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Rollie

Maltese

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Sonoma, CA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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MALBU

Maltese

Male, 3 yrs
Castro Valley, CA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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NAME: MALBU GENDER: MALE BREED: MALTESE COLOR: WHITE AGE: 3 YEARS OLD WEIGHT: 12lbs SPAY OR NEUTER: Yes MICROCHIP: Yes If you would like to give MALBU by a forever home, please go to www.adoptadoggie.org to fill out an online application. Please email your home photos to contact@adoptadoggie.org Malbu is a playful and happy boy. He loves everyone he meets and does well with other dogs. Malbu has a rough start in life. However, it doesn’t stop him from loving and trusting humans. He is doing well in his foster home and ready for a forever home. Malbu started some leash training and is learning at a good pace. He is crate-trained and doing well on his house training. Malbu loves his trips to the doggie park and enjoys his daily walks. Malbu is a loving boy and will be a good family dog. Malbu’s Rescue Story Malbu was caught by a volunteer of a TNR (Trap / Neuter / Return) rescue group. TNR rescue groups specialize in getting stray animals spayed and neutered and the animals are returned to their original location to live as homeless dogs and cats. TNR programs help with the overpopulation of unwanted animals. The volunteer caring for him loves him and didn’t want to see him back on the streets. The volunteer reached out to an experienced international rescue organization to save him and some other puppies that are still too young to be released back to the streets. The founder of the rescue organization has over 160 dogs waiting for homes. She really does not have space for another dog. However, she could not bear to see them suffering on the streets. She agreed to take them home and give them a chance in life. Malbu along with his 40 other buddies were all rescued and live together waiting for their own forever homes. Malbu had a thorough medical checkup. He had been neutered, vaccinated, microchip, and passed negative on his blood tests. Please give Malbu a loving home where he will never be left behind again. Please watch Malbu’s YouTube videos below: https://youtu.be/yUTnaMkgevg - Malbu eating https://youtu.be/csVgJ2rdEHI - Malbu eating https://youtu.be/Khsn9qVfTaw - Malbu at Park https://youtu.be/zRQO2X4tt7k - Malbu at Park https://youtu.be/GNLNHJprPmA - Pooba & Malbu walking https://youtu.be/fhEJOmesaxM - Corty & Malbu at airport https://youtu.be/LvwK3VLwV2E - Pooba & Malbu with children https://youtu.be/Zn4j_Ub47cw - Malbu in Public https://youtu.be/P896CC1lr_U - Malbu good with cats https://youtu.be/pKGz6Vkvq2k - Malbu good with dogs https://youtu.be/8xd7B1aB-ec - Malbu Vet Checkup If you would like to give MALBU a forever home, please go to www.adoptadoggie.org to fill out an online application. Please email your home environment photos to contact@adoptadoggie.org Once we approve your application, we will get back to you ASAP. Adopt a Doggie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Adopt-a-Doggie/312107112299799 Temperament: Energy Level: Medium Ideal home environment: Both Quiet & Active Is the dog good with strangers: Friendly The dog is best with children of what age group? Any ages Is the dog good with other dogs? Yes good with small and big dogs Is the dog good with cats? Yes Good on leash? Yes Housetrained? Yes Crate-trained? Yes How is the dog with men? Friendly Food aggression with people? No Food aggression with dogs? No Has the dog bitten anyone? No Medical Information: Vaccination History Vaccination date: 03/26/2026 & 02/26/2026 Rabies shot: 05/01/2026 Idexx 4-1 Kit Test Result: negative Heartworm Test Result: negative Deworming Date: 1st day of each month Heartworm Preventative Date: 1st day of each month Bravecto Date: 05/01/2026

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Harvey 14176

Maltese

Male, 13 yrs
San Francisco, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids,
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Harvey is a sweet little puff of fluff who looks like a cloud that has descended from the heavens to make your life a little sweeter. Although he’s in the growth stage of his hair journey, Harvey is a Maltese who looks like the before picture of a hairstylist’s portfolio, and we cannot wait to see the after. Sensitive eyes peer out from his delicate white bangs, as if he’s a little unsure of his place in the world – Harvey is looking for someone to reassure him that everything is going to be okay. Petite pink paws tiptoe across the floor when he walks, as silent as a ghost if that ghost made tapping noises. If you’re in the market for a sweet, shy, senior, we can’t recommend Harvey enough! Here's some notes from his foster: Harvey is a very well mannered and affectionate fluffy little dog! This is his Day 3 with us, and he has never had any potty accidents. He knew from the get-go how to go potty outside in the yard or while he was on the walk. He is 13 but he is very active. He enjoys a long walk with our 2-year old athletic Boston terrier. He can actually keep up with our dog’s energy. He has no problem with stairs. He is a velcro dog! He cuddles with us on the couch, and he did not hesitate at all to sleep with us on our bed the first night. He is not shy or cautious with new people or dogs–he goes right into saying hello and engaging them. Now he is discovering toys--he picks up balls and toys and actually shares them with our resident dog. A very playful senior dog, he is! We have two parrots at home that fly around the house and Harvey is not interested in chasing them, so people with small animals at home should feel safe with him.

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Elsa

Maltese/Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Chino Hills, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Elsa is 4 lb., 7-month-old little beauty. She was surrendered to the rescue because of a loss of her owners living situation. She is super friendly and loves everyone she meets. She is good on leash and in the car. She is very tiny and will need a home with no large breed dogs or small children. As always, we do highly recommend positive reinforcement training to insure a well behaved and well-rounded puppy/dog. The adoption fee is $750 which includes: spay/neuter, microchipping with registration, up to date on vaccines, rabies vaccine (for dogs and pups over 4 months at time of alter), deworming, and topical flea treatment application (as needed). If interested in one if our dogs or puppies, please email pardonmeinc@yahoo.com for information and adoption questionnaire. Our animals can be seen by appointment only after approved application process. Please email to make sure the animal you are interested in is still available and/or will be attending or on-site adoption event. No phone calls please.  If you are interested in adopting one of our animals, please send all inquiries to pardonmeinc@yahoo.com. **********FOSTER HOMES NEEDED************ We are always looking for loving foster homes for new arrivals! Please contact us at pardonmeinc@yahoo.com if you would be interested in fostering. KK June 23, 2026, 8:25 pm

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Washington 14172

Maltese

Male, 10 yrs
San Francisco, CA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Washington is an adorable Maltese with a gentle nature and enough sweetness to rival the finest apple in the orchard. This handsome little gentleman loves curling up in laps, soaking up snuggles, and enjoying gentle pets from his favorite people. He also gets along beautifully with other dogs, making him a perfect addition to a happy pack. Soft, sweet, and as comforting as warm apple pie, Washington is the kind of companion who makes every day feel a little more wholesome and a lot more lovable.

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61209827

Maltese

Male, 8 yrs
Hanford, CA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Maltese shelters & rescues in California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Maltese puppies in California. Browse these Maltese rescues and shelters below.

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Desert Paws Sanctuary

83091 Los Cabos Ave, Coachella , CA 92236

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Frosted Faces Foundation

1448 Pine St, Ramona , CA 92065

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lionel's Legacy

11937 Woodside Ave., Lakeside , CA 92040

Pet Types: dogs

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San Diego Humane Society - Escondido Campus

3500 Burnet Drive, Escondido , CA 92027

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Maltese Rescue California - San Diego County Area

San Diego , CA 92111

Pet Types: dogs

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Palm Springs Animal Shelter

4575 E. Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs , CA 92264

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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The Barking Lot

San Diego , CA 92117

Pet Types: dogs

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Where do Malteses come from? How many types of Malteses are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Maltese.

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