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Maltese puppies and dogs in Maryland

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*ARHTUR

Maltese/Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Male, 12 yrs
Upper Marlboro, MD
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Yoshi

Maltese/Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Hagerstown, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
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Yoshi is a 3-year-old mix of Maltese and Shih Tzu with an excellent temperament despite the loss of one of his eyes. He’s dog friendly (but not cats), and very loving, as seen in his enjoyment of being held! He loves bones, too! He weighs 10-15 pounds, so any small children in the home should have experience with such a small dog. In other words, Yoshi is just a great little dog! (He has been treated for Heartworm and is ready for adoption.) (posted 7/12/26, ME) ' 'Adoption Fee: $395.00-- covers microchip, worming, all vaccines, monthly heart worm preventative, monthly tick/flea preventative, spaying/neutering, health certificate, and complete medical records. Transport Fee: $170.00-- We consider the transport to be of great importance and, as such, take particular care of the dogs during the trip. We make every effort to arrive with healthy and minimally stressed dogs. **It is rare that we know with certainty the ages or mixes that make up our dogs, but we do our best to be as accurate as possible based upon our experience. **July 21, 2026, 3:32 pm
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Millie

Maltese

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Hagerstown, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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According to her foster, Millie is a spitfire! Fortunately, she is very small so she isn't bouncing off the furniture or chewing up your house. She loves other little dogs and doesn't bother the cats that she lives with. She is very active and playful and loves to drag around toys. She is crate trained, sleeps through the night, and loves to go outside. She is pee pad trained but seems to prefer to potty outside. She walks on a leash for a time, but then looks at you with her sad eyes (what an act) so that you will pick her up. She does have a hind leg that she sometimes limps on and sometimes uses. She can go up and down stairs but sometimes needs help coming back up. She will go anywhere with you. She will alert you with a few barks when there is a disturbance in her universe. What a fun little dog! She is estimated to be between 5-7 years old and recently had a full dentalFOCCAS is a foster based, non-profit rescue in Crossville, TN. The adoption fee Includes Age-Appropriate Vaccinations (DA2PPV, Bordetella, Rabies), Deworming, Spay/Neuter, Microchip, Flea/Tick/Heartworm Prevention, and Sheltering. Adult Dogs are Heartworm Tested and Treated as Needed. FOCCAS does not DNA test or guarantee breed. Her adoption fee is $400. If transport is needed, there are additional fees to cover department of agriculture requirements and transport, the additional fee adds $300 to the adoption fee (any location out of Tennessee, East Coast, Great Lakes or New England regions)Thank You for Your Interest in Adopting a Canine Companion from Foccas-tn.org!To Apply Please Copy and Paste to your browser:https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=hb2428&method=online_form_html&formid=41LOCATED IN CROSSVILLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN. WE CAN TRANSPORT OUT OF STATE, Visit out website for a full list of adoptable pets… https://foccas-tn.org/
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Albert

Maltese/Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Greensboro, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs, House-trained,
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Peta

Maltese

Male, Adult
Waldorf, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Peta #0165 is an adorable 2-year-old male Maltese mix weighing 11 pounds. This sweet little guy is friendly, easy to handle, and ready to find his forever home. Peta has a gentle, lovable personality and enjoys attention and companionship. As a Maltese mix, Peta will require regular grooming throughout his life, and his future family should be prepared for the ongoing care and expense associated with maintaining his coat. If you’re looking for a small, affectionate companion, Peta may be the perfect match. To apply, please visit: www.lastchanceanimalrescue.org/adoption-request-form If you have applied within the past 6 months, your application is already on file. Interested in one of our dogs? Please contact us. Questions: dogs@lastchanceanimalrescue.org
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BEST MAN BAXTER

Maltese/Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Hagerstown, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
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Check out this patriotic little guy!   Meet Baxter! If you're searching for a loving new family member, your search ends here. Baxter is a 12-pound, 2-3-year-old Malti Tzu (a Maltese and Shih Tzu mix), and he embodies all the best, sweetest traits of both breeds.  Ater a few days in his foster home, Baxter found his voice.  Yes he has that Maltese trait.  For this reason, Baxter is not suited to apartment life.   Baxter was found as a stray in Nashville after someone suspected he’d been hit by a car and brought him to the emergency vet. Thankfully, there were no broken bones>  He has now totally healed from a sore back leg. (Hih had X-rays when he was neutered.  Everything now looks good.) We wish Baxter could tell us what happened and how he ended up on his own—it’s hard to imagine any family not wanting such a sweet boy.   Baxter is both a people-lover and a dog’s dog! He loves to play and would thrive with a young, active canine companion in his forever home. He adores people and always wants to be by your side—be prepared to never be alone again! His leg never slowed him down; he still jumps on the furniture to be with his foster mom whenever steps are available.   This young gentleman walks well on a leash and is fully housebroken. He loves going on adventures and rides like a champ in the car—he even prefers the back seat, though he’s happy on a passenger’s lap, too! Baxter is the perfect companion for trips to the park or visits to dog-friendly restaurants and shops.  Baxter can entertain himself but must have a doggie companion in his forever home.  There is lots of energy to burn by playing.   To learn more about bringing Baxter into your family or to request an adoption application, please email Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or text 615-943-7311. Don’t wait—this sweet boy won’t be available for long!  July 21, 2026, 12:57 pm

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Maryland

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

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Prince Georges County Animal Services Division

3750 Brown Station Rd., Upper Marlboro , MD 20772

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

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Last Chance Animal Rescue

8500 Bensville Rd, Waldorf , MD 20603

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

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Critter Cavalry Rescue - MD

Hagerstown , MD 21746

Pet Types: dogs

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Hill Hounds/Celebrating Pugs - Greensboro

Greensboro , MD 21639

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

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Crossing Paths Animal Rescue - MD transport

Hagerstown , MD 22601

Pet Types: dogs

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