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Tofu

Maltese Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Lakeland, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
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Walley

Maltese

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Riverview, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Walley has a fatty mass on his chest. It has been biopsied and is benign and was told to leave it alone.
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Henry

Maltese

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Tampa, FL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
PLEASE READ THE ANIMAL’S PROFILE AND ALL NOTES BELOW BEFORE APPLYING!   Hi… I’m Henry 🐾🤍 I’m an estimated 6-year-old Maltese mix with a big personality, a playful spirit, and a whole lot of love to give 🥺 I’m the kind of guy who wants to be wherever you are—whether that’s curled up on the couch, bouncing around the house, or heading out on a little adventure together. I’m super loving, sweet, and always ready to be part of whatever my people are doing. I love belly rubs, couch cuddles, giving kisses, and exploring the backyard like it’s my full-time job 💕 I’m playful, curious, and just adventurous enough to keep life fun—especially if there are lizards to investigate or squirrels to keep an eye on. I’m crate trained, leash trained, house trained, and easy to have around. I’m a wonderful companion dog who loves attention and likes being close to my people. I do get along with other dogs, but I can be a little particular about my personal space—especially if I’m cozy with my human—so I’d be happiest in a home where I can be the center of attention. ✨ My ideal home: • A loving family who wants a loyal little sidekick • A fenced yard (the bigger, the better!) for exploring • A home where I can be your main guy • Lots of walks, cuddles, belly rubs, and backyard adventures • Someone who appreciates a playful little personality 🤍 I’ve got a fun, rowdy side, a cuddly side, and a very loyal heart. If you’re looking for a sweet, adventurous companion who wants to be your little shadow and best friend… I’m your Henry 🐾✨ Adoption FEE: $400 which includes his neuter, microchip, and vaccines. It is also a donation to go directly back to us to help us continue to rescue more animals. A Mercy Full Project (MFP) Adoption Application MUST BE COMPLETED in order for you to be considered as a potential adopter. By filling out the MFP Adoption Application you agree and understand that ADOPTION IS NOT GUARANTEED. We are not first come, first served and submitting an application does NOT guarantee adoption. You will be contacted by an Adoption Coordinator once your application has gone through the approval process. Please ONLY APPLY IF you are ready to commit to adoption. TO ADOPT, APPLY ONLINE:  www.mercyfullprojects.org PLEASE NOTE: We do our best to supply all known information about each animal in their profile. If you have additional questions, you may send an inquiry email to adopt@mercyfullprojects.org to be answered at our earliest convenience. All Dogs / Puppies / Cats / Kittens are up to date on age appropriate vaccines, spay/neuter, flea/heart worm prevention, and are microchipped prior to adoption. If you are meeting a puppy or kitten that is not ready for adoption there may be a waiting period until they are fully ready to go home. Adoption fee - Along with the individual animals vetting and daily care costs, the adoption fee helps Mercy Full Project cover additional vet bills, maintain their facility, and cover the cost of their operations in order to rescue more animals in need. **Our companions MUST live in your home as part of your family. **We do not transport. **Review our website for more information.  DOG ADOPTION PROCESS: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MFP/Dog CAT ADOPTION PROCESS: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MFP/Cat
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Daisy

Maltese Poodle (Standard)

Female, 10 yrs 4 mos
Orlando, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I'm Daisy!  I’m a tiny, 8-lb Maltese/Poodle blend girl and I'm 10 years old. My hearing and vision aren't what they used to be, but I don’t let that stop me from exploring. Now I just need to discover a very special, patient family who will love me just the way I am. Favorite Things: Daisy LOVES her food and loves soaking up attention. Toys and playing are not really her thing, but exploring her surroundings is high on her list of favorite activities. She also loves being around her person and will sit next to them as much as possible (and extra close in bed at night). Training & Manners:  Daisy is working on her house training and will need to be taken outside frequently.  Due to her vision, she doesn’t do well on a leash so will need more practice with leash walking, and her hearing sometimes makes it difficult to communicate with her. The good news is that she is highly food-motivated to improve her manners.  She is verbal when she wants food but is otherwise quiet. Health and Care: Daisy is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. She is on daily drops for dry eyes and takes her monthly preventatives for fleas and heartworm, along with medications for anxiety. She will likely require professional grooming every 6-8 weeks to keep her looking and feeling her best. Other Animals:  Daisy has experience with other small dogs and cats.  Children: This gentle, curious gal would do best in a home with respectful teens only.    Ideal Home: Daisy would do well in an apartment, condo or single-family home.  Her “dream” home would be a house without steps (although she is tiny enough to carry) and no pool (for safety reasons with her vision impairment).  A fenced yard would keep her safe and give her room for her adventurous explorations. She has free rein of her foster home and can be left for several hours without issues. She sleeps in the “people bed” at night and is happy to cozy up to her person. Overall: Daisy is a great and loyal companion asking only for food, love, attention, and patience (and creativity when it comes to communication.)  Could special Daisy be the one for you? If so, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org and submit an adoption application. If it looks like a good fit, her foster family will reach out with more information. Her adoption donation is $175. ##2667454##
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Bebop

Havanese Maltese

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
Land O Lakes, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bebop, an 7-8 year-old Havanese Maltese mix, is an independent and loyal companion who loves being close to his person after establishing a relationship. He did not have the best previous life so you will need a little patience while waiting for him to warm up/trust you. He enjoys lounging around the house, getting chin strokes and back scratches, and would prefer to be home with you, though he can be left alone for periods. While he isn't very playful with toys, he loves going on walks and is a great car rider. Bebop is treat-motivated, which makes him easy to adjust to new situations or surroundings. He does not get along with other dogs and will bark or growl if he sees them on walks, so he's best suited as the only dog in the home. Overall, Bebop is a laid-back dog who simply wants to relax by your side and get lots of love & treats. If kept on a strict potty break schedule, he is potty trained. LOCATED IN LAND O LAKES FL - MUST LIVE WITHIN 25 MILES OF PASCO COUNTY LOOKING FOR A FOSTER AND OR A FOREVER HOME
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Louie - M

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Maltese

Male, Senior
Tampa, FL
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
We take the dogs that are adopted down...so if a dog is on the website they are available. Obedience training and fully fenced in yard is required for all our pups.   Completion certificate for training needs to be emailed once complete.  When applying pictures/videos of your fully enclosed yard is needed. Please only send inquiries to the email in this bio all others will not be answered. Please read the bio before sending questions - we answer all we know about the dog here. If the question is not answered in the bio please send emails to   info@HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com Meet Louie - He is looking for the next happy chapter of his life at approx 10 yrs old. Louie was saved from a neglectful home where he wasn't taken care of properly. He came into the rescue with mats up and down body, nails that had grown into his tiny paw pads, a mass the size of a baseball attached to his back limb and rotten teeth. The rescue took this sweet boy in...got him the care and love this sweet senior needed and deserved and now he is ready to meet his forever family. BYW the mass was thankfully benign. Louie's adoption fee is $400 - fully enclosed front or backyard is required. To apply to foster or adopt please fill out application at www.heidislegacydogrescue.com/apply-to-foster-or-adopt Thank you for completing the application. We are all volunteers and short on time, we will contact you back only if we have more questions or your application is approved and you will be invited to meet the dog. We apologize for not being able to answer everyone back. For more information contact info@HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com DOGS are in Foster Homes. There is NO shelter. **Our companions MUST live in your home as part of your family.**We do not transport. **See our website for more information. www.HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com All communication is thru email only so please be patient with us.  We are all volunteers and work full time jobs and have families of our own. The more complete the application the easier it is for us to process it.  Please notify your vet that we will be contacting them and to release information to us.  If you don't hear from us we have  chosen a home better matched for the dog's needs. We apologize for not being able to answer everyone back. ADOPTION PROCESS: 1. Complete this application  www.heidislegacydogrescue.com/apply-to-foster-or-adopt ***Everyone must submit an application - we only keep them on file for 30 days 2. Application background check, vet check, etc 3. Invitation thru email only to meet the dog(s).   If you don't hear from us we have  chosen a home better matched for the dog's needs 4. Adoption Contract July 8, 2026, 9:27 pm

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SPCA Florida

5850 Brannen Road S, Lakeland, FL 33813

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Rescue

36.8 miles

Howling Hounds Sanctuary Rescue Inc

Lovers Ln, Riverview, FL 33579

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Rescue

42 miles

Mercy Full Project

901 N Fremont Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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44.1 miles

Poodle and Pooch Rescue

Orlando, FL 32822

Pet Types: dogs

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