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Gladys

Maltese

Female, Young
GIlberts, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Gladys!  Gladys is an approximately 1 year old sweet Maltese that just arrived from transport.  Although she just arrived, her true personality has already came through! Making her a heart stealer and a perfect buddy to follow you around!  Here’s more about Gladys:  Walks- She walks great on leash, and tends to look back, making sure she is pleasing you and near you!  Crate- She willing goes in her crate (well with some slight bribery, a treat preferably).  Cuddles- Gladys loves some cuddles, and is sure to lay down and show you her belly, making her the perfect late night move partner!  Overall, Gladys is sure to steal your heart! If you are looking for a sweet, cuddly and loyal pup she is your girl. apply at pharf.orgVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 18, 2026, 9:43 pm

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Lilly

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Warrenville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lilly! I am a gentle soul with a heart full of love. I am very sweet and love belly rubs and treats. I weigh 10 lbs and love to go on walks. I do get excited and “talk” to other dogs on walks. Don’t they know this is my neighborhood and they aren’t allowed to walk in it too?! Due to my excitement, my foster mom thinks I’d do best in a home where I’m the only dog and get alllllll the attention. My favorite place to be is on my humans lap, being held and watching tv. Yes, TV! Let’s meet and talk about our favorite shows to watch. I can’t wait to be our couch buddy. My foster mom says I also love to keep her company while she works and I’m the best co- worker and let her work while I snooze, dreaming of my forever family finding me. I am about 3-1/2 years old and I’m told I’m a Yorkie-Maltese mix. Which equates to an adorable little bundle of pure happiness. I am housebroken and crate trained. But I only go in the crate when no one is home or to sleep overnight. If there are any kids in my forever home, I prefer them to be 10 or older. Lilly is available to adopt in the Chicagoland area and is being fostered in a home. Appointments to visit her will be set up for approved adopters only. Adoption fee is $400.00 which includes all age appropriate vaccines, and she is already spayed and microchipped. Please visit our website at http://newstartdogrescue.org and fill out an application if you are interested.

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Valentine

Maltese

Female, Young
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/   Valentine is a 1 year old female Maltese mix who weighs in at 7.24 pounds.  This dog's adoption fee is $650.  If you are still interested, please read more below. This sweet baby girl just arrived at ARF. She is settling in very nicely. Valentine will make a perfect addition to your home. She requires some training as any puppy would and cries if put in a crate. She is good with other dogs, cats, and kids. She will be available for adoption after her spay date January 30th. Valentine is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations and spayed.  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! January 25, 2026, 7:05 pm

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Imogen

Maltese Chihuahua

Female, 14 yrs 2 mos
Palatine, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Imogen is a gentle little soul who seems to float through life on quiet paws. At 12 years young, this sweet Shih Tzu has perfected the art of calm companionship—she’s soft, serene, and radiates an almost angelic peace wherever she rests. If you’re looking for a dog who brings tranquility and warmth into your home, Imogen is your girl.Imogen is wonderfully easygoing and happy just being near her people. She adores lap time, gentle scratches, and loving attention when she’s awake, though she’s equally content spending much of her day napping sweetly in her cozy bed. She never barks, has no bad habits, and is beautifully well-behaved when left alone—no crate required.This precious girl is blind and hard of hearing, which only adds to her peaceful nature. She doesn’t need commands to thrive—just routine, patience, and love. Imogen does best on the lower level of the home and prefers to avoid stairs, snow, mud, and other tricky surfaces. She enjoys being outside when the weather is kind, especially if there’s a clear, shoveled path for her to stroll.Imogen is indifferent to other dogs, unfazed by the world around her, and simply asks for a soft place to land and a gentle human to love. She’s an old soul with a heart full of quiet devotion—ready to be someone’s little guardian angel at home.Interested in adopting this dog? Visit our website (http://www.SecondCityCanineRescue.org) to fill out an application and to find out where this dog may be shown this weekend.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 dog’s 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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Marshmallow

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Naperville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi, I’m Marshmallow! I’m a very sweet boy. Going for walks outside is one of my favorite things, especially when I get to explore the world with my person by my side. I’m looking for an adult-only home where I can feel calm, safe, and understood. I also need to be your one and only pet so I can enjoy all the love just for me. In a peaceful, quiet home, I know I’ll thrive and be the most loyal companion you could ask for!

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Ivory (bonded w/Ebony)

Maltese

Female, 7 yrs 7 mos
Elk Grove Village, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Ebony and Ivory are a bonded pair looking for a forever home together.Ebony (14 lbs.) and Ivory (8 lbs.) were local strays. They were in terrible shape when found and horribly matted. Now that these sweet girls are safe with AHF, they`re looking and feeling so much better. Ivory loves to cuddle, and Ebony is more playful but loves cuddling too. They`re both very loving. We think Ivory is a maltese mix and Ebony may be a schnauzer/shih tzu mix. Both girls walk on leash. They do not get crated when their foster leaves the house and do fine confined to a large room. They get along with the other dogs in their foster home and have been friendly with kids they`ve met at adoption events. Ebony seems potty trained and Ivory is mostly; she`ll sometimes use potty pads if they`re out for other pups.If you have room in your heart and home for Ebony and Ivory, please fill out an application so you can meet them and learn more. Adoption fee is $360Email: dogs@almosthomefoundation.orgAlmost Home Foundation`s adoption requirements:(1) Be at least 21 years of age;(2) Have the consent of all adults living in the household;(3) Have approval from the residence owner;(4) Have valid ID with current address;(5) Be approved by Almost Home Foundation as a suitable adoptive home; and`(6) Live in the suburbs surrounding Schaumburg (Illinois Residents only)*** Please note that Almost Home Foundation accepts only cash, Zelle, or checks for adoption fees; we do not accept debit or credit cards. ***

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Below are our newest added Maltese available for adoption in South Elgin, Illinois. To see more adoptable Maltese in South Elgin, Illinois, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Paprika

Bichon Frise Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
South Elgin, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Paprika- the best cuddle buddy you’ll find! Despite his rough start after arriving here at the shelter, Paprika loves nothing more than being by his people- especially the one person who he chooses to love most! Paprika bonds very strongly with one person, and will shower them with constant love and affection- and will ask for endless belly rubs in return, of course! Even though he has one eye, he refuses to let that slow him down, and Paprika is always ready to follow his person wherever they go, even if that means braving the cold outdoors! Despite not being a fan of being left alone, Paprika is working hard on his crate training in his foster home, and will settle down in a cozy crate with a nice bed for him. Paprika is also a master of the cue “sit”, and will happily sit down and look at you with the most adorable face if it means getting yummy snacks! With treats being a big motivator, Paprika is eager to learn more cues to help him be the best buddy he can be for you. If you’re looking for a perfect sized lap dog to spend hours at home with you soaking up your attention, Paprika sounds like the perfect match for you! Paprika is an All-Star dog! His adoption comes with some extra benefits at time of adoption. Their adoption appointment includes a discussion with our Training Team, and they will go home with their very own no-pull-harness and a few enrichment goodies to help get them off to a good start! To schedule an appointment to meet Paprika, email info@ahconnects.org (please include your name and phone number), and the staff will be happy to help you! Our dogs and puppies go home spayed/neutered, microchipped, heartworm tested (7 months and over), and up to date on core vaccines, heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives. Their adoption also includes a free-vet exam at one of our participating veterinarians. Ask fosters@ahconnects.org about fostering Paprika, while he waits for his forever home!

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Maltese shelters & rescues in South Elgin, Illinois

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

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7.5 miles

Project Hope Animal Rescue Foundation

141 e higgins rd, GIlberts, IL 60136

Pet Types: dogs

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13 miles

New Start Dog Rescue of Illinois

PO Box 357, Warrenville, IL 60555

Pet Types: dogs

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13.8 miles

A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

PO Box 4423, Wheaton, IL 60189

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

15 miles

Second City Canine Rescue

570 N Smith st, Palatine, IL 60067

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

15.4 miles

Naperville Area Humane Society

1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

15.6 miles

Almost Home Foundation

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

15.9 miles

Tails of the Forgotten Paws Inc

Lake In The Hills, IL 60013

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Rescue

21.4 miles

A Caring Place - All-Breed Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 989, Westmont, IL 60559

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

22.6 miles

REACH Rescue

Mundelein, IL 60060

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25 miles

Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Pet Types: dogs

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