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Maltese puppies and dogs in Kankakee, Illinois

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Mocha - RICHMOND, IN

Maltese

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Lowell, IN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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MOCHA - SPRING ADOPTION SPECIAL $350 Looking for a new fur baby? Look no further than Mocha! Mocha is a young, male dog with lots of energy and love to give. Weight is approximately 20#. He's a friendly, curious, and gentle pup who loves nothing more than to play, explore, and take rides in the car. He's very affectionate and loves a good back scratch - he's treat motivated! With his smarts, funny personality, and affectionate nature, Mocha will be sure to steal your heart. He's a bit unsure about other dogs, so he would prefer to be the only dog in the home - he loves all the attention to himself! Mocha is housebroken and is always ready to learn new tricks. If you're looking for a funny, furry friend to join you on all your adventures, then look no further.
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ROOKIE

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Chicago Ridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Shooter McGavin

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 2 yrs
Pontiac, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Small dog, big personality… and a real contender for the Energizer Pup award! Shooter McGavin is a spunky little white dog who’s always ready for the next round of play, especially with other dogs. He may start off a little shy—after all, it’s a big world for such a little guy—but once you earn his trust, he’ll be zooming circles around your heart. Just like his movie namesake, Shooter knows how to make an entrance… only he prefers tennis balls over golf balls!
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Baxter

Maltese

Male, 7 yrs
Naperville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
********AVAILABLE******* Hi Everyone, My name is Baxter and I would like to add a lil tail wag to your family. I am a 7lb 7 year old Maltese baby boy who is looking for my forever people!! I do need some time to adjust as something in my past has left me very nervous. If you have patience and lots of love I’m your guy! I am an adorable and smart little boy. Investing your time and love into me will be so worth it!! I was rescued from a high kill rural shelter. I am good with other animals. Please add a lotta unconditional love, sloppy kisses, tail wags and endless happiness to your family and contact jbrescuerangers@yahoo.com for an adoption application and bring me home. I will come with the works (Neutered, up to date on everything, micro chipped, fecal, heart worm tested if age appropriate, monthly heartworm, flea and tick prevented, a free vet visit and medical insurance). What more could a new family ask for? Love and Kisses, Baxter
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Baxter

Maltese

Male, 7 yrs
Yorkville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
********AVAILABLE******* Hi Everyone, My name is Baxter and I would like to add a lil tail wag to your family. I am a 7lb 7 year old Maltese baby boy who is looking for my forever people!! I do need some time to adjust as something in my past has left me very nervous. If you have patience and lots of love I’m your guy! I am an adorable and smart little boy. Investing your time and love into me will be so worth it!! I was rescued from a high kill rural shelter. I am good with other animals. Please add a lotta unconditional love, sloppy kisses, tail wags and endless happiness to your family and contact jbrescuerangers@yahoo.com for an adoption application and bring me home. I will come with the works (Neutered, up to date on everything, micro chipped, fecal, heart worm tested if age appropriate, monthly heartworm, flea and tick prevented, a free vet visit and medical insurance). What more could a new family ask for? Love and Kisses, Baxter
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TEDDY

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Westmont, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Little pup seeking the back of your recliner or couch to share. Introducing Teddy, a 2 ½ year old, 7-8 pound, Morkie (Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier cross) with a silky, soft coat requiring routine grooming. Teddy needed a few months to decompress and settle into foster care so we could get to know him and help him secure his forever home. This little guy’s personality is more like that of a Terrier; he’s independent, knows what he likes and doesn’t like, is playful, and loving to his people. Teddy does not trust people right away and will require time to adjust to the adopter. Teddy came to our rescue after his owner fled her home because of domestic violence issues. Understandably, he requires a very calm home, without children, and a patient, understanding adopter.  As you could maybe tell from the opening sentence, one of Teddy’s favorite places to lay is on the back of his foster mom’s recliner chair. He enjoys overseeing the activities of the house’s other dogs from his perch, having a good cuddle, as well as sleeping under his blanket. Teddy’s foster home has several small dogs in the home and he really enjoys playing tug and chase with them.   Teddy has some emotional scars from the life he lived prior to rescue, but he has made a lot of progress these past several months. We are hoping that you are that special person willing to give this boy a chance to become your best buddy. He deserves a wonderful new life. ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS: Must have a securely fenced yard, and an adult only household. This dog has been examined by licensed veterinarians, provided inoculations, dewormed, groomed, tested for diseases, neutered, and microchipped. ADOPTION APPLICATIONS need to be requested from acaringplace@comcast.net   Our online application is not working properly. A Caring Place - All Breed Dog Rescue adopts throughout the Greater Chicagoland Area. All dogs and puppies live in foster homes, providing you as the adopter, with information on the animal's behaviors, needs, and requirements. We are always in search of fosters care providers. If you are one of those special people willing to open your heart and home to an animal in need and would like to receive information on how you can foster an animal, please contact us.     July 16, 2025, 8:53 pm

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26 miles

Tuff Dawgs Rescue Inc

Lowell, IN 46356

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

41 miles

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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

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Shelter

43.5 miles

Livingston County Humane Society

21179 North 1358 East Road, Pontiac, IL 61764

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

44.8 miles

Wagging Hearts - Naperville

1552 South Rt 59, PO Box #1487, Naperville, IL 60564

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Rescue

45.9 miles

Jellystone Bark's Rescue Rangers

Yorkville, IL 60560

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

47.5 miles

A Caring Place - All-Breed Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 989, Westmont, IL 60559

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

49.5 miles

Naperville Area Humane Society

1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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