Rescue Chihuahuas for adoption and rehoming in England

What Chihuahuas are like to live with

Size and exercise

Grooming

Health

Children, cats and other dogs

How many rescue Chihuahuas are available for adoption in England?

As of 30 September 2026, 9 Chihuahuas are listed for adoption in England on LocalPetFinder, from Dogs Trust, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home and Woodgreen Pets Charity. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Are there Chihuahua puppies for adoption in England?

Not right now: none of the 9 listed in England is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

How much exercise does a Chihuahua need?

Up to 30 minutes a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It lists a flat as a big enough home for the breed, with a small or medium garden. Ask the rescue about this dog, as age and health make a difference.

How much does it cost to adopt a Chihuahua in England?

Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there Chihuahuas for sale in England?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Chihuahua on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals for an adoption fee rather than selling them: for example, Battersea charges £230 for an adult dog and Dogs Trust £300. The fee goes towards the vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Can I get a free Chihuahua in England, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to good home" is a private advert, not a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

Is there a Chihuahua rescue near me in England?

This page lists every Chihuahua with the rescues we list in England and the places within it. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.