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    ABQ Chihuahua Rescue, Inc.

    ABQ Chihuahua Rescue - 

    Providing a safe home and health care for stray, abandoned, surrendered,  and abused companion Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes.

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Donate

At ABQ Chihuahua Rescue, we often receive calls about dogs who need more than a safe place to land. Some arrive needing surgery, medication, special diets, diagnostic care or ongoing treatment before they can begin to heal.


In the past several days, we have taken on more than $3,500 in medical bills for dogs in our care, and that does not include the cost for four recent spay surgeries.


DONATE TO THE MEDICAL FUND


Each one of these dogs has a story, and each one deserves comfort, treatment and a chance at a better life.


Mickey

Mickey had surgery to address a painful eye condition. His surgery went well, and he is now back home with his foster family, already feeling more comfortable.


Pancho

Pancho was found wandering in Hatch and needed surgery to repair a severe hernia, along with a specialized neuter procedure.


Fifi

Fifi was surrendered by her owner and later found to have an untreated broken femur. She is now receiving care for chronic pain and also needs a special diet to support her gastric system.


Chi Chi

Chi Chi was found in Socorro after severe abuse and neglect. She is receiving treatment for an injured eye area and other healing care.


Mini Boo Boo

Mini Boo Boo was transferred from the Roswell shelter and is being treated for two types of parasites.


Terry

Terry came to us after the Santa Fe shelter asked for help. He is an older dog with heart problems and will remain in our care as a forever foster, with costly medications needed for the rest of his life.


Your gift helps provide care including:


  • $10 toward medication, parasite treatment or comfort care
  • $25 toward special food, pain management or follow-up care
  • $50 toward diagnostics, exams or treatment plans
  • $100 toward surgery, specialty care or ongoing medical needs


Any amount helps us say yes when a dog needs us.


MAKE A DONATION

We are happy to help these little ones. It’s what we do. We get them healthy, help them heal and give them the chance to be adopted, loved or safely cared for as long as they need us.

Thank you for helping us continue to say yes,

ABQ Chihuahua Rescue


Do you know that dogs that are newly adopted and/or newly fostered need time???  Even the best of dogs will mark your home at least once.  PLEASE - give them the time to adjust and learn their new environment.  Below is the rule of "THREE" for most dogs.

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Dogs for Adoption

So far in 2026 we have made 71 adoptions.  Please continue to help us find homes for these beautiful dogs!!

In order to adopt one of our pups, fill out the application form on the Adoption Forms page

Events

MEET 'N GREETS



A "Meet 'N Greet" is a place where you can meet some of our dogs.

If you want to see a particular dog, please contact us and we will try to ensure the dog is at the meet and greet. See our Contact information page for our email and phone number.


Date and Time:   Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10 to 12:00 PM

Farmers Market - 2320 Lariat Rd SE, Rio Rancho 87124


Date and Time:  Saturday, July 18, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM

PetSmart - 1424 Mercantile NE, Albuquerque, NM  87107 - I25 and Montano


Date and Time:  Saturday, July 25, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM

PetSmart - 10248 Coors Bypass NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 - Cottonwood Plaza


Date and Time:   Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM

PetSmart - 5600 Coors Blvd NW - Off Coors and Montano, Albuquerque, NM  87120


Date and Time:  Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM

PetSmart - 1424 Mercantile NE, Albuquerque, NM  87107 - I25 and Montano


Date and Time:   Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM

PetCo - 3601 Old Airport Rd NW, #C, Albuquerque, NM  87114




Fun Dog Pics!

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Three dogs playing and wrestling on a dirt yard, one tan-and-white dog in the foreground.
Two small dogs on a couch, one black in a sweater and one tan, both alert and looking off-camera.
Small black fluffy dog with white chest standing on a blanket indoors, tongue out, looking at camera
Two small dogs lounging together on a shaggy blanket on a couch, one cream-colored with a pink collar.
Large dog sitting on a rug beside a black cat in a living room, with toys scattered around.
Two small dogs in a stroller, one black and one tan-and-white, looking at the camera indoors
Two dogs lounging on a green couch with pillows in a cozy living room
Small brown dog wearing a blue-and-gold hat resting on a brown leather couch
Two brown puppies cuddled in a red-and-black plaid pet bed on a tiled floor.
Small tan dog in a blue striped shirt lying on a dark cushion, looking up at the camera.
Two sleeping puppies cuddled together on a couch, one cream-colored and one black-and-tan.