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Chihuahua Rescues In Ohio [Adoption Directory Guide]

Are you looking to adopt a Chihuahua in Ohio? Then you’re going to need to find the local rescues in the state.

Well, that’s what I am here to do.

To bring to your attention the most reputable rescues, and to give you the contact information you need to start making some inquiries.

So, without further ado – let’s take a look at what’s around.

Chihuahua Rescue & Transport (CRT) 

Chihuahua Rescue & Transport (CRT) is a foster-based rescue group dedicated to placing Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes in forever homes. They have managed to do so with thousands of dogs since inception in 1996.

They serve many states, including Ohio in the Midwest region.

Contact: https://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/contact-form/

Website: https://www.chihuahua-rescue.com

WolfSpirits Rescue

Based in Akron Ohio, WolfSpirits Rescue is a small, non-profit 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization dedicated to rescuing and re-homing toy breed dogs.

While not dedicated to chihuahuas specifically, they have been known to have these available for adoption. They are worth contacting and checking in with.

Contact: info@wolfspiritsrescue.com

Website: https://www.wolfspiritsrescue.com/index.php

Auglaize County Humane Society

Located out of Wapakoneta, the Auglaize County Humane Society is another non-breed specific rescue that routinely has chihuahuas up for adoption.

Here is one dog I found, at my time of search:

Auglaize County Humane Society Chihuahua List

Contact: admin@achs-pets.com

Website: http://www.achs-pets.com/

Franklin County Dog Shelter

The Franklin County Dog Shelter is a government and state-backed rescue in Columbus, Ohio.

They have an interactive finder on their ‘available dogs’ page that includes a dropdown for chihuahuas.

Contact: adoptions@FranklinCountyOhio.gov

Website: https://dogadoptions.franklincountyohio.gov/

Save The Animals Foundation

Save The Animals Foundation is a Cincinnati-based rescue operated by volunteers. They are funded entirely by donations but manage to nurse many dogs back to health and care for them before they are ready to find them forever home.

This rescue has been known to have chihuahuas available for adoption, and you can specifically search for them on the site:

Contact: info@staf.org

Website: https://www.staf.org/index.php

Finally

There is one main Chihuahua rescue in Ohio. Well, at least that I could find.

There may be others out there, but you’ll certainly need to do a little bit of digging to find them.

Nevertheless, there is a range of other non-breed specific dog shelters that you can contact that are often are looking to rehome this great little toy breed.

Many of which have filters that you can apply to quickly search to find those available.

So do get in contact with those rescues referenced above.

And if you do think I’ve missed any off. Be sure to get in contact and I’ll get them quickly added.

Looking for other breed rescues in Ohio? Check out my other guides below: