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Maltese puppies and dogs in Westminster, Maryland

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

Maltese

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Baltimore, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Chai baby!!! (oops is that Ciao baby???) Ok, well, if you like tea then I am your girl! It could be Italian tea (do Italian's even drink tea?? :) I am Chai, and I am looking for the favorite family waiting for me!! I was found wandering in a neighborhood, with a bad eye :( And that was my lucky day!! I was saved by a nice lady and her family and they are fostering me! So you may notice that I had surgery and my bad eye was removed.... i will make an EXCELLENT PIrAte for Halloween!! My foster family loves me, I am great with their children, cats and other dogs... I am almost completely potty trained and I am kind of a silly girl. I am about 13# full grown and cute as a button! I love to beg, stand on my back legs and my feet begging for you to ...1) pick me up or 2) feed me, or 3) cuddle with me! ADOPT ME SOON! Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area)
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Mr. Baby

Maltese

Male, Young
Columbia, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Little PrinceMEET MR. BABY!   Mr. Baby is an adorable, sweet ~2 year old little boy who is housebroken, crate trained and walks well on a leash. He is fine with other dogs, although he definitely wants to be in charge (like the little Prince he believes himself to be) and tries to boss his 75 pound bully-mix foster sister around. He absolutely loves cats and is very frustrated that the cats in his foster home don't want to play with him. He loves to play and actually fetches!     Mr. Baby was obviously well taken care of before he found himself homeless and in the shelter. While there he was terrified and wasn’t himself but quickly relaxed and started to shine when he landed in his Tara’s House foster home. It didn’t take long to learn that he loves snuggling with his person. He also likes to be gently brushed and actually seems to appreciate when you take care of his coat, although he doesn't like his paws combed.    Mr. Baby's perfect home would have a calm person who wants a lively and loving little companion. Mr. Baby would be good with a friendly dog that doesn’t mind being bossed around and friendly cats. He is truly a pleasure to wake up to and will definitely enrich his new person's life. As with any small dog, small kids are generally not a good mix.   Mr. Baby’s adoption donation fee is $450, which includes spay/neuter, routine vetting and a microchip. You can apply for him by filling out our online application, which is found on our website www.tarashouse.org.  Please email us at info@tarashouse.net with any questions.January 1, 2026, 5:37 pm
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Emma

Maltese Shih Tzu

Female, 15 yrs
Hagerstown, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Gentle old couch potato looking for a chill family to relax. Sadly her owner passed and she’s lost her people. FOCCAS 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. 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/
We'll also keep you updated on Khloe's adoption status with email updates.
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Khloe

Maltese

Female, 12 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, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Khloe! This little Maltese lady somehow looks like a literal baby doll. Khloe spent her ENTIRE life with one family, but as time passed, kids grew, and Khloe aged, they felt they could no longer care for her. So here she is, starting over in her golden years. It’s easy to see that her heart is a bit broken, but she's settled into her foster home beautifully. Khloe's foster mom describes her as the sweetest, gentlest, most demure and unassuming little princess. A true sleeping beauty, she happily curls up and naps the majority of each day. Initially a bit hesitant about venturing into the yard, she now enjoys sniffing around and exploring. She’s a picky eater but has made her preferences clear: Greenies, string cheese, and fish are excellent. Kibble, canned food, and meds? Absolutely not. Freeze-dried food remains under consideration. Also, it is very important for her to bury her food with her nose before eating it. Makes it taste better. Khloe is pee-pad trained and making great housetraining progress, sleeps straight through the night, and is happiest buried under a mountain of blankets. She doesn’t do stairs, isn’t into walks just yet (maybe when it’s warmer), and has never been crate trained ~ but when left alone, she simply curls up on her bed and has a good snooze while she waits for her humans to come back. She would prefer not to be picked up if it's avoidable. Khloe would do fine with another small, calm dog or cat. She could also live with older children (maybe 8+) who are calm and gentle around her. She is a bit of a mimic, so if your other dog likes to bark, she will join in with the song of her people. Khloe has hypothyroidism and, like many white fluffy royal pups, struggles with allergies that haven’t been well controlled. She's also working her way through possible pancreatitis for now. We’ve already started her on a fresh, allergy-friendlier diet and we’ve given her a proper medicated spa bath (which she handled like the quiet, gentle angel she is). Add a brand-new sweater and she’s serving soft reboot. This quiet, sweet girl deserves all the love and all the soft sweaters. She is looking for a calm, patient home that will let her move at her own pace and remind her that she is safe, loved, and home again. Khloe is approximately 12 years old and 9 lbs. Fostered in Great Falls, VA Please apply at MirisHaven.org
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Ryker

Maltese

Male, Young
Elizabethtown, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. 2nd Chance 4 Life Rescue is primarily a sanctuary for senior and medically needy dogs.  Every once in awhile you will see younger dogs but for the most part our dogs live out their life at the ranch at the request of their previous owners or their owners families.  We have many sponsorship dogs.  Our sponsors love to keep in touch and know how their sponsored fur buddy is doing :) When we have foster families we are thrilled to be able to take adoptable younger dogs :)  So if you have ever thought about becoming fosters please feel free to go to our foster/volunteer page and fill out an application. The Ranch located at 737 Taylor Rd., Windsor, PA is always looking for dedicated volunteers that will commit to at least a 2 hour shift per week at the rescue.  Volunteers work in play yards, help with laundry and feeding.  Some enjoy landscaping or carpentry projects and some like to bake for the healing center visitors :) Thank you for supporting our mission of caring for the elderly and medically needy souls that need us! Well I was good enough as a puppy and now I am 1 and my owner wanted a new apartment that didn't allow me so she chose the apartment over me :(   Momma Lynn said that's ok since she didn't bother to get me to a vet for vaccines or to be neuter'd Momma Lynn says I deserve much better and she said don't worry she will be very picky about who gets me next YAY!!!  She said she won't send me to a home without a little dog to play with cause I really like having friends here!!  She says I gotta lose those "family jewels" quick though because apparently I am a little "over the top" with being "friendly"  Sooooo she is going to schedule my "nap time" (thats what Mike called it.  He said you take a nap and when you wake up you are missing your "family jewels" but you don't care).  I said OK doesn't sound to bad I rather like naps :) If you would like to meet me fill out an adoption application and we will schedule a play date with your "best friend" and see if we want to be "best friends"Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Please fill out an adoption application: Adoption application (Dog) Adoption Application (Cat)   Please understand we do not adopt out dogs to families with children under the age of 5. We do not adopt dogs to renters. Some dogs will have fence requirements while others may not. A pet is a lifetime commitment. The dogs and cats in our system find themselves there, for the most part, because their humans did not have the same loyalty to them as they did to their owners. We do not take the adoption process lightly, and will do everything in our power to make sure the animal is placed correctly the first time around for your sake and theirs. Thank you for choosing to adopt not shop! October 16, 2025, 8:24 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Melbourne's adoption status with email updates.
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Melbourne

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 4 yrs
Potomac, MD
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
Melbourne makes an entrance. This 14-lb, 4-year-old Maltese mix is jaunty, goofy, and packed with personality. He’s got bubble eyes, a confident little strut, and the kind of expressive face that suggests he’s always in on the joke. Melbourne likes people, gets along with other dogs and cats, and appreciates a quiet home where he can take a little time to warm up and settle in. Once he does, he’s loyal, charming, and endlessly entertaining. He enjoys using his voice from time to time, so apartments or close-quarters living aren’t the best fit. What is a great fit? Someone who loves a small dog with big expressions, playful confidence, and a cheeky spark. Melbourne is ready to steal hearts — possibly yours. He is neutered and up-to-date on vaccines. The adoption fee for this dog is $425 which includes routine vetting and spay/neuter. PetConnect Rescue cannot guarantee the exact breed of any animal in our care. The breed listed is based on any background we may have been provided, and the general appearance of the animal at the time they enter our system. For more information, please email Katherine at kberger@petconnectrescue.org. **If you're viewing this on Petfinder, please visit www.petconnectrescue.org to complete our non-binding application.**

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28.6 miles

God's Dog's Rescue of TX for MD Transport stop

Baltimore, MD 21212

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31.9 miles

Tara's House Animal Rescue, Inc. - Columbia Chapter

8775 Centre Park Drive, #258, Columbia, MD 21045

Pet Types: dogs

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36.4 miles

Focus on Cumberland County Animal Safety - MD transport stop

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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39.5 miles

Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue

Rockville, MD 20850

Pet Types: dogs

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42.4 miles

2nd Chance 4 Life Rescue

PO Box 549, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Pet Types: dogs

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44.1 miles

PetConnect Rescue

PO Box 60714, Potomac, MD 20859

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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45.4 miles

Beebe Humane Society PA

Harrisburg, PA 17025

Pet Types: dogs

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