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Maltese puppies and dogs in Merced, California

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Lola

Maltese Bichon Frise

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Newman, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lola is an owner surrender that is looking for a new forever hime as owners could no longer keep her.
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Faith

Poodle (Miniature) Maltese

Female, Adult
Modesto, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Faith is available now. Almost 5 yrs old, female. Paperwork calls her a Poodle Chihuahua mix. She looks more Maltipoo to me. Does well on a leash. Gets nippy with grooming and when you try to put a harness on her...so no children. Must have breed (or similar) experience as she is high maintenance. Dhpp vaccines, Bordetella vaccine, Rabies vaccine Spayed and microchipped Adoption fee is $400 Located in Modesto Ca For application please email us at info@pupznpalz.org         PLEASE DO NOT CALL TO CHECK STATUS OF A DOG...PHONE CALLS ARE FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY. EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS ON ADOPTION AS WE DO NOT GET BACK TO PHONE CALLS ABOUT ADOPTION. Shots up to date (DHPP), wormed, micro chipped, altered (spayed/neutered).   Adoption cost for this dog is $400 We are a rescue, and although we have a facility in Modesto most of our dogs/pups are currently being fostered  in or around our area. So please be willing to make the trip to see them if you are from out of the area. Our adoption process REQUIRES that an application must first be submitted and approved prior to meeting any of our pets. Just note that we may get several responses on one pet at a time so just because you have an approved application does not mean said pet is on hold for you. One must FIRST confirm an appointment to meet the pet after an approved application has been sent. To inquire about this specific pet, please write to info@pupznpalz.org for an application. Please remember to put the pets name in the subject line when emailing, and on the top on the application. It helps us to help you that must faster. We are a group of volunteers, and ask that you please bare with us. We will get to each person just as quickly as we can. If you do not hear back from us within 24 hours, please send another request as we have been having problems with e-mail. email: info@pupznpalz.org and ask for an application for which dog you are interested in phone: 209-480-8662 (9-6 pm only please, cell phone, emergencies only please...do not call to ask status of dog, email please) **ADOPTION EVENTS: to be announced **OUR FACILITY: Located at 1430 Carpenter Lane Suite B (by appointment only as we do not have set hours)     June 16, 2026, 12:17 am
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ZsaZsa

Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Maltese

Female, Adult
Jamestown, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
ZsaZsa is an adorable 5 year old Maltipoo  she had kind of a rough life before she came to us, but she's learning how nice it is to get lots of loves and pets. She's still a little nervous in new situations, but a whole new life is opening up for her and she's ready for it. She's a no cat, no kid kind of girl. ZsaZsa is looking for a gentle, understanding adopter who will give her the time and space she needs to build trust and confidence. ZsaZsa Is currently in Jamestown, California and her adoption fee is $100. She's ready to go to a new home.  ##2623173##

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