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Maltese puppies and dogs in Plainfield, Illinois

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Lucky

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Puppy
Homer Glen, 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,
Story
Lucky is an incredibly sweet, loving dog who truly just wants to be close to her people. She's a 12 lb. Maltese born on 8/1/25. She’ll happily curl up next to you on the couch and snuggle for hours, and wherever you go in the house, she’ll likely be right behind you—she loves being your little shadow. Lucky is leash trained and mostly potty trained. Like many sensitive dogs, she can get nervous when left alone and may occasionally have an accident during those times, but she has been making progress and we’ve been working with her on building confidence. She sleeps in her crate at night and does well there, though she’d probably be happiest curled up in bed with you if given the choice! Lucky would thrive in a home where someone is around most of the time—she’d be a wonderful companion for someone who works from home or has a quieter household. She is wonderful with kids and has been very patient and gentle with the kind of love and attention that only young kids can give. She also loves playing with her toys, being held, and getting lots of snuggles. Lucky does have separation anxiety, so she’s looking for a home that understands this and is willing to continue helping her feel safe and secure. With her current medication, she can tolerate being home alone for a couple of hours at a time. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will shower you with affection, follow you everywhere, and happily spend the day snuggled by your side, Lucky truly could be the perfect pet. Apply 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: https://www.venmo.com/u/Petprofilerescue_OFFICIAL -Paypal: paypal.com/ncp/payment/X4YK4D5VZLYPE -Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PIG0Y2YAZ2MP
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BONNIE

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Westmont, IL
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,
Story
This cutie is BONNIE, a very sweet, initially shy,  3-year-old, 17 pound, female, Maltese/Poodle cross. After a couple days of settling in with her foster family which has adults and teens, they found Bonnie to be easy going, a  “go with the flow”  kind of dog in the home. Her foster home has a couple Bully breed mixes and a couple smaller mixed breed dogs; Bonnie gets along easily with all but her best friend is Kimbo (a little Terrier mix) who is also up for adoption.   Bonnie is housebroken. She is trained to use potty pads but is being trained to toilet outside on the grass and is doing well with that, in part because of the other dogs in her foster home showing her. Bonnie really enjoys spending time in the backyard. She is a bit of a barker so she’s not appropriate for apartment or condo living. Bonnie requires a calmer home that has another dog with whom to socialize and a securely fenced yard.    Because her first owners didn’t properly socialize Bonnie when she was a puppy, it takes her time to get comfortable with new people. Taking things slowly with her is essential - and it works! Once Bonnie is comfortable, she is very sweet and friendly. She enjoys going for walks but she can be reactive, which is her insecurity and fear to unknown people. She would benefit from continued gentle training to help her not find the world such a scary place. Bonnie’s foster family is taking her for short walks to help her have positive experiences.    This dog has been examined by licensed veterinarians, provided inoculations, been tested for diseases, dewormed, spayed, and microchipped. ADOPTION APPLICATIONS are available upon request at acaringplace@comcast.net 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.     March 19, 2026, 8:33 pm
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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.     March 17, 2026, 12:06 am
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Neptune

Maltese

Male, 10 yrs
Wheaton, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
This 10-year-old Maltese mix may have arrived as a scrappy little stray, but after some well-deserved TLC, he`s cleaned up nicely and ready to reign over a new kingdom. Neptune`s got the charm of a seasoned socialite — he`s friendly, attention-loving, and firmly believes every human exists solely to pet him (he`s not wrong).He gets along just fine with other easygoing dogs, as long as they match his distinguished, relaxed energy. No zoomies. He has a reputation to maintain.True, Neptune`s heart beats to its own rhythm — a murmur that requires daily medication — but his love? That`s absolutely limitless. He`s not a starter pet; he`s a finale pet. The grand, fluffy conclusion to your dog-owning journey.Neptune weighs 16.5lbs
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LOLLY

Maltese Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Chicago Ridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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ROOKIE

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Maltese shelters & rescues in Plainfield, Illinois

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

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10.5 miles

Pet Profile Rescue

Homer Glen, IL 60491

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Rescue

19.8 miles

A Caring Place - All-Breed Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 989, Westmont, IL 60559

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

20.7 miles

Dupage County Animal Services

2255 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187

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

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Shelter

24.2 miles

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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

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Shelter

24.8 miles

South Suburban Humane Society

21800 Central Ave, Matteson, IL 60443

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

29.8 miles

Anderson Humane

1000 S. La Fox St., South Elgin, IL 60177

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

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Rescue

32.6 miles

Almost Home Foundation

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

34.1 miles

A Doggie 4 You - IL transport stop

Rosmont, IL 60018

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

37 miles

Famous Fido Rescue & Adoption Alliance

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

38.6 miles

Second City Canine Rescue

570 N Smith st, Palatine, IL 60067

Pet Types: dogs

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