Senior confirmed
NOVA
Meet Nova, she can be shy at first and may take some time to warm up. A home with older kids who can understand her need for space would be ideal. Onc…
Denver Animal Shelter • Denver, CO
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 31–60 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
VECTOR
This darling little gentleman is Vector! He is mellow, loves to go on walks and loves attention!
Denver Animal Shelter • Denver, CO
10+ years
MED WAIVER PEPE
MED WAIVER PEPE is a small senior male Chihuahua at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
JOSIE
7.6#Are you looking for a quite and tiny sized friend? I am Josie, and I am just that! I am friends other small dogs AND I am cat friendly. My favorit…
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control • Fort Wayne, IN
10+ years
10+ years
Senior confirmed
BONITA
BONITA is a senior female Chihuahua, small, located at the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility in Chula Vista, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility • Chula Vista, CA
10+ years
COOKIE
My name is Cookie. I am described as a female, white and black Chihuahua - Smooth Coated.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
LEYA
LEYA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, located at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
COOKIE
COOKIE is a small senior female Chihuahua at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
PANCHITO
PANCHITO is a male senior Chihuahua, small, located at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
NARCISSA
NARCISSA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
BAILEY
BAILEY is a small, senior female Chihuahua / Dachshund at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make …
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
A1922134
A1922134 is a senior male Chihuahua (small) at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
PALOMA
PALOMA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make won…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
Senior confirmed
HOT DOG
HOT DOG is a senior female Chihuahua, medium size, located in Albuquerque, NM at Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
BONITA
BONITA is a small, senior female Chihuahua at Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
CJ
CJ is a male senior Chihuahua, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
PUPPY
PUPPY is a small female senior Chihuahua at HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER in HESPERIA, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
10+ years
OBAMA
OBAMA is a small male senior Chihuahua at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
Senior confirmed
FENDI
Fendi is a small, sweet girl who just needs a little time to feel safe. She can be nervous when first meeting new people, but once she warms up, her g…
Denver Animal Shelter • Denver, CO
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
NEPTUNE
My name is Neptune. I am a male, brown and tan Chihuahua - Long Haired and Pomeranian.
Juneau Animal Rescue
Senior confirmed
Mable & Oliver
🐾 Meet Mabel & Oliver 🐾 Two tiny souls with big hearts Mabel and Oliver were sadly dumped in front of a grooming salon, but they’ve shown nothing bu…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Senior confirmed
JULIA
JULIA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, located in Los Angeles, CA at the South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center. Senior dogs mak…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
CINDY
CINDY is a small senior female Chihuahua at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
Tessa
Tessa is a senior female Chihuahua mix in Pasadena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
pasadenahumane.org • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
10+ years
PETER
PETER is a small senior male Chihuahua at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, 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.