Meet Chiquis
Found Wandering the Streets at Seven Years Old—Chiquis Is Ready to Spend Her Best Years Safe and Loved ❤️
Breed: Chihuahua
Gender: Female | Age: August 13,2019 | Weight/Size: 13 lbs (Small)
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Cats: Unknown | Kids ✔️
Medical: Spay Status: Fixed | Vaccination Status: Current | Microchip Status: Not Provided
Location: Los Angeles, California
Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue provides safe transportation to approved adopters throughout the United States.
❤️ Personality, Breed Information & Chiquis' Story
No senior dog should have to wonder where she'll sleep at night.
At approximately seven years old, Chiquis was found wandering the streets alone. We don't know how she ended up there or how long she had been on her own. She may once have had a family, but when she needed someone most, there was no one there to claim her.
Thankfully, Chiquis was found and brought into rescue, where she could finally stop worrying about surviving and begin looking forward to something better.
Chiquis is a sweet little Chihuahua who deserves the security of knowing that she belongs somewhere. At seven years old, she has left the hectic puppy stage behind, but she still has plenty of life ahead of her. She's ready for walks, companionship, cozy afternoons, and all those ordinary moments that become special when shared with a beloved dog.
As a Chihuahua, Chiquis comes from a breed known for forming incredibly strong bonds with their people. Chihuahuas are intelligent, loyal, alert, and affectionate companions. They may be small, but their personalities and devotion to their families can be enormous.
Chiquis would thrive in a home that offers:
Plenty of affection and companionship
Daily walks appropriate for her age
A comfortable place to rest and relax
Positive reinforcement and gentle guidance
A predictable daily routine
Mental enrichment and interactive play
A safe indoor home where she's included in family life
Regular veterinary care as she enters her senior years
Most importantly, a family committed to loving her for the rest of her life
Chiquis has spent enough time wondering where she belongs. Her next chapter should be about knowing exactly where home is.
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
Even mature dogs need time to adjust after adoption. Chiquis will be learning a completely new environment, schedule, and family.
Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:
3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe
3 Weeks to understand her new household routine
3 Months to settle in, build trust, and truly feel at home
Being seven doesn't mean Chiquis can't continue learning. Adult and senior dogs can respond beautifully to positive reinforcement training, especially when they're given patience and consistency.
Her new family should allow her to adjust at her own pace while providing gentle boundaries, regular exercise, enrichment, and plenty of opportunities to bond.
Owner Responsibilities & Senior Veterinary Care
At approximately seven years old, Chiquis is entering her senior years. Preventative veterinary care becomes increasingly important during this stage of life.
Her adopter should be prepared to provide:
Regular veterinary wellness examinations
Senior bloodwork and health screenings as recommended
Routine vaccinations
Flea, tick, heartworm, and parasite prevention
Routine dental examinations and dental care
A nutritious diet appropriate for her age and size
Weight management
Daily exercise appropriate for her health and mobility
Mental stimulation and enrichment
Veterinary care whenever illness or injury occurs
A warm, comfortable, safe indoor home
Senior dogs can have many wonderful years ahead of them. Consistent preventative care can help identify age-related changes early and keep Chiquis comfortable, active, and happy.
Adoption Information
If you are interested in adopting Chiquis, please complete an adoption application at:
https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions
Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to giving deserving dogs a second chance at loving, permanent homes.
Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, we proudly coordinate safe and reliable transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.
Chiquis was found wandering the streets at an age when she should have already had a home to grow old in. She can't tell us where she's been, but we can help decide where she goes next. She deserves a warm bed, gentle hands, daily companionship, and a family who will make sure she never has to wander alone again. ❤️
