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Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Wilmington, Illinois

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Diego

Chihuahua Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Shorewood, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Diego and Dora came to us as unclaimed strays, ready for a fresh start! Diego is a 1-year-old chihuahua mix, weighing around 20 pounds. He's a very sweet guy, who will jump up for attention and pets. He enjoys his walks and sniffing around. Diego can be a little mouthy when he's excited. He is looking for a home without other dogs and older kids.
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Milo

Chihuahua Papillon

Male, Adult
Joliet, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
People often ask us what kind of dog Milo is, and we could try to guess what breeds he is (your guess is as good as ours), but we’d rather just tell you about his personality. Because he has a pretty great one! Milo is above all things, a lapdog. If there is a lap to be cuddled, he is there to curl up on it, and soak up all the love. And he isn’t picky. Be it his forever family that he is bonded to, or a friend visiting for dinner. Milo doesn’t discriminate. If you are a willing participant, he’s happy to share his snuggles with you! Milo doesn’t mind meeting new people, and engages them with happy tail wags both inside and outside the home. How dog friendly he is is a bit of an unknown as his foster home doesn’t have other pets, but we would be happy to explore this with purpose if a family that applies has other pets. He does show interest in seeing other dogs on walks, but has not met any of them. Milo very much enjoys his walks, and gets so excited when he realizes it is that time! He’s fairly low energy in the home, and doesn’t need a fenced in yard, but a walk or two a day would be necessary, along with other potty breaks. He doesn’t prefer his crate but will go in it when his foster family leaves the home. As is common with little dogs, Milo is working on his potty training, and shows continuous improvement. As for his eye, Milo likely sustained an injury to it before he was found as a stray. It was removed to prevent further issues down the line, such as glaucoma. It does not impact his daily life, and he is a normal guy! The adoption fee for Milo is $400. This donation helps to cover veterinary expenses including spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations. Wish Upon a Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, foster based animal rescue. If you would like to meet Milo please complete our adoption questionnaire at www.wishuponarescue.org/adopt. We will review your responses and be in contact to schedule a meet and greet at a time and place convenient for your family and our team members.
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Pablo "Rico" Pawcasso

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Joliet, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Pablo (noun) - a medium length, wire-hair black chihuahua who has ears 5 times too big and legs 5 times too short and stumpy for his body. Might be a chiweenie. See also: loyal, smart, snuggly, energetic, happy stalke-errr we mean shadow; the most well- behaved chihuahua as long as you are not a large dog, child, or stranger. Prefers the company of small, female dog friends and one or two patient adults who have a great sense of humor and prefer a calmer home without too much chaos. He can also share a home with cats, though he will sometimes try to chase them. A Pablo's favorite things include: early morning snuggles in bed, couch snuggles, sunbathing flat on his side looking dead, treats, playing with toys, and spending time with mom and/or dad. Best Skills: - Name Recognition: responds to Pablo or Rico, and comes when called even from the backyard when he is barking at the neighbors, the mailman, children playing on the next block, or the wind - Eating (though he can be picky, he likes to keep you on your toes and always guessing what he's going to like each hour) - Potty-Trained! Yes, behold a chihuahua who is potty trained! - Crate-Trained: though he doesn't like it, he will go right in on his own when asked - Sit: sometimes, if he wants to and a collection of other random skills his dog-trainer foster mom has tried to teach him. Okay, so maybe he's not book-smart....NEXT! - Sleeps through the night - next to you in bed and under the blankets of course - Confidence: he prances around like the rightful king of his castle with his own unique strut - Olympic ready: he is a perfect candidate for his favorite activities! sprinting, jumping, murdering stuffed toys, picking pills out of food, playing fetch, and napping - the most muscular, buff chihuahua you will ever meet! so buff in fact, his muscles busted right out of his Hawaiian shirt (which he hated anyways because he doesn't like clothes) - Protects his people: you will never pee or shower alone again! He positions himself with his butt to you or the shower and guards the door for predators while you do your business. He will also protect you from any perceived threat by barking loudly and saying "go away you scary _____(Insert thing thats only scary to Pablo) ____ or else! Leave my mom/dad/furry sister/my house and territory alone right this instant!" What a gentleman! - Stuck-like-glue: being a stalker is not usually a great quality to have unless you weigh 9lbs like Pablo, and then it's okay. He will follow you everywhere! He will sit next to you on the couch, be the big or little spoon at night while you sleep (how versatile!), stare at you while you eat, follow you around the house from room to room. You'll do everything together forever! Quirks: - He is a Chihuahua: he needs someone who understands he's a chihuahua - and he acts like a chihuahua. He does not want to make new friends, he only thinks he wants to go for walks but really doesn't, he barks a lot, he is selectively people and dog friendly - but he also will become your best friend within a few hours time. - He needs a forever home where his new family doesn't like to have people over to visit often, as it really freaks him out to have visitors disrupt the peace of his safe-space aka your home. Are you ready to meet your new tiny best friend? Visit www.wishuponarescue.org/adopt today to find out more about how to join Pablo's inner circle.
We'll also keep you updated on Pickles's adoption status with email updates.
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Pickles

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Frankfort, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
FOSTERED IN: Oak Forest, IL 60452 ESTIMATED DOB: 2017 WEIGHT: 8 lbs KIDS: Visitors Only DOGS: Yes, Calm Only CATS: Unknown HISTORY: Pickles came to us from an Animal Control Facility. ABOUT: Pickles is a special little girl who will need a very special adopter who is willing to manage her heart condition. (See more below) Pickles is such a sweet little girl. She can be a little apprehensive of new people at first but after a few moments she wants everyone to give her love and attention. Pickles has a special affinity for men! Pickles will bring love and joy to any home that adopts her. Pickles is housetrained, does well in the car, and walks well on leash. She is generally very quiet and only barks at normal dog things like the doorbell or an unusual/loud noise. She is crated in her foster home and does very well. She actually spent most of her time in her crate the first few days, so she does appreciate having a safe place to call her own. Her foster home said she is such a good, easy dog. Her foster said it is hard to remember she is sick because she is so happy and full of life. Pickles does well with other dogs, but can only be placed with calm dogs who will not encourage excessive activity from her. We also think Pickles will be best served in a calm, adult-only home due to her medical needs and restrictions. She will likely be fine with gentle child visitors. Pickles has a congenital disease called Reverse Shunting Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her life expectancy was listed as 1-24 months on her cardiology report, but because she responded to the medication well, we are hopeful she will have a longer life span. Her foster home said the medication made a noticeable difference. Pickles is already quite the survivor at 6 years old! Her cardiology report states that ⅔ of dogs with her condition do not survive past 1 year. Pickles will need an adopter committed to her medication regimen as she receives 5 different medications. The cost of her medications is approximately $80-90/month. Her food also needs to be specific due to elevated kidney levels. She is currently doing well on Purina Pro Plan dry. Pickles is also to remain on an exercise restricted life, she should avoid heavy activity, a lot of excitement, and temperature extremes. Her adopter will need to expect to keep up with regular veterinary visits including potential future cardiology appointments if/as needed. Pickles is not spayed, and cannot be safely sedated for the surgery. Her heat cycles will need to be carefully managed. If you think you have the room in your heart and home for this special-needs girl, more information on our adoption process and our adoption application can be found at www.luluslockerrescue.org.
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Twix

Chihuahua

Female, 8 yrs
Frankfort, IL
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
FOSTERED IN: Chicago, IL 60634 ESTIMATED DOB: 2016 WEIGHT: 15lbs KIDS: Yes DOGS: Yes CATS: Some HISTORY: Twix was a stray that came to us from a Chicago shelter. ABOUT: Twix is such a friendly girl who doesn’t know a stranger. Everyone she meets is an immediate friend. Her foster describes her as sweet, calm, patient, gentle, easy and… perfect! Twix is an affectionate girl, but is not pushy or needy for attention. She will just quietly follow you around to always be ready for pets or attention when you have a few minutes to spare. She also enjoys sleeping in bed with her foster parents. Twix is generally very quiet. She does not even join in when the other dogs bark, with one exception - she does not like to be crated. She will scream and cry until she is let out. This includes on car rides - so she might do best with a harness and seatbelt. Her fosters haven’t found this to be a problem because she is completely trustworthy in the house. She just curls up on the couch for naps until they return home. Twix enjoys walks and is very good on leash. She doesn’t react to anything. She is also very good at waiting to go outside to go potty. Twix briefly met two children, and she enjoyed their pets and attention, so she will likely do well with calm, gentle children. Twix is being fostered with 2 cats. She does great with the cat who is confident and indifferent, but is more interested in the cat who is more skittish and prone to running. She will likely do well with cats who are confident and can hold their own around dogs. Twix is being fostered with other small dogs and she loves to be around them. They don’t play together but they do enjoy smelling smells and taking naps together. Twix had two benign masses removed when she was spayed and had her teeth cleaned and is now ready to find her forever family. If you think this incredibly sweet, easy girl is a good fit - you can find our adoption application on our website: www.luluslockerrescue.org.
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Huey

Chihuahua Dachshund

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos
Romeoville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi there my name is Huey and I am a Chihuahua/Schnauzer/Terrier mix about 7 years old. I have been in the rescue for quite some time as it takes me a little time to trust people. I was abused in my past so on my initial meet and greets with new people I am unsure and sudden movements make me scared. Once I get to know you and trust you you can't get rid of me. Once we are BFFs, I am the most loyal, fun, sassy and most of all cuddly friend. I am looking for my forever home with somebody who is either a stay at home, work from home, or retired as I like to be with my people as much as possible. I am completely up to date on my vetting which includes neutered, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, bordetella, negative fecal, negative heartworm, and microchipped. If interested in meeting me please go to the rescue's website www.atailof4paws.org and fill out the application. Once completed email or scan to rescue@atailof4paws.org

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Chihuahua shelters & rescues in Wilmington, Illinois

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15.7 miles

Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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17.1 miles

Wish Upon a Rescue

Joliet, IL 60432

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

20.4 miles

Lulu's Locker Rescue

P.O. Box 321, Frankfort, IL 60423

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

20.9 miles

Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency

Romeoville, IL 60446

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

20.9 miles

A Tail of 4 Paws Animal Rescue

PO Box 7757, Romeoville, IL 60446

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

25.6 miles

P.A.W.S. (Peoples Animal Welfare Society) of Tinley Park

8301 West 191st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

28.6 miles

Heather's Foster Dogs

P.O. Box 10, Flossmoor, IL 60422

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

30.7 miles

Traveling Tails Dog Rescue

Palos Heights, IL 60463

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

33.3 miles

Treasured Animal Rescue, Inc

909 Greenview Drive, aurora, IL 60505

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

33.5 miles

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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