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Wrigley

Maltese Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Naperville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Wrigley! This playful 2-year-old is looking for a home where he can thrive. He loves cuddles, toys, and car rides, and is potty and crate trained after completing puppy obedience school. While he’s affectionate and fun, Wrigley needs a patient family to help him with some habits, like chewing, barking, and refining his recall. He has an adorable little underbite and a front leg twist, which the vet says does not cause pain but may lead to arthritis in his old age. Wrigley needs a home as the only pet, as his energetic nature is too much for his senior dog sibling. He’s a sweet little boy who is ready to give all his love and puppy snuggles to a family willing to guide him as he grows.

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Hans Solo

Maltese

Male, Adult
Wheaton, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact LMo for more information about this pet.Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/   Hans Solo is a 4 year old male Maltese mix who weighs in at 14 pounds.  This dog's adoption fee is $400.  If you are still interested, please read more below. Hans Solo is handsome little guy!  This boy has confidence! He is peppy and loves belly rubs. He has a cute growl-puff thing he does. He sometimes gives an alarm bark but settles down quickly. He enjoys shaking his soft toy with great vigor. Most of all he likes to follow his humans around and weave between their legs once you are standing still. This spunky little boy loves everyone - human or dog. We haven’t seen him with cats yet. Hans had been wearing a belly band (diaper) inside after some initial marking. He potties as soon as he gets outside, so seems to have had some training. He happily sleeps in his crate at night. He has a great personality! He would love to meet his future family soon! Hans Solo is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations and neutered.  This dog's family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing.  A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you are interested in adopting this dog, fill out an Online Application today!  Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are  based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events.  Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop! July 6, 2025, 8:02 pm

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Dexter

Maltese

Male, Adult
Wheaton, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact DRa for more information about this pet.Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/   DEXTER HAS DENTAL WORK SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 7th  AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AFTER. Dexter is a 6 year old male Maltese who weighs in at 12 pounds.  This dog's adoption fee is $450.  If you are still interested, please read more below. Dexter has the potential for being a very loving dog.  Due to his history of basically not having loving human interaction he is wary when approached and runs away.  When his foster is able to pick him up he is tense but very calm.  He never shows any sign of aggression or defensiveness.  He will lay in his foster's arms and lap.  When Dexter first arrived he did not know how to use stairs but has since become comfortable going up stairs - he is still learning to go down.  He will not take a treat from your hand, but will if it is left on the floor for him. He is not leash trained but we're working on it.  He has learned to use the doggie door on his own.    Dexter has lots of doggie companions in his foster home and he loves being with them.  He will play with them and his tail is nearly always wagging. He is very close with another foster dog who came in with him - Bentley, an 8 year old Shih Tzu.   Dexter will follow his foster and always looks to see what is going on. His foster feels Dexter really wants to be loved and just needs time and patience to be fully trusting. He gets excited with the other dogs when their food is being prepared and eats very well.  He can be a bit vocal at times - letting you know he wants attention even though he is still on the wary side.  Dexter is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations and neutered.  This dog's family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing.  A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you are interested in adopting this dog, fill out an Online Application today!  Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are  based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events.  Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop! June 29, 2025, 8:53 pm

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Oboe

Maltese

Male, Puppy
Wheaton, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact LMo for more information about this pet.Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/   Oboe is a 13 week old male Maltese mix who weighs in at 7 pounds.  This pup's adoption fee is $400.  If you are still interested, please read more below. Sweet Oboe was found locally as a stray. This is a sweet puppy that needs all the puppy things   - love, cuddles, training, toys, exercise, and fun!  Oboe is working on housetraining, crate training, and basic puppy commands. This pup is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, and neutered. The new family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing.  Please note ARF does not approve applications for any puppy under 6 months of age to families that live outside of Illinois and/or beyond 100 miles of Wheaton or Glen Ellyn, IL.  A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you're interested in adopting this pup fill out an online application today!  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.  ARF is an all volunteer organization.  Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions until your application has been approved.  Thank you for your patience!  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are  based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events.  Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop! July 3, 2025, 12:11 pm

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Mary

Maltese

Female, Young
Homer Glen, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mary is a 4 year old Maltese ready to find a great home! Mary was surrendered by family after the owner passed away in December of 2024. Unfortunately, scant details were provided about her. What we do know for certain is that she is young(er), was in poor condition (flea infestations), pancaked over thresholds, and was woefully under socialized. The really great news is that she is blossoming with good care, good food and a whole lot of love! Given Mary’s proclivity for running zoomies, jumping on furniture and dogs, she is very much a puppy. Our best guess is no more than two years of age. Despite the joy and zest with which Mary greets life, she is timid. Mary expects for you to hit her when she is approached. She will immediately pancake to the floor, cowering. When she first arrived in foster care, Mary suffered two seizures which were most likely precipitated by the stress of constantly moving homes. Mary is on a vet approved protocol of CBD for seizures and has not suffered any additional seizures since. Mary is now house trained and is able to eat her food and digest without throwing everything up an hour after a meal. Mary, all sweetness and youth, acts as if her world is unsafe. She will require a home that is able help her become relaxed with knowing she is loved. Mary must have a very secure fenced yard as she is a runner and will jump and run at a moment’s notice. Mary will do okay as an only dog but would do best with an active household with a confident, patient dog to teach Mary the ropes. Mary will bully a timid dog as she plays rough and pushes the limit. Mary is wary of a harness and allows one to be fitted but is still a scrambler on a leash. She is smart and will learn this in time. Mary is up to date on shots, spayed, de-wormed, micro-chipped and fecal tested negative. She also recently got a dental cleaning. If you're interested in adopting, please fill out an application here: https://tinyurl.com/4u3tuy5c Due to the high volume of applications, our Adoption Coordinator will only contact the applicant that best meets the needs of the pet. If selected, we require a phone interview, virtual house check, and meet and greet with your entire family. Please consider donating to help with medical costs or gifting something from our Amazon Wishlist! -Zelle: petprofilerescue@gmail.com -Venmo: @petprofilerescue (last 4 digits of phone number are 9703) -Paypal: petprofilerescue@gmail.com or https://paypal.me/petprofilerescue -Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PIG0Y2YAZ2MP

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Knuckles

Maltese Miniature Poodle

Male, Young
Joliet, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Knuckles – Your Velcro-Hearted Shadow and Cuddle Pro! 💚🐾 Knuckles is a 1 year old small-breed mix with a big personality and an even bigger heart. This fuzzy little lovebug is a certified cuddle connoisseur, and he’s on a mission to find his forever person to hug, adore, and follow around like the loyal best friend he was born to be. Affectionate and endearing, Knuckles loves to stand on his hind legs to give gentle hugs while gazing at you like you’re his entire world—because, to him, you are. This brave boy recently battled sickness and made a full, speedy recovery, charming every vet and staff member along the way. His resilience is matched only by his sweetness, and now that he's healthy, he's ready to bring joy to a loving home. Knuckles can be a little shy when meeting new people—especially men—but with some treats, a soft voice, and a gentle touch, he warms up quickly. Every day is a new adventure for him, and he’s still learning that loud or sudden noises aren’t scary—so patience and reassurance go a long way. Quirky? Oh yes. Here are some adorable Knuckles facts: He insists on non-tip bowls (otherwise he’ll flip them like a tiny, fuzzy waiter). He doesn’t like peanut butter—nope, not even the fancy kind. Every treat and toy gets proudly marched back to his bed. He’s tidy and adorable! Once Knuckles bonds with you, you’ve got a loyal companion for life. He’s not just a dog; he’s your shadow, your snuggle buddy, and your heart on four legs. If you're looking for a lifelong best friend who’ll stick by you through thick and thin (and probably sleep with his head on your feet), Knuckles is ready to choose you. The adoption fee for Knuckles is $400. This donation helps to cover veterinary expenses including spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations. Wish Upon a Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, foster based animal rescue. If you would like to meet Knuckles please complete our adoption questionnaire at www.wishuponarescue.org/adopt. We will review your responses and be in contact to schedule a meet and greet at a time and place convenient for your family and our team member.

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Oswego, Illinois

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A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

PO Box 4423, Wheaton, IL 60189

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16.2 miles

Pet Profile Rescue

Homer Glen, IL 60491

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16.4 miles

Wish Upon a Rescue

Joliet, IL 60432

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29.1 miles

Almost Home Foundation

P.O. Box 308, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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29.2 miles

Lucky Tails Rescue - IL transport

211 Pine Branch Drive, chicago, IL 60638

Pet Types: dogs

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31.8 miles

A Doggie 4 You - IL transport stop

Rosmont, IL 60018

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31.8 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IL Transport Stop

Rosemont, IL 60018

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34.3 miles

Foster 2 Home, Inc.

P.O.Box 1581, Arlington Heights, IL 60006

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35.3 miles

Chicago Rescue Authority

Chicago, IL 60641

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37.8 miles

Barrington Area Animal Rescue & Kennels NFP (BAARK Dog Rescue)

Barrington Hills, IL 60010

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