Encino, CA - Maltese. Meet Winter a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Maltese

Color

White

Age

1 year 5 months old, Young

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

10 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Not good with kids

Good with dogs

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

My health

Shots current

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

6/20/25 email from Kim: Please take winter off all sites for now and keep as pending! She has some medical issues and is going to the vet!

Breed: Maltese mix
Age: 11 months
Weight: 9.5 lbs.
Good with dogs: yes
Good with cats: unsure
Good with kids: no
Energy level: unsure
Good with men/strangers: yes
Hypoallergenic: yes

Special home requirements or medical: adult only home; special food for life

Additional info:

Winter is a gentle, quirky little soul who is slowly learning what it means to feel safe and loved. She was found as a stray and we lovingly took her in. She had UTI symptoms and was treated but her wonderful fosters noticed that her symptoms were not improving. Back the vet she went and they discovered and surgically removed two bladder stones bigger than macadamia nuts lodged in this tiny girl. Who knows how long she was suffering and in pain? But no more! She is healed and her true personality is beginning to shine

At home, she enjoys quiet companionship, cozy naps in her crate, and walking adventures. She LOVES to be outside on walks! She’s still working on potty training and needs a patient routine to help her stay on track. Winter can be sensitive to touch when she’s resting or unsure, and will need someone who can respect her space and read her cues.

Because of her bladder stones and resulting surgery she will need to be on specialized urinary health food for her life to avoid future bladder stones.

We think she's magical and perfect and a beautiful survivor. Will you be the person to love her forever?
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE DOG'S INFORMATION CAREFULLY. ONCE YOU HAVE DONE SO, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Visit www.dogswithoutborders.org
2. Then fill out an online ADOPTION APPLICATION - http://dogswithoutborders.org/adopt-a-dog/adoption-application/
3. Please wait to hear from our representative in approximately 48 hours on weekdays.
4. To learn more about our adoption process, please look up our Adoption FAQ’s. - http://dogswithoutborders.org/adopt-a-dog/adoption-faq/