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New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue

Dogs in Care with New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue

"Hercules"

"Hercules"

"Hercules"

  IN FOREVER FOSTER CARE WITH NZCR

CLICK TO READ HERCULES' STORY 

Chihuahua x Bichon x Fox Terrier 

 Forever Fostered in Christchurch

"Chester"

"Hercules"

"Hercules"

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

APPLY NOW! 

Chihuahua - Long Coat

For Adoption in Canterbury Only 

"Poppy"

"Hercules"

"Poppy"

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

APPLY NOW!

Chihuahua x Unknown 

For Adoption NZ Wide

"Zeppelin"

"Zeppelin"

"Zeppelin"

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
APPLY NOW!
Chihuahua x Papillion  
For Adoption in Canterbury Only 

"Missy"

"Zeppelin"

"Zeppelin"

UNDER ASSESSMENT

 NEW IN CARE

Chihuahua - Smooth Coat 

 For Adoption NZ Wide 

"Amelia"

"Amelia"

"Amelia"

OPEN FOR ADOPTION APPLICATIONS

PENDING DOUBLE PATELLA OPERATIONS

Chihuahua x Unknown 

 To be Adopted in Canterbury Only 

"Lily"

"Amelia"

"Amelia"

UNAVAILABLE

ADOPTER SELECTED 

Chihuahua - Long Coat 

"Amelia"

COMING SOON

"Ross"

"Bella"

"Bella"

  UNAVAILABLE 

ON TRIAL 05/05/2021
Chihuahua - Long Coat   

"Bella"

"Bella"

"Bella"

  UNAVAILABLE 

ON TRIAL 08/04/2021

Chihuahua - Smooth Coat   

"Taco"

"Bella"

"Taco"

 UNAVAILABLE 

ON TRIAL 27/03/2021
Chihuahua - Smooth Coat  

Are you looking to adopt from us? Here's how to begin...

The above dogs are some of the dogs that are in our care currently, please click the image to view their profile. We may have others in care who the former owners request we do not advertise on our website and/or social media. In this case,  we exclusively consult pre-approved adopters in our database, so we encourage you to submit the required forms if you are looking for a companion.


Their statuses are as above and updated regularly. Please do not email for individual updates on dogs, all information available is already on their profile.


Please note: we are not breeders, or a pet shop, we are a charity and therefore cannot confirm when dogs will come in to the Rescue or fulfill requests for specific colors, personality traits or any other desires. We take in dogs that need assistance and often have their own unique "quirks".  We see ourselves as working for our dogs. It is not a first in first served process. We pair dogs with families that suit them and thank you for your patience and understanding.


If you are interested in any of our dogs, please submit an application form, together with the enclosures noted. Failure to provide information may result in a declined application. 

Link to Adoption Applications & Info

What if none of the above dogs are suitable for me?

If the current dogs above are not available in your area, or you do not match their adopter requirements, you may still submit an application form to be retained in our database. This way, should we advertise any dogs in future that are suitable you can email us expressing your interest. Also, at times, we may receive dogs that the former owners do not wish for us to advertise on social media or our website. In this event, we exclusively consult pre-approved adopters in our database. This is another benefit of submitting your application prior if you are looking for a companion.


Please note - submitting an application and/or being approved does not place an obligation on the Trust to provide you with a dog. We are not breeders or a pet store and do not act in a demand and supply manner. We take in dogs that need assistance and cannot guarantee as to when new dogs will come in.


Please do not  email us asking what dogs are available or sending information about your personal situation and asking us to call you. We will simply refer you back to the website and our adoption application. If you wish to adopt from us, we require the completed application and enclosures - no exceptions!


For more information on our process, please see the FAQ noted below:

Adoption FAQ