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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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CHAPPARRA**

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs
Chapel Hill, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Hello! Like many dogs in NC, I am currently heartworm positive. OCAS will be helping by beginning my treatment but you`ll need to follow up with your veterinarian! During treatment I will be on an oral medication and will need to get a topical solution monthly until I have a Negative Heartworm Test. Staff also noted that I have a chipped tooth and missing some incisors that is not causing issues for me at this time so no treatment need. If you have any questions about this please ask to speak with a member of the medical staff.

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ROXIE - COURTESY POSTING

Chihuahua

Female, 11 yrs 8 mos
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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ROXIE - COURTESY POSTING Roxie is a middle aged (7-9 year old) chihuahua mix that weighs in at 13 lbs. Roxie was among the 50 that were rescued alive from a hoarding situation in GA, of about 150 dogs. She is spayed now, but has been over bred in the past.  Roxie faces a few challenges; she has exhibited some neurological damage, and her back end doesn’t work as well as it should. Her stride wobbles in the rear and she has a tendency to slide her back feet on the floor. She has occasional accidents that she doesn’t know is happening. She has less feeling back there and tends to bite her feet.  She doesn’t appear to like other dogs, and would enjoy being an only dog. We have not observed her with other pets so we can’t speak to her inter-specie behavior.  Roxie is a very sweet and very loving girl, she is a true lap dog. Her favorite toys are squeaky toys that she will squeak until they stop. Roxie doesn’t bark a lot, but she does have an adorable snore. She is crate trained. Roxie would perfectly fit in a home with lots of patience, love and attention. She is truly a delightful girl.  She is spayed, UTD on shots, HW neg and on HW prevention.Her adoption donation is $250.00. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here……chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative.Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.
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BELLA

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bella was born 4/9/17 so that makes her 6.5 years old. She weighs around 12 lbs. She loves to play tug of war and also likes to fetch. She is very active. She is also a total love bug. When you sit on the couch, she jumps right up and snuggles up right next to you. She will constantly nudge your hand wanting to be petted. She sleeps in the bed with you and crawls up under the covers to snuggle up next to you. She is also a chow hound. She is always begging for something to eat. She is taken out regularly when her foster mom is home. Once when her foster mom didn’t take her out soon enough, she started circling and her foster mom knew she was looking for a place to go. During the day while her foster mom is at work, Bella is left blocked off in her foster mom’s den. Pee pads are left down and she will go on them. She has not torn anything up and her foster mom is gone around 9 hours per day. Her previous foster crated her during the day and said she tore everything up and made a total mess. Her foster mom did lock her in a crate for about 3 hours one day, while she was gone, and she was fine. Bella is dog aggressive and will need to be an ONLY DOG. Even on leash when walking Bella reacts negatively to other dogs. Bella also has a high prey drive so would do best in a home without smaller animals.  Fence is required due to her dog aggression to ensure her safety.  Bella’s adoption fee is $300.00 If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here……chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA MD, AL, TN, and GA.
We'll also keep you updated on Sprout's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprout

Chihuahua

Male, 11 mos
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Introducing Sprout! This sweet little guy was born in October of 2023. He is 12 lbs, has beautiful rust colored fur, a few white markings and some cute scruffy hairs too! Sprout LOVES to play- running zoomies, jumping and weaving. His foster mom thinks he would be a natural for flyball or agility. It's amazing how he can jump! Sprout is a very happy, joyful boy. He loves people. He is very high energy and loves to be active, yet also loves cuddling with his foster siblings and foster parents. He has lots of love and snuggles to give. Sprout loves squeaky toys, playing fetch, and chewing on yak chews. Sprout's nickname is "Baby Clamps," given to him adoringly by his foster parents. When he was a tiny baby, he would clamp on to things and not let go. He outgrew that, but the name stuck lol. He is very good at releasing things when asked, like if he has something in his mouth he isn't supposed to have. He's a very good boy and lets his foster parents take it. Sprout may do best with a canine companion. He is best friends with his foster siblings. He loves hanging out with them, playing with them, laying on them... You get the picture. Sprout would do best with a fenced-in yard, to allow him to run and play and use the bathroom. He loves his foster family's yard! Sprout has done very well with potty training. He does, however, hesitate to go outside if the ground is wet or if it's raining. He probably learned that from his foster siblings. Sprout is up to date on vaccines, HW Negative and on HW preventative. He was neutered in April 2024. He will be microchipped prior to adoption. If you're looking for a playful, loving, energetic best friend, Sprout can't wait to meet you! Sprout's adoption donation is $350. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here……chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so our southeast dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.
We'll also keep you updated on Franky's adoption status with email updates.
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Franky

Chihuahua

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This cutie is Frankie! Franky is believed to be approximately 6-8 years old. Little Franky found himself at a high risk kill shelter for unknown reasons and CRT scooped him up. Franky has a white coat with tan highlights, tan ears, and an adorable underbite. Franky is a happy little guy whose tail is always wagging. He absolutely loves to go for walks and is perfectly leash trained. He's also happy to lounge in the sun, on his own or with others, in a fenced yard. He's very smart and had already figured out which door to go to and how to signal that he needs to go out within an hour of being in his foster home! He's a champion snuggler and will be happy to spend hours cuddled up with his person. He'll fluff up his blanket and settle in for as long as you want. He likes to play with toys and can amuse himself or play fetch with you. He also likes to go for car rides. Franky seems to like all people and dogs in general, but we’re recommending a one person home, preferably a female, as he gets very clingy with his human. It would be best for him to be adopted by someone who is an experienced chi owner. He’s not a big fan of cats and we’d recommend a feline-free home. It is also recommended that Franky go to a home that does not have young children since any unintentional rough handling may be outside of his comfort zone. Franky was recently neutered and received a dental cleaning. Franky is heartworm positive and currently receiving treatment for this, which is covered by CRT. For this reason, he will be considered “foster to adopt” until his heartworm test comes back negative. That should not deter anyone from choosing this awesome pup - he'll be a wonderful companion for life! This adorable and sweet boy has come a long way since coming into foster care. His foster family is enamored with him, as are his two chi foster sisters. He's happy and healthy and ready for his forever home. His adoption donation is $300.00. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here……chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.
We'll also keep you updated on Junie B Jones's adoption status with email updates.
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Junie B Jones

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This sweetheart is Junie B Jones. It is estimated that Junie is between 6 years and 9 years old and weighs 11 lbs. Junie was a victim of animal cruelty and has been through what no creature should have to endure. As a result, Junie has some trust issues, mostly with men. All Junie wants is love but she requires some patience to feel comfortable in a new place. She gets along with other dogs, but would rather be the only one getting all the attention. She is a darling, beautiful, sweet little girl. She is not an active dog and is more of a couch potato, but she has her moments of playfulness. She loves doggie beds and blankets and will roll around in them and squeal with delight. Junie doesn’t like to be handled and may protest by squealing. When it is necessary to take her somewhere, Junie’s foster mom takes a bed and blanket to carry her in. She will snuggle close or even climb in your lap once she gets to know you, which doesn’t take long. Junie is mostly housetrained, but can be a bit stubborn at times about going outside and might have an accident. She will walk on a leash, under protest, therefore, a fenced in yard is required. She is spayed and up to date on all vetting, including dental. Junie’s mouth was very diseased when she came to CRT and the vet had to extract most of her teeth. Her remaining 5 teeth will eventually need to be pulled, but because of the fragile condition of her jaw, x-rays must be done before proceeding. The hope is that the remaining teeth will fall out on their own. Junie is heartworm negative and on monthly heartworm prevention. Junie’s adoption donation is $300.00. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here……chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.
We'll also keep you updated on Pinto's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinto

Chihuahua

Male, 10 yrs 5 mos
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Pinto! Pinto is a 10 pound, 10 year old male chihuahua currently being fostered by our friends at Doxie by Proxy Rescue. However, given that DBP has mostly doxies available for adoption, it is possible the perfect family for Pinto isn’t coming across his profile. So we agreed to help post him here! Pinto and his two sisters were rescued by DBP from a very full shelter where they were facing euthanasia. Pinto is a sweet, friendly, and slightly dramatic chichi (aren’t they all a little dramatic?!) Pinto loves to snuggle and is super friendly with guests. He greets new people at his foster home with a tail wag and lets them pet him. He loves both men and women- basically anyone who will give him attention! Pinto gets along with other dogs but would also be okay as an only dog. Pinto also does fine with cats. It is recommended that Pinto not go to a home with young children. Pinto likes giving you kisses but can get sassy if you try to give him kisses! Pinto loves burrowing in blankets, doing a little dance for treats, and tries to referee the doxies in his foster home when they get out of hand. Pinto absolutely does not like the process of putting on a harness or collar. Once it’s on, he’s fine, but it can be quite a struggle to get one on him. For that reason, it is recommended Pinto go to a home with a fenced yard. Pinto is pee pad trained. He does well with peeing on the pad but his poop doesn’t always make it on the pad (it’s always near the pad though! Points for trying). Without the pee pad, Pinto seems to have accidents even when he is taken out regularly. Pinto is leash trained and crate trained. Pinto is fully vetted, up to date on vaccinations, neutered, has had a dental, and is heartworm negative. He does have a heart murmur that needs to be monitored. His new family will need to drive to Benson, NC, to adopt him– no transports. DBP prefers to adopt within a 4 hour drive of central NC. To get the application process started, please fill out a Doxie by Proxy application at the following website: https://www.doxiebyproxy.org/application Before you submit your application, have you: • Gotten agreement from all members in the home on adopting? • Checked your calendar for upcoming vacation or guests? • Healed from any recent pet losses? Processing adoption applications is a time consuming process for our volunteers. We strive to work with each applicant to find a match for their home. A single application can take 5+ hours to process (vet reference, personal references, phone interviews and “meet and greets”) — and our volunteers’ time is valuable. Help us spend their time wisely and only complete an application if you are serious about adding another 4-legged friend to your home!

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4.7 miles

Orange County Animal Services

1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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10.8 miles

Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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11.7 miles

Hope Animal Rescue

Durham, NC 27704

Pet Types: dogs

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13.3 miles

Chatham Animal Rescue and Education

PO Box 610, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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20.3 miles

Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary

Raleigh, NC 27612

Pet Types: dogs

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21.1 miles

Second Chance Pet Adoptions

6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 125, Raleigh, NC 27607

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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21.4 miles

Two Paws Up NC Shelter Rescue

PO Box 37790, Raleigh, NC 27627

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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24.4 miles

Burlington Animal Services

221 Stone Quarry Rd, Burlington, NC 27217

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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24.5 miles

Pawfect Match Rescue and Rahibilitation

PO Box 171, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Pet Types: dogs

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