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Maltese puppies and dogs in Newark, Delaware

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These Maltese are available in Newark, Delaware.
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Jake

Maltese

Male, 7 yrs
Newark, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This friend has just arrived because their owner could no longer keep them. While owners can provide some history on their pets, our medical and behavioral teams will still evaluate them. Dogs that have lived in homes previously typically have some training established, but we cannot guarantee that those behaviors will remain consistent in a new home environment. They are pending interactions with other animals at the shelter until they have been cleared by our vet. Our staff will spend some time getting to know them and we will update their bio with more information as we learn. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please submit an adoption questionnaire! Our adoption process is on a first-come, best-match basis and we are not able to hold animals. If you are interested in this specific dog but it ends up not being the best fit upon meeting, our adoption counselors will work with you to help find a match! All household members, including children and other dogs, must come along for the meeting to make sure it's a good fit. If a match is made, we encourage same-day adoptions! Our adoption fees include the animals' spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, fecal testing, heartworm testing, and a small bag of food to get you started.

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These Maltese are available for adoption close to Newark, Delaware.
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Jake

Maltese

Male, 7 yrs
Newark, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This friend has just arrived because their owner could no longer keep them. While owners can provide some history on their pets, our medical and behavioral teams will still evaluate them. Dogs that have lived in homes previously typically have some training established, but we cannot guarantee that those behaviors will remain consistent in a new home environment. They are pending interactions with other animals at the shelter until they have been cleared by our vet. Our staff will spend some time getting to know them and we will update their bio with more information as we learn. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please submit an adoption questionnaire! Our adoption process is on a first-come, best-match basis and we are not able to hold animals. If you are interested in this specific dog but it ends up not being the best fit upon meeting, our adoption counselors will work with you to help find a match! All household members, including children and other dogs, must come along for the meeting to make sure it's a good fit. If a match is made, we encourage same-day adoptions! Our adoption fees include the animals' spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, fecal testing, heartworm testing, and a small bag of food to get you started.
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Dior

Maltese

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
West Chester, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
✨Meet Dior!✨ Dior came to us after being found as a stray. She was brought to safety and into our care by our friends a GoodBoy Dog Recovery Dior is a Maltese mix who is ready for a forever home of her own! All dogs require an adjustment period after adoption to decompress and acclimate to their new home, routine, housemates, and environment. Patience, consistency, and guidance are required to help them successfully transition and become a part of their new family! If you are interested in being considered for them please apply on our website at www.angelsretreat.org 💕🐾 Angel’s Retreat www.angelsretreat.org West Chester, PA PA Kennel License 17335
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Charlotte

Maltese

Female, 10 yrs
Philadelphia, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Meet Charlotte, a fabulous 10-year-old poodle mix who is here to prove that age is nothing but a number. While she technically qualifies as a senior, Charlotte still has a mountain of energy and a zest for life—she just happens to have some very specific royal preferences. Simply put: Charlotte thinks leashes are completely overrated. Why walk when you have a perfectly good human to carry you like the queen you are? She is a total lap dog at heart who wants nothing more than to be held, cuddled, and chauffeured around. All she needs is her new hair cut so her glamorous tendencies on the inside match the outside. If you're looking for an energetic, loyal sidekick who prefers arms over sidewalks, Charlotte is your girl! To see more of Charlotte in action, please follow this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AylrMFz8pDyIL-hvv0Oz5LiEuvUcVnr_?usp=drive_link If you're interested in adopting this animal, please come meet them at our shelter (1242 Lombard St.)! Our adoption hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12-5pm, and Wednesdays and Fridays from 12-7pm. No appointment is necessary! We also have adoptable cats at the South Philly PetSmart (2360 W Oregon Ave.) Please check our adoption hours using the link; https://calendly.com/marfosters/petsmart-oregon-avenue-adoption-hours If you have any questions, email us at adopt@morrisanimalrefuge.org. Pennsylvania Kennel License number: 3068
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Noel

Maltese Bichon Frise

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Noel is a sweet, super playful 2-year-old girl who loves walks, playing with other dogs, and bananas (her favorite 🍌). She has a fun, happy personality and really shines when she’s active or spending time outdoors. She’d do best in a home with other small dogs to play with and learn from. Noel is very loving and people-focused—she bonds closely with her person and loves being nearby. Noel is still building confidence with alone time and will need a patient adopter who’s committed to giving her structure, routine, and continued training. She can get overwhelmed when left alone right now, but she’s already making progress and will keep improving with consistency. Noel is potty trained on a regular schedule and does best with frequent opportunities to go outside. With the right home and guidance, Noel is going to be an incredibly loyal companion who brings so much love and energy into her forever home. 💛 Kennel License 18972 https://www.familiarhearts.org/adoptable-pets
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Benji

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Young
Lancaster, PA
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
Meet Benji: Benji is about a 3 year old (as of June 2026) Maltese / Yorkie mix (best guess) that weighs about 14 pounds. Benji was surrendered by his owners to our rescue. his former owner’s kept him outside with a small wire crate to sleep in out there. They would not let him in the house and he had no vet history. Sweet Beni was so overgrown, matted and uncared for, it was horrible. Benji is now safe, being fostered in the south and would love to take the freedom ride north to Pennsylvania to meet more prospective families. Benji is the sweetest little dog you will ever meet! Benji loves other dogs and everyone he meets. Benji’s neglect has not changed his loving spirit and he is happy to snuggle up and give lots of kisses. Benji also loves to hang out in his new doggy bed! Benji and both crate trained and house trained and walks great with his harness. We would love for Benji to have a home with a fenced in yard so he can run and play freely, but it is not a requirement. Benji is up to date on his shots now and was recently neutered. Benji did test heartworm positive during his vet screening and has already begun treatments to be good as new! If you are interested in giving this little one the love that he deserves, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Mississippi, awaiting transport to PA ##2759064##
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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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Maltese shelters & rescues in Newark, Delaware

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Shelter

4.8 miles

Humane Animal Partners - Stanton/Christiana

455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713

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Rescue

25 miles

Angel's Retreat

West Chester, PA 19382

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

39.2 miles

Morris Animal Refuge

1242 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

43.4 miles

Familiar Hearts Animal Society

Philadelphia, PA 19119

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Rescue

43.5 miles

Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue

Lancaster, PA 17601

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

45 miles

Tiny Paws Rescue Inc

Camden County, NJ 08002

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

47.9 miles

TrustRescue

Atco, NJ 08004

Pet Types: dogs

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