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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Franklin, Tennessee

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We'll also keep you updated on MAGIC MAUDE's adoption status with email updates.
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MAGIC MAUDE

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Franklin, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This special little one year old chihuahua is called Magic Maude.  And especially sensitive little girl, that somehow got just a little too round and is on a dedicated exercise in nutrition program to drop some weight.  Currently, she is eighteen pounds and we field that she would be best to be in the ten to twelve pound range as a goal.  She originally was in a chaotic home that animal control had to step in and take away 112 chihuahuas that we're living in the home.  An unfathomable amount of dogs that were not altered, but yet healthy.  When mod came to our rescue and was put in a foster home. She lay there in her crate for days very depressed and emotionally unresponsive.  She barely moved from the one spot she lay in.   Eventually, after almost two weeks, she perked up with the company of few other chihuahuas coming to join her in her large crate.  Soon she was going on walks with the foster. Mom and seemed to enjoy the freedom of being outside, taking in all the new sights and sounds of the neighborhood.  We know she had never been leash walked due to the overcrowding at her original home.  This girl is spayed and healthy and ready to start all over again. She wants love and we promised her a great family who will love her and take her for walks and treat her like the Magic Maude that she is.  She is currently in Nashville, Tennessee, and can be transported to the northeast region as well. Please write to Critter Cavalry Rescue  at ccrtennessee@gmail.com  if you want to adopt or know more.  PLEASE NOTE:   Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.  Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.November 7, 2025, 6:55 pm

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MAGIC MAUDE

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Franklin, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This special little one year old chihuahua is called Magic Maude.  And especially sensitive little girl, that somehow got just a little too round and is on a dedicated exercise in nutrition program to drop some weight.  Currently, she is eighteen pounds and we field that she would be best to be in the ten to twelve pound range as a goal.  She originally was in a chaotic home that animal control had to step in and take away 112 chihuahuas that we're living in the home.  An unfathomable amount of dogs that were not altered, but yet healthy.  When mod came to our rescue and was put in a foster home. She lay there in her crate for days very depressed and emotionally unresponsive.  She barely moved from the one spot she lay in.   Eventually, after almost two weeks, she perked up with the company of few other chihuahuas coming to join her in her large crate.  Soon she was going on walks with the foster. Mom and seemed to enjoy the freedom of being outside, taking in all the new sights and sounds of the neighborhood.  We know she had never been leash walked due to the overcrowding at her original home.  This girl is spayed and healthy and ready to start all over again. She wants love and we promised her a great family who will love her and take her for walks and treat her like the Magic Maude that she is.  She is currently in Nashville, Tennessee, and can be transported to the northeast region as well. Please write to Critter Cavalry Rescue  at ccrtennessee@gmail.com  if you want to adopt or know more.  PLEASE NOTE:   Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.  Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.November 7, 2025, 6:55 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Manny (bonded with Sandy)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Manny (bonded with Sandy)

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.     Sandy is a calm and loving little Chihuahua with a heart full of sweetness. She adores snuggling and is happiest curled up in your lap. Sandy has a playful side too—she and her buddy Manny love to romp around together in the mornings and evenings, and they’re such fun to watch! Sandy is pee pad trained, good with other dogs of all sizes. She’s independent enough to entertain herself when you’re busy, making her the perfect balance of companion and little free       Manny is a small, stocky Chihuahua with a big heart. He has a quiet, gentle personality and loves belly rubs. Manny will happily hop right into your lap for attention and cuddles. He gets along well with dogs of all sizes—large or small—and he’s also pee pad-trained, making him an easy companion to care for.   Medical Notes: Neutered  Microchipped Vaccinated Completed treatment for heartworms Received the ProHeart 12 injection Maintained on monthly flea/tick preventions  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 15, 2025, 7:02 pm
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Sandy (bonded with Manny)

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.    Sandy is a calm and loving little Chihuahua with a heart full of sweetness. She adores snuggling and is happiest curled up in your lap. Sandy has a playful side too—she and her buddy Manny love to romp around together in the mornings and evenings, and they’re such fun to watch! Sandy is pee pad trained, good with other dogs of all sizes. She’s independent enough to entertain herself when you’re busy, making her the perfect balance of companion and little free       Manny is a small, stocky Chihuahua with a big heart. He has a quiet, gentle personality and loves belly rubs. Manny will happily hop right into your lap for attention and cuddles. He gets along well with dogs of all sizes—large or small—and he’s also pee pad-trained, making him an easy companion to care for.     They need a home with no children under the age of 10. Medical Notes: Spayed  Microchipped Vaccinated Completed treatment for heartworms Received the ProHeart 12 injection Maintained on monthly flea/tick preventions  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 16, 2025, 8:38 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Chris's adoption status with email updates.
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Chris

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Nashville, TN
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
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.   Chris is a sweet, timid little guy who is still learning that the world isn’t such a scary place—and that people can be kind, gentle, and loving. He came from a hoarding situation where that wasn’t the case, so he will need time, patience, and understanding as he continues to heal and build trust at his own pace. With a calm, loving environment, Chris has so much potential to blossom. Chris is extremely dog-friendly and gains confidence from being around other dogs. In fact, he tends to warm up to dogs before humans and leans on them for comfort and reassurance. He has learned a great deal by watching the small dogs in his foster home, so having a friendly, small dog companion who can help guide him is a must for his success. Chris is potty pad trained and does well using them. While he will go outside on a very consistent schedule, he currently prefers the potty pad. He enjoys going for walks and does well wearing a harness and leash. At night, he sleeps soundly in his own little bed in his foster parents’ room. Because Chris is still nervous around people and sensitive to loud noises and quick movements, a quiet, adult-only home would be the best fit for him. He needs a family who will respect his boundaries, allow trust to build slowly, and celebrate the small victories along the way. Once he settles in and feels safe, Chris will be a truly special and rewarding companion. Could Chris be the right fit for your home?  Medical Notes Neutered Vaccinated Dewormed Microchipped Heartworm Negative Maintained on monthly preventatives Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 16, 2025, 2:43 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Presley {COMING SOON}'s adoption status with email updates.
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Presley {COMING SOON}

Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
Presley is a very sweet senior Chi that came to us with some leg stiffness due to a luxating patella that is frozen in place and a large growth on her toe on her hind leg. We have had it checked out and have scheduled a biopsy to determine if the mass under the cyst is malignant or benign so Presley will not be available until after the first of the year when we have that done and have received the results back. She does attached to a human which is a typical Chi and is very sweet! She was great with body handling at the vet!January 5, 2026, 1:01 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Sabrina's adoption status with email updates.
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Sabrina

Chihuahua Dachshund

Female, Adult
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Sabrina is the happiest girl who loves a ball, a good play session, and to give you lots of snuggles and be your shadow! She does also have a stage 5/6 heart murmur that is in the B2 phase of enlargement which means we have started her on medication which should hopefully help to ward off symptoms for another 7-18 months so yay for that! She can be a normal dog but activity in extreme heat is no good but she is otherwise a happy girl! She does also have some coughing that the vet believes is attributed to a slightly collapsing trachea but no meds are needed for that right now.  Sabrina truly is a dream in a home and has been one of the easiest fosters her foster has ever cared for!November 18, 2025, 1:15 pm

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SONNY BOY

Pomeranian Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Franklin, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet SONNY BOY Sonny is a five-year-old small breed mix who is full-grown at 25 lbs. His DNA tests say mostly Pomeranian and Chihuahua with a bit of Dachshund. But like many small dogs, he struggles with possessive behavior in which he “lays claim” to a particular resource, typically a specific toy or the attention of his favorite human. He's a snuggle bug who is happy to be your lap dog - but also needs to be active and kept occupied. He requires a patient, strong, and experienced small and possessive dog owner. Sonny is the loyalist of loyal dogs to his people. But he has struggled with being rehomed and his resource guarding has escalated due to all of the changing in his environments. For this reason we are committed to only placing him in a home that is well aware and experienced with managing resource aggression behaviors.   This little guy loves nothing more than snuggling up on your lap and soaking up some attention. In fact, Sonny is the perfect lap dog - if you're okay with him laying claim to your lap as his own personal resource.But don't let his small size fool you - Sonny is also full of energy, sass, and needs to be kept active. He's an intelligent dog who loves to learn new tricks, but he can also be a bit of a handful. He has a bite history that is manageable and connected to dogs toys, but requires a patient and experienced owner who is willing to put in the work to manage his resource aggression behaviors and provide him with an environment that won’t trigger these bad behaviors.   Sonny was picked up as a stray in Gulfport, Mississippi, and after making his way to Nashville, TN, his x-rays revealed that he has a shotgun pellet that healed near his pelvis. We are only rehoming Sonny to quiet homes and do not include children or frequent visitors because, in his previous home, Sonny developed a reputation for snapping at strangers. This sweet dog is not at all aggressive towards strangers or children as a rule. In fact, he's very fond of strangers and is quick to claim visitors as family. His favorite person in the world is his vet! He simply has a charming but very dominant personality and  becomes temperamental and territorial when threatened and he’s overly protective of his belongings. Experienced small dog owners will know this Chihuahua personality trait well and Critter Cavalry is requesting that adopters commit to a toy-free home for the first 3 months so that Sonny is setup for success with regard to his resource guarding tendencies.    Sonny Boy happily lives with dogs of all sizes and ages and is an excellent companion to dogs of his size in particular. He’s a good wrestler and is respectful of his companion’s meals. No cats because he barks and scares them. He loves to play and treasures the attention of his family. He is house-trained, leash-trained, and knows basic commands. He enjoy’s being vocal but is mature enough to be corrected when barking excessively. There is a lot of sweet personality and attitude packed into this adorable dog. The ideal owner for Sonny would include a quiet household. With or without a companion dog as long as the companion dog is submissive. A fenced-in yard is a plus - but not required as long as this social boy gets his regular activity. Sonny does get regular visits to the dog park but requires an attentive owner because dog barks frequently have lose balls which can easily trigger his possessive tendencies.    If you're up for the challenge, you'll be rewarded with a lifelong friend who is fiercely loyal and always ready for a good time. Middle-Tennessee only.  Please email us at ccrtennessee@gmail.com. ADOPTION FEE REQUIRED. Learn more about Critter Cavalry and request an adoption application at CritterCavalry.com. ADOPTION FEE REQUIRED. Contact ccrtennessee@gmail.com.November 3, 2024, 10:10 pm

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Critter Cavalry Rescue - TN

608 East Castle Ct., Franklin, TN 37069

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Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue TN

PO Box 210830, Nashville, TN 37221

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Bonaparte's Retreat Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 150232, Nashville, TN 37215

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14.2 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX in TN Transport Stop

Nashville, TN 37213

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27.7 miles

Russell Rescue, Inc.

Columbia, TN 38401

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32 miles

RA Animal Rescue

Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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New Leash on Life

507 Jim Draper Blvd, Lebanon, TN 37087

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