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Maltese puppies and dogs in Palos Verdes Estates, California

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Zeus

Maltese

Male, Adult
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Precious Zeus is a 3-1/2 year old Maltese. Zeus loves all people and his doggy friends. His favorite pastime is being held and  told how cute he is. He would love to tell his story. PLEASE NOTE: Pet Harbor adopts to residents of the South Bay area of Los Angeles county only. To adopt one of our pets, please call us or send us an email to request an adoption application. A home check is required for all adoptions. All dogs and cats are spayed/neutered prior to adoption, updated on vaccinations and microchipped.
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

Maltese

Male, Young
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This is Jasper. A sweet, 18 month old Maltese. He loves people and playing with all his doggy friends. PLEASE NOTE: Pet Harbor adopts to residents of the South Bay area of Los Angeles county only. To adopt one of our pets, please call us or send us an email to request an adoption application. A home check is required for all adoptions. All dogs and cats are spayed/neutered prior to adoption, updated on vaccinations and microchipped.

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Zeus

Maltese

Male, Adult
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Precious Zeus is a 3-1/2 year old Maltese. Zeus loves all people and his doggy friends. His favorite pastime is being held and  told how cute he is. He would love to tell his story. PLEASE NOTE: Pet Harbor adopts to residents of the South Bay area of Los Angeles county only. To adopt one of our pets, please call us or send us an email to request an adoption application. A home check is required for all adoptions. All dogs and cats are spayed/neutered prior to adoption, updated on vaccinations and microchipped.
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

Maltese

Male, Young
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This is Jasper. A sweet, 18 month old Maltese. He loves people and playing with all his doggy friends. PLEASE NOTE: Pet Harbor adopts to residents of the South Bay area of Los Angeles county only. To adopt one of our pets, please call us or send us an email to request an adoption application. A home check is required for all adoptions. All dogs and cats are spayed/neutered prior to adoption, updated on vaccinations and microchipped.
We'll also keep you updated on Lulu (HDS)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu (HDS)

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
** Current location: in a foster home in South Korea ** Meet Lulu👋 In April 2025, a group of small dogs—likely victims of an illegal breeding operation—were found abandoned together on the streets of South Korea. Lulu was one of them. Her sagging nipples hinted at the harsh life she had endured, likely used repeatedly for breeding. Lulu is ready to leave her difficult past behind and finally enjoy life as a cherished member of a loving family. She’s looking for a forever home where she’ll be cared for and loved the way she deserves. • Personality: Gentle, Calm, Sweet Lulu doesn’t seem to have received much love from humans in the past. She doesn’t actively seek out attention or affection from volunteers, but she’s such a sweet and gentle little girl. We believe that with time and patience, once she learns how to interact and bond with people, her true personality will shine—just like any beloved family dog. • Affinity with - Dogs: Gentle around other dogs - Cats: Not tested - Adults/Kids: Good with adults / Not tested with kids, but we assume she would be good with all gentle people! • Walking Manners: In training—she gets quite nervous on a leash due to a lack of walking experience but also seems curious about the outdoors. With consistent practice, she’s likely to improve over time. • Housetrained: Will need housetraining in a new environment • Bathing/Brushing: Very good and calm • Car Sickness: Comfortable with car rides • Separation Anxiety: None • Barks/Howls: Almost none. • Appetite/Food Allergies: No food allergies found so far • Shedding level (1~10): 2-3 • Likes/Dislikes: She likes getting pets! / Not used to being lifted suddenly • Health: When rescued, Lulu was weak and suffering from hematuria caused by a bladder stone, which required immediate surgery. Thankfully, she has made a full recovery! However, she will need a bit of ongoing special care, such as a urinary health diet and limited calcium intake.
We'll also keep you updated on Wooju's adoption status with email updates.
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Wooju

Maltese

Male, 4 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Wooju — A Tiny Soul with a Huge Heart 🐶 4 years old | Neutered Male | Maltese | 7.3 lbs From a heartbreaking past to a hopeful future — Wooju is ready to find the forever family he’s always deserved. This little 7.3 lb Maltese was born into hardship. In a small town in Korea, he spent his early years as a breeding dog at a pet shop, and once he was no longer “useful,” he was passed on to a dog grooming school, where he was used for grooming practice and endured repeated abuse. Thankfully, a compassionate student reported his condition, and Wooju was rescued by a local animal welfare group. After receiving care and recovering from his past, he made his way to the U.S. and is now being fostered in a loving home in New Jersey. Despite everything he’s been through, Wooju is incredibly sweet, bright, and affectionate. He loves all people and never hesitates to show his adorable side. He gets along well with other dogs, has no known issues with kids, and is fully pee pad trained while also doing well with outdoor potty breaks. He hasn’t met cats yet, but his gentle nature suggests he may adjust well with a proper introduction. Wooju may be small in size, but his capacity for love is enormous. After years of being used and neglected, he’s finally ready to be loved — not for what he can provide, but for who he is. If you're ready to show him what forever feels like, Wooju is ready to give you all his heart. 💛
We'll also keep you updated on Bebe (D)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bebe (D)

Maltese

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Torrance, 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 Bebe!! Bebe was rescued from illegal puppy mill by Dorothy Rescue(ADOGS's partner rescue) Behaviours from foster home : Bebe is a very loving and affectionate boy who longs to be cherished by his family. While he may be shy at first, given some time, he will bloom like a sunflower! He gets along well with other dogs and is very gentle with them. Although he hasn't had a chance to meet any cat friends yet, his foster mom believes he would also be gentle with them. When meeting strangers, he can be a bit timid initially. He’s not aggressive; he just needs some time to adjust to new family members and environments. Please be patient as he becomes more comfortable with you! :) Although he’s a little apprehensive about bathing, he manages well and enjoys being brushed. He has excellent grooming habits and good walking manners. He is pee-pad trained with an 80% success rate and is making progress! Bebe is not a big barker and is a very calm boy. He may experience a bit of separation anxiety, but he only howls for about 3 to 5 minutes before settling down. While he isn’t a fan of being in a crate, he remains calm when asked to stay there. Though he may be a bit shy at first, Bebe is such a sweet, calm, and affectionate boy who loves to be cuddled by his family. Would you be his loving pawrents who will spoil him with affection? Allergy/health issues : He hasn’t shown any allergic reactions and behaves well at the vet. He is a healthy, perfect, and loving boy! *Please send all inquiries to @everlove8282. *Please submit your applications through the application form on our Instagram profile! Our team will carefully consider each of your applications to find the perfect forever homes for our dogs. *As all of our dogs are currently in South Korea, there will be an adoption fee of 700USD + customs fee (if applicable) for each dog.
We'll also keep you updated on Somsom's adoption status with email updates.
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Somsom

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Torrance, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
✅Currently located in South Korea✅️ 💟Available to fly to LA💟 Meet Somsom☁☁ 💙 Somsom's News Account: @mongmong_friends 1. Health Condition * Spayed: Complete * Others: Microchipped, hernia surgery complete, and is being treated for anaplasmosis. * Had luxating patella surgery done on her left leg (grade 3). Care is needed to prevent her from moving excessively after the surgery. 2. Rescue Story * Somsom was rescued with her mother #AdogsDasom at a shelter in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do after the Andong fires. She stayed in a temporary shelter afterward. However, the chief of the shelter was in need of treatment of burns due to the fire, and caring for her became difficult. Therefore, Adogs urgently rescued her. 3. Basic Information * With People: Was very shy with strangers before but has gotten much better. Is a total affectionate cutie with those familiar with her! Shows her belly and keep asking to be petted. * With Dogs: Gets along well with other dogs, not fighting with them. Does not tend to play energetically but is a pacifist. Does not respond and ignores other dogs who tease or bark at her. Just growls at them as a warning signal. Has a wonderful personality and got along well with the dogs at the center. Growls at times due to jealousy when other dogs approach a person she likes, but stops immediately if you tell her no. * Separation Anxiety: Looks for people when left alone, and howls quietly a few times. Consistent training after being adopted will be important as her environment changes. * Potty Training: Does potty indoors and uses pads accurately! Is very cautious and does potty outdoors only when it is quiet and comfortable. * Hygiene: Is a gentle dog who takes bath, paw pad fur trimming, brushing, and ear cleaning nicely. Is timid and sensitive to sound so she is a little afraid of dryers. Tries to hide her paws for nail trims, so they’re being trimmed one or two nails at a time. * Walks: Is getting training after her interest in walking developed to a little pulling on the leash. Pulls a little when she needs to potty. Isn’t interested in other animals on walks, but gets scared of loud sounds, big movements, people who come close, and unfamiliar dogs. * Car Sickness: Waits in a car quietly without car sickness while traveling. 4. Special Notes * Is scared of loud noises and big movements. Sometimes barks when a loud noise wakes her up. May have pee accidents when she gets very scared. * Has learned ‘sit.’ Has started recall training but only recently so she’s not very successful yet. * Really dislikes taking medicine but will eat it if hidden in a treat.

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Palos Verdes Estates, California

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Pet Harbor

PO Box 5248, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

Pet Types: dogs

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3.1 miles

3ft.RESCUE - LA transport

Los Angeles, CA 90505

Pet Types: dogs

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5.3 miles

ADOGS(Adopt Dogs) - LA Transport

Torrance, CA 90503

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

11.8 miles

Ozzie and Friends Rescue CA

Los Angeles, CA 90303

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

12.7 miles

Sparky and the Gang

Long Beach, CA 90804

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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13.2 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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19 miles

Wags & Walks

2236 Federal Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064

Pet Types: dogs

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19.7 miles

The Forgotten Dog Foundation

1112 Montana Avenue, #166, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Pet Types: dogs

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20.4 miles

Lhasa Happy Homes Rescue

ROVER KENNELS ON MAIN STREET, 2116 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Pet Types: dogs

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21.7 miles

WAGS (Westminster Adoption Group and Services)

6621 Westminster Blvd, Goldenwest/Westminster, Westminster, CA 92683

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

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