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Maltese puppies and dogs in Frederick, Maryland

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These Maltese are available in Frederick, Maryland.
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TINKY

Maltese

Female, 11 yrs
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Sweet old lady looking for a new home with her friend Gunner!***Bonded Pair with Gunner 26-2198
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Harpo

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Frederick, MD
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
Harpo-Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier (Morky) male, ~ 18 mo. (June 2026) Contact rescuebc@hotmail.com for an application. Harpo came to Rescue when his prior owner could no longer care for him. He's used to living in a loving home environment. He's also lived with children. Harpo is now in a foster home, meeting new dogs and cats. He has no issues with them. He's super friendly and a happy boy. Harpo is crate trained and housetraining is an ongoing process. He wants to please and with 'routine', he'll have it quickly. Harpo's adoption fee is $450 to help cover the medical costs of getting ready for adoption. For our application, please email rescuebc@hotmail.com Include your location and a phone number for future communication.

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These Maltese are available for adoption close to Frederick, Maryland.
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TINKY

Maltese

Female, 11 yrs
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Sweet old lady looking for a new home with her friend Gunner!***Bonded Pair with Gunner 26-2198
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Harpo

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Frederick, MD
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
Harpo-Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier (Morky) male, ~ 18 mo. (June 2026) Contact rescuebc@hotmail.com for an application. Harpo came to Rescue when his prior owner could no longer care for him. He's used to living in a loving home environment. He's also lived with children. Harpo is now in a foster home, meeting new dogs and cats. He has no issues with them. He's super friendly and a happy boy. Harpo is crate trained and housetraining is an ongoing process. He wants to please and with 'routine', he'll have it quickly. Harpo's adoption fee is $450 to help cover the medical costs of getting ready for adoption. For our application, please email rescuebc@hotmail.com Include your location and a phone number for future communication.
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Casper

Maltese

Male, 11 yrs
Rockville, MD
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
Meet Casper. Casper is an 11-year-old Maltese with a happy tail, a soft heart, and one very clear life goal: to be as close to his person as physically possible. This sweet little guy is the ultimate companion dog. He loves being near you, watching you, following you, snuggling you, and being held like a baby. He’s calm, cuddly, relaxed, and well-behaved — but make no mistake, Casper is happiest when his human is within reach. One of Casper’s greatest joys is the yard. He loves having a safe fenced space where he can sniff, wander, and frolic through the grass at his own little pace. A fenced yard would be a dream for him, especially because rain is absolutely not his favorite and grass time is one of the things that makes him happiest. Casper is potty trained (uses pee pads), good on leash, low energy, and very good at communicating what he needs — whether that’s food, a bathroom break, bedtime, or simply being picked up and carried around. He can be left alone for short periods with a pee pad available, but he does feel most secure when someone is home more often than not. At night, Casper has one very important requirement: he needs his person close by to fall asleep. He prefers to start the night in his human’s bed or curled up beside them on the couch. Once he’s fully passed out, he can be moved to his own dog bed, but if you’re someone who welcomes a little dog into bed, Casper would be in absolute heaven. Casper has a slight back leg issue that gives him a funny little waddle when he runs, but it doesn’t bother him or slow him down. He’s also scheduled for a dental and is currently loving his wet food meals. Casper is happy, sweet, goofy, loving, and calm. He’s the kind of dog who doesn’t ask for much — just a cozy couch, a soft bed, a little patch of grass, and a human who understands that being loved by Casper means being loved very, very closely. We just welcomed 11 year 15 lb neutered male maltese Casper. Fostered in Boonsboro, MD Please apply at mirishaven.org
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Buddy

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 13 yrs
Hagerstown, MD
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,
Story
Buddy 13 year old Maltese mix: Meet Buddy 🦴 Buddy is a sweet senior boy with a heart full of love and a calm spirit that makes everyone around him feel at ease. At 13 years old he is enjoying things in life like, soft beds, loves to go outside,loves belly rubs and laying in the sun close to his people. Buddy still gets excited when getting a treat. He is still full of life. He is looking for a peaceful home he can spend his golden yearsbn surrounded by love comfort and kindness. for more information for this sweet boy please call 606-783-9850. If you are responding to our email please include your phone number.. strayheartsrescue@outlook.com https://forms.gle/suhbpui9RXiVmvoJ9
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Nelson

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 12 yrs 1 mo
Hagerstown, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This sweet little gentleman is Nelson, an 11-year-young Maltipoo who still has the playful active spirit of a puppy. He’s looking for a loving adult home where he can be someone’s loyal companion. Nelson is the kind of dog who bonds deeply with his person. He loves to play, cuddle, and happily follow his human from room to room. • House trained, crate trained, and doggie-door trained • Gets along great with other dogs and even cats • Sweet, affectionate, and very loyal Because Nelson is very devoted to his people and protective of them, he would do best in a calm adult-only home where he can feel secure and settled. He would make a wonderful companion dog for someone looking for a loving little shadow who enjoys both playtime and relaxing close to his human. $200 adoption fee covers neuter, vaccines, parasite prevention and microchip Apply at www.fullcirclerescueandsanctuary.com
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Harry (& Sally) BONDED

Maltese

Male, Senior
Herndon, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Harry & Sally – A Sweet Bonded Pair Looking for Their Forever Home Harry and Sally are a heart-melting father–daughter duo ready to spend their golden years side by side in a loving home. Harry, a gentle senior Maltese mix, and Sally, his equally sweet Yorkie/Maltese mix daughter, share an unbreakable bond and must be adopted together—they’ve been each other’s constant companions and truly thrive as a pair. These two have settled beautifully into their foster home and enjoy a calm, cozy routine. While they’ll occasionally engage in a little playful moment together, their favorite activity is simple: snuggling up on the couch and staying close to their people. They’re the definition of loyal companions and will happily follow you from room to room just to be near you. Harry and Sally are pee pad trained and continuing to make great progress with house training. At bedtime, they sleep in a crate and, after a brief moment of protest, settle in quietly for the night. They are slowly getting used to other dogs and would do best in a home with calm, respectful canine companions. They’re also perfectly fine with cats. A peaceful, low-key environment will help them feel most comfortable and secure. These sweet seniors have so much love left to give and are ready to fill a home with warmth, companionship, and gentle joy. If you’re looking to open your heart to a devoted duo who will love you endlessly, Harry and Sally are waiting to meet you. Adoption fee: $300 pair , includes first 2 DAPP, bordetella, sterilized, heartworm test, dewormed, flea preventative, microchip. Harry just had a dental cleaning.   If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerJune 13, 2026, 3:55 pm

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Ella *Adoption Pending*

Shih Tzu Bichon Frise

Female, 7 yrs
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Location: Abingdon, MD Hi there! I'm Ella, a 7-year-old sandy Shih Tzu-Bichon ☺️. At just 10 pounds, I'm the perfect petite companion, and I get along wonderfully with other dogs 🐾 I'm ready to find my forever home where I can shower you with love and cuddles. My adoption fee is $275 — come meet me and see what you've been missing! 💕 This dog tested positive for heartworm disease before arriving to the rescue. Heartworm disease is transmitted to a dog through a bite from an infected mosquito producing a positive test in six months. OPH will treat the dog and provide two weeks of recovery time prior to adoption. Potential adopters will receive detailed information on the disease and their role in completing the recovery process from OPH’s heartworm coordinator. With monthly preventatives, the disease is completely preventable. Read about heartworm disease here: Read more about heartworm disease at https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Frederick, Maryland

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8.1 miles

Bourbon County Rescue

1275 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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8.1 miles

Frederick County Animal Control

1832 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21702

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

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Rescue

24.5 miles

Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue

Rockville, MD 20850

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

25.4 miles

Stray Hearts Rescue, Inc. - Hagerstown transport

17635 Valley Mall Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

25.4 miles

Full Circle Rescue & Sanctuary - Maryland Transport Stop

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

31.4 miles

Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team, Inc.

P. O. Box 182, Herndon, VA 20172

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

37.6 miles

Welcome Paws Korean Dog Rescue - DC Transport

Georgetown, DC 20007

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

38.6 miles

3ft.RESCUE - DC transport

Washington, DC 20037

Pet Types: dogs

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40.9 miles

Mutt Love Rescue

P.O. Box 1005, Fairfax, VA 22038

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

47 miles

Caring Hearts Rescue

Springfield, VA 22153

Pet Types: dogs

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