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Chihuahua adoption

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Why So Many End Up There Every Year

I have been writing about chihuahuas in shelters for a while now, and the numbers still shock me every time I look at them. Walk into almost any municipal shelter in the US and you will see it for yourself.…
  • February 21, 2026
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Buy or Adopt a Chihuahua: An Honest Look at Both Options

When I decided I wanted a chihuahua, the first question everyone asked was: are you going to buy one or adopt one? I spent three months researching both options before making my decision, and what I found was a lot…
  • February 18, 2026
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Fostering a Chihuahua: How to Get Started Today

supporting chihuahuas changed my life in ways I never expected. Understanding how to fostering a chihuahua starts with what actually happens in real life. I started supporting chihuahuas thinking I would help a few chihuahuas find homes and that would…
  • February 16, 2026
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Helping Your New Chihuahua Feel Safe After Adoption

The rescue chihuahua adjustment period is something every new adopter should be prepared for, because it rarely goes the way you imagine. Understanding how to new chihuahua feel safe starts with what actually happens in real life. When I brought…
  • February 14, 2026
Chihuahua Adoption Home Preparation

What You Need to Know First

If you are considering adopting a chihuahua, you are about to make one of the best decisions of your life. I say that as someone who has adopted Chihuahuas and watched them transform from nervous shelter chihuahuas into confident, loving…
  • February 9, 2026
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Pepito the Chihuahua and His Journey to Adoption

Pepito spent fourteen months in a shelter. Fourteen months in a kennel meant for temporary stays, watching other dogs get adopted while he stayed behind. He was not a puppy. He was not fluffy. He was a seven-year-old chihuahua with…
  • January 18, 2026