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Joy

Maltese

Female, 7 yrs 4 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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Madison

Maltese

Female, 3 yrs
Fort Myers, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Story
Madison Female Maltese 2-3 years Adoption Fee $1250. Vaccines and spay are included in adoption fee *NEEDS DENTAL*. Not included in the adoption a fee This sweet girl is looking for her forever home after being surrendered with other Malteses (3 other females are also available, also need dental) to our rescue by a breeder. She is playful, affectionate, and full of personality. Each one is unique, lovable, and guaranteed to keep you smiling! Spay surgery is mandatory Loving rescue care while they wait for their forever families This little girl is ready to bring joy, cuddles, and lots of fun to the right home! Application- https://form.jotform.com/202126352339045 Applications are processed in the order received.

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Baby

Maltese

Male, 9 yrs
Naples, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, 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 had surgery to get me healthy again. 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. 🐾❤️

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Gaga

Maltese

Male, 2 yrs 9 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
I’m a 2-year-old Korean Maltese with a joyful heart and a playful spirit. After spending my early life being used for breeding, I’m finally free to just be me — a sweet, happy boy who loves to play, cuddle, and make new doggy friends. 🐶💕 I absolutely adore other dogs and thrive on companionship. My dream home is with a young retired or work-from-home family who has the time and love to share with me every day. Because of my size and needs, I’m looking for a calm, adults-only home — no small children, please. I also ask that applicants reside in Collier or South Lee counties only, as that helps ensure the best long-term support for me. I have so much love to give and a lifetime of happiness ahead. If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a gentle little soul like me, I’ll be right here, tail wagging and waiting. 🤍🐾

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Eol

Maltese

Male, 4 yrs 9 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
For the first 4 years of my life, I wasn’t really anyone’s “baby.” I was just a stud dog for a breeder, kept to make puppies and never truly loved for me. 💔 I didn’t know what it meant to be part of a family, to be cuddled on a couch, or to be told I was special. But things are different now—I was rescued, and for the very first time, I’m getting to learn what it feels like to be safe. 🐶💕 I’m a sweet, gentle 6-pound Maltese. I get along with dogs and even cats, and I’m looking for a forever home with someone experienced with little ones like me. I’m already neutered, vaccinated, and healthy—just waiting for my new chapter to begin. What I dream about most? A calm, loving home where I’m not left alone too much, where someone will show me every day that I’m more than just a “breeder dog.” 🥹 Could that someone be you? I’m ready to give you my heart—and I promise it’s a really big one for such a little guy. ❤️ Serious Adopters from Southern Lee County and Collier County only. We are a volunteer organization.

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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

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Sanibel, Florida

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Max's Ark, Inc

Naples, FL 34108

Pet Types: dogs

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22.6 miles

Fur and Tails Animal Rescue

Fort Myers, FL 33913

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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