ABQ Chihuahua Rescue

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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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  • Sleeping tan dog in a purple harness on a patterned blanket on a couch

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    Joey the flying chihuahua

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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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Bissell Pet Foundation logo with three black dog silhouettes and red collars, tagline “Until every pet has a home.”

Dogs for Adoption

So far in 2026 we have made 164 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

Alfie

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Bella Ann

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Carmie

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ChiChi

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Dolly

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Indy

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Pelusa

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Peppy Lou

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Sweet Pea

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Tink

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Trina

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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, Oct. 17, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM

PetSmart 10248 Coors Bypass NW - cottonwood Plaza


Date and Time:  Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM

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


Date and Time: Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Pet Fiesta Adopt-A-Thon - Sabana Grande Recreation Center, 4110 Sabana Grande Ave SE, Rio Rancho


Date and Time:   Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM

PetSmart - 8070 Academy NE, Albuquerque


Date and Time:   Sunday, Nov.22, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM
PetCo - 3601 Old Airport Rd NW #C, Albuquerque NM


Date and Time:   Saturday, Nov.28, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM

PetSmart - 10248 Coors Bypass NW (cottonwood Plaza)


Date and Time:   Saturday, December 5, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM

PetSmart - 5600 Coors NW (Montano and Coors), Albuquerque, NM


Date and Time:   Sunday, December 13, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 PM
PetCo - 3601 Old Airport Rd NW #C, Albuquerque NM



Fun Dog Pics!

Brown dog standing on grass, looking at the camera, with a black-and-white dog partly visible behind it.
Small brown dog wearing red goggles and a bandana, sitting on a person's lap outdoors.
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.