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Maltese puppies and dogs in Merrillville, Indiana

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Abby

Maltese

Female, 10 yrs 5 mos
chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Jasper: Needs Sponsors!

Maltese

Male, Adult
Homer Glen, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jasper is looking for sponsors! Jasper was released by a breeder after living his entire life in a kennel. He DOB is 10/8/15 and he is a 6 lb maltese. He is still very timid with people and needs more time to decompress before coming adoptable. He is neutered, up to date on shots, had a dental, is microchipped and fecal and heartworm tested negative. He is good with cats and other dogs. He is still working on house training. He loves to look out the window and will bark if he sees strangers so he is good little guard dog. Please consider SPONSORING to help with our foster dogs' medical needs. You can click on the "Sponsor" button or donations can be made to our Paypal and Zelle at petprofilerescue@gmail.com or https://paypal.me/petprofilerescue or Venmo @petprofilerescue (last 4 digits of the phone number are 9703) to help with our foster dogs' medical care. Our rescue dogs' Amazon Wishlist is here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PIG0Y2YAZ2MP/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
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Jasper

Maltese

Male, Adult
Homer Glen, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jasper is sweet and looking for a great forever home. Jasper was released by a breeder after living his entire life in a kennel. He DOB is 10/8/15 and he is a 6 lb maltese. He is neutered, up to date on shots, had a dental, is microchipped and fecal and heartworm tested negative. He can still be timid with people so needs and experienced dog lover who will allow him to decompress. He is good with cats and other dogs. He would do best in a home with other pets to help guide him. He is still working on house training. He loves to look at the window and is a very alert watch dog! We require an adoption application, phone interview, virtual house check, and meet and greet with your entire family. For an adoption application, please visit us at https://www.petprofilerescue.org or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S5v9x1oGSYLBSfheZJ_zSvkIHoT3Fe_xnsq5V75IX9w/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0rU1zQezgZhhC_01_JpMFhujOq40cu8Xl4xKdiZ0b1L-3Pwm1Et-XI3K4&edit_requested=true If you have already submitted an application to us, email us at petprofilerescue@gmail.com to express your interest in this dog. We are foster based in the Chicago area and do NOT have a shelter or central location for you to view our dogs. Please consider SPONSORING to help with our foster dogs' medical needs. You can click on the 'Sponsor' button or donations can be made to our Paypal and Zelle at petprofilerescue@gmail.com or https://paypal.me/petprofilerescue or Venmo @petprofilerescue (last 4 digits of the phone number are 9703) to help with our foster dogs' medical care. Our rescue dogs' Amazon Wishlist is here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PIG0Y2YAZ2MP/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
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Catherine

Maltese

Female, Adult
Homer Glen, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Catherine is a 12 pound Maltese ready to find a great home! Catherine (along with Mary, a Maltese also available for adoption) was surrendered by family after the owner passed away in December of 2024. Catherine and Mary are not bonded and don't have to be adopted together. Unfortunately, scant details were provided about them. What we do know for certain is that both girls are young(er), were in poor condition (flea infestations), pancaked over thresholds, and were woefully under socialized.  The really great news is that they are blossoming with good care, good food and a whole lot of love! Catherine is the older (about 5 years old) of the two girls and incredibly loving although timid.  Catherine has learned to potty outside and follows directions impeccably.  She worries very much about food and will wolf her food down and search for others’ food.  Catherine needs a fenced yard and is starting to walk beautifully on a leash. She does great with other dogs of all ages and temperaments and would do best with another dog, seasoned in being loved and part of the family.  While Catherine had a mouth full of rotten teeth that were removed via a dental, she is healthy and will require a healthy diet to keep her liver values in check. Catherine is up to date on shots, spayed, de-wormed, micro-chipped and fecal tested negative. She also recently got a dental cleaning and a mammary tumor removed. We require an adoption application, phone interview, virtual house check, and meet and greet with your entire family. For an adoption application, please visit us at https://www.petprofilerescue.org or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S5v9x1oGSYLBSfheZJ_zSvkIHoT3Fe_xnsq5V75IX9w/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0rU1zQezgZhhC_01_JpMFhujOq40cu8Xl4xKdiZ0b1L-3Pwm1Et-XI3K4&edit_requested=true If you have already submitted an application to us, email us at petprofilerescue@gmail.com to express your interest in this dog. We are foster based in the Chicago area and do NOT have a shelter or central location for you to view our dogs. Please consider SPONSORING to help with our foster dogs' medical needs. You can click on the "Sponsor" button or donations can be made to our Paypal and Zelle at petprofilerescue@gmail.com or https://paypal.me/petprofilerescue or Venmo @petprofilerescue (last 4 digits of the phone number are 9703) to help with our foster dogs' medical care. Our rescue dogs' Amazon Wishlist is here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PIG0Y2YAZ2MP
We'll also keep you updated on Mary's adoption status with email updates.
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Mary

Maltese

Female, Young
Homer Glen, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mary is a Maltese ready to find a great home! Mary (along with Catherine, a Maltese also available for adoption) was surrendered by family after the owner passed away in December of 2024. Catherine and Mary are not bonded and don't have to be adopted together. Unfortunately, scant details were provided about them. What we do know for certain is that both girls are young(er), were in poor condition (flea infestations), pancaked over thresholds, and were woefully under socialized. The really great news is that they are 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 the most timid of the two dogs. 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. We require an adoption application, phone interview, virtual house check, and meet and greet with your entire family. For an adoption application, please visit us at https://www.petprofilerescue.org or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S5v9x1oGSYLBSfheZJ_zSvkIHoT3Fe_xnsq5V75IX9w/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0rU1zQezgZhhC_01_JpMFhujOq40cu8Xl4xKdiZ0b1L-3Pwm1Et-XI3K4&edit_requested=true If you have already submitted an application to us, email us at petprofilerescue@gmail.com to express your interest in this dog. We are foster based in the Chicago area and do NOT have a shelter or central location for you to view our dogs. Please consider SPONSORING to help with our foster dogs' medical needs. You can click on the "Sponsor" button or donations can be made to our Paypal and Zelle at petprofilerescue@gmail.com or https://paypal.me/petprofilerescue or Venmo @petprofilerescue (last 4 digits of the phone number are 9703) to help with our foster dogs' medical care. Our rescue dogs' Amazon Wishlist is here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PIG0Y2YAZ2MP
We'll also keep you updated on Bitty's adoption status with email updates.
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Bitty

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 3 mos
Chicago, 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
Meet Bitty and Bon Bon, two-month-old Maltese mix sisters with hearts full of love and a bond that’s unbreakable. After surviving a heartbreaking start to life, confined to a crate and treated as commodities rather than the sweet, living souls they are, these tiny cuddlebugs are ready for a fresh start—together. Bitty, with her spunky, wiry coat, and Bon Bon, with her soft, fluffy fur, balance each other perfectly. They love to snuggle, play, and offer endless affection to anyone willing to give them the chance. These girls need a family ready to embrace the joys and challenges of raising puppies, with the patience, dedication, and love it takes to give them a happily-ever-after.

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Merrillville, Indiana

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29.6 miles

Lucky Tails Rescue - IL transport

211 Pine Branch Drive, chicago, IL 60638

Pet Types: dogs

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34.2 miles

Pet Profile Rescue

Homer Glen, IL 60491

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

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36.7 miles

Famous Fido Rescue & Adoption Alliance

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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39.3 miles

Rescue Tails Animal Welfare

Chicago, IL 60659

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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45.5 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IL Transport Stop

Rosemont, IL 60018

Pet Types: dogs

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46 miles

Iroquois County Animal Rescue

100 NW Lincoln, Iroquois, IL 60945

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

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46.2 miles

A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

PO Box 4423, Wheaton, IL 60189

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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