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New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue

Adopting from New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue

Thank you for your interest in adopting from New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue!

When re-homing our dogs our main aim is the welfare of the dog and to find the most compatible home for them. It is not a case of first in, first served. We work first and foremost for the dogs in our care and strive to ensure we find the best possible match in terms of a new home. Although we understand it can be an emotional process - We appreciate your patience and respect of our decisions relating to dog adoptions. 


We continue to provide support for the lifetime of the dog that you adopt from us. Please feel free to get in contact with us post-adoption for any advice or support. We also offer a lifetime re-homing guarantee. We never want to see one of our trust dogs be homeless again! 


Please check you meet EACH of the adopter requirements noted on the profile for your chosen dog to avoid disappointment. We do not deviate from these and your application will be rejected if you do not meet those requirements. We are very clear about the type of home we need for each dog and have considered their needs in conjunction with their foster carer. We do not list the requirements under each dog without individually considering that dog and their needs.


Before dogs go on trial - we require the FULL adoption fee in our trust account AND our trial agreement to be signed and returned. 


To get started please click on the below buttons for information on the adoption process in your area.

If you wish to adopt and reside in Canterbury
Adopting from Outside of Canterbury (Out of Town Adoptions)


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We have an awesome new online store full of small doggy products - plush beds, enrichment and interactive toys, collar charms, small soft toys, treats, puppy toys, dog brushes and lots of other items! 


Best of all - your purchase helps our rescue dogs! All proceeds of the store, go back to helping the rescue. 


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