Maltese Puppies and Dogs in Iowa

Adopt a Maltese near you in Iowa

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

Jacks

Maltese

Male, Adult

Des Moines, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by request. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please contact Cassandra cjohnson@arl-iowa.org. ---- Great dog with tons of potential who is looking for a special family who will continue working with him to help him gain confidence and learn that life is full of great things. If you're up to the challenge, read on! - Came from an environment where he did not get the normal socialization that most puppies get, so the world is still a very scary place for him - Has come a long way in the weeks we have been working with him - Has worked with our behavior team on being OK with being touched, but he has yet to solicit attention; we've seen lots of progress, but things such as petting from strangers, leashing up, and anything a "normal" dog would like can still be quite scary for him, so he will need continued help over time from his new family - Leaving interactions 100% up to him and using treats as rewards are great ways to gain him trust; he LOVES having the choice to interact and have his space - Has shown interest in other dogs and would really benefit from a calm, confident dog friend in his new home so he can follow their lead and build confidence by watching them navigate daily life - Needs a teens-and-up home right now, as young children are way too much for him. A mature, structured home would be perfect! - Since he's still learning to live with people, vet visits will have to be approached differently, so it will be important to talk with your veterinarian about ways to help him be most comfortable - We are requiring a fenced yard to ensure he stays safe and secure as he has had no experience with being on leash - Looking for a predictable home with very patient people who understand that it will take him not days but months to become completely comfortable. If you're willing to give him that time, you'll see, just as we have, that he is worth the wait! It will be incredibly rewarding to watch him become more trusting every day! The ARL's shelter software requires that we choose a primary breed for our dogs. Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most dogs we are only guessing at primary breed. We get to know each dog as an individual and do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not breed label. Primary Color: Tan Weight: 10.7 Age: 2yrs 7mths 1wks

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Special Needs

Marlie Sue

Maltese/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 14 yrs

Clive, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Hi there! I'm Marlie Sue and I've foud myself here at the shelter at 14 years old, wondering what's going on? I'm really looking to find that special someone who will love me and care for me for the rest of my days. I'm a Maltese/Yorkie mix or a Morkie as they call it! I'm a very sweet girl and I would love to find my home.  I have chronic renal disease, so I will need frequent vet visits to make sure my kidneys are functioning properly as well as SQ fluids daily. I might need a prescription food as well.  If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to request an appointment to meet me. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and Minneapolis, MN areas at least monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual and we will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veteinarian ($35). Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! ##1867765##

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Gizmo

Maltese

Male, Adult

Muscatine, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

Gizmo is a 4-year-old Maltese with a BIG personality. This little cheeky guy is full of sass. If you've had your heart set on owning a Maltese, look no further--he's so confident and independent he's sure to be the life of your upcoming holiday gatherings! If you are interested in adopting this pup, please fill out an application, using the link below. Please specify which dog you are interested in. Applications without a specific dog, or otherwise incomplete, will not be considered. Adoption fee is $350. Includes spay/neuter, current vaccines, and microchipping. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ITAV/Dog

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Abby

Maltese

Female, Puppy

Muscatine, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

This is Abby, she's a 3-month-old Maltese puppy who LOVES squirrels. Seriously, out of all of the stuffed toys, this girl picks the squirrel every time. What a fun little pup to take to the store and pick out all of the adorable toys with. She's sure to keep you entertained for years to come! If you are interested in adopting this pup, please fill out an application, using the link below. Please specify which dog you are interested in. Applications without a specific dog, or otherwise incomplete, will not be considered. Adoption Fee is $500. Includes spay/neuter, current vaccines, and microchipping. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ITAV/Dog For more pictures and information on this pup, please visit our website at https://www.ittakesavillage.dog/adopt

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Toby

Maltese

Male, Young

Coralville, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,

Story

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Mister

Maltese

Male, Senior

Council Bluffs, IA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

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