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Maltese puppies and dogs in Maryland

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We'll also keep you updated on Pesto's adoption status with email updates.
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Pesto

Maltese/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs
Hagerstown, MD
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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If love had a personality, it would look a lot like Pesto. This sweet little guy is pure affection wrapped in fur. Pesto is a certified Velcro dog who believes personal space is optional and cuddling is mandatory. If you stop petting him, don’t worry, he’ll politely remind you by reaching out and petting you right back. Yes, really. Consent is negotiable in Pesto’s world when it comes to affection. He adores people, thrives on companionship, and wants nothing more than to be close to his human at all times. Couch time, bedtime, lazy Sundays, quick kitchen trips, he’s your tiny, devoted shadow. Pesto gets along beautifully with dogs of all sizes and does great with cats too. He walks nicely on a leash and is an easygoing, all around good boy who just wants love and a cozy place to belong. A few important notes about this charming little gentleman: • Must have a privacy fence because Pesto is a talented escape artist and believes adventure awaits beyond the yard • Recently neutered and still marking occasionally, but this should improve as hormones settle • Professional cuddle expert and enthusiastic ear cleaner. He will lovingly clean your ears whether you requested spa services or not Pesto is sweet, funny, affectionate, and completely devoted. The kind of dog who makes a house feel warmer just by existing in it. Adoption fee: $300 Covers neuter, vaccines, parasite prevention, and microchip Apply at www.fullcirclerescueandsanctuary.com to add this lovable little shadow to your life.
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YOKIE

Maltese

Male, Adult
Upper Marlboro, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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We'll also keep you updated on Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 3 mos
Jarrettsville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Bear is 2 months old and teeny tiny. He is on the shy side and very sweet and loving. Due to Bear's size we would like him to go to a home with older children only. He currently weighs 8 lbs and does well with other dogs and cats ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Review our adoption contract and application. 2. Call your vet and references to inform them that a rescue representative will be calling. 3. Complete adoption application and submit following appropriate link below: Dog/Puppy: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog Cat/kitten: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat It takes us about 1-3 days to process applications. Once approved, we ask that all members of the household (including dogs) be available for meeting the animal within 3 days. If the meeting goes well, you will submit payment electronically and be able to take your new family member home with you immediately! If for whatever reason you do not take the animal home after the first meeting, please understand that we will continue to process applications for the animal and availability is not guaranteed. 4. Please review these resources prior to the meeting to be prepared with what to expect when bringing a new dog home: a. Https://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/tips-for-first-30-days-dog/ b. https://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads 5. Love on your new family member and join our Alumni Group! We love seeing updates on the happy endings to your story Thank you for considering The Hero Rescue, we couldn't do it without you
We'll also keep you updated on Frankincense's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankincense

Maltese

Female, 5 yrs
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire athttps://petstablished.com/adoption_form/43315/generic.You can learn about the adoption process by visiting: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/howtoadopt/.Dog's Name:  Frankincense  (FRA0226ALAFS) Estimated Breed:  MalteseApproximate Age:  5 yearsApproximate Weight:  14 lbsCurrently Living at:  Boarding     Adoption Fee:  $500DOG'S DESCRIPTION:   Meet Frankincense — yes, like the fancy holiday scent… except this one comes with fluffy white fur, a wagging tail, and zero need for a candle.      This little beauty is making her grand entrance all the way from Alabama, and she’s ready to trade southern roads for a cozy couch and a forever family. Frankincense is the definition of **sweet and friendly**. She’s the kind of girl who will greet you like you’re her favorite person in the world (because… you are). She has a low-to-medium energy level, making her the perfect match for someone who enjoys a nice balance of relaxing and light activity.     Her favorite hobby? Following you around like your tiny, fluffy shadow. She also does great with other dogs, so she’d love a canine sibling or a doggy social life. If you’re looking for a loyal little companion who will fill your home with love unconditional love, Frankincense may be your perfect match.  Apply today! Your new pet will require a refresher in house-training. K-9 Lifesavers strongly recommends all new adopters enroll their new pet into obedience training. This provides for an easier transition into a new home, ensures the dog remains well socialized, and helps form a bond between the dog and the new family.    Adoption fees cover basic vetting, rabies (if puppy is old enough), distemper/parvo vaccinations, deworming, monthly heartworm prevention while in our care (if old enough), monthly flea/tick prevention while in our care, and transport costs. K-9 Lifesavers will also cover the cost of spay/neuter at our partner vet at 6 months of age or reimburse adopter for up to the amount of our partner vet cost should you choose to spay/neuter at your own vet.Foster Program:    Foster homes provide for the temporary care of a rescue until the dog is placed into a loving, forever home.  For more information on becoming a foster parent, and our Foster Program, visit http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/foster/ or email our Foster Coordinator at foster@k-9lifesavers.orgSPONSOR ME! Help Save Lives!    Make a tax-deductible donation today and help save a life. Donations help us offset boarding costs and additional medical treatment for those dogs who need it.  K-9 Lifesavers receives NO federal funding and survive with your generous support! We are all volunteer based organization so every cent from your donation goes directly to the dogs in our care. Visit: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/donate/For more information on K-9 Lifesavers, or to view a complete listing of all our Adoptable Dogs, visit our website at www.k-9lifesavers.org.Please "like" our Facebook page for the most current events and new dogs!Thank you for considering a rescue dog! ##2659457##
We'll also keep you updated on Leonardo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leonardo

Maltese

Male, 9 mos
Pasadena, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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We'll also keep you updated on Aspyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Aspyn

Maltese

Female, 9 yrs
Rockville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Meet Aspyn! This sweet girl is small enough to fit in the bend of your arm and quiet enough to disappear into a blanket to send you into a panic that she’s vanished. Aspyn was surrendered because the person who loves her could not provide the medical care she may need long term. Her records talk of chronic ear infections, and the luxating patellas we see so often. The slow, manageable things that become more weighty with time. Aspyn is a good pup whose family was struggling with the quiet maintenance of a small aging body. Aspyn is gentle and has lived peacefully with young children, cats, and other dogs. She has been left home alone for a few hours at a time and simply sleeps in her bed like a polite little loaf of bread waiting for her person to return. She’s not use to a crate, and she’s not fully housebroken, but she is potty pad savvy. Aspyn LOVES going outside and practically levitates at the sight of a leash. She toddles along like the world has personally invited her for a stroll and it has instantly become her best day ever. She also adores snuggling, preferring to be in your lap or your arms at all times - the best kind of Stage 5 clinger. Aspyn does not need chaos. She does not need perfection. What she needs is steadiness. A home where a small dog with delicate knees and tender ears can be carried when she’s tired and celebrated when she’s brave. A place where she can finish the second half of her life with dignity and grace, and we intend to find it. Aspyn is approximately 9 years old and 6 lbs. More details to come as we get to know her better. Fostered in Alexandria, VA Please apply at MirisHaven.org

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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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K-9 Lifesavers

Silver Spring , MD 20904

Pet Types: dogs

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Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue

Rockville , MD 20850

Pet Types: dogs

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Rise Above Animal Rescue

8541 Fort Smallwood Road, Store A, Pasadena , MD 21122

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Hero Rescue

Jarrettsville , MD 21084

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Stray Hearts Rescue, Inc. - Hagerstown transport

17635 Valley Mall Rd, Hagerstown , MD 21740

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Where do Malteses come from? How many types of Malteses are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Maltese.

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