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Nala

Maltese Chihuahua

Female
Gibbstown, NJ
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Nala! Quiet Senior Soul Looking for a Patient Heart   Nala was abandoned by the only family she had ever known after 10 years, she struggled to adjust to a new baby in the home. When we first met Nala, it was heartbreaking. She was confused, scared, and shutting down, not understanding why the people she trusted had left her behind.   Since coming into our care, Nala has been given the time and patience she needed to decompress. While she has made progress, learning to trust again has been a slow journey for her. The world feels a little safer now, but she still needs someone special who understands that trust takes time.   Nala is looking for a quiet, calm home with a patient adopter who is willing to move at her pace, earn her trust, and give her the safe and loving environment she deserves. With kindness, consistency, and love, Nala has the potential to blossom into a deeply loyal companion.   If you have the heart and patience for a dog who just needs someone to believe in her again, Nala may be waiting for you. ❤️Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 7, 2026, 1:58 pm
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Muffin 061326

Maltese

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos
Kimberton, PA
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 Muffin! Breed: Maltese Estimated DOB: 08/20/2018 Sex: Female (spayed) Weight: 6 lbs Currently up to date on all age appropriate vaccinations Things To Know about Muffin: • Surrendered by her breeder in Pennsylvania• Wonderful with everyone — kids (yes, even the very handsy toddler kind), men, women, new faces — an equal opportunity people lover• A true lap dog through and through — happiest when she's in your arms, your lap, or snuggled in bed with you• Sweet, calm, and devoted — as long as she's with her person, she's one happy girl• Completely unfazed by thunder, lightning, and fireworks — cool as a cucumber • Crate trained and sleeps through the night without a peep, keeping her crate clean• Can also be trusted loose in the house and will simply be waiting for you on the couch when you get back• Doing well with housetraining — she gives clear signals when she needs to go out and improves every day• Peaceful co-exister with other dogs, though people will always be her number one• She has a lot of opinions and isn't shy about sharing them — she does best in a home without shared walls where she can express herself freely• Good with kids• Cat friendly• Looking for a loving and committed forever home to provide her with the love she deserves Learn more and apply to adopt at http://TLCrescuePA.org/adopt Interested in fostering? Join our 100% foster-based team at http://www.tlcrescuepa.org/foster. #AdoptMuffin #Maltese #TLCRescuePA ##2762082##
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Linus

Maltese

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Sewell, NJ
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 Linus! Fostered in Cape May, NJ This adorable almost 2-year-old Maltese is basically a living teddy bear with the sweetest little heart. Linus is the ultimate Velcro lap dog. His favorite place in the whole world is snuggled up next to his person, soaking up belly rubs and all the love you can give. If you're petting another dog, don't be surprised if he wiggles his way into your lap to remind you he's ready for his turn! He's just beginning to discover how to play with toys, loves rolling around on the couch in pure happiness, and is happiest simply being by your side. Whether you're working, running errands, or relaxing at home, Linus wants to be your little shadow. Crate trained 95% house trained Great with dogs and cats Neutered, microchipped & up to date on vaccines His foster says he's the perfect little gentleman...and it's easy to see why. One look at that precious face and you'll be completely smitten. For more information or to apply:https://peytonsplaceanimalrescue.org/adoption-application ##2781432##
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Baby

Maltese Shih Tzu

Female, Puppy
Philadelphia, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Serious inquiries only.We are rehoming our Shih Tzu Maltese (Malshi) puppy. She has received her first round of shots and comes with paperwork, training pads, and a toy.Rehoming fee: $750. Reasonable offers will be considered, but please do not inquire if your budget is below $650.She is very social, affectionate, and loves to be held. She enjoys being around people and thrives on attention, so we are looking for a home that can provide her with the time, care, and companionship she deserves.She is doing well and listens well for her age but will still need continued training and consistency as she grows.A lot of time, effort, and care has gone into raising her. We have done our best to give her a loving, spacious environment and want to ensure she goes to a responsible and caring home.Additional photos and videos are available upon request.
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Heff (in foster)

Maltese

Male, Adult
Pottstown, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
                                                                             KENNEL ID #18804Heff is a 9 lb, 6-year-old Maltese who recently retired from a commercial breeding kennel. For most of his life, his only job was making puppies, so he’s still learning what it means to simply be a loved family dog. Heff is a very sweet little guy, but he’s understandably shy and unsure in new situations due to limited socialization. He enjoys being gently picked up and petted, though he may be nervous at first. While he doesn’t seek out attention yet, it’s clear he wants to trust and is making progress every day. Heff will need a patient adopter who understands that love, time, and consistency will help him continue to blossom. He thrives around other dogs and must have a confident canine companion in his new home to help him learn the routines of family life and build his confidence. A quiet home without young children would be the best fit for Heff. If you have a gentle heart and the patience to help this deserving little guy discover how wonderful life can be, Heff will reward you by becoming a loyal companion. Adoption Fee $400Thank you for your interest in rescue. If you would like to be considered for adoption, please submit an application to adopt. If you have any questions regarding the adoption process, please email:  rescuedp2024@icloud.com  or ddlu219@yahoo.com   for dog/puppies.    APPLICATIONS TO ADOPT : DOG     CAT     BIRD      REPTILE       SMALL ANIMALS       July 11, 2026, 1:58 am
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Lady

Maltese

Female, Adult
Camden County, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lady’s a 7yo 10lb Maltese mix. She’s dog selective, cat and kid 13+ friendly. She’s housebroken if kept on a schedule but will wear a diaper and use pee pads and crate trained. She’s good in a secure fenced in yard and/or going for harness leashed walks. She’s agile, smart, likes squeaky toys, people and going for walks but will bark at people, dogs and noises. She is easy startled so best to sleep in a dog bed on the floor so not to accidentally wake her while sleeping. Lady’s foster requires a calm home, where someone is home often, so not to be left for long periods of time, be an only dog, brushed/groomed often to prevent matting along with leadership, consistency, structure and to continue working on training. If your home DOES NOT meet these requirement’s please DO NOT put an application in. We will not call anyone whose home does not meet the needed requirements. Also, we will be concentrating on local to foster applications 1st since home checks and meets with all humans and animals in home is needed at meet. Our fosters are all volunteers so aren’t always able to travel too far. Lady as all dogs should have 2 weeks in their new home with just their people who live in the home and to not have people over for at least 2 weeks. Dogs need time to settle in and adjust to their new people and environment first so they can learn to trust them first. Lady takes medication for a seizure disorder and for her eyes. She’s spayed, vaccinated, HW negative and microchipped. Currently in Phila, PA. If your home meets the needed requirements and you’re interested in applying to adopt please do so at www.tprescue.org

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19.7 miles

South Jersey Rescue

Gibbstown, NJ 08027

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Rescue

27.8 miles

Peyton's Place Animal Rescue

Sewell, NJ 08080

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28.2 miles

To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc

PO Box 422, Kimberton, PA 19442

Pet Types: dogs

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33.8 miles

Diane's Pet Rescue

Pottstown, PA 19465

Pet Types: birds, dogs, reptiles

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Rescue

35.1 miles

Tiny Paws Rescue Inc

Camden County, NJ 08002

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

37.2 miles

Wellie’s Wish Dog Rescue

Gwynedd valley, PA 19437

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

48.2 miles

Logan's Heroes Animal Rescue Inc.

9411 Kings Highway, East Greenville, PA 18041

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

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