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Maltese puppies and dogs in Washington, District of Columbia

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We'll also keep you updated on Jin's adoption status with email updates.
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Jin

Maltese Pomeranian

Female, Senior
Annandale, VA
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
Jin is a friendly, easy-going, sweet, and quiet girl. Although she has some age to her, she still has a good amount of energy. She would be a great addition for any family and does well with other pets and children. She is not a cuddler, but she likes to sleep on comfy spots near you and she does a happy dance for treats. She mainly stays indoors but is up for short walks. Jin needs a new home because her owner is not able to give her the same amount of attention as she used to.
We'll also keep you updated on Pablo's adoption status with email updates.
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Pablo

Maltese

Male, Senior
Vienna, VA
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 Pablo. This sweet senior boy was surrendered to the rescue by his owners who just didn’t have time to care for him. The husband is a pilot and is gone a lot and the mom is commuting back and forth to care for her dad, and Pablo was boarding way too often. They had him for almost 8 years and it was not an easy decision, but they are friends with Pablo’s foster mom, Amy, who offered to take him and help him find his true forever home. Pablo is living with Amy and her pack which includes a dog and three cats. The minute he came in the house, Pablo sniffed Higgins and they began to follow each other around – they were quick buddies. He’s also been very respectful of the cats and is generally a very adaptable pup. He would do fine as an only dog, with other calm dogs, or with cats. Pablo may technically be a senior but he still has a lot of spunk in him. He’s a vivacious boy who has a passion for toys. He likes to compile all the toys in the bathroom and will grab one on the way out for potty breaks. He wants Amy to throw them when they go outside and he dutifully retrieves them. He has excellent house manners, is fully potty trained, and shows no anxiety about being left home alone. Overall, Pablo is a confident, social little guy who loves snuggles. Sometimes he can be a lap dog, but he rolls over the minute you want to pet him to show you his belly. If you call him, he will jump right up and plop down beside you. He loves to sit up high on the couch or pillows and loves car rides or just being with people. He greets visitors with excitement, but no barking. He enjoys walks and has good leash manners. Basically, this little guy is ready to go and dog and just needs a family to love. He is such a good boy!  If you are ready to give this fun, social senior boy the forever home he deserves, he will be an excellent companion.  Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Maltese Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  8 lbs  APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 11 yrs old COAT TYPE: Long coat that requires regular grooming ADOPTION FEE: $400 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION:  Ft. Mill, SC - Coming to DC Metro area in late July/early Aug   FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area. July 26, 2024, 9:27 am
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Chloe

Maltese

Female, Young
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Chloe has special needs. She has a spinal injury that is affecting her hind legs and has caused her to be incontinent. With treatment her hind legs appear to be recovering. She is a sweetheart, very quiet and calm. Thank you for your interest in Chloe! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=18164 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this pet, to email the contact person listed for more information and how to meet Chloe, or to submit an online application. HART adopts to the local DC/VA/MD metro area only. Visit our website for more information about our adoption process.
We'll also keep you updated on Louie's adoption status with email updates.
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Louie

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 13 yrs 3 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and we will follow up with you! We will connect you to his foster! LOCATION: Foster home ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Sue B (sueb@homewardtrails.org) ADOPTION FEE: The adoption fee for this dog is $495 ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 13 lbs ESTIMATED AGE: Approx 10-11 years KNOWN WITH DOGS: Has lived with other dogs but will resource guard his human around other dogs and/or ignore them entirely. He has spent a lot of time with other dogs and mostly ignores them. He would love a home as an only dog with one human but can definitely live with another dog. KNOWN WITH CATS: Will ignore them. KNOWN WITH KIDS: Louie is best in an adult-only home. KNOWN COMMANDS: He can sit and take treats and responds well to direction. KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING: Louie is fully housebroken and does not need to be crated. KNOWN LIKES: Louie will choose his favorite person and attach strongly. He will then resource guard that person so he is best suited for an adult-only home without children and with humans who can manage this quirk. He's otherwise a very easy dog but needs someone with a bit of experience to know how to give him his space AND affection. KNOWN DISLIKES: Not getting attention. "" ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Louie is as cute as he can be. He is great about wearing sweaters which are SO CUTE on him. He's great on a leash and in a car. He can sleep a long night - great for non-morning people. He has few teeth left as he was born genetically bad teeth. But he's gotten great vet care. He LOVES his human so much that he will pick his fave and resource guard on the couch, in the bed, etc. So you just gotta know how to manage him when he gets bratty. Otherwise he's an easy cute boy who will cuddle, walk, car ride with you. And you cannot beat his cuteness HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines and de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: - Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) - Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) - Best Paws Forward Training Program - HT adopters ONLY ***A portion of EVERY ADOOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities ***BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.
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Phineas

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Waldorf, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Phineas (and his brother Ferb). They are a bonded pair of brothers who were abandoned outside the shelter. Phineas is a sweet and adventurous little man with a loving spirit. He may bark when you walk by his run, but it's because he wants attention and to have his long fur petted. These two MUST be adopted together. But that's okay because then you get double the fun! They love walking together and curling up together when it is time for bed. Is your life missing two cuties and playtime? Come and meet Phineas and Ferb today!
We'll also keep you updated on Koshi's adoption status with email updates.
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Koshi

Maltese

Male, 11 yrs
Baltimore, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Currently in Mechanicsville, MD -- Available for adoption through So MD Animal Rescue Koshi, was confiscated from neglectful home by Animal Control. He is 11 years old, Maltese, 7 lbs, urine stained fur but should be able to be removed with the next grooming. This tiny little guy has the typical small dog syndrome and can be demanding when he wants something. He can be around other dogs after allowing him to decompress and settle in, but may do best as an only dog since he loves the attention and getting spoiled with lots of love. Adoption fee is $175. If you need any more information about this pup, please email smar46@aol.com or if you want to apply to adopt or foster her, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/y3jhzd4c

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BAILEY BICHON

Bichon Frise

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Bailey and I am a certified Cutie Pie Bichon boy that is just a tad over 2 years of age and weighing 10-12 pounds.  I am having to change my life around because my owner is a college student and her mom cannot care for me while she is off to college out of state.  My young student mom is so heartbroken but she realizes that she has no time for me while in school and she wants me to have lots of attention and care from someone that will treasure me. Yes, I need to be groomed, but right now grooming appts. are tough to get quickly.  My young mom contacted Critter Cavalry Rescue and was under a deadline for me to be surrendered immediately as she was going back to college the end of July.  I am neutered and fully vetted.  I prefer a mature environment with no small/young children as they make me nervous sometimes.  I am going to be a prize for someone that has lots of time to take me for long walks and maybe they will work from home or will be a SAHM too.  I have a long life ahead of me and I want someone that can care for me the next 15 years.  If you think you can check all my boxes on my wish list that includes, taking me on long walks, grooming every 12 weeks, dentals that I will need later as I get older, bloodwork that I will need as I approach 6 or 7 years and just overall quality time every day, then please apply. I am excited about meeting the person that Critter Cavalry Rescue chooses.  Could it be you?   Write to them at ccrnewengland@gmail.comJuly 26, 2024, 2:09 pm

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Worthy Dog Rescue

Vienna, VA 22181

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19 miles

HART (Homeless Animals Rescue Team)

P. O. Box 7261, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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19 miles

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

11116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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21.5 miles

Humane Society of Charles County

71 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602

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33 miles

Needful Souls Dog Rescue

Baltimore, MD 21228

Pet Types: dogs

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33.5 miles

Loudoun County Animal Services

42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175

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

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Rescue

37.5 miles

K9 Oasis Rescue MD Transport Stop

Baltimore, MD 21210

Pet Types: dogs

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46.7 miles

Bourbon County Rescue

1275 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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