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Maltese puppies and dogs in Chesterton, Indiana

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Mocha - RICHMOND, IN

Maltese

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
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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SOPHIE

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 8 yrs
Chicago, 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
🐾 Meet Sophie 🐾 📍 Current location: South Korea ❤ Age: Approximately 8 years old ❤ Gender: Female (Spayed) ❤ Weight: 5.6 kg ❤ Breed: Mixed breed ❤ Health: Overall healthy (One mild head-shaking episode observed on March 13, 2026, no ongoing issues) 🐶 Personality & Behavior 💖 People-friendly – Very gentle and affectionate, loves being close to people 💖 Kid-friendly – Calm and indifferent around children 💖 Dog-friendly – Curious from a distance but prefers space 💖 Cat-friendly – Observes quietly without reacting ✅ Toilet-trained: Prefers outdoor potty (currently learning indoor potty) ✅ Leash manners: Walks well on harness/leash, enjoys slow sniffy walks ✅ Energy level: Medium (balanced, enjoys play but also rests well) ✅ Handling: Loves being touched and handled ✅ Escape instinct: None ✅ Prey drive: Very low ✅ Guarding tendency: None ✅ Crate trained: No 🏡 Additional Notes • Very quiet – rarely barks • No destructive behavior • Calm in the car (rests or sleeps) • Apartment living is suitable • Prefers being the only dog, but may be okay with calm female dogs 💔 Rescue Story Sophie was rescued from a shelter where she was placed on the euthanasia list. Despite everything she has been through, she has remained incredibly gentle, loving, and calm. She doesn’t demand much—just quietly stays by your side, offering warmth and companionship. Now, Sophie is waiting for a forever family who will give her the peaceful and loving life she truly deserves. 💛
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Charlie

Maltese

Male, Young
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Charlie! (Possibly mixed Maltese/Bichon Frisé/unknown)Charlie is a loving, human-friendly dog looking for his perfect match — a calm home with a yard, no other animals, and plenty of affection to give.I want to be fully transparent, because Charlie deserves an adopter who knows exactly what they’re signing up for. He’s not the easiest dog. After 7 months of working closely with our vet — trying medication and positive reinforcement — he still struggles around other animals. City life hasn’t helped either; street noise, elevator sounds, and seeing dogs from the window can all trigger his anxiety. We’ve made progress, but he needs an environment that sets him up to succeed.What he is wonderful at: people. He’s calm, affectionate, and genuinely loves human company. He’s about 90% house trained, with only occasional accidents (mostly on the pee pad).I’m looking for an Experienced single-pet home with a yard — ideally somewhere quieter — where Charlie can finally decompress and thrive.
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LOLLY

Maltese Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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LITTLE BOY

Maltese

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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ROOKIE

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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30.6 miles

Tuff Dawgs Rescue Inc

Lowell, IN 46356

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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36.4 miles

Welcome Paws Korean Dog Rescue - Chicago Transport

Chicago, IL 60661

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39 miles

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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

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39.5 miles

P.A.W.S. (Peoples Animal Welfare Society) of Tinley Park

8301 West 191st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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41.3 miles

Famous Fido Rescue & Adoption Alliance

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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42.9 miles

Rescue Tails Animal Welfare

Chicago, IL 60659

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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45 miles

Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group

Mishawaka, IN 46546

Pet Types: dogs

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