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Gordo

Maltese

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Gordo is a 6-year-old Maltese who is looking for a new home because of my busy schedule. He is a sweet, playful boy who loves his family!Gordo is:• Bilingual (understands English and Spanish)• Trained to "sit" or "siéntate" for treats• Friendly with other dogs and kids• Housetrained and leash trained• Diagnosed with epilepsy and takes medication every 12 hours (easily taken with peanut butter or blueberries!)Gordo loves to play with his toys and get belly rubs. He is very calm and likes to sleep during the day while I am at work. I would hope he is rehomed with someone who loves him just as much as I do!💰 Rehoming fee: $0Includes: His favorite toys from Petco

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Snow

Maltese Shih Tzu

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Snow is a 6-year-old maltese x shihtzu who has already experienced the heartbreak of losing multiple homes and is now searching for the stable, loving family he has always deserved. He is a sensitive, gentle boy who is quite fearful right now after everything he’s been through, but with patience, kindness, and a calm environment, he has the potential to truly blossom and learn to trust again. Snow would thrive best in a quiet, adult-only home and is okay with other dogs, making him a wonderful companion for someone who understands that love sometimes takes time.

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Lizzie

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 3 mos
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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These Maltese are available for adoption close to Chicago, Illinois.
Special Needs
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Gordo

Maltese

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Gordo is a 6-year-old Maltese who is looking for a new home because of my busy schedule. He is a sweet, playful boy who loves his family!Gordo is:• Bilingual (understands English and Spanish)• Trained to "sit" or "siéntate" for treats• Friendly with other dogs and kids• Housetrained and leash trained• Diagnosed with epilepsy and takes medication every 12 hours (easily taken with peanut butter or blueberries!)Gordo loves to play with his toys and get belly rubs. He is very calm and likes to sleep during the day while I am at work. I would hope he is rehomed with someone who loves him just as much as I do!💰 Rehoming fee: $0Includes: His favorite toys from Petco

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Snow

Maltese Shih Tzu

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Snow is a 6-year-old maltese x shihtzu who has already experienced the heartbreak of losing multiple homes and is now searching for the stable, loving family he has always deserved. He is a sensitive, gentle boy who is quite fearful right now after everything he’s been through, but with patience, kindness, and a calm environment, he has the potential to truly blossom and learn to trust again. Snow would thrive best in a quiet, adult-only home and is okay with other dogs, making him a wonderful companion for someone who understands that love sometimes takes time.

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Lizzie

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 3 mos
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Tobe

Maltese

Male, 7 yrs
Skokie, IL
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Good with dogs,
Story
Who could resist a dog who asks for so little and offers so much in return? Toby is not asking for a mansion or a fancy bed or an endless supply of treats, though he certainly would not turn any of those things down. He is simply asking for a home where someone will look at him, love him, and give him the good life he so clearly deserves. At seven years old, Toby carries himself like the king of the castle he always should have been. He is a fine gentleman through and through, with a calm and easy nature that makes him a joy to be around. He is the definition of an easygoing pup, content to relax nearby and take each day as it comes. Toby came to C.A.R.E. as an owner surrender, through no fault of his own. Sometimes life changes in ways that are entirely outside of a dog's control, and Toby found himself in need of a new home. He does not carry any baggage from this experience. He remains sweet, steady, and ready to trust again. Toby gets along well with small dogs and would make a wonderful addition to a household that already has a gentle companion for him, or one that is ready to welcome him as the sole ruler of the house. Either way, he will settle in like he has been there all along, holding court from the most comfortable spot in the room. If you are looking for a calm, easy, undemanding companion who simply wants to be loved and cared for in his golden years, Toby is ready to meet you. 🐾 Toby

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LOLLY

Maltese Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 7 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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PING PONG

Maltese Poodle (Standard)

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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gureum

Bichon Frise

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Meet Gureum🐾 📍 Current location: South Korea ❤ Age: about 6-7 years old ❤ Gender: n. male ❤ Weight: 11 kg ❤ Breed: Bichon frise ❤ Health: Fully vaccinated, Overall healthy 🐶 Personality & Behavior 💖 People-friendly – Loves people and is very affectionate 💖 Kid-friendly – indifferent to kids 💖 Dog-friendly – he gets along well with other dogs, especially smaller dogs or the same size dogs. He doesnt like large jindo or large jindo mix breeds, bcz he was often attacked by stray jindos. 💖 Cat-friendly –no issues, not very interested for them (video attached) ✅ Toilet-trained: prefers Outdoors and using peepads indoors ✅ Leash manners: Enjoys walks and matches your pace. ✅ Energy level: Usually he is very calm. He shows big excitement, when going for walks and when seeing you get home. ✅ Handling: Comfortable with touch and bathing ✅ Escape instinct: no ✅ Prey drive: no ✅ Guarding tendency: He likes balls and is sometimes obsessed with them ✅ Crate trained: Currently in training ✅ Barking: He barely barks at noises outside ✅ Separationsanxiety: None so far 💔 Rescue Story He was abandoned by his pervious owner in a farm due to the marriage issue, her husband didn't want to keep the dog. As we found him, his hinterquaters were covered in countless bite wounds from repeated attacks by other straydogs. ‼️ Special notes He is protective of his owner and will lunge at strangers, especially men, while barking. But he is not very strong, is easy to handle and controll. He responds well to a light leash correction and will usually stop the behavior. However we believe that he'd do the best with an adopter who has prior experience with dogs.

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Chicago, Illinois

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

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5.7 miles

Famous Fido Rescue & Adoption Alliance

3124 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60618

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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10.5 miles

Lucky Tails Rescue - IL transport

Chicago, IL 60638

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

12.3 miles

Community Animal Rescue Effort - C.A.R.E.

4927 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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14.9 miles

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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

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Rescue

19.1 miles

A Caring Place - All-Breed Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 989, Westmont, IL 60559

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

20 miles

Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

25.9 miles

For Good Rescue

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

26.1 miles

A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

PO Box 4423, Wheaton, IL 60189

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

26.8 miles

Second City Canine Rescue

570 N Smith st, Palatine, IL 60067

Pet Types: dogs

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27.8 miles

Pet Profile Rescue

Homer Glen, IL 60491

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

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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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