Adopt

Maltese puppies and dogs in Benicia, California

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

Picture of Maltese

Adopt a Maltese near you in Benicia, California

We don't see any Maltese available for adoption right now, but new adoptable pets are added every day. Try a different search below!

Or, how about these Maltese in cities near Benicia, California

These Maltese are available for adoption close to Benicia, California.
Photo of Frosty

Frosty

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 6 yrs
San Pablo, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
-
Photo of Goldie Locks

Goldie Locks

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
San Pablo, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Goldie! 💛🐾 Hi there! I’m Goldie, a 3-year-old tan Maltese-Yorkie mix with a big heart and an even bigger love for people. If there’s a lap available, I’d like to be on it, please! I absolutely adore cuddling, affection, and being close to my people. I’m an active, happy girl with a sweet free spirit, but I’m also wonderfully well-behaved. I walk beautifully on a leash, ride like a dream in the car, and honestly, I’m pretty much a dream wherever I go. ✨ I’m great with smaller dogs and I absolutely love kids. In fact, I have that special nurturing quality where you can almost see me keeping a watchful eye on the little ones and making sure everyone is okay. I’d make a wonderful family dog and would love to be part of a household where I can give—and receive—lots of love. Cats, on the other hand… well, I’m not entirely convinced about them. 😹 They always seem like they’re up to something, and I prefer to keep my distance! I’m eager to please, love treats, and am ready to form a special bond with my forever person or family.
Photo of Sarah Jessica/A1053690

Sarah Jessica/A1053690

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 1 yr
San Pablo, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
-
Story
-
Photo of GILLIGAN

GILLIGAN

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Gilligan is a quirky little man who is also very independent. Don’t let the scruffy fur fool you, this little man is a jewel in the rough. Speaking of rough, he and siblings had a rough start in life but he has come so far. Gilligan has a mellow disposition and is dog friendly. His perfect home would include a friendly resident dog. He loves to play and chase is a favorite game for him. Gilligan is treat motivated, which will really help with his ongoing training. He’s a bit shy and may take some time to decompress but that’s to be expected with any rescue critter. Are you ready for a cutie pie like Gilligan?
Photo of HOWELL

HOWELL

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Mr. Howell is a really sweet, soft, perfect-sized dog (20 lbs), with grey-brown coloring and an adorable heart shaped patch of white fur on his chest. He’s youthful and playful, but has a chill, low-maintenance personality. He loves toys and is happy to play with his person or entertain himself. He has done very well with female fosters -- coming out of his shell, playing and showing affection. However, men in the household (and our male staff members) still frighten him weeks or even months later. This special boy needs an all female household, preferably with another dog. He needs plenty of time to adjust and lots of help to build his confidence. He will reward your patience with endless love.
Special Needs
Photo of *Mooncalf Beast -- DIABETES

*Mooncalf Beast -- DIABETES

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Senior
Pittsburg, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
       ✨ PLEASE MEET MOONCALF — OUR NEWEST FANTASTIC BEAST ✨ Mooncalf is approximately 12 years old, and this tiny senior girl has already endured far more than she ever should have. When she came into Umbrella of Hope Rescue, her diabetes was completely uncontrolled. Her blood glucose was so high that it was literally beyond the range the equipment could measure. She will need insulin injections under the skin twice daily for the rest of her life. Unfortunately, diabetes is only part of her medical story. Mooncalf also has KCS (dry eye) affecting both eyes. This is a painful condition that requires specialized prescription eye medication twice daily to keep her comfortable and help protect her vision. Her skin is also in terrible condition, as you can see in her photos, and we are working to determine the underlying causes and get her comfortable again. She also has a mammary mass along with several other age-related medical concerns that still need evaluation and treatment. And yet, somehow, Mooncalf remains incredibly sweet. She is gentle. She is trusting. She still wants affection. She has every reason in the world to be angry at what life has handed her, and instead she simply seems grateful that someone is finally taking care of her. We are committed to giving Mooncalf the medical care she needs and the comfortable senior life she deserves. But chronic illness is expensive. Insulin. Syringes. Prescription eye medications. Blood glucose monitoring. Diagnostics. Veterinary visits. Skin treatment. Evaluation of her mammary mass. And whatever else we uncover as we continue working through years of neglected medical needs. This is exactly why rescue takes a village. If you can help Mooncalf, even a small donation makes a difference. WAYS TO DONATE: Check or money order:Umbrella of Hope4040 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565 Venmo:@Umbrellaof-HopeResuce PayPal:beourpet@gmail.com Zelle:beourpet@gmail.com Mooncalf did not get to choose the body she grew old in or the medical problems she developed. But we can choose what happens next. We can make sure her golden years are filled with comfort, proper medical care, good food, soft beds, and people who believe an elderly diabetic dog is still absolutely worth saving. Please help us give Mooncalf the life she deserves. ❤️ Thank you for being part of her journey.   GENERAL INFO:   Housebroken?: Yes, we think so Crate Trained?: Yes Leash Trained?: Yes Rides Well in Car?: Yes Non-Shedding?: Most likely Good with cats?:  Unknown but we think so Good with dogs?: Yes Qualifies for Seniors for Seniors?: yes Umbrella of Hope does not have any strict rules on ages of children because all children are different, but our best approximation is that this animal would do best with children over the age of 5 Umbrella of Hope is an all-volunteer, donation-run, non-profit animal rescue based out of Pittsburg, CA that rescues animals from local shelters, places them in private foster homes, provides them with needed medical care and then finds them new homes.  Also, ask us about our seniors for seniors program, where we adopt animals 5 years or older to qualified homes with a $5 donation as an adoption fee. All animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites and given any additional treatments (dental work, bloodwork etc) as recommended by our vet.  Adoptions to veterans of the US Armed Services are ALWAYS free to thank you for your service.   We thank Well Pet Vet Clinic for providing most of our veterinary services and give a special thanks to volunteer photographers Tanya, Barbara, Kristy, Christine, Teressa and Natalie.  We are on all social media at @umbrellaofhope and we invite you to follow us and share which helps more people see and adopt our pets.  To help our ALL VOLUNTEER team rescue more senior, special needs, medically needy and hospice animals (and a few 'typical' ones along the way, please consider making a tax-deductible (TAX ID 45-4103375) donation online at www.paypal.me/UOH or Venmo @umbrellaof-hoperescue or Zelle beourpet@gmail.com.   You can also buy tees, tanks. sweatshirts, hats and bandannas where all proceeds benefit our animals https://ruff-life-rescue-wear.myshopify.com/collections/umbrella-of-hope We also have an Etsy store where the merchandise is made by volunteers and supporters, changes regularly and 100% of the proceeds benefit our medical fund https://www.etsy.com/shop/Umbrellaofhope Amazon Wish List tinyurl.com/pineapplewish  September 19, 2026, 6:58 pm

Search for a Maltese puppy or dog

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

Maltese puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Related breeds in Benicia, California

Maltese shelters & rescues in Benicia, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

9.4 miles

Jelly's Place

2905 San Pablo Dam Road, San Pablo, CA 94803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

13.4 miles

Milo Foundation

220 S Garrard Blvd, Pt. Richmond, CA 94801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

14.3 miles

Umbrella of Hope

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

15.4 miles

Berkeley Animal Care Services

1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

22.9 miles

Family Dog Rescue

Sonoma, CA 95476

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

24.4 miles

Adopt A Doggie

20885 Redwood Road, No. 248, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

24.4 miles

Nobody's Perfekt Dogs

3810 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94546

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

25.9 miles

Muttville

750 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

28.1 miles

International Paw Angels SF

San Francisco, CA 94112

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

30.6 miles

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue

PO Box 11143, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Pet Types: cats, 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 basics

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