Maltese puppies and dogs in Glencoe, Minnesota

Age: 6 years old Weight: 18 lbs Dog friendly: Yes, requires companion dog in the home. Does best with smaller dogs. Cat friendly: Yes Kid friendly: Yes. Older/considerate kids will be best Potty trained: Yes Crate trained: Does well free roam of the home REQUIREMENT: Fence yard + companion dog Adoption fee: $495 Hi, I’m Milo! I’m a 6-year-old, 18-pound professional fetch enthusiast looking for my forever family. If you’ve got a ball, we’re already best friends. Seriously… I could play fetch for hours, so a Chuckit launcher might just become your new favorite purchase. 😆 When I’m not chasing tennis balls, you’ll find me riding shotgun on car adventures, exploring the yard, or keeping an eye on the neighborhood happenings. I like to stay involved in everything you’re doing and am always ready for the next activity. A few things about me: • Potty trained • Free-roam trustworthy in the home • Dog friendly (I do require another small, confident dog in the home) • Cat friendly • Good with older, respectful kids • Vocal at times, so a home without shared walls is best My ideal home has a fenced yard where I can stretch my legs, play fetch, and burn off some energy. I thrive with active humans who enjoy getting outside and having fun. If you’re looking for a happy-go-lucky sidekick who will keep you laughing and make every day a little more exciting, I just might be your guy.

If you’re looking for a little shadow who wants nothing more than to be by your side, Bentley might just be your perfect match. At just 1½ years old, Bentley is a handsome Maltese/Poodle mix who has spent his entire life with one loving family. He’s an affectionate, well mannered little guy who loves to cuddle, especially if that means curling up around your neck like the world’s cutest scarf. At night, he’s happy sleeping with his people or in his kennel, and he’s comfortably crate trained when home alone. Bentley has excellent house manners and is reliably potty trained as long as he’s given regular opportunities to go outside. His dream home would have plenty of room to run, sniff, and burn off his playful energy before coming inside for snuggles. His favorite toys are stuffed animals, and he’s always up for a car ride, where he settles in like a seasoned road trip companion. He enjoys children and is eager to play, making him a fun little buddy for visiting grandkids. While he hasn’t lived with other pets and may bark when he sees other dogs, he’s otherwise an easygoing companion. He can also be a little vocal when meeting new people, but once he realizes you’re a friend, he warms up quickly. Bentley doesn’t shed, making him a great choice for those looking for a low shedding companion. His grooming has been maintained at home, and his soft, curly coat gives him that irresistibly cuddly teddy bear look. We think Bentley’s ideal home would be with a retired couple or family who enjoys spending time outdoors and can include him in everyday life. He’ll happily join you for adventures, then spend the evening curled up as close as he can get. If you’re searching for a loyal little best friend with a heart full of love and an adorable nickname like Bentley Wentley, Bentley is ready to steal your heart.

We are needing to rehome our daughter’s dog as she is unable to have him at her new home. He is six years old, friendly and housetrained. She has been unable to afford to keep up with his grooming so he is a bit shaggy at the moment since she’s been clipping it herself. He is neutered and has always been healthy.

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In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Gizmo is a wonderful little Shih Tzu and Maltese mix. He is 8 years old and weighs 11 pounds. He is learning how to overcome months of neglect and isolation in his former home and is slowly making improvements while receiving love and care. He came into rescue suffering from long standing ear infections as well as severe dental disease. He has received thorough veterinary care while in rescue, and his initial defensive behavior has now changed to that of a sweet, loving boy. He was just in so much physical pain that he didn’t want to be touched, especially near his head. Gizmo is house trained, and loves at last being able to roam freely in his foster home rather than being in a kennel for most of the day and night. He sleeps so sweetly with his foster mom at night, and during the day is quite the cuddler. He loves giving you kisses and showing affection. His foster mom is working on a simple solution for his food and toy guarding, which will resolve in time. Unfortunately, he does not like children so he must go into an adoptive without children. However, we have found that after getting to know an older child, he does become a bit more comfortable with them. So an occasional visiting child might be okay. Gizmo loves to be outside walking with you! He really needs lots of exercise, so walking 2-3 times a day is quite essential for good behavior and for bonding with you. Gizmo is a lovely little boy and longs for a permanent forever home. If you meet the following requirements, please consider applying for him: 1. A quiet, adults only home, without children, where someone is home much of the day. He truly enjoys being with his people. 2. A fenced yard, if possible, as he loves to run and chase. 3. A home without another dog or cat - he craves affection all to himself. 4. Be willing and physically able to take Gizmo on 2-3 long walks every day. He really enjoys the outdoors and especially walking. 5. A family who is understanding and patient who will continue working with him to overcome his trust issues around his food and toys. 6. A home within 30 miles of Eden Prairie, MN. 7. Attend the annual Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each September. Gizmo is neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. His adoption fee is $320.00 plus $28.88 sales tax for a total of $348.88. To meet Gizmo, please complete an adoption application using the website listed above. You can also meet Gizmo and other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota at the monthly Meet & Greet, held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month at Chuck & Don's, 8537 Lyndale Avenue S., Bloomington, MN. Because of the Independence Day holiday, the July event will be held on July 11, with the regular first Saturday schedule resuming thereafter.

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.    Gary is an 18‑pound gentleman of distinguished age who has fully committed to the art of relaxation. He is, without question, the King of Sleeping. If napping were an Olympic sport, Gary would bring home the gold, the silver, and probably a commemorative snack. When he’s awake, he transforms into a slow‑moving shadow who follows his human around with the dedication of a very mellow bodyguard. He loves short strolls outside where he can sniff the neighborhood news, feel the breeze, and pretend he’s still a spry young lad. Then he returns inside to resume his royal duties: couch snuggling, belly‑rub requesting, and gentle snoring. Gary has a few special senior quirks—he’s partially blind, partially deaf, a little wobbly, and needs eye drops and daily pain meds. Stairs are not his thing, but being carried like the tiny prince he is suits him just fine. He’s working on potty training and does well on a schedule, especially since he sleeps through the night like a champion. He’s friendly with everyone, polite with dogs, and happiest in a calm home where he can nap in peace and enjoy his favorite hobby: eating treats. All treats. Any treats. Every treat. Gary is a gentle, affectionate, easygoing old soul who just wants a soft place to land, a cozy lap to snooze on, and someone who appreciates the simple joys in life—like snacks, sunshine, and long, luxurious naps. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.    ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) July 11, 2026, 12:29 pm