Maltese puppies and dogs in Erie, Colorado

Hercules is a 10lbs spunky and tender dog. He loves to play, excels at fetch and would do well to be working some kind of job (even if it’s following someone around the house, or doing yard work with his owner). He is very smart and understands a tremendous amount of words and signals, but struggles to listen when he gets scared. He is very expressive and will be your best friend. He is fiercely loyal and so much fun, but he is strong-willed and has a temper and can bite. He is brave but also a scared-y cat, and needs a parent who will make him feel safe. He is an alpha male with other dogs but will follow the human pack leader. He would do well to be in a family where someone can be with him for most of the day and be active with him. He doesn’t have any health issues and we just had his teeth cleaned in November. I developed health issues which makes it hard for me to take care of Hercules. He deserves to live his best life with his perfect family.

"Jazzy may be tiny but she has a big heart. This little girl is so sweet and all she wants in the world is to give love & get love in return. She loves long walks (though does not understand streets so be mindful), cuddles, and play time. She even seems housebroken at her foster home and is working towards being crate trained. Jazzy is incredibly tolerant and also very quiet – we’ve only ever heard her make noise when she’s upset about crate time or startled at strange noise at the front door. She loves bones, fluffy toys, and relocating your shoes thoughtfully around the house. Although she’s a little timid at first, once this girl warms up, she’ll steal your heart! Jazzy is around a year old and is good with other dog friends, too!" Jazzy is being fostered in Denver, Colorado. *We require all adopters to come to Colorado to adopt. *We do not transport dogs.* You can view this wonderful dog at https://www.milehighcanine.org/post/dogs/jazzy/. You can apply for our wonderful dogs at https://www.milehighcanine.org/adopt/adoption-application/.

****PLEASE NOTE; Maisy and Millie are a BONDED PAIR. They are bonded to each other and must be adopted together.**** Maisy and Millie are a bonded pair of sweet, 4 year old girls believed to be Maltese/Yorkie mixes. While we don’t DNA test our rescue dogs, this is an educated guess based on their appearance and size. Maisy weighs about 8 lbs and Millie about 9 lbs. These two girls were found living on the streets of Houston before ending up in a large, overcrowded, and very scary shelter. When they arrived, both were covered in painful mats, had overgrown nails, and were understandably frightened and unsure in the shelter environment. Once they made it to Colorado, we had them groomed and they immediately began feeling more comfortable and at ease. Maisy and Millie are gentle, sensitive souls who simply need time and patience to feel safe. They are incredibly sweet, just a bit unsure as they adjust to all the changes they’ve been through. They are currently in a foster home decompressing and learning that the world isn’t such a scary place after all. Maisy (the one wearing the orange harness in their photos) is the more outgoing and social of the two. While the Houston vet estimated both girls to be around 4 years old, we wouldn’t be surprised if they are actually mother and daughter, with Maisy being Millie’s mom. Millie is the more timid of the pair and often looks to Maisy for comfort and reassurance. Both girls can be picked up and have their harnesses put on without issue, but they aren’t quite ready to seek out affection on their own just yet. They’re still learning that humans can be trusted and that they’re finally safe. With patience, consistency, and love, they will continue to blossom. Maisy and Millie have been with their foster for about two weeks now, and here’s what their foster has to say about them: From Maisy & Millie's foster: * * * * "Maisy and Millie are incredibly sweet pups learning that the world can be a gentle place. Maisy is the braver of the two and loves attention — she was a bit timid with me at first, so slow and low movements helped in the beginning, but once she’s being pet she absolutely melts and loves kisses. Millie is more timid and prefers to observe before jumping in. She’ll come out of their play pen to say hello and likes being nearby, especially when food is involved. Peanut butter on a finger or mealtime encouragement can help her feel brave enough for pets, even if she freezes while soaking up the love. They are both totally fine with being picked up but it can be scary for them initially and they may freeze when picked up, especially by a stranger. Both girls are incredibly sweet and do well using pee pads, though they’re still learning full potty training. Since they are so nervous, I haven't walked them / taken them outside yet. We just have a safe space (kennel in the living room with their crate and potty pads) for them to decompress until they are fully warmed up. With patience, kindness, and a calm home, Maisy and Millie will continue to gain confidence and make loving, loyal companions. I've had them now for 2 weeks and they're doing amazing! Maisy is the cutest and gets the zoomies when I get home and Millie has started doing it too!! Maisy is totally comfortable with me now and seeks out pets, snuggles, and affection. Millie is getting a LOT more comfortable with me and coming out to see me a lot more, but is still scared easily if I move too fast. I haven't tried walking them yet, and don't feel comfortable taking Millie out until she is totally comfortable with me, but I will take Maisy on her first outing this week and let you know how it goes! Their forever home will just need to be prepared for a slow start with these girls, but just trust the process and give them the safe space that they so deserve!" * * * * Why adopting two can actually be easier than one: Bonded pairs like Maisy and Millie help regulate each other’s emotions. They provide comfort, confidence, and familiarity during transitions, which can actually make the adjustment into a new home smoother. They’re never truly alone, learn routines together, and often experience less anxiety because they have their built-in best friend by their side. Maisy and Millie will require a lifelong commitment to periodic grooming and excellent nutrition (5 star food and a daily salmon oil supplement are great choices for hair care and longevity) to keep their coats cottony-soft, matte-free and shining with good health. (Though they are scared, they did great for our groomer and are okay with being held and touched!) We would love to see Maisy and Millie in a home with a individual, couple, or active retirees who have the time and heart for a loyal and loving companion. We'd hate to see them left alone all day while their family works full-time outside of the home. A family that works from a home-based office is a great choice for these sweet dogs. Farfel's Rescue would like to see Maisy and MIllie in a home where they'll get consistent mental stimulation, exercise and tons of loving hugs. A positive reinforcement / force free training class promotes great behavior, bonding and confidence for these young dogs, whose self-esteems will fly high while they master their skills. Farfel's feels so strongly about a training opportunity for all dogs that we're unwilling to adopt to a family that doesn't make this choice. Farfel's is happy to provide a list of approved virtual and in-person positive reinforcement/force free trainers in your area. Maisy and Millie are both up to date on their vetting and vaccines, and are both spayed and healthy. Farfel's Rescue is a fully foster based rescue, and offers a one week trial with every adoption. We feel that this is much more beneficial to not only the dog, but the adopter too. We believe that only getting 20-30 minutes with a dog before deciding on a lifetime commitment is not a fair amount of time to the adopter, or the dog. Therefore we give adopters one week with the dog to assure it is the right fit, and offer a full refund of their adoption fee should it not workout within the week trial. Farfel's Rescue has been doing adoptions this way since 2005 and is thrilled to adopt out ~400 dogs each year. Applications are currently being accepted for Maisy and Millie. If interested in this gorgeous pair, please fill out an application completely at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ and submit. **PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting from us, please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application found at the link above or at farfels.com. Adoption site applications such as Petfinder and Adoptapet don't provide enough information and therefore aren't useful. Our Farfel's application is the only initial tool that we have to determine a great match for this very deserving dog. We're sorry, but in many cases, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's Rescue adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.

Midnight Kiss is a sweet and playful boy with a gentle heart. He may take a little time to warm up, but once he does, he turns into a total lovebug who adores sitting in your lap and soaking up attention. He enjoys playtime and has a fun, happy personality, balanced by a calm, cuddly side that makes him a wonderful companion. Midnight Kiss would thrive in a loving home that gives him patience, affection, and plenty of cozy moments to snuggle close.

Meet Lillian   Lillian is a darling Maltese girl weighing in at a perfectly portable 14 pounds and estimated to be around 2 years old. She is as cute as they come — the kind of dog that makes strangers smile and friends immediately ask, “Can I hold her?” This sweet girl is wonderful with other dogs and cats and would love some animal playmates in her forever home!  This little lady has a playful, spunky side! Lillian loves wrestling with both the dogs and the cats in her foster home. She very much enjoys toys- and does occasionally gut them- pulling out the fluff is so much fun! She also loves to bounce and run and play, and can be mouthy when riled up (though this is gentle and playful). For these reasons, she's probably not a great match for families with smaller children as we worry that she could knock kiddos down or choke on kiddo toys.  Lillian’s true superpower, though? Snuggling. She’s a professional cuddle companion who loves being close to her people, whether that means curling up on the couch, warming your lap, or following you from room to room like your tiny, fluffy shadow.  Silly, affectionate, and endlessly lovable, Lillian is ready to bring comfort, companionship, and a whole lot of cuteness into her forever home. If you’re looking for a loyal little best friend with a soft coat and an even softer heart, Lillian might just be your girl.   *Please note that Lillian is a non shedding dog, which means that she will require regular grooming. This is an additional time and financial investment to consider when thinking about adopting her.  If you would like to adopt please apply at https://www.circle2rescue.com/dog-adoption-application/  The adoption fee of $600 includes the spay/neuter, vaccinations, deworming and microchip.   ##2626676##

Thelma is about 8 or 9 years old. We found here and another dog we named Louise running lose and adopted them right away. Thelma just needs a person to stay home and let her sit by your side. Thelma and Louise were found running together and over the last several years have been side by side. They may be better together then apart. The need to rehome this two is for their safety. We have an older dog that just recently has started to attack them. Not sure way. Thelma and Louise are best buddies.