PLEASE NOTE: We are at reduced capacity at present with limited foster dog spots. We deseperately need more passionate, reliable, Christchurch-based foster parents to be able to assist more dogs.

If needing assistance to rehome your Chihuahua, please contact us with the completed re-homing form required to consider your case and a photo of the dog in question.

We ask that you are as honest as posible about behavioural or medical needs so we can plan for their training and medical treatment. We need to know as much informaton as possible about each dog to ensure we match them to the best foster home. 

WHAT IS THE PROCESS - HOW DO I START?

Step 1: Please complete the form at the bottom of the page. We need the form to consider any possible foster placement and full honesty in terms of any medical issues or behavioral quirks. Providing all of the information in the form ensures there is no delay, and for us to be able to pair the dog with the most suitable foster carer.

Step 2: Find a clear and recent photo of the dog. Email the form and photo(s) to: contact@nzchihuahuarescue.co.nz  Please also consider travel arrangements if needed. All dogs accepted into our care are flown to Christchurch for fostering as we do not "foster" dogs nationwide.

Step 3: Once your form is received, our Team will then be in contact with you to discuss. Please note: we take in a limited amount of dogs to ensure we can provide comprehnsive behavioural and/or medical care to each dog. Before submitting your form, please contact the prior owner or breeder for assistance and/or any family or friends who may be able to assist you. 

NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROCESS?

Please click the below FAQ for more information as the majority of queries can be answered here. If not, please email us with the form and your questions and we will respond.

NOTE: As all of our volunteers work full time outside of rescue, contact via email for any queries is quickest and most preferable - if a phone call is required we may schedule this in at a later date. The rescue does not have a phone number to call however.

In order for us to do the very best for them, we must meet each dog and ensure that we both get to know them and address any medical issues before considering their prospective adoptive home.