Dogs in Care with New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue

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 adopters from our database, so we encourage you to submit the required application if you are looking for a companion.

Their statuses in our rescue are noted 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, we are a charity and therefore cannot confirm when dogs will come in to the Rescue. We do not fulfill requests for specific colors, size, or any other superficial desires. We take in dogs that need assistance and often have their own unique "quirks". We match our dogs by getting to know their personality quirks, energy level and social-ability, to an owner that will be at the same level as the dogs are.

We see ourselves as working for our dogs. Our rescue is not a first in first served process and there are no timelines to provide.. We pair dogs with families that suit them . 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. No exceptions.

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 the applications from adopters in our database. This is another benefit of submitting your application prior if you are looking for a companion. 

Please be as detailed as possible in your adoption application - it's not about submitting one quickly; you need to note down all the information that will make us want to select you!

Please note - submitting an application 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 arrive. Again, we do not match dogs based upon appearance.

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: