Why You Should Adopt From a Chihuahua Rescue

If you're wanting to bring home a new furry, four-legged friend, you should consider adopting one from a Chihuahua rescue in your local area. By doing do, you'll not only gain a loyal new companion, but you'll help a Chihuahua in need as well.

The Rundown on Chihuahua Rescues

If you haven't heard of them before, a Chihuahua rescue is an organization that takes in and houses Chihuahuas in hopes they will be adopted by someone who is capable of raising them and caring for their needs. Chihuahuas can find their way to rescues in many different ways; some have been physically abused by their owners. These Chihuahuas are taken away from their abusive owners and placed in a rescue until they are adopted. Other Chihuahuas may end up in rescues because they were strays, runaways, or their owners decided they simply couldn't take care of them.

While some dog shelters may consider themselves Chihuahua rescues simply because they take in the breed, these shelters may not have the skills and training that many Chihuahua rescues have. The staff of a Chihuahua rescue specializes in the breed and are well-trained in dealing with the breed. They know their temperament, how to properly handle them, their needs, and how to assist injured ones. Chihuahua rescues will usually give their Chihuahuas proper health care, tend to any injuries they have, and try to resolve any aggression issues they may have.

Reasons Why You Should Choose a Rescue

Unfortunately, too many people are giving up their dogs, especially Chihuahuas, to shelters and rescues across the U.S. Did you know that nearly 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized every year in the U.S. It's a pretty grim statistic that many people would choose to ignore, but the fact is that we can all do our part by being more responsible to reduce this number. The number one rule in owning a Chihuahua, or any pet for that matter, is to only get one if you're going to be able to give them everything they need to be happy and healthy for the rest of their life. This means you'll need to provide shelter, food, health care, grooming, and give your pet the attention and love and they deserve.

By adopting from a Chihuahua rescue, you're essentially saving the life of a Chihuahua who has probably seen their fair share of hard times throughout their life. I've adopted several Chihuahuas from rescues for my family and it's nice knowing at the end of the day, we've helped a Chi in need.

Another reason why you should a rescue is the price. Chihuahuas can be quite expensive for the average person to afford, with prices ranging from $200 to well over $1,000. Although, if you adopt from a rescue, you're likely to only be required to pay a small adoption fee or even nothing at all.

Chihuahuas raised in rescues are often given extra care and even proper training. Some rescues will even try and train their Chihuahuas to potty outside, and to not be destructive or aggressive. If you adopt one of these Chihuahuas that's already been trained by the staff, this can make for a much smoother transition from the rescue to your home.

Some Chihuahua rescues willlet certain people who fit the requirements to foster some of the Chihuahuas in their home. By doing so, they are given more attention, love, and care to each individual Chihuahua until they are found a new home. If you visit a Chihuahua rescue center, ask them if they have Chihuahuas in foster homes.

Can I Adopt From a Chihuahua Rescue?

Depending on the specific rescue, and what state it's in, and your location, you may have to do a background check and meet certain criteria to determine if you're fit to adopt a Chihuahua, and they may even come and inspect your residence to ensure it's a safe environment. Rescues want to make sure you're capable or raising one that you have a have a safe home for your new Chihuahua. You can call your local rescue and ask them about the requirements.