The long line of people outside the WoofGang Bakery and Grooming store on Coors Boulevard NW was a testament to the popularity of chihuahuas — particularly those rescued and cared for following a horrific highway crash in early January.A van that crossed the median and hit a semi-truck head-on on I-40 in Santa Rosa had 65 chihuahuas inside. Those that survived were rescued, received veterinary care and were spayed or neutered. The 40 that were up for adoption Sunday were not ready to be in the first adoption event due to being injured in the crash or having given birth. All but one found new homes.Their new caregivers could take comfort in knowing that they won't be contributing to the pet overpopulation caused by those who get their animals from untrustworthy sellers, said Chelsea Worley, director of operations for the East Mountain Companion Animal Project. "The important thing to remember about adopting is that when you buy from breeders, or non-reputable breeders, your dogs oftentimes won't be spayed or neutered," Worley said. "When you adopt through a rescue, you're getting an animal that's fully vetted, spayed or neutered, so that we can stop the cycle of unwanted litters or homeless pets."In Albuquerque, shelters have had to euthanize animals simply because they have no more room, Worley said. But her satisfaction comes from more than preventing that."A lot of times when they're adopted, you know you can find the perfect fit for the family — that's exactly what they were looking for, and that makes them so happy," she said. " So that's really rewarding for me, too."