Adopt

Maltese puppies and dogs in California

Looking for a Maltese puppy or dog in California? Adopt a Pet can help you find an adorable Maltese near you.

Picture of Maltese

Adopt a Maltese near you in California

Below are our newest added Maltese available for adoption in California. To see more adoptable Maltese in California, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Bert and Ernie's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Bert and Ernie

Bert and Ernie

Maltese/Chihuahua

Male, Adult
San Bernardino, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Bert & Ernie - Tiny Duo, Giant Personalities Some friendships are just meant to last forever, and Bert and Ernie are proof of that. These two tiniest terriers found themselves out on the streets when their beloved family fell on hard times and had to move somewhere that didn't allow pups. Thankfully, a kind neighbor stepped in and kept them safe until they were shelter bound - and when we saw just how little they were, we knew we had to squeeze them in. And oh boy, are we glad we did. Bert and Ernie may be tiny, but their personalities are absolutely enormous. They like to puff themselves up and act like the toughest guys on the block, especially around bigger dogs, but it's mostly just a bit of terrier theatrics. Truthfully, these boys have spent some time looking out for themselves, so they come in a little sassy and a little suspicious - but once you're in their club, you're in. And when that happens, you'll discover just how funny, affectionate, and downright delightful these two really are. These boys are completely bonded and will not be separated for adoption. Trust us on this one - you don't just want Bert and Ernie. Two tiny dogs, double the personality, and a lifetime of laughter waiting for the lucky human who brings them home. If you want to be that lucky human, please fill out our application here.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 12, 2026, 1:18 am
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter #453B's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Dexter #453B

Dexter #453B

Maltese

Male, Senior
Placentia, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Hi, my name is Dexter. I'm a happy-go-lucky guy who got dealt a bad hand in life, but I am not letting that get me down. I live life to my fullest despite my mobility issues! I'm a seven year-old bundle of energy and joy. I'm a Maltese-poodle mix (who looks an awful lot like a Bichon, in my auntie's opinion!) I was born with a neurological disorder that affects my equilibrium and my ability to walk--but I don't let that get me down! I'm too smart for that...nothing stops me. BROC has equipped me with the latest and greatest doggie wheels, of course, and I'm a champion driver--but even without wheels I can scramble around the yard to chase my foster brother - as well as any other dog. My technique might not win awards, but I don't care! I get to where I want to go, with or without wheels. Speaking of "go"...I am fully housebroken. All I need is someone to take me to the "potty place" a few times a day (same as any other dog), and that is one of the reasons I need a special person. You see, I can't get to the yard on my own, and it isn't safe for me to be alone out there anyway. My special person also would need to ensure my safety in the home. Being that I'm not so graceful, my person needs to make sure the home is safe - without things that could harm me if I were to, let's say, meet them head-on at cruising speed. My current foster mom created a large, enclosed "Dexter Den" for me, complete with a big bed, my favorite toys, water of course, and plenty of space to move around. I stay in my den when my foster mom needs to leave the house. When she's home, I just hang out in my den or roam around. The bottom line is this: Apart from my neurological condition, I am a very normal, healthy dog who is full of joy and very loving. Everyone I meet falls in love with me, because I know how to put on the charm! I don't require a lot of work, but I do need special help and attention...thus it takes a special person. If you have room in your heart and home for delightful me, please complete an adoption application. https://bichonrescueoc.org/adoption-applicationk Please visit our website www.bichonrescueoc.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.
We'll also keep you updated on Cooper #458B's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Cooper #458B

Cooper #458B

Maltese

Male, Senior
Placentia, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
-
Story
Please visit our website www.bichonrescueoc.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.
We'll also keep you updated on Keith #528's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Keith #528

Keith #528

Maltese

Male, Senior
Placentia, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Story
Meet Luna & Keith the Sweetest Bonded Pair!Luna and Keith are a loving, inseparable duo looking for a forever home together. At 7 years old and weighing just 12 and 15 pounds, theyre the perfect size for snuggles, strolls, and everything in between. These two adore everyone they meet and adjust beautifully to whatever your day looks like. Want company for a cozy afternoon on the couch? Theyre right there. Ready for a nice long walk full of sniffing adventures? Theyll happily lead the way! Theyre active, healthy, playful, and full of joy. Luna and Keith cant wait to share their hearts, their happiness, and their endless tail wags with a family who will love them both. Could that be you? Please visit our website www.bichonrescueoc.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.
We'll also keep you updated on Luna #527's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Luna #527

Luna #527

Maltese

Female, Senior
Placentia, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Story
Meet Luna & Keith the Sweetest Bonded Pair!Luna and Keith are a loving, inseparable duo looking for a forever home together. At 7 years old and weighing just 12 and 15 pounds, theyre the perfect size for snuggles, strolls, and everything in between. These two adore everyone they meet and adjust beautifully to whatever your day looks like. Want company for a cozy afternoon on the couch? Theyre right there. Ready for a nice long walk full of sniffing adventures? Theyll happily lead the way! Theyre active, healthy, playful, and full of joy. Luna and Keith cant wait to share their hearts, their happiness, and their endless tail wags with a family who will love them both. Could that be you? Please visit our website www.bichonrescueoc.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.
We'll also keep you updated on Coop #535's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Coop #535

Coop #535

Maltese/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior
Placentia, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with cats,
Story
Meet Charming Cooper: Adorable and Energetic Six-Year-Old male Maltese Looking for a Forever Home! Cooper is a sweet, charming six-year-old Maltese with a beautiful white coat and a lot of energy! Hes affectionate, playful, and always ready for some fun. Due to his energetic nature, hed thrive in a young, active family that can keep up with his playful spirit. Coop is 12 pounds of fun. Unfortunately, Coopers previous owner could no longer provide for him, so hes now seeking a loving forever home. If youre ready to welcome this delightful pup into your life, please go to our website and submit an adoption application. bichonrescueoc.org Please visit our website www.bichonrescueoc.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.

Search for a Maltese puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable Maltese puppies and adults Maltese in California.

Maltese puppies and dogs in California cities

Maltese Puppies near me Maltese in Adelanto Maltese in Agoura Hills Maltese in Alameda Maltese in Albany Maltese in Alhambra Maltese in Aliso Viejo Maltese in American Canyon Maltese in Anaheim Maltese in Anderson Maltese in Antioch Maltese in Apple Valley Maltese in Arcadia Maltese in Arcata Maltese in Arroyo Grande Maltese in Artesia Maltese in Arvin Maltese in Atascadero Maltese in Atherton Maltese in Atwater Maltese in Auburn Maltese in Avenal Maltese in Azusa Maltese in Bakersfield Maltese in Baldwin Park Maltese in Banning Maltese in Barstow Maltese in Beaumont Maltese in Bell Maltese in Bellflower Maltese in Bell Gardens Maltese in Belmont Maltese in Benicia Maltese in Berkeley Maltese in Beverly Hills Maltese in Big Bear Lake Maltese in Blythe Maltese in Brawley Maltese in Brea Maltese in Brentwood Maltese in Buena Park Maltese in Burbank Maltese in Burlingame Maltese in Calabasas Maltese in Calexico Maltese in California City Maltese in Calimesa Maltese in Calipatria Maltese in Calistoga Maltese in Camarillo Maltese in Campbell Maltese in Canyon Lake Maltese in Capitola Maltese in Carlsbad Maltese in Carpinteria Maltese in Carson Maltese in Cathedral City Maltese in Ceres Maltese in Cerritos Maltese in Chico Maltese in Chino Maltese in Chino Hills Maltese in Chowchilla Maltese in Chula Vista Maltese in Citrus Heights Maltese in Claremont Maltese in Clayton Maltese in Clearlake Maltese in Cloverdale Maltese in Clovis Maltese in Coachella Maltese in Coalinga Maltese in Colton Maltese in Colusa Maltese in Commerce Maltese in Compton Maltese in Concord Maltese in Corcoran Maltese in Corning Maltese in Corona Maltese in Coronado Maltese in Corte Madera Maltese in Costa Mesa Maltese in Cotati Maltese in Covina Maltese in Crescent City Maltese in Cudahy Maltese in Culver City Maltese in Cupertino Maltese in Cypress Maltese in Daly City Maltese in Dana Point Maltese in Danville Maltese in Davis Maltese in Delano Maltese in Del Mar Maltese in Desert Hot Springs Maltese in Diamond Bar Maltese in Dinuba Maltese in Dixon Maltese in Dos Palos Maltese in Downey Maltese in Duarte Maltese in Dublin Maltese in East Palo Alto Maltese in El Cajon Maltese in El Centro Maltese in El Cerrito Maltese in Elk Grove Maltese in El Monte Maltese in El Segundo Maltese in Emeryville Maltese in Encinitas Maltese in Escalon Maltese in Escondido Maltese in Eureka Maltese in Exeter Maltese in Fairfax Maltese in Fairfield Maltese in Farmersville Maltese in Fillmore Maltese in Firebaugh Maltese in Folsom Maltese in Fontana Maltese in Fort Bragg Maltese in Fortuna Maltese in Foster City Maltese in Fountain Valley Maltese in Fowler Maltese in Fremont Maltese in Fresno Maltese in Fullerton Maltese in Galt Maltese in Gardena Maltese in Garden Grove Maltese in Gilroy Maltese in Glendale Maltese in Glendora Maltese in Goleta Maltese in Gonzales Maltese in Grand Terrace Maltese in Grass Valley Maltese in Greenfield Maltese in Gridley Maltese in Grover Beach Maltese in Guadalupe Maltese in Gustine Maltese in Half Moon Bay Maltese in Hanford Maltese in Hawaiian Gardens Maltese in Hawthorne Maltese in Hayward Maltese in Healdsburg Maltese in Hemet Maltese in Hercules Maltese in Hermosa Beach Maltese in Hesperia Maltese in Highland Maltese in Hillsborough Maltese in Hollister Maltese in Holtville Maltese in Hughson Maltese in Huntington Beach Maltese in Huntington Park Maltese in Huron Maltese in Imperial Maltese in Imperial Beach Maltese in Indian Wells Maltese in Indio Maltese in Inglewood Maltese in Ione Maltese in Irvine Maltese in Jackson Maltese in Kerman Maltese in King City Maltese in Kingsburg Maltese in La Canada Flintridge Maltese in Lafayette Maltese in Laguna Beach Maltese in Laguna Hills Maltese in Laguna Niguel Maltese in Laguna Woods Maltese in La Habra Maltese in La Habra Heights Maltese in Lake Elsinore Maltese in Lake Forest Maltese in Lakeport Maltese in Lakewood Maltese in La Mesa Maltese in La Mirada Maltese in Lancaster Maltese in La Palma Maltese in La Puente Maltese in La Quinta Maltese in Larkspur Maltese in Lathrop Maltese in La Verne Maltese in Lawndale Maltese in Lemon Grove Maltese in Lemoore Maltese in Lincoln Maltese in Lindsay Maltese in Live Oak Maltese in Livermore Maltese in Livingston Maltese in Lodi Maltese in Loma Linda Maltese in Lomita Maltese in Lompoc Maltese in Long Beach Maltese in Loomis Maltese in Los Alamitos Maltese in Los Altos Maltese in Los Altos Hills Maltese in Los Angeles Maltese in Los Banos Maltese in Los Gatos Maltese in Lynwood Maltese in Madera Maltese in Malibu Maltese in Mammoth Lakes Maltese in Manhattan Beach Maltese in Manteca Maltese in Marina Maltese in Martinez Maltese in Marysville Maltese in Maywood Maltese in Mendota Maltese in Menlo Park Maltese in Merced Maltese in Millbrae Maltese in Mill Valley Maltese in Milpitas Maltese in Mission Viejo Maltese in Modesto Maltese in Monrovia Maltese in Montclair Maltese in Montebello Maltese in Monterey Maltese in Monterey Park Maltese in Moorpark Maltese in Moraga Maltese in Moreno Valley Maltese in Morgan Hill Maltese in Morro Bay Maltese in Mountain View Maltese in Murrieta Maltese in Napa Maltese in National City Maltese in Needles Maltese in Newark Maltese in Newman Maltese in Newport Beach Maltese in Norco Maltese in Norwalk Maltese in Novato Maltese in Oakdale Maltese in Oakland Maltese in Oakley Maltese in Oceanside Maltese in Ojai Maltese in Ontario Maltese in Orange Maltese in Orange Cove Maltese in Orinda Maltese in Orland Maltese in Oroville Maltese in Oxnard Maltese in Pacifica Maltese in Pacific Grove Maltese in Palmdale Maltese in Palm Desert Maltese in Palm Springs Maltese in Palo Alto Maltese in Palos Verdes Estates Maltese in Paradise Maltese in Paramount Maltese in Parlier Maltese in Pasadena Maltese in Paso Robles Maltese in Patterson Maltese in Perris Maltese in Petaluma Maltese in Pico Rivera Maltese in Piedmont Maltese in Pinole Maltese in Pismo Beach Maltese in Pittsburg Maltese in Placentia Maltese in Placerville Maltese in Pleasant Hill Maltese in Pleasanton Maltese in Pomona Maltese in Porterville Maltese in Port Hueneme Maltese in Portola Valley Maltese in Poway Maltese in Rancho Cordova Maltese in Rancho Cucamonga Maltese in Rancho Mirage Maltese in Rancho Palos Verdes Maltese in Rancho Santa Margarita Maltese in Red Bluff Maltese in Redding Maltese in Redlands Maltese in Redondo Beach Maltese in Redwood City Maltese in Reedley Maltese in Rialto Maltese in Richmond Maltese in Ridgecrest Maltese in Rio Vista Maltese in Ripon Maltese in Riverbank Maltese in Riverside Maltese in Rocklin Maltese in Rohnert Park Maltese in Rolling Hills Estates Maltese in Rosemead Maltese in Roseville Maltese in Sacramento Maltese in Saint Helena Maltese in Salinas Maltese in San Anselmo Maltese in San Bernardino Maltese in San Bruno Maltese in San Carlos Maltese in San Clemente Maltese in San Diego Maltese in San Dimas Maltese in San Fernando Maltese in San Francisco Maltese in San Gabriel Maltese in Sanger Maltese in San Jacinto Maltese in San Jose Maltese in San Juan Capistrano Maltese in San Leandro Maltese in San Luis Obispo Maltese in San Marcos Maltese in San Marino Maltese in San Mateo Maltese in San Pablo Maltese in San Rafael Maltese in San Ramon Maltese in Santa Ana Maltese in Santa Barbara Maltese in Santa Clara Maltese in Santa Clarita Maltese in Santa Cruz Maltese in Santa Fe Springs Maltese in Santa Maria Maltese in Santa Monica Maltese in Santa Paula Maltese in Santa Rosa Maltese in Santee Maltese in Saratoga Maltese in Sausalito Maltese in Scotts Valley Maltese in Seal Beach Maltese in Seaside Maltese in Sebastopol Maltese in Selma Maltese in Shafter Maltese in Shasta Lake Maltese in Sierra Madre Maltese in Signal Hill Maltese in Simi Valley Maltese in Solana Beach Maltese in Soledad Maltese in Solvang Maltese in Sonoma Maltese in Sonora Maltese in South El Monte Maltese in South Gate Maltese in South Lake Tahoe Maltese in South Pasadena Maltese in South San Francisco Maltese in Stanton Maltese in Stockton Maltese in Suisun City Maltese in Sunnyvale Maltese in Susanville Maltese in Taft Maltese in Tehachapi Maltese in Temecula Maltese in Temple City Maltese in Thousand Oaks Maltese in Tiburon Maltese in Torrance Maltese in Tracy Maltese in Truckee Maltese in Tulare Maltese in Turlock Maltese in Tustin Maltese in Twentynine Palms Maltese in Ukiah Maltese in Union City Maltese in Upland Maltese in Vacaville Maltese in Vallejo Maltese in Ventura Maltese in Victorville Maltese in Villa Park Maltese in Visalia Maltese in Vista Maltese in Walnut Maltese in Walnut Creek Maltese in Wasco Maltese in Waterford Maltese in Watsonville Maltese in West Covina Maltese in West Hollywood Maltese in Westlake Village Maltese in Westminster Maltese in West Sacramento Maltese in Whittier Maltese in Williams Maltese in Willits Maltese in Willows Maltese in Windsor Maltese in Winters Maltese in Woodlake Maltese in Woodland Maltese in Woodside Maltese in Yorba Linda Maltese in Yreka Maltese in Yuba City Maltese in Yucaipa Maltese in Yucca Valley

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.

Here are a few organizations

Shelter

Humane Society of Sonoma County

5345 Hwy 12 West, Santa Rosa , CA 95407

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

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Family Dog Rescue

Sonoma , CA 95476

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Milo Foundation

220 S Garrard Blvd, Pt. Richmond , CA 94801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Jelly's Place

2905 San Pablo Dam Road, San Pablo , CA 94803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Muttville

750 Florida Street, San Francisco , CA 94110

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Umbrella of Hope

4080 Railroad Ave Suite C, (Office Space Only), Pittsburg , CA 94565

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Yolo County Animal Services

2640 E Gibson Road, Woodland , CA 95776

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue

PO Box 11143, Pleasanton , CA 94588

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Front Street Animal Shelter - City of Sacramento

2127 Front Street, Sacramento , CA 95818

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Love & Second Chances

San Ramon , CA 94582

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

If you're not seeing what you're looking for, try our shelter and rescue search. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

magnifying glass with cat and dog

Want to learn more about adopting a Maltese puppy or dog ?

We've got all the info you need on adopting and caring for a Maltese puppy . Check out the links below for everything you ever wanted to know about Maltese puppies and adults .

Maltese information

clipboard with list

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.

Learn More an arrow icon