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Friday

Maltese

Male, Adult
Rosmont, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Friday – A Sweet Little Maltese Mix Looking for His Forever Home Friday came into rescue as a stray, and now this sweet little guy is ready to find a family who will give him love. He is currently underweight and will need a family committed to helping him get healthy and maintain a good weight. Friday is a Maltese mix with a heart as sweet as can be. He is gentle, happy, and incredibly loving. He enjoys being held and cuddled, although he can get a little wiggly when he decides he is ready to explore and wants down. He has a wonderful personality and is sure to bring lots of love and happiness to his future home. Friday gets along great with other dogs - we are unsure about cats. As with many dogs coming into rescue, he will need some help learning the ropes in his new home. Potty training and basic training will need continued work. Because of his Maltese mix coat, Friday will also need regular grooming and brushing to keep him comfortable and looking his best.  Friday is neutered, 4DX negative, microchipped, and current on vaccines. He is also current on ProHeart 12 for heartworm prevention and Bravecto for flea and tick prevention. His adoption fee is $350. Friday is currently in Texas but can travel to Washington, Portland, Oregon, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Cincinnati, Lexington, Kentucky, and locations along the East Coast. If transportation is needed, there is an additional $250 transport fee. Due to state regulations, dogs cannot travel to Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Ready to give Friday the loving forever home he deserves? Apply to adopt at www.adoggie4you.org.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 13, 2026, 11:15 am

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Moe

Poodle (Miniature) Maltese

Male, Adult
Rosmont, IL
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,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Moe! Moe is a beautiful little white Maltipoo with a gentle spirit and a heart ready to bond with the right family. Born around March 11, 2025, this sweet boy weighs 10.8 pounds, making him the perfect size for lap snuggles and companionship. Moe came from a hoarding situation where he was one of 29 dogs, so the big world can feel a little overwhelming at first. Because of this, he may take a few minutes to warm up to new people. But once you approach him calmly and give him a few gentle pets, you can almost see the moment he relaxes—then he quickly becomes your loyal little friend. He gets along great with other dogs and truly enjoys their company. He will need to go to a home with another companion dog to help him feel comfortable and confident. Moe’s best friend here is Mitchell, and they would love to be adopted together. With a patient and loving family who will give him time to settle in, he will blossom into a devoted and affectionate companion. Moe is still learning some of the basics, including walking on a leash, but with consistency and kindness he will catch on quickly. If you’re looking for a sweet pup who just needs a little patience to shine, Moe may be the perfect match for Adoption Fee: $400 Apply to adopt Moe: www.adoggie4you.org Give this gentle boy the loving home he’s been waiting for! This dog is currently in Texas; however, it can be transported to Washington, Portland (Oregon), Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Cincinnati, Lexington KY or all along the East Coast. If transported, there is an additional transport fee of $250. We do not transport to Rhode Island or Massachusetts due to their regulations. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 13, 2026, 11:15 am

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Friday

Maltese

Male, Adult
Rosmont, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Friday – A Sweet Little Maltese Mix Looking for His Forever Home Friday came into rescue as a stray, and now this sweet little guy is ready to find a family who will give him love. He is currently underweight and will need a family committed to helping him get healthy and maintain a good weight. Friday is a Maltese mix with a heart as sweet as can be. He is gentle, happy, and incredibly loving. He enjoys being held and cuddled, although he can get a little wiggly when he decides he is ready to explore and wants down. He has a wonderful personality and is sure to bring lots of love and happiness to his future home. Friday gets along great with other dogs - we are unsure about cats. As with many dogs coming into rescue, he will need some help learning the ropes in his new home. Potty training and basic training will need continued work. Because of his Maltese mix coat, Friday will also need regular grooming and brushing to keep him comfortable and looking his best.  Friday is neutered, 4DX negative, microchipped, and current on vaccines. He is also current on ProHeart 12 for heartworm prevention and Bravecto for flea and tick prevention. His adoption fee is $350. Friday is currently in Texas but can travel to Washington, Portland, Oregon, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Cincinnati, Lexington, Kentucky, and locations along the East Coast. If transportation is needed, there is an additional $250 transport fee. Due to state regulations, dogs cannot travel to Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Ready to give Friday the loving forever home he deserves? Apply to adopt at www.adoggie4you.org.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 13, 2026, 11:15 am

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Zelda

Maltese

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
Northbrook, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
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T-Rex

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 14 yrs 5 mos
Northbrook, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
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Georgia Washington

Maltese

Female, 12 yrs
Northbrook, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Soft food only!

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Imogen

Maltese Chihuahua

Female, 14 yrs
Palatine, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Imogen is a sweet senior girl with a gentle soul, a happy tail wag, and a heart full of love. Thought to be around 14 years old, she would love a warm, calm home to live her golden years. Though deaf and completely blind, Imogen has adapted beautifully after having her eyes removed due to uncontrolled glaucoma. She is much more comfortable and even has a little pep in her step.Imogen is quiet, rarely barks, likes to spend time with her favorite human, and is generally indifferent to other dogs. She is trustworthy when left alone and will often circle when she needs to go outside. A true homebody, Imogen is content spending her days napping, receiving gentle affection, and simply being part of the family. The most important thing to know about Imogen is that she is a loving, resilient senior who asks for very little - a soft place to rest, kind hands to pet her, soft canned food, and a loving home. If you`re looking for a calm, devoted companion, Imogen may be the perfect match.We love our dogs. We want happy lives for all of them and are looking for the home that provides the best fit for each dogs individual needs. Please understand that there may be multiple families interested in this dog. Also, please know that the breed mix listed is simply a guess. In most cases, we don`t know their background. We encourage you to base your decision on individual personality and pet qualities instead of relying on our guess. Please understand, we only adopt our animals out near the Chicagoland area. Questions? Email us at adoptions@sccrescue.org. Hope to see you become part of the SCCR family!

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Snow

Maltese Shih Tzu

Male, 6 yrs 9 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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Maltese shelters & rescues in Des Plaines, Illinois

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A Doggie 4 You - IL transport stop

Rosmont, IL 60018

Pet Types: dogs

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7.7 miles

Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9.8 miles

Second City Canine Rescue

570 N Smith st, Palatine, IL 60067

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

11.5 miles

Famous Fido Rescue & Adoption Alliance

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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11.7 miles

For Good Rescue

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

16.5 miles

A Caring Place - All-Breed Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 989, Westmont, IL 60559

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

17.8 miles

BLUES CITY ANIMAL RESCUE - Chicago Transport Stop

CHICAGO, IL 60605

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

18.8 miles

REACH Rescue

Mundelein, IL 60060

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Shelter

21.2 miles

A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter

420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL 60563

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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21.2 miles

Naperville Area Humane Society

1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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