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Maltese puppies and dogs in Sanibel, Florida

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Rudy

Maltese

Male, Puppy
Estero, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Rudy! ❤️ Rudy is a 4-month-old puppy who is as cute as can be! He’s sweet, gentle, and incredibly affectionate. Rudy loves attention, enjoys cuddles, and is ready to fill his forever home with love and puppy kisses. If you’re looking for a loyal best friend to grow up with your family, Rudy could be the perfect match. He’s ready to start his next chapter with a loving foster or forever home.
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Joy

Maltese

Female, 7 yrs 5 mos
Fort Myers, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Joy is a breeder discard. She’s a Maltese, needs TLC. Approximately 6 years old. She’s healthy, but needs a full dental cleaning with several extractions and spay surgery. Adoption fee will be determined as donations and funding will be needed to pay for the dental. But she’s a lover, k very sweet and the perfect lap dog. Loves other dogs as well. Please complete an adoption application at https://form.jotform.com/202126352339045 Applications are evaluated in the order received. Adoption fees help fund the veterinary and daily care of our other animals in need. Ask about our foster to adopt program. *IF adoption fee includes spay and neuter- cryptorchid surgery is not included
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Baby

Maltese

Male, 9 yrs
Naples, FL
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, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I'm Baby! 💙 My name is Baby, and I'm a sweet 9-year-old Maltese with a heart that's full of love. Life has taken me on quite a journey, but thanks to the wonderful people at Max's Ark, I'm finally getting the fresh start I deserve. Before coming to rescue, I spent part of my life as a hospice support dog. My job was simple—I offered comfort, companionship, and unconditional love to people when they needed it most. I've always loved being around people, and I'm especially gentle with children. When I arrived at Max's Ark, I wasn't feeling my best. I needed a dental procedure, and I was finally neutered. Thanks to so many kind-hearted supporters, I'm healing beautifully and feeling better every day. Now I'm ready for the next chapter of my life—a forever family! I'm a calm, affectionate little guy who loves to be close to my people. Whether we're taking a leisurely stroll, relaxing on the couch, or simply enjoying each other's company, I'm happiest when I'm with someone who loves me. I still have plenty of life and love to share, and I promise to be a loyal companion. I've spent my life caring for others. Now I'm hoping someone will choose me and let me spend my golden years knowing what it's like to be truly cherished. Could that someone be you? I can't wait to meet my forever family and show them just how much love a little dog named Baby has to give. 🐾❤️ Serious Adopters from Southern Lee County and Collier County only. We are a volunteer organization.
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Sassy

Maltese

Female, 5 mos
Naples, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi! My name is Sassy. That's a pretty funny name because, for the first five months of my life, I didn't have much to be sassy about. I was born at a breeding kennel, where life was very different from what a puppy should know. There weren't bedtime snuggles or family movie nights. No one tossed me a squeaky toy just to watch me play. I had never discovered that people could love a puppy simply because she existed. Then one day, everything changed. The breeder decided to surrender me to Max's Ark Rescue. I didn't know it then, but that day was the beginning of my real life. When I arrived, everyone was so kind. They spoke softly to me, gave me yummy food, made sure I was healthy, and showed me that gentle hands were nothing to fear. Every day, I grew a little braver. And that's when my personality started to shine. Turns out...I really am a little sassy! I love exploring every inch of the world around me. If there's a new toy, I'll find it. If there's a treat, I'll politely remind you that I deserve one. I make friends wherever I go—with dogs, with cats, and especially with people who smile at me. I'm curious, clever, playful, and always ready for my next adventure. I have a big personality packed into one tiny Maltese body, and I'm learning that life can be exciting instead of scary. There are still things I haven't experienced yet. I'll need a family that understands puppies like me sometimes need a little extra patience while we learn what it means to be someone's beloved companion. I wasn't raised in a home, so every day brings something new—and I think that's pretty exciting. The people at Max's Ark keep telling me that somewhere, there's a family waiting for a little white puppy with bright eyes, a joyful spirit, and a heart that's ready to love with everything she's got. Maybe that's you. If you've been looking for a best friend who will fill your home with laughter, adventures, and unconditional love, I promise I'll do my very best to make every day brighter. After all... My story didn't start with a family. But I'm hoping it ends with one. Love, Sassy 🤍 Serious Adopters from Southern Lee County and Collier County only. We are a volunteer organization. No small children in the house is a must.
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Beau

Shih Tzu Maltese

Male, 7 yrs
Naples, FL
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, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I'm Beau! I'm a 7-year-old Miki (that's a fun little designer breed, in case you were wondering), and I've got a story I'd love to tell you. I actually got my start with Max's Ark Rescue as a tiny puppy — I was the only baby in my litter, and the rescue took in my whole family together: my mom, my dad, my two brothers, and my sister. I've always known what it feels like to be surrounded by love, even before I had my own person. Seven years ago, a wonderful woman gave me my forever home, and I gave her seven of the best years a dog could ask for. We were a team. But life has a way of changing plans, even good ones, and recently she had to say goodbye to me through no fault of her own — she lost her husband, her health made things hard, and she had to move somewhere I couldn't come along. It broke her heart, and honestly, it broke mine too. But she did something really important: she made sure I came right back to the people who loved me first. That's how I ended up here again, safe and sound, waiting for my next chapter. So here's a little about me: I'm sweet, I'm loyal, and I know how to love a family with my whole heart. I've done it before and I'm ready to do it again. I may be 7, but I've got plenty of good years and cuddles left in me — and honestly, a dog with a little life experience already knows exactly how to fit into a home and make it feel complete. If you're looking for a companion who understands what it means to be part of a family, who's calm, affectionate, and ready to settle in — I might just be your guy. I'm hoping my next home is my last one, and I promise to make every day worth it. Could you be my person? I'd love to meet you. 💛 — Beau Serious Adopters from Southern Lee County and Collier County only. We are a volunteer organization.

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14.3 miles

HOPEFUL PAWS OF FLORIDA

Estero, FL 33928

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

22.2 miles

Max's Ark, Inc

Naples, FL 34108

Pet Types: dogs

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