Senior & Special Needs Dogs

Some dogs stay with us longer and some require special care while they are here. But we do not shy away from rescuing the old, the sick, or the behaviorally needy - because these are the dogs that need us most. We dedicate a certain percentage of our rescue efforts to special needs dogs. In order to continue our good work in the community, we need foster home commitments and donations. With your help we can continue our mission of rescue and placement of Georgia's homeless Chihuahuas!

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Our Adopted Senior & Special Needs Pets!

Libby was given up by a large scale breeding facility because she couldn't be bred. We found out later she had two enlarged heart valves and hydrocephalus. She was adopted by a wonderful family committed to providing for her needs.

Cindy Lou was adopted by one of our volunteers after being rescued from a hoarding situation. She now has a great life on a farm.

Ernie was adopted by one of our volunteers after being dumped at a vet's office by his previous owners of 15 years. Seems he was having a pee problem in the house as he aged. We had him checked out and found that he does have some concern of bladder cancer, but the volunteer is committed to taking care of him until his "true" time is up.

Claire was adopted by one of our volunteers who fell in love at first sight! Claire was riddled with health problems upon arrival from a remote animal control. Malnutrution, skin infection, teeth abcess, and heartworms to say the least. After six months of nursing her back to health, she is finally ready to be spayed and have her dental cleaning like a big girl!

Maggie was immediately scooped up by a friend of one of our volunteers after being rescued from animal control on her last day. We later found out she was heartworm positive and the friend donated her treatment! She also had old pelvic fractures which were causing her problems. Good thing the friend is a physical therapist for dogs! Looks like Maggie found her true home.

Tiggercame to us as a stray and after having him in our foster program for several weeks we noticed he was in significant pain with his lower back and knees. The vet recommended pain meds and six weeks of crate rest to try for improvement. Thank goodness Tigger did get better with time and patience and lots of walks and pain management. He was able to be adopted to his forever home!

Olive (age 8) Adopting a senior dog has been a blessing to our family. After losing my fourteen year old husky to cancer I didn't think another dog would ever fill that space in my heart that was empty. Olive has the same grace and lady-like ways that my sweet old husky developed over the years. With a senior dog you don't have to go through all the crazy puppy stages , they are more settled and loving. You can a better job of judging the personality and temperament of a senior dog. My experience with Olive has been wonderful. She is so funny, very playful, loves toys, love kids, loves to run and jump but she is also happy just to sit in my lap or curl up in her bed. I don't think anyone should ever over look a dog just because it is eight - ten years old. A senior dog is less work and can bond with you just as well or better than a puppy or young dog can. Olive may not be as pretty as a two or three year old Chihuahua but she is healthy, well taken care of and should have 8 or 10 more years ahead of her. Nothing in life is certain no matter what your age.

--Ellen of Buford, Ga.

Alley (age 9 far right) & Baby Doll (age 12 center right).

In April of 2008 I adopted 2 senior Chihuahuas, Baby Doll and Alex, from Chihuahua Rescue of Georgia. These loving and well trained little dogs had been with one family since they were puppies. They were given up because the previous owner was having a new baby - and she had a new puppy. I adopted both of them because I felt they should remain together. (Baby Doll acts like Alex’s mother even though she is not.) Both girls are a joy to my life and their personalities continue to shine brighter and brighter every week! They are happy, active girls in my family of four. Chihuahuas commonly live 15 - 18 years, anyone over the age of 50 should only consider adopting a senior so that they can live out their life with you. The two seniors I have want nothing more than to be with you and to be loved. Adopted seniors really do appreciate the people who rescue them - please consider fostering or rescuing a senior dog today! They need love too.

--Becky Bos of Kennesaw, Ga.

Aubie came to us at age seven when his previous owner gave him up after having a new baby. He had lived with her his whole life since she was a college graduate and he a puppy. He stayed with us for eight months in search of his new forever home. During his stay, he suffered a freak accident in foster care which cost him one of his legs. But this didn't stop Aubie - the wonder dog! He always had a smile on his face and a positive outlook. Aubie finally found his forever home with Deirdre M. of Oxford, Ga. Here is Aubie happy as a clam in Deirdre's lap! He loves all the attention and his new doggie sister. Thank you Deirdre for opening up your heart to this precious boy!

Can't Foster? Volunteer Instead

Do you love Chihuahuas as much as we do? Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering! We would love to have you join our team!