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Maltese puppies and dogs in Ocala, Florida

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Duke

Maltese

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Lake Panasoffkee, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs special attention,
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Crouton (FL)

Maltese Coton de Tulear

Male, Senior
Gainesville, FL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Please read the entire bio for this rescue, it will provide all the information that one needs to decide if they would like to apply to adopt from SCMR.Adoption fee: $125.00   Crouton is about 13 years old and weigh 17 pounds, he is a very sweet and loving fella, he is almost totally deaf, but he can hear and respond to very loud noises.  Crouton has a lot of health issues, so he will need a home that is willing to see him through any flareups and be okay with the cost.  He is partially housetrained, and may need to wear belly bands (male diapers), he tolerates them well, they need to be changed many times a day.  A person can choose to not use them if they want, but he will lift his leg and mark.  A supply of the belly bands and pads will be provided at the time of adoption, that will be enough to last a week or more.   He enjoys to go outside, so his ideal home would be to have a nice and safe fenced yard for him to enjoy.  He was diagnosed with an intestinal disease, but he is doing great now, and the flareup seems to have passed.  He also has had ear infections, so his doctor recommends a maintenance medicine to help this, a couple of drops every few days.  He does not care for that very much, but he will let let the drops be put in both ears.   He is also prone to skin infections, so it would be crucial to make sure he is dry if a person chooses to use belly bands.   He has cysts on his shoulder and just below his ear, his doctors feel confidant they are benign, and because of his age and health, and that there are so many, we are not having them removed.   He recently had a dental, poor guy lost 15 teeth, he is healing nicely from that, we also did have one growth removed, it was an odd skin growth that was hanging about 4 inches down from his chest.  We opted to removed that one, because of it's location and that it could possibly get caught on something and possibly hurt him.   Crouton does have a bit of separation anxiety, and will get into thing, like trashcans, and will try to chew shoes, cardboard...he is not choosy!   Crouton is waiting for his forever home in Gainesville, FL.   Adoption fee: $125.00 Out-of-state adoptions are possible; however, the approved adoptive home is responsible for making the necessary arrangements to pick up their new little one.  To be considered to adopt me, please fill out an APPLICATION.  NOTE: SCMR does not adopt to homes with children under the age of 10 years or homes with Electric Fences. You can help make a difference one dog at a time. If you would like to sponsor one of our babies, we accept online donations via PayPal or send a check to us at P.O. Box 2005, Chattanooga, TN 37409. We thank you for whatever you can help us with. Any donation is appreciated and is tax deductible, as allowed by law,  as we are a qualified non-profit 501(c)3 organization.    All our males are sent with BELLY BANDS!    for a one time Donation that goes direct to SCMR please go to our paypal link: February 1, 2026, 5:24 pm
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Sasha

Maltese

Female, 16 yrs 5 mos
Howey in the Hills, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Sasha, a precious 16-year-old Maltese whose gentle soul shines brighter than any limitation. Though Sasha is blind and hard of hearing, she navigates the world with grace, trust, and a heart overflowing with love. Sasha is an extremely sweet, gentle lap dog who finds her greatest comfort cuddled close to her person. She adores being held, resting quietly in a warm lap, and soaking up all the affection she can get. Her calm, loving presence brings a sense of peace and tenderness to everyone she meets. This senior girl is looking for a quiet, compassionate home where she can enjoy her golden years surrounded by kindness and care. In return, Sasha offers unwavering devotion, soft snuggles, and a beautiful reminder of how powerful love can be. If you’re ready to open your heart to a truly special senior who just wants to be cherished, Sasha will reward you with endless love and gentle companionship. PLEASE NOTE: All your current pets must be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and on heartworm prevention to adopt from Polka Dogz. We only adopt in Florida. All adoption fees go to help all the dogs in the rescue, some of which require extensive medical care. Thank you for caring for the greater good. Adoption fee is $150 and you can adopt me at www.polkadogz.org. ##2608021##

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22.9 miles

Humane Society of Sumter County

994 CR 529A, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538

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

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35.7 miles

SCMR - FL Gainesville

Gainesville, FL 32609

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

38.5 miles

Polka Dogz Pet Rescue

Howey in the Hills, FL 34737

Pet Types: dogs

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