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Maltese puppies and dogs in Wauchula, Florida

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Summer

Maltese Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Arcadia, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
 Filling out an application from our web site at www.caninecastaways.org  is the first step in adopting a new furry family member.We are only considering applications in our local area - 1 hour or less from Arcadia FL - see below for more info.  You must live in a single family home in order to be considered - puppies of this age cannot be in grassy or common areas where any other unknown dogs have been so places like condos, apartments, villa homes, etc. are not options.   We do require that you have recent verifiable dog/puppy history and excellent vet history in order to be considered for adoption of a puppy.  IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THE FIRST STEP IS TO FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT:   https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-application IF A PET IS LISTED THEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE - WE KEEP OUR LISTINGS UP TO DATE AND REMOVE AS SOON AS ADOPTED. NAME:    Summer BREED:   Maltese/Chihuahua mix SEX:         female COLOR:   tan/black AGE:        est DOB 1/24/24 WEIGHT:  2.7 lbs as of 4/15/24 FOSTERED BY:  LOCATED IN:   Arcadia NOTES FROM FOSTER FAMILY: Summer came to us with her brother Dune who is also listed for adoption.  Both of them had parvo when they came to us but have both recovered and are doing great.   We don't know for sure who the parents are so breed is best guess but never guaranteed.   Note:  since we are not 100% sure on who the parents are we cannot guarantee what size the puppies will be as adults.  If size or weight restrictions are an issue then this may not be a good fit.  We do our best to try to figure out what breed mix is in the puppies but we can't be sure.  We are only considering homes in our local area - 1 hour or less from Arcadia FL.  If you have adopted from us before and are slightly out of that area, please contact us directly and we can discuss it.  The puppies are too young to be spayed/neutered yet and still need a few more rounds of vaccines as well as to be spayed or neutered..  All vaccines and spay/neuter surgery will be done at our vet's office in Arcadia so you must be willing to bring them to their appointments in order to be considered for adoption.  If you are interested in adopting please complete our Adoption Application by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: http://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-application For a full list of dogs we currently have for adoption use this link:  https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoptable-dogs MEDICAL INFO: The following has been or will be done for this puppy at the appropriate age... - Basic Exam by Veterinarian - Spayed or Neutered - Placed on heartworm preventive - Basic Bloodwork - Microchipped - Intestinal Parasite Exam and medication - Vaccinations - Placed on flea preventive ADOPTION DONATION: $400 This adoption donation helps to cover the vet expenses for this puppy including heartworm preventive which is dispensed at the initial vet visit and then goes with the dog at adoption. All vet records will be provided to adopter. Visit us at www.caninecastaways.org  April 28, 2024, 4:56 pm
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Dune

Maltese

Male, Puppy
Arcadia, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
 Filling out an application from our web site at www.caninecastaways.org  is the first step in adopting a new furry family member.We are only considering applications in our local area - 1 hour or less from Arcadia FL - see below for more info.  You must live in a single family home in order to be considered - puppies of this age cannot be in grassy or common areas where any other unknown dogs have been so places like condos, apartments, villa homes, etc. are not options.   We do require that you have recent verifiable dog/puppy history and excellent vet history in order to be considered for adoption of a puppy.  IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THE FIRST STEP IS TO FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT:   https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-application IF A PET IS LISTED THEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE - WE KEEP OUR LISTINGS UP TO DATE AND REMOVE AS SOON AS ADOPTED. NAME:    Dune BREED:   Maltese mix - not considered non shedding SEX:         male COLOR:   white AGE:        est DOB 1/24/24 WEIGHT:  4.4 lbs as of 4/15/24 FOSTERED BY:  LOCATED IN:   Arcadia NOTES FROM FOSTER FAMILY: Dune came to us with his sister Summer who is also listed for adoption.  Both of them had parvo when they came to us but have both recovered and are doing great.   We don't know for sure who the parents are so breed is best guess but never guaranteed.   Note:  since we are not 100% sure on who the parents are we cannot guarantee what size the puppies will be as adults.  If size or weight restrictions are an issue then this may not be a good fit.  We do our best to try to figure out what breed mix is in the puppies but we can't be sure.  We are only considering homes in our local area - 1 hour or less from Arcadia FL.  If you have adopted from us before and are slightly out of that area, please contact us directly and we can discuss it.  The puppies are too young to be spayed/neutered yet and still need a few more rounds of vaccines as well as to be spayed or neutered..  All vaccines and spay/neuter surgery will be done at our vet's office in Arcadia so you must be willing to bring them to their appointments in order to be considered for adoption.  If you are interested in adopting please complete our Adoption Application by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: http://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-application For a full list of dogs we currently have for adoption use this link:  https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoptable-dogs MEDICAL INFO: The following has been or will be done for this puppy at the appropriate age... - Basic Exam by Veterinarian - Spayed or Neutered - Placed on heartworm preventive - Basic Bloodwork - Microchipped - Intestinal Parasite Exam and medication - Vaccinations - Placed on flea preventive ADOPTION DONATION: $400 This adoption donation helps to cover the vet expenses for this puppy including heartworm preventive which is dispensed at the initial vet visit and then goes with the dog at adoption. All vet records will be provided to adopter. Visit us at www.caninecastaways.org  April 28, 2024, 4:56 pm
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VENUS

Maltese

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
Winter Haven, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Bonded pair - Lucy - F & Linus - M

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Puppy
Tampa, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Spay/Neuter of dog is scheduled at a vet of our choosing and is part of the adoption fee - date will be on the adoption contract - this is if not already sterilized.   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 Lucy & Linus, the Maltese Yorkie mix puppies whose favorite hobbies include cuddling, eating, and snoozing the day away and   days are filled with cuddles, snacks, and puppy dreams. Lucy with her  fluffy coat and sweet demeanor is a master of relaxation, always ready to curl up in your lap for a cozy nap.  Linus is the epitome of puppy perfection, always ready to melt your heart with his irresistible charm...always first in line for a treat.  When Lucy is not catching up on her beauty sleep, you can find her perfecting her puppy-dog eyes to score extra treats. Don't let their  laid-back attitude fool you. When Lucy and Linus are  not busy snuggling up with their  favorite human, you can find them engaging in playful wrestling matches with each other or enjoying a leisurely stroll around the backyard.  Get ready for endless cuddles and unconditional love with Lucy and Linus by your side!  Lucy and Linus's approx DOB IS 12/30/2023. Lucy and Linus's adoption fee is $1200 - at appropriate age obedience training is required and a fully enclosed front or backyard is also 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 April 21, 2024, 4:30 pm

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24.4 miles

Canine Castaways, Inc.

PO Box 3295, Arcadia, FL 34265

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24.4 miles

Canine Castaways, Inc.

PO Box 3295, Arcadia, FL 34265

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31.5 miles

Polk County Animal Control

7115 de Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL 33880

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47.8 miles

Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue

Tampa, FL 33611

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