Adopt

Maltese puppies and dogs in Lakeland, Florida

Looking for a Maltese puppy or dog in Lakeland, Florida? Adopt a Pet can help you find an adorable Maltese near you.

Picture of Maltese

Adopt a Maltese near you in Lakeland, Florida

These Maltese are available in Lakeland, Florida.
Photo of Tofu

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,
Story
-

Or, how about these Maltese in cities near Lakeland, Florida

These Maltese are available for adoption close to Lakeland, Florida.
Photo of Tofu

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,
Story
-
Photo of Walley

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.
Photo of Henry

Henry

Maltese

Male, 6 yrs 4 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
Photo of Bella

Bella

Maltese Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Parrish, 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,
Story
Bella is part of a bonded pair! She must be adopted with Lily the Chihuahua! Bella is a super sweet and loving girl. She is a total lap dog but very active as well. She loves all people and would be great with an active family who will take her for walks and adventures with her friend Lily. Bella loves to play with toys and eats great. She would absolutely make a super fun sport dog also. For more up to date information on this dog please go to our website @ https://www.playk9rescue.org/adopt-a-dog The adoption fee for this pet covers the cost of care and training which may have been for several weeks or several months depending on the health and training needs. The fee also covers all vet bills during this time to ensure his/her health is improved or maintained and provides you with assurance that this dog has been well cared for while in our possession and evaluated to meet your home's needs. Included in this fee is also life- long group training support provided by PLAY! K9 Academy located in Bradenton, FL as well as Life time microchip registration. When you adopt from a local shelter, you may not receive any medical history for this dog nor will you receive any behavioral history. We hope you understand that the minimal adoption fee we are asking is to continue our mission to rescue unwanted herding and working breeds from shelters/owners and get them adopted to their forever home
Special Needs
Photo of Woody

Woody

Shih Tzu Maltese

Male, Adult
Apollo Beach, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Woody was rescued from a hoarding situation and is very shy. His ideal parents would be retired with other dogs in the home. Woody is still very scared from the neglect and abuse. We have fostered him for 18 months and in that time he has learned to take treats, sit on couch and potty outside. He requires a fenced in yard as he has not learned to leash walk yet. We’re hoping to find the best parents to get him to the next stage of his journey. He can be picked up from his play pen and held. He has a stroller and gets in it on his own. He loves rides. He also likes graham crackers. He would need committed parents who are patient and willing to invest in behavioral therapy. We are willing to help pay for training direct to the trainer. We’re moving and won’t have a fenced yard so unable to keep him. He weighs 12 lbs
Photo of Louie - M

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 31, 2026, 3:39 pm

Search for a Maltese puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable Maltese puppies and adults Maltese in Lakeland, Florida.

Maltese puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Related breeds in Lakeland, Florida

Maltese shelters & rescues in Lakeland, Florida

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Maltese puppies in Lakeland, Florida. Browse these Maltese rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

0 miles

SPCA Florida

5850 Brannen Road S, Lakeland, FL 33813

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

26.2 miles

Howling Hounds Sanctuary Rescue Inc

Lovers Ln, Riverview, FL 33579

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

32.8 miles

Mercy Full Project

901 N Fremont Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

42.1 miles

PLAY! K9 Rescue

Parrish, FL 34219

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

If you're not seeing what you're looking for, try our shelter and rescue search. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

magnifying glass with cat and dog

Want to learn more about adopting a Maltese puppy or dog?

We've got all the info you need on adopting and caring for a Maltese puppy. Check out the links below for everything you ever wanted to know about Maltese puppies and adults.

Maltese basics

clipboard with list

Where do Malteses come from? How many types of Malteses are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Maltese.

Learn More an arrow icon