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Maltese puppies and dogs in Massachusetts

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

Maltese/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Meet Piccadilly!This is a pocket full of dryer lint...otherwise known as a maltese/chihuahua mix. He's the actual sweetest bean, is almost blindingly white, and has the cutest little face that makes you want to squeeze him. He's a little over five years old and weighs just under 15lbs.Piccadilly, since he is so small and even-tempered, is actually pretty good on a leash. He's not very pully and isn't prone to zigzags or trying to booby trap you for your life insurance money. He's happy to be outside and trot along, maybe venturing off to investigate anything super interesting, but he's mostly content to just pal around with you. The only thing he's given us real issues for has been having his blood drawn - he went full drama king. Like, theater kid levels of drama.Otherwise, he's been a perfect angel for handling.He's still a little nervous since he's still pretty new to us but he's settling in well and is happy to be with people. Once he warms up, he's a social little guy that would be a great addition to your knitting circle or garden club or mahjong club.He is healthily wary of cats and wants to scoot on out of the room the second one starts growling. He hasn't shown any red flags with other dogs but we wouldn't want to place him with dogs that are much larger or much bouncier than he is. Kids 10+ would be fine - he's an older, mature gentleman but he's still sweet and patient.To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at fpas1@foreverpaws.com.
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Dexter

Maltese

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Hopkinton, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Dexter! Dexter is approximately 5 years old, 12 lbs at the moment, and he may have some Maltese in his mix. In his foster home, Dexter is working hard on his house-training, crate-training, and leash walking. He could join households with kids 10+, and other dogs. He has not been exposed to cats. No apartments, please!His foster says, `Dexter is a pint-sized little fellow that has been easy to foster. He gets along with dogs about his size and would be fine with kids 10+. He likes car rides, does great crated and would be a wonderful addition to his very own family. At his previous home, he wore a belly band so as not to have accidents inside. It has worked great here also.`He is available for adoption in Hopkinton by appointment. Please fill out an application on our website at https://www.browndogcoalition.com/adoptable as a first step.-Dogs may not be given as gifts or surprises.-Please thoughtfully discuss with your entire household the physical, safety, financial and emotional responsibilities of a dog BEFORE applying to adopt.- More information about our adoption process, application and adoption fees can be found at browndogcoalition.com

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Massachusetts

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

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Shelter

Forever Paws Animal Shelter,Inc.

300 Lynwood St, Fall River , MA 02721

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

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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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