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Maltese puppies and dogs in Worcester, Massachusetts

Looking for a Maltese puppy or dog in Worcester, Massachusetts? Adopt a Pet can help you find an adorable Maltese near you.

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Adopt a Maltese near you in Worcester, Massachusetts

These Maltese are available in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Snowball

Maltese

Male, Adult
Worcester, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Little Snowball arrived to the shelter as a stray, extremely underweight, so very hungry and with coat that was terribly matted as can be seen in his last photo. Please read his entire bio before reaching out to the shelter. Snowball was so underweight that shelter staff had to carefully feed him through his first couple weeks to make sure that he was able to safely process food after almost starvation. But this tiny 10 lb. boy has proved to have quite a determined, sassy attitude! Snowball wants to get to know people at his own pace. He is looking for an adult only home with no kids, dogs or cats. If children are going to be visitors, his new adopters should be prepared to have a spot for him to be safely kept away. This guy has lost some trust in people, but is trying awfully hard to make connections. Snowball is clear about his need for space, and will give a warning growl to people who push him too fast. Once he is comfortable, he will crawl up and cuddle.Snowball would like a quiet home, with adult adopters only who are willing to go very slow on getting to know him. If you need a dog to pick up and snuggle right away, he is not the pup for you. Snowball has been through a tough time and may do best with local adopters who are able to come to the shelter multiple times in order to gain his confidence. Although his coat was trimmed down, he will require regular professional grooming to keep him comfortable, and his new adopters' should be prepared for that cost. If you are viewing Snowball's profile on Adopt-a-Pet, please head to our official website at worcesterarl.org and click on his photo to fill out the Dog Adoption Inquiry Form to request a meet with him. All adoptions are by appointment, thank you!

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These Maltese are available for adoption close to Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Snow

Maltese

Female, Senior
Brockton, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Snow, our beloved 12-year-old Maltese princess who has been a cherished member of our family for her entire life. This sweet, friendly, and lovable girl enjoys nothing more than belly rubs and chasing after crumb droppings on the floor. Despite her age, Snow still runs like the wind, especially when frolicking in the grass or basking in the sun. She may be a bit shy at the groomers, but her heart is as warm as can be. As much as it breaks our hearts, we’ve made the difficult decision to find Snow a new loving home. With our family now bustling with two little toddlers, we realize that Snow deserves undivided attention and care, something we may not be able to provide amidst our busy and active lifestyle. We’re looking for a family who will cherish Snow as much as we do and give her the love and attention she deserves in her golden years.”
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Latte

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Warren, RI
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
Latte is a 7 year old female Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier mix. She is loving towards anyone she meets. The perfect companion. She is playful, and cuddly. She is dog friendly, cat friendly and kid friendly. Latte was severely mistreated by her previous owners and developed extremely large kidney stones. Altruistic worked with an independent foster to get her treated and she now has no signs of kidney stones. Due to her previous frequent urination, she is not yet potty trained. She is a smart girl and is going outside and on pads about 60% of the time. She is good with cats, dogs and children.
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Mimi

Maltese Pomeranian

Female, Adult
Griswold, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Mimi is a 2 year old female small breed mix, and the mom to 4 little pups. Apply for Mimi at allpawsondeck.org Must be 21+ to adopt $400 Adoption Fee; $100 spay/neuter deposit Located in Griswold, CT To adopt you must - Fill out an application at allpawsondeck.org - all your pets must be spayed / neutered and up to date - We can't adopt to MA residents due to State Laws. If the dog is posted, the dog is available. Only complete applications at allpawsondeck.org will be considered.
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Tom

Maltese Pomeranian

Male, Puppy
Griswold, CT
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
Mimi's puppy. Mimi is the mother, and she is a 2 year old female small breed mix. Apply for Mimi's pups at allpawsondeck.org Must be 21+ to adopt $600 Adoption Fee; $100 spay/neuter deposit Located in Griswold, CT To adopt you must - Fill out an application at allpawsondeck.org - all your pets must be spayed / neutered and up to date - We can't adopt to MA residents due to State Laws. If the dog is posted, the dog is available. Only complete applications at allpawsondeck.org will be considered.

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Worcester, Massachusetts

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Shelter

3.1 miles

Worcester Animal Rescue League

139 Holden St., Worcester, MA 01606

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

45.9 miles

Altruistic Dog Rescue

67 Serpentine Rd, Warren, RI 02885

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

48.7 miles

All Paws on Deck

Griswold, CT 06351

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

48.7 miles

All Paws on Deck

Griswold, CT 06351

Pet Types: dogs

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Maltese basics

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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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