Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego

These folks are amazing! Best experience working to adopt the two sweetest dogs.
These people really go the distance to make sure these dogs are well taken care of and adjust into their new homes. Ann and Sabrina made it all so easy and were there to answer questions and follow up to make sure everyone was well and happy. We ended up with two wonderful dogs and a lifelong respect and appreciation for this great rescue group! Yay Chihuahuas!

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I have adopted 3 dogs from this group and could not be happier. It is amazing the wonderful care these dogs receive and how hard the volunteers work to care for them and find them loving homes.
Rarely have I seen so many people working together so cohesively and caring
for the good of the dogs. The best of the best when it comes to dog rescues.

Chihuahua rescue is a wonderful program. The fact that they foster the dogs out really helps you get to know the dog when considering adoption, instead of in a high stress environment like a shelter. The foster families really care about the dogs and get to know you. They are dedicated to finding the dogs a perfect home.
I have adopted 2 chihuahuas through chihuahua rescue and both are wonderful dogs and the process was easy, comfortable, and all around a good experience. I highly recommend this program!

CRSD has the best dogs up for adoption. I love going to the adoption sites to see who is new in the group. Ann, the director of CRSD is wonderful. She always goes above and beyond to make sure these animals are well taken care of as well as her fosters. Can’t say enough good things about the group.

Over the past few years we’ve seen the herd of chihuahuas at the dog park… a sight to behold! We would bring our chihuahua to the chihuahua meetup group (Yes, of course there is a chihuahua meetup group) and we’ve chatted with some of the volunteers. They were always so kind and really cared about each pup and their future. I knew when we were ready for a new addition that we would look to CRSD for assistance.
We adopted Carson (now Ozzy!) a few days ago and it was such a great experience. His foster mama, Sharon, was incredible and obviously took great care of him. He is well-​socialized and very even tempered. He is very playful and is quick to learn from discipline.
CRSD takes great care to make sure that a dog and potential owner are a good match and that the person adopting is prepared for all the responsibilities of owning a dog. Their application really makes you think about all the factors that are important to the decision of adopting a dog, and I’m sure it increases the percentage of quality applicants who are ready to bring a fantastic chi into their life.
Applications:
They do events every weekend, all run by volunteers. The entire organization is volunteer based, which means all adoption fees goes to taking care of the dogs. Thank you to all the volunteers who make it possible for SRSD to place so many chihuahuas into loving homes. You guys rock!
If any Unilocalers feel like helping out, you can volunteer, donate money, or donate supplies.
Here’s a wish list of things they can use at adoption events and in foster homes:
Dog crates
Dog pens
Machine-​washable dog beds
Machine-​washable blankets
Small-​sized leashes
Small-​sized harnesses
Dog clothing
Piddle pads

CRSD isa great rescue, we have been foster doggies with them for about 6 months now and ended up keeping one. The director Ann is wonderful and the volunteers are very caring people.

Adopting a pet is the best way to go if you’re thinking about getting a pet. We adopted Wilson (aka The Black Mamba) from CRSD. They were at a dog festival event at Ocean Beach and they had couple other adorable chihuahua’s they had for adoption, but Wilson really caught our eye. They even let us walk him around the festival with us to see how he’d fit in with our family AND we fell in love immediately just as he fell in love with us.
CRSD really care about the dogs they rescue and ensures the people that they let adopt are able to give these dogs a good home.
Puppies are more expensive to adopt, dogs that are 1 year and older vary in adoption fee. All dogs are fixed and have shots.
Every pet event or festival I’ve been to I see CRSD everywhere, which goes to show that these people really go out their way to find these dogs good homes.

Such a great group that really cares about the animals. Two of our pups came from Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego and we would go to them again. They take their time and make sure the home is right for the dog as much as the dog is right for the home.
Getting a dog from a rescue makes having a pet so much easier since you already know the dogs’ traits due to them being fostered by a group member or foster family.
Visit them at an adoption event and you will see they care and are a great group.

My experience with Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego was great! They helped me find the perfect dog for me and I couldn’t be happier. I know they really cared about him and have kept in touch. They are great people!

Two years ago I went to a Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego adoption event, with the intent of becoming a foster mom. I had my foster for 1 day before adopting her, and since that time have adopted 2 more chihuahuas from CRSD (Juanita, Furgus and Vito). They are just the best, most fun dogs to have around. The people at CRSD are wonderful also. They truly love, respect, and want the best for the animals they rescue.
If you go to one of the several adoption events they hold montly, you’d be happily suprised to see how many darling chihuahuas they have. They have various colors, sizes, shapes, personality, and to see them all together is just precious! Please, whatever you do… don’t go to someone selling a chihuahua, or breeding them. There are too many in the shelters right now as it is due to over breeding just for money!
If you go to their website, you can also see the dogs right now that are being fostered and are available. Bring some fun and joy into your life! Adopt a little chihuahua (or two) and you won’t regret it!

Many years ago I had made a decision to adopt a Chihuahua after «clicking daily» on the
website to feed animals. I had no idea about the Rescue/​Foster/​Adoption World that was out there & the countless # of Animal Angels that help save their lives! I was blown away.
I went to the Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego-​CRSD. I saw a dog on the
website over the Thanksgiving weekend that led me to CRSD. I inquired about a Chi boy named Archie who was on the website & he had a video.
When I went to meet him, I was handed a little guy (named Rory) so that Linda could get to Archie. Little did I know, but Rory was determined NOT to leave my lap & he didn’t — he worked me! I could not take one without the other. It was the Thanksgivng Holiday & what a way to give thanks to the animals who have given me unconditional love my whole life! it was the best decision I ever made! CRSD is truly a Rescue I would recommend to anyone looking for a saved life that has been well cared for, loved, and socialized. Because of CRSD, I now help rescuers & those who foster the dogs to find new FUREVER homes. It has changed my life. I am now devoted to the animals. GOD BLESS CRSD! Call them today for your next companion! God Bless!

What a life changing and wonderful experience I’ve had with Chihuahua Rescue! My lil’ boy Schneider has come into our home and brought nothing but sunshine and love with him!
These folks at the Rescue are so kind and loving to animals… ESPECIALLY Sabrina!

Back in April, I lost my beloved Max after 16 wonderful years together. I was devastated and heartbroken but knew that I would eventually be needing another dog to fill the empty space in my heart. I was certain that I wanted a small breed but not sure which kind. I also knew that I would rescue so I started looking at several resues and kept coming back to CRSD. The website was very user-​friendly and I liked that. I soon had my eye on a little girl named Trinity and made the phone call. Ann was so helpful and answered all my questions. She explained that Trinity was living with fosters after having extensive surgery to remove one of her legs. Apparantly, she had been in a horrific accident and brought in as a stray and CRSD paid for all of her surgeries and rehabilitaion. Ann put me in touch with Trinity’s fosters and the rest is history! I adopted Trinity on Mother’s Day and my heart is now complete. Trinity has made a full recovery. She is happy, healthy, playful and loving and I believe that if it weren’t for CRSD she might have been put down due to the extent of her injuries. God Bless Ann and Sabrina and everyone involved in CRSD!