Small Dogs for Adoption in Chesapeake, VA: 8 Little Dogs Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Chesapeake have 8 small dogs up for adoption. Here are all 8, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Every dog on this page is listed by their rescue as small, with breeds like Chihuahua, Pug and Terrier.
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1. PR 50 Elvira
The Henrico Police Animal Shelter is accessible by appointment only. Animals available for adoption can be viewed online at petfinder.com or adoptapet.com. Please contact the Animal Shelter at (804) 727-8807, Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm to schedule an appointment for adoption. Thank you.
2. Otto in Richmond VA
Introducing Otto, the perfect pup! Weighing in at just 20 pounds and about 5 years old, Otto is looking for a home that is active, fun and loves to play. He is great with male and female adults, all aged kids, all sized dogs, and even cats. Otto is crate trained, house trained, and has learned how to be a snuggly indoor beagle boy, with no bad habits. Otto did not have the best start in life, so he looks a little older than he is, but he has plenty of spunk and loves to go hard, (but then go home to nap!!). Otto’s only requirement is for a person/family that will give him lots of attention and stuffies. This boy cherishes his toys!
Read more about Otto in Richmond VA
If you are interested in meeting this bubbly love bug, please contact lizmcadory@gmail.com.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
3. Brad
Meet Barbie, Briana, Becky, and Brad! Four little lives that deserve a chance at a beautiful future.
These precious white puppies and their mama were found abandoned on the streets of Puerto Rico. Nothing breaks our hearts more than finding a new mom trying to survive while caring for her tiny babies with no safe place to call home.
Thankfully, we were able to bring the whole family into our network of care. Mama and her four little ones are now safe, and we are working through their veterinary protocol so the puppies can travel to the States when they are around 3 months old.
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Mom is a small girl, so we suspect these babies will be on the smaller side, too. We will know more about their personalities and sizes as they grow and settle in.
In the meantime, they are in wonderful hands with a foster who incorporates humane education into her Puerto Rican middle school classroom! These puppies will have the opportunity to be well cared for, socialized, and introduced to a world of kindness as they prepare for their journey.
From the streets of Puerto Rico to the possibility of loving forever homes, their story is just beginning.
Stay tuned as Barbie, Briana, Becky, Brad, and their mama grow and get ready for their next chapter!
Caribbean Paws Adoption Network
Bringing Island Hearts to Mainland Homes.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
4. Becky
Meet Barbie, Briana, Becky, and Brad! Four little lives that deserve a chance at a beautiful future.
These precious white puppies and their mama were found abandoned on the streets of Puerto Rico. Nothing breaks our hearts more than finding a new mom trying to survive while caring for her tiny babies with no safe place to call home.
Thankfully, we were able to bring the whole family into our network of care. Mama and her four little ones are now safe, and we are working through their veterinary protocol so the puppies can travel to the States when they are around 3 months old.
Read more about Becky
Mom is a small girl, so we suspect these babies will be on the smaller side, too. We will know more about their personalities and sizes as they grow and settle in.
In the meantime, they are in wonderful hands with a foster who incorporates humane education into her Puerto Rican middle school classroom! These puppies will have the opportunity to be well cared for, socialized, and introduced to a world of kindness as they prepare for their journey.
From the streets of Puerto Rico to the possibility of loving forever homes, their story is just beginning.
Stay tuned as Barbie, Briana, Becky, Brad, and their mama grow and get ready for their next chapter!
Caribbean Paws Adoption Network
Bringing Island Hearts to Mainland Homes.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
5. Jerry
Tom and Jerry need fosters! We thought we had a foster lined up but plans changed. Please let us know if you can help with these tiny sweethearts. These little boys are so good! They aren’t too demanding, they are playful and love to snuggle. Please message us if you can help.
Read more about Jerry
Tom and Jerry are two adorable white Chihuahua mix puppies who deserve a chance at the happy lives every puppy should have. These little boys were dumped on the streets of Puerto Rico as newborns after their owner discovered that their dog had given birth. Thankfully, they survived and are now getting the care they need to begin a new chapter. Their mama is only about 10 to 15 pounds, but since we don’t know who dad was, we can only guess what size these boys will be when they grow up! Our math says they will be 16-20 lbs full grown. Tom and Jerry are friendly little guys who love being around people. We promised their rescuer we would fly them to the States, where they would have the opportunity to find loving families and experience the safety, comfort, and security every dog deserves. Their story started with abandonment, but we hope the next chapter will be filled with love, soft beds, full bellies, and forever homes.
Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
6. Kobe
Kobe is a sweet, loving boy. He loves dogs, so he needs a home with another dog friend or two. He also loves cats. Kobe would prefer a fenced yard, so he can run a few zoomie laps. Adopters must live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia (Coastal Virginia).
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
7. Raven
Raven was surrendered to a county shelter. She is extremely scared and barks at everyone until she learns to trust. She needs a lap to feel safe and someone to love and protect her. The woman who surrendered her just handed her over and told the tech that Raven was their problem now. We have only had her for 4 days and she is learning to trust. Her current foster just informed us that she can't foster any longer because she had health issues and wasn't able to care for Raven any longer. She needs a quiet family with no children and one who understands that everyone is a giant to her and will give her time to trust. She is a sweet little girl once you get to that point. If you want a loving lap pup who wants to be with you once you have passed the trust test, contact Rainbow Animal Rescue at 7574721583 or rainbowanimalrescueva@gmail.com
- No young kids
- Special needs
8. 4015
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Frankie is an 8.9 year old fawn female pug. She is doing great with the pugs in her foster home. She is fine as an only pug or with other dogs. She has no experience with cats. Frankie has dry eye syndrome and pigmentary keratitis so she will need prescription eye drops twice a day for life. She does have limited vision because of this but get along great. She also has a chicken allergy and is doing great on the fish based dog food.
Frankie is spayed, microchipped, up to date on routine shots, heartworm negative and on prevention.
Frankie is fostered in Virginia Beach, VA Please put in your adoption application on our website www.pugrescuenc.org under the available pug tab.
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Her adoption fee is $350.00.
ALL PUGS MUST BE INDOOR DOGS.
We only adopt to NC, VA and surrounding states.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
Adopting a small dog in Chesapeake
Small dogs suit apartments and smaller homes, are easy to take along, and many live well into their teens.
They still need daily walks, play and training. Small dogs can be fragile, so ask the rescue how they are with young children, who can easily drop or step on them.
Rescues with small dogs near Chesapeake
- Island Dog Adoption NetworkVirginia Beach, VA · 3 small dogs above
- Henrico Police Animal ShelterGlen Allen, VA · 1 small dog above
- Ring Dog RescueRichmond, VA · 1 small dog above
- Magpie & Daisy's Pet RescueCarrollton , va · 1 small dog above
- Rainbow Animal Rescue, IncNorfolk, VA · 1 small dog above
- Pug Rescue of North Carolina, Inc.Elizabeth City, NC · 1 small dog above
Questions about adopting small dogs in Chesapeake
How many small dogs are up for adoption in Chesapeake?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Chesapeake, Virginia, have 8 small dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a small dog in Chesapeake?
The rescues with the most small dogs near Chesapeake right now are Island Dog Adoption Network (Virginia Beach, VA), Henrico Police Animal Shelter (Glen Allen, VA) and Ring Dog Rescue (Richmond, VA). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are small dogs good for apartments?
Often, yes. Many small dogs are happy with a smaller space and short walks, but energy matters more than size: ask the rescue how active the dog is and whether they bark when left alone.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.