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Mochi

Maltese Chinese Crested

Female, 2 mos
Winter Haven, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🍂 Meet Mochi — a tiny autumn sweetheart ready to fill your home with cuddles, laughter, and puppy zoomies! 🎃 Mochi is an adorable 2-month-old Chinese Crested and Maltese Mix who may be small, but she has plenty of personality. She’s friendly, curious, playful, and affectionate, with a gentle heart that’s ready to form a special bond with her forever family. Mochi’s Adoption Resume: ⦁ 💕 Personality: Cheerful, silly, affectionate, curious, and eager to learn. ⦁ 🐾 Social Skills: Gets along with dogs and cats and is comfortable with children ages 0–5 and 6–12. ⦁ 🎾 Favorite Toys: Kongs, rubber chew toys, tennis balls, squeaky and plush toys, water toys, and even the occasional sock or household treasure. ⦁ 🍎 Favorite Snacks: Hot dogs, filled Kongs, jerky treats, apples, mango, carrots, and other veggies. ⦁ 🍁 Adventure Buddy: Loves walks, outdoor exploring, hiking, sniffing adventures, training, sunbathing, car rides, zoomies, and relaxing with her people. ⦁ 🛋️ Cuddle Specialist: Enjoys cozy beds, quiet corners, her crate, laps, and curling up with other pets. ⦁ 🥰 Love Language: Being carried in a sling or bag, head bumps, ear scratches, cuddles, brushing, being talked to, and greeting her favorite people. Mochi is vaccinated and crate trained, housebroken, pee-pad trained, and litter trained. She eats puppy hard food at 7 AM and 7 PM. Her coat will need regular brushing, professional grooming, nail trims, and ear cleaning, with a bath every 5–6 weeks and a haircut about every 6 months. Daily walks, playtime, human interaction, and mental enrichment will help her thrive. 🎃 Fun fact: Mochi loves both apples and mango—she may be tiny, but her fall snack preferences are already delightfully sophisticated! Mochi is looking for an active, loving family who will give her time to grow, learn, and build a lifelong friendship. Don’t miss out on this little autumn treasure—apply to adopt Mochi today and make her part of your family! For more information on how to adopt, please call the shelter at 863 324 5227 to see if this pet is still available for adoption. Then come to the shelter for a meet and greet. We are open 10:30 to 6 Tuesday through Friday and 10:30 to 4 on Saturday closed 1-2 for lunch and the last Friday of every month.

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Mochi

Maltese Chinese Crested

Female, 2 mos
Winter Haven, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🍂 Meet Mochi — a tiny autumn sweetheart ready to fill your home with cuddles, laughter, and puppy zoomies! 🎃 Mochi is an adorable 2-month-old Chinese Crested and Maltese Mix who may be small, but she has plenty of personality. She’s friendly, curious, playful, and affectionate, with a gentle heart that’s ready to form a special bond with her forever family. Mochi’s Adoption Resume: ⦁ 💕 Personality: Cheerful, silly, affectionate, curious, and eager to learn. ⦁ 🐾 Social Skills: Gets along with dogs and cats and is comfortable with children ages 0–5 and 6–12. ⦁ 🎾 Favorite Toys: Kongs, rubber chew toys, tennis balls, squeaky and plush toys, water toys, and even the occasional sock or household treasure. ⦁ 🍎 Favorite Snacks: Hot dogs, filled Kongs, jerky treats, apples, mango, carrots, and other veggies. ⦁ 🍁 Adventure Buddy: Loves walks, outdoor exploring, hiking, sniffing adventures, training, sunbathing, car rides, zoomies, and relaxing with her people. ⦁ 🛋️ Cuddle Specialist: Enjoys cozy beds, quiet corners, her crate, laps, and curling up with other pets. ⦁ 🥰 Love Language: Being carried in a sling or bag, head bumps, ear scratches, cuddles, brushing, being talked to, and greeting her favorite people. Mochi is vaccinated and crate trained, housebroken, pee-pad trained, and litter trained. She eats puppy hard food at 7 AM and 7 PM. Her coat will need regular brushing, professional grooming, nail trims, and ear cleaning, with a bath every 5–6 weeks and a haircut about every 6 months. Daily walks, playtime, human interaction, and mental enrichment will help her thrive. 🎃 Fun fact: Mochi loves both apples and mango—she may be tiny, but her fall snack preferences are already delightfully sophisticated! Mochi is looking for an active, loving family who will give her time to grow, learn, and build a lifelong friendship. Don’t miss out on this little autumn treasure—apply to adopt Mochi today and make her part of your family! For more information on how to adopt, please call the shelter at 863 324 5227 to see if this pet is still available for adoption. Then come to the shelter for a meet and greet. We are open 10:30 to 6 Tuesday through Friday and 10:30 to 4 on Saturday closed 1-2 for lunch and the last Friday of every month.

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Mr Peabody

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr
Lakeland, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Thunder

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Young
Valrico, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. ⛈️ MEET THUNDER! A LITTLE STORM CLOUD FULL OF LOVE! ⛈️   1 year old | 12 lbs | Yorkie-Maltese Mix   Who named you Thunder? ️ We wonder! Because this little guy is anything but loud, booming, or stormy. Instead, he’s a gentle, happy soul whose favorite place in the world is wherever his favorite human happens to be. ❤️   ☁️ Professional cuddler? ABSOLUTELY! ☁️   On your lap? Yep. At your side? Of course. On your feet? Naturally. Curled up around your head while you sleep? Well… why wouldn’t he be? ❤️   Thunder doesn’t just bond with his people. He practically WELDS himself to them! He’s the kind of little companion who will make himself right at home in your heart before you even realize what happened.   But don’t let all that sweetness fool you! This boy has a playful side, too! He loves a good game of fetch with his favorite squeaky toy and is always happy to include his humans in the fun.   And how does he do with other dogs? ⭐ NAILED IT! ⭐   When Thunder first arrived at his foster home, he was introduced to a pack of four other rescue dogs. He was respectful and a little cautious at first, but in less than a day, he had found his place and was happily accepted into the crew.   Thunder really IS the perfect name for him after all. Because while he may not make a sound, he’s sure to make your heart beat a little louder and bring sunshine to even your rainiest days. ️➡️☀️   HOUSE-TRAINING UPDATE!   He’s only been with his foster family for a day, but so far, Thunder is making a GREAT impression! He hasn’t had any accidents in the house, and he made it through the entire night without needing to go outside.  We’re still learning how long he can comfortably be left alone indoors   Thunder is still awaiting his neuter, which will be completed and covered by the rescue. He’s ready to find the family who will love his cuddles, cherish his companionship, and make him their forever little shadow.   Could Thunder be your missing piece of sunshine?   Apply to adopt: 4luckydogs.org Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 20, 2026, 7:31 pm

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Rocky

Maltese

Male, Senior
Kissimmee, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention,
Story
My dog Rocky is 10year old. He is a sweet, calm, loving, loyal maltese. He was with my daughter for many years before she gave him to me upon moving away for school. A few months after him coming to me I found out he had congestive heart failure. He has been taking medication and continues to eat, go for his daily walks however, I am no longer able to afford the vet bills. He is in need of a loving home who is willing to care for him.

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Sadie

Maltese Bichon Frise

Female, 2 mos
Orlando, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sadie is a year old spayed utd on vaccines. Just learning the value of love! Still nervous but wants to be affectionate. Call to discuss her needs . Please call 352-844-3312. Only call or text don’t email

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Pookie

Maltese Pomeranian

Female, Young
Orlando, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
So pookie is very loving she loves to kiss and she jumps a lot on you. She has been around children and she’s great with them but like I said she jumps a lot. I have a cat and she likes to smell her butt and wants to play but my cat is not interested in playing. She pounces on my cat. She will be turning 6yrs old the day after Christmas. I have her records since I got her at 3 months old. She is actually from PETSMART. I paid $6000 for her. She is basically a vegetarian. I used to feed her chicken but it really made her eyes brownish red and now I feed her vegetarian dry food. And fresh veggies. She needs a lot of love and attention and exercise. Her nails are very hard and she gives me bruises because of my skin age. I clean her eyes daily.

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Winter Haven, Florida

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

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Shelter

4.5 miles

Humane Society of Polk County

3195 Dundee Road, Winter Haven, FL 33884

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

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Shelter

11.4 miles

SPCA Florida

5850 Brannen Road S, Lakeland, FL 33813

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

32.1 miles

4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue

4414 Gentrice Dr., Valrico, FL 33596

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

36.6 miles

Starting Over Animal Refuge Inc.

Orlando, FL 32819

Pet Types: dogs, horses

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Rescue

44.1 miles

Mercy Full Project

901 N Fremont Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

44.5 miles

East Coast Humane Society - Orlando

Orlando, FL 32808

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

45.8 miles

Poodle and Pooch Rescue

Orlando, FL 32822

Pet Types: dogs

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Maltese basics

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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.

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