed since, leaving a small scar on his cornea. He has full vision in both eyes.
He is a sweet boy, housebroken, uses the doggy door and gets along great with his doggy foster brothers and sisters. He loves to snuggle and follow his foster mom around and 'help' her with her chores. He is crate trained, but tends to bury/ tip over his water bowl if left in his crate. He is not much of a player - more a lover and a cuddler - although he does enjoy his chew toys and raw hides. He is very athletic and enjoys long walks. He is able to climb over X-pens with remarkable ease, so a tall fence is a must for his new home!
It is unknown whether he is good with cats or not, but he was VERY interested in a kitty he saw at the vet's office.
He walks great on a leash and is friendly with strangers. He will be good in a household with/without pets.
Pippin is neutered, microchipped and current on his shots.
Please email
Bijula for information on how to adopt Pippin.
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| POLLY
13 year old Polly acts like a spring chicken and plays Peek a Boo she will follow you around to see what you are doing and will lay on her back to be brushed. She loves belly rubs and plays with her stuffed toys. Polly likes to rest on her baby blanket on your bed.
Please email
Lisa for information on how to adopt Polly. |
| PRINCE COLE 
Prince Cole is a beautiful 4 YO 7 lbs Tri-colored boy with a very rough beginning. Prince came from a puppy mill where human contact, if any at all, was not pleasant. He has been in foster for a half a year is coming out of his shell in leaps and bounds.
Prince gets very excited to see his foster mom and is now brave enough to come and lay on the back of the couch behind her and lets her pet him. He allows her to pick him up, even though he is scared, and once in her arms feels safe.
He will take some patients but I know with that right family and a loving touch he will excel.
Please contact Stacey to meet Prince Cole.
Please email
Stacey for information on how to adopt Prince Cole. |
| REMY (Colorado Puppy Mill Dog)
I am a happy dog who has come a long way since I was rescued in a raid on a Colorado puppy mill. I’ve been socialized by my foster family and am recovering wonderfully from having my eye removed (from the injury at the mill) and have been neutered.
The vets say I am about 2 years old. I love being with other small dogs and cats. I now love following my foster mom everywhere and loved to be picked up by people I now know. I don’t know how I would be around young children, especially because I am smaller.
My house training is progressing and even walk on a leash now. If you ask me to “sit” (especially when you have a treat for me) I will sit for you.
Please email
kathy for information on how to adopt Remy. |
| SHAQ
 Hi, my name is Shaq. My former owners turned me in to the Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Shelter. I am not sure why they did, but I am super glad that the nice volunteers at the Arizona Chihuahua Rescue found me!
I am mostly black with some gray markings. I have short hair and weigh about 10 pounds. My foster mom says I am very handsome. I love playing with other dogs and hanging with my people friends. However, I am not a fan of cats.
My foster family says I am a quick learner and I follow commands. I have even learned not to bark in the back yard- even if the neighbor dogs are teasing me by bark, bark, barking! I will be a good boy and just ignore them.
I am looking for my forever family! In return for a nice, safe place to live, I promise to give you lots of love.
Please email
Diana for information on how to adopt Shaq.
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| SHORTY
 Hi I'm Shorty, I'm a five year old male. I am full chihuahua, but I am quite overweight. My foster mom is helping me lose some of that, I should weigh about 7 pounds once I've lost all of it. I love carrying around toys, sometimes I even carry three at a time! I like to sunbathe, and cuddle with my humans. I am potty trained and leash trained. I get along ok with other dogs and cats, but I'm not very playful with them. I would do best with older children. I have luxating patellas, but we're hoping that issue will go away once I lose some weight. I can't wait to find my forever family and give them all my love. Is that you?
Please email
Nina for information on how to adopt Shorty. |
| SKIPPY
 Skippy runs around like a rabbit so should
probably be named Bugs. He is very fast. Until he came into foster care he lived in a
backyard with little human contact. He is coming along pretty good on potty training.
Very smart boy. Skip loves to play and becomes protective of his humans. He is not
ready to be around children so will need an adult only home. He wants affection but it
seems like it is all new to him so he does get nervous. Skip likes to sit on his foster
mom's lap and have his back scratched but if she goes to give him a big hug he
stiffens up as if he fears something. Skip will need a patient owner while he works
through trust issues. He thrives on limits so will need someone who can set and
enforce limits.
Please email
barb for information on how to adopt Skippy. |
| SNICKERDOODLE COOKIE
Hi! My name is Snickerdoodle Cookie, but you can call me “Snickers” for short. I am about 11 months old and weigh a bit under 7 lbs. I was at animal control and was going to be “put down” because I was very afraid and had an injured left hip. My foster mom didn’t think this was a reason for my life to be cut so short, as she says I should still have a lot of great years left ahead of me! AZCR got me out of there and took me to a nice vet who fixed my leg up, spayed me, and gave me a micro chip. My staples are now out, and I am off physical restriction and ready to go – though I am still bald on my left hip.
I am a very active little girl, and I love to play and get attention. My life was definitely rough before I was rescued, but I don’t think much about that anymore. I love people and my foster mom says I am getting less and less shy around new people every day. I also like other dogs and am learning how to play with them and with toys. I follow my foster parents a lot and like to be pet, I also like to lick them whenever I can!
I am crate trained and do very well when I am kept on a schedule. I don’t bark when I need to go outside, so my foster mom just keeps an eye out for when I start pacing and she says, “wait Snickers, let’s go outside,” and I run to the door. I do like it when someone comes outside with me – either my foster parents or one of the other dogs. I haven’t used a dog door before, but my foster mom says she thinks I would catch on to this really fast. I also walk well with a leash and harness.
I have one little quirk that my foster parents just love, and it’s how I got my name (Snickers). I like to smile and make little noises. When I want attention I pull back my lips and give a nice smile. On first look, some might think I am growling, but that is not it at all! The happier and more excited I am, the more I do it. My foster mom keeps trying to take a picture of it, but I am a diva, and I won’t do it for the camera.
So, if you are interested in meeting me and seeing my pretty smile, contact my foster mom and she will make it happen!
Please email
Sheri for information on how to adopt Snickers.
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| STELLA
Stella is a few years old
and she is a beautiful black and tan girl. We think she is a chihuahua/min pin mix.
She is a very good girl in the house. She uses a dog door and doesn't do anything
bad. But she is very shy and will need someone that will give her some time to grow
and learn to accept trust in humans.
Please email
Kerry for information on how to adopt Stella. |
| SUNDAE 
Hi. My name is Sundae and I was found in the park with my brother, Milkshake. We were picked up and given to this rescue where my foster mommy has been taking care of us. She told me that she would find a forever home where they will take care of me too. Here is what you need to know about me:
I'm pretty
I’m a Chihuahua mix but mostly Chi – tri colored
1 yr old
6 lbs
Spayed
Very sweet
A little shy at first but I warm right up
I love to sit by you and put my head on your lap (or arm or wherever I can)
I love other dogs
I love kids but a lot of ruckus isn't my style
I'm not noisy
I'm housebroken and doggy door trained
My brother and I are bonded so we need to be adopted together. We really love each other. I promise we won't be a problem at all because my foster mommy says we are very good "kids".
If you think that your home is for us, call my foster mommy right away. See you soon!
Please email
Lauren for information on how to adopt Sundae. |
| TILLY JO (TJ)
Here I am, ready to go.....my name is TJ but you can just call me Tilly Jo!
As you can see from my "Glamour Shot", I am a beautiful reddish colored (7 pound) mature gal with the most expressive eyes. My Mom says she can gaze into them for hours.....
I am probably around 9+ years old & before coming to my Mom's home, I was living outdoors with 4 of my "siblings". It is believed that we were probably used as 'backyard breeders' and produced many puppies, year after year. When our breeding days were over, all 5 of us were dropped at the pound to fend for ourselves. My 'sister' Lilly & I went to my Mom's home where we were quickly bathed, cleaned of ticks & fleas & given a nice warm bed & hot meal - we thought we'd gone to heaven!
Originally it was thought that my sister Lilly & I would be Sanctuary Dogs (mainly because of her failing health) and the fact that we have probably been together since day one.....I followed her everywhere, slept with her and watched over her in every sense of the word. When she recently passed on, I was sad for a short while but then realized that I still have so much to give to the right person. I have since been moved to the Adoptables page in hopes that I can find my forever home.
Mom says I love to sunbathe, I love to give small kisses when you don't expect it, I don't really like cats much but I am a perfect lady around all the other dogs in the home. I am spayed, up to date on all shots, micro-chipped & am potty-trained if you pay attention to my schedule - going out after naps & feeding time is key.
Not sure how I would do with kids as there are none at my Mom's home but I think if they were older, I would do just fine. If I could find an older boy/girl that would share their bed with me each night, I think I'd just be overjoyed!
Please ask any other questions that you have & Mom will be sure to answer.
Thanks! TJ
Please email
Anita for information on how to adopt TJ. |
| TUCKER (colorado puppy mill
dog) 
Looking for a really good boy who knows how to smile? Then you found the right boy. My foster mom says I am a really good. I am a pom chi mix, I am about 2 years old and I am small. I have come from a puppy mill and adjusting to a spoiled life has been a little hard for me at first. Now that I know that TLC isn't bad...I'm loving life. My foster mommy has been working very hard on my potty training and I am doing really well she calls me a good boy all the time. I get along with other dogs and don't mind cats either. I think I would like to be in a home with another small dog that likes to play because my foster mom has a puppy that is teaching me how and I like it. She's better at it then me right now but I'll get there, my foster mom says I'm real smart. I am well socialized with dogs and still working on trusting humans. It will take me awhile to jump right into your lap and cuddle, with time I will show you I do like to snuggle. I'm pretty spoiled now I sleep in bed with my foster mom...my favorite spot is under the covers. I don't mind being in a kennel when I get really scared it is actually where I rather be to feel safe. My foster mom always comes and gets me when I'm scared and cuddles me until I feel safe. She says that I have spent enough of my life before the rescue saved me in a kennel and that I don't need to be in there. So please if you think I am a good choice and you would like to meet me just send my foster mommy and e-mail she would love to talk about me with you. Thanks.
Please email
Heidi for information on how to adopt Tucker. |
| VELVET
I am a 4 year old retired breeder. I am a pure black pure bred chihuahua and I weigh about 7 lbs. I am on the shy side until I get to know you. I would like to sleep in bed with you as well.
I like to take walks and I am good on the leash. I am wire crate trained. I do use the doggie door but still need assistance in the house. I need to be in a home with another dog who likes to play. I do not do well as the only dog.
I get along with most dogs my size. I don't like children or men that much. I am learning to like my foster dad he is ok! it took me a long time to like him. I travel well in the car and baths are ok and doing my nails is ok. I like to wear doggie cloths as well they keep me warm.
NO CATS or small children!
For more information on me contact my foster mom.
Please email
Sharon for information on how to adopt Velvet. |
| ZORRO
My name is Zorro! I don't go around fighting villains with my sword, my foster mom just thought I was so handsome! I am plush black, with a white blaze on my chest and some white-washed areas; even brindle paws! AZ Chihuahua Rescue was told I was around ten years old, but when I got fixed (was I broken?), the vet there said I was more in the five years old range.
I love my toys and can frequently be found with a plush toy in my mouth (I prefer the soft toys.)
I get along with most of the other foster dogs, but I would prefer to be the only pet. I really like geting all of the attention myself. Do you have a lot of love to give? I will take it and give it back to you one hundred percent!
Please email
Linda for information on how to adopt Zorro. |
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