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These Maltese are available in Los Angeles, California.
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Xena

Maltese Chihuahua

Female, 3 mos
Los Angeles /Barstow, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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ROBIN

Maltese

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Emmy

Maltese

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Emmy — Little Lamb. Big Heart. Softest Soul. Emmy is a 4-year-old, 11-lb pocket-sized miracle, a tiny marshmallow with lamby energy and a heart that melts on contact. Now that she finally feels safe and healthy, she’s blooming in the most beautiful ways. She lights up when her foster comes home, with full-body wiggles and joy turned all the way up. Emmy is excellent with other dogs (her foster has one, and she does great), but if given the choice, she will pick her human every single time. She’s a Velcro girl when love is available, yet perfectly capable of being independent and adaptable while her foster is at work—best of both worlds. Emmy is affectionate, gentle, and deeply loving, the kind of dog who leans in softly. She’s good with everyone. Truly good. The kind of soul that fits. She was hit by a car and left in the rain. Her life once hung in the balance between danger and cruelty. But here’s the thing about Emmy: none of that lives in her anymore. She has healed and is living in a new light. A little lamb who survived the storm and now only knows love. If you’re looking for a tiny, tender, once-in-a-lifetime companion, Emmy is ready to come home. Emmy is fully vetted, vaccinated, and spayed. Please submit an inquiry to learn more about sweet Emmy.

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Popsicle

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 12 yrs 5 mos
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
How does a 12 year old adorable tiny pocket pup end up at a shelter in Central California? Popsicle did, and holds no grudges. At a mere 6 lbs, he is getting his needed senior care in a loving foster home, and is ready for a warm, loving place to call his permanent home for the second journey in life. He might be a tad hearing and sight impaired, but still has lots of love to give, and would love nothing more than his own people's arms and laps to cuddle, and a little pouch to go everywhere with them. Popsicle easily learns his new environment, exploring with his impeccable nose and quickly understands where everything is. His best fit home is one that has no stairs - one level living - with a secure, flat, fenced-in yard where he can wander and do his potty, with people who are home most of the time (work from home) - as he would need his potty breaks about every 2.5 hours. Popsicle deserves a wonderful home, will give his people so much love and cuddles, and is ready to be adopted forever. If interested in showing Popsicle his new life, email us at therealbark@gmail.com!

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SOPHIE

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 8 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Meet Sophie 🐾 📍 Current location: South Korea ❤ Age: Approximately 8 years old ❤ Gender: Female (Spayed) ❤ Weight: 5.6 kg ❤ Breed: Mixed breed ❤ Health: Overall healthy (One mild head-shaking episode observed on March 13, 2026, no ongoing issues) 🐶 Personality & Behavior 💖 People-friendly – Very gentle and affectionate, loves being close to people 💖 Kid-friendly – Calm and indifferent around children 💖 Dog-friendly – Curious from a distance but prefers space 💖 Cat-friendly – Observes quietly without reacting ✅ Toilet-trained: Prefers outdoor potty (currently learning indoor potty) ✅ Leash manners: Walks well on harness/leash, enjoys slow sniffy walks ✅ Energy level: Medium (balanced, enjoys play but also rests well) ✅ Handling: Loves being touched and handled ✅ Escape instinct: None ✅ Prey drive: Very low ✅ Guarding tendency: None ✅ Crate trained: No 🏡 Additional Notes • Very quiet – rarely barks • No destructive behavior • Calm in the car (rests or sleeps) • Apartment living is suitable • Prefers being the only dog, but may be okay with calm female dogs 💔 Rescue Story Sophie was rescued from a shelter where she was placed on the euthanasia list. Despite everything she has been through, she has remained incredibly gentle, loving, and calm. She doesn’t demand much—just quietly stays by your side, offering warmth and companionship. Now, Sophie is waiting for a forever family who will give her the peaceful and loving life she truly deserves. 💛

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BOBO

Maltese

Male, 5 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Or, how about these Maltese in cities near Los Angeles, California

These Maltese are available for adoption close to Los Angeles, California.
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Xena

Maltese Chihuahua

Female, 3 mos
Los Angeles /Barstow, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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ROBIN

Maltese

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Emmy

Maltese

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Emmy — Little Lamb. Big Heart. Softest Soul. Emmy is a 4-year-old, 11-lb pocket-sized miracle, a tiny marshmallow with lamby energy and a heart that melts on contact. Now that she finally feels safe and healthy, she’s blooming in the most beautiful ways. She lights up when her foster comes home, with full-body wiggles and joy turned all the way up. Emmy is excellent with other dogs (her foster has one, and she does great), but if given the choice, she will pick her human every single time. She’s a Velcro girl when love is available, yet perfectly capable of being independent and adaptable while her foster is at work—best of both worlds. Emmy is affectionate, gentle, and deeply loving, the kind of dog who leans in softly. She’s good with everyone. Truly good. The kind of soul that fits. She was hit by a car and left in the rain. Her life once hung in the balance between danger and cruelty. But here’s the thing about Emmy: none of that lives in her anymore. She has healed and is living in a new light. A little lamb who survived the storm and now only knows love. If you’re looking for a tiny, tender, once-in-a-lifetime companion, Emmy is ready to come home. Emmy is fully vetted, vaccinated, and spayed. Please submit an inquiry to learn more about sweet Emmy.

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Popsicle

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 12 yrs 5 mos
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
How does a 12 year old adorable tiny pocket pup end up at a shelter in Central California? Popsicle did, and holds no grudges. At a mere 6 lbs, he is getting his needed senior care in a loving foster home, and is ready for a warm, loving place to call his permanent home for the second journey in life. He might be a tad hearing and sight impaired, but still has lots of love to give, and would love nothing more than his own people's arms and laps to cuddle, and a little pouch to go everywhere with them. Popsicle easily learns his new environment, exploring with his impeccable nose and quickly understands where everything is. His best fit home is one that has no stairs - one level living - with a secure, flat, fenced-in yard where he can wander and do his potty, with people who are home most of the time (work from home) - as he would need his potty breaks about every 2.5 hours. Popsicle deserves a wonderful home, will give his people so much love and cuddles, and is ready to be adopted forever. If interested in showing Popsicle his new life, email us at therealbark@gmail.com!

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SOPHIE

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 8 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Meet Sophie 🐾 📍 Current location: South Korea ❤ Age: Approximately 8 years old ❤ Gender: Female (Spayed) ❤ Weight: 5.6 kg ❤ Breed: Mixed breed ❤ Health: Overall healthy (One mild head-shaking episode observed on March 13, 2026, no ongoing issues) 🐶 Personality & Behavior 💖 People-friendly – Very gentle and affectionate, loves being close to people 💖 Kid-friendly – Calm and indifferent around children 💖 Dog-friendly – Curious from a distance but prefers space 💖 Cat-friendly – Observes quietly without reacting ✅ Toilet-trained: Prefers outdoor potty (currently learning indoor potty) ✅ Leash manners: Walks well on harness/leash, enjoys slow sniffy walks ✅ Energy level: Medium (balanced, enjoys play but also rests well) ✅ Handling: Loves being touched and handled ✅ Escape instinct: None ✅ Prey drive: Very low ✅ Guarding tendency: None ✅ Crate trained: No 🏡 Additional Notes • Very quiet – rarely barks • No destructive behavior • Calm in the car (rests or sleeps) • Apartment living is suitable • Prefers being the only dog, but may be okay with calm female dogs 💔 Rescue Story Sophie was rescued from a shelter where she was placed on the euthanasia list. Despite everything she has been through, she has remained incredibly gentle, loving, and calm. She doesn’t demand much—just quietly stays by your side, offering warmth and companionship. Now, Sophie is waiting for a forever family who will give her the peaceful and loving life she truly deserves. 💛

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BOBO

Maltese

Male, 5 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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These pups are in Los Angeles, California too!

Below are our newest added Maltese available for adoption in Los Angeles, California. To see more adoptable Maltese in Los Angeles, California, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Milo

Bichon Frise Havanese

Male, Adult
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Milo is a 5 year old Havanese Bichon mix who has been such a joy in our lives for the past 5 years. He is so playful, sassy, and just overall well tempered and friendly dog. We have been so lucky to call him ours over the years. We are expecting our second baby and are no longer capable of giving him the care and attention he needs and deserves. We are so devastated, but ultimately know he should be with a loving family that can give him the right amount of attention.

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Special Needs
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JENNY-Help Needed

Bichon Frise Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 9 yrs 4 mos
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
JENNY--Help needed JENNY is in need of sponsorship in our sponsorship program to pay for the remainder of her extensive veterinary costs. We are raising funds for all of her diagnostic procedures--Xrays, Ultrasounds, CBC, Urinalysis--for her extensive dental work, and extraction and suturing of six very bad removed teeth, and for her bladder stone removal surgery, JENNY is a Maltipoo, a Maltese/Poodle cross. Jenny is 7 years old and weighs about 15 pounds. She is a cream and white color, and she is also hypoallergenic! JENNY is very intelligent and inquisitive. She is housetrained, sweet, gentle, playful, loving, affectionate, a lot of fun to be with, and not destructive. Dogs like JENNY also require regular ongoing grooming maintenance to prevent dangerous matts and tangles in the fur which can cause serious skin damage. To learn more about additional help we need for JENNY'S veterinary care, please contact us at: theanimalsleftbehind@socal.rr.com (also our PayPal email address for sponsorships and donations).

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Los Angeles, California

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

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1.7 miles

hazeleyesdogrescue/Puppyandpalsrescue

Los Angeles /Barstow, CA 90002

Pet Types: dogs

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4.1 miles

South L.A. Animal Care Center - Los Angeles Animal Services

1850 W 60th St, Los Angeles, CA 90047

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

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Rescue

7 miles

Starts With One Today

4859 W Slauson, Unit 666, Los Angeles, CA 90056

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

7.4 miles

The Real Bark

3724 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

7.4 miles

North Central Animal Care Center - Los Angeles Animal Services

3201 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031

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

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Rescue

7.5 miles

Welcome Paws Rescue - LA Region Transport

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

7.8 miles

A Purposeful Rescue, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90019

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

11 miles

ADOGS(Adopt Dogs) - LA Transport

Torrance, CA 90503

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

11.5 miles

Maison Sure Foundation

Los Angeles, CA 90069

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

12.1 miles

Star Paws Rescue

333 W. Washington Blvd, #309, Marina Del Ray, CA 90292

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Maltese basics

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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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