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Noah

Maltese

Male, 9 yrs 8 mos
Palisades Park, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
✅️Currently located in South Korea✅️ Meet Noah🤍 💙 Noah’s Account: @aki.noa.sushi 1. Health • Neutering/Spaying: Completed • Other: Microchipped; had bladder stone surgery and molar extraction. Fully blind in one eye due to cataracts. Experiences coughing when temperatures drop, requiring steroid medication if coughing occurs. Has partial hearing loss. All teeth except molars have been extracted, so he cannot eat hard treats. 2. Rescue Story • Noah was rescued from a breeding facility alongside Aji and Aki before Adogs officially formed. He was adopted, but after his adopter passed away suddenly in September 2024, Noah returned to Adogs. He is looking for a family to help him overcome his grief and begin a new chapter of life. 3. Personality & Habits • With People: Very affectionate and sweet, loves both strangers and familiar people, and often approaches first asking for pets. • With Dogs: Gets along well with other dogs, both familiar and new friends. May show cute jealousy if another dog gets attention. • Separation Anxiety: Calm when left with Aki, though Aki has separation anxiety that affects Noah. If left with another dog or person, he waits quietly. • House Training: Fully pee pad trained (100% accuracy), though he prefers pooping outdoors. He tends to pee near the edge of the pad, so surrounding it with a fence or holder is helpful. • Hygiene/Grooming: Very calm and well-behaved during baths, drying, and brushing. • Walking on Leash: Walks well on a leash without pulling and keeps pace nicely. 4. Special Notes • May bark briefly when a stranger enters the room for the first time. In the evenings, he may bark for 5 minutes normally, or 20–30 minutes if he has extra energy. • Has a strong food drive and eats quickly when excited for meals, so feeding slowly and calmly is recommended.
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Lulu

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female
Tenafly, NJ
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(when grown) -
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Lulu is a 3 year old Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie). Lulu can be a little shy at first but once she knows you she loves you. She is spayed, current on her vaccines and microchipped. Lulu will need a home with no small children and a fenced in yard as she will run if given the chance and does not walk on a leash. She gets along with other dogs and would require another one in the home for a friend.If you are interested in meeting her the first step is to go to petresqinc.org to fill out an adoption application. Questions will be answered once we have an application. June 8, 2026, 12:23 am
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Sophie

Maltese Miniature Poodle

Female, Senior
Closter, NJ
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
Sophie is a tiny 15 year old Maltese Poodle mix weighing just under 8 pounds. She is polite gentle and very sweet. Her favorite place is simply near her person. She coexists well with other small dogs and has an easygoing presence. Sophie came into rescue when her owner could no longer care for her. It took her a few days to adjust but she is settling in beautifully and showing her soft affectionate personality. Her eyesight is good and her hearing is still fairly strong for her age. She does have a heart murmur but is not on any medication at this time. She doesn't love being left alone so we are hoping to find her a calm quiet home where someone is around most of the time. Sophie is a lovely little soul looking for comfort companionship and a soft place to land for her golden years. ADOPTION PROCESS: 1. You must begin our adoption process by applying to adopt on clawsadopt.org. Please do NOT inquire via Petfinder, social media messengers or in our comments. We will only be looking at applications! 2. Please make sure you fill out our adoption application COMPLETELY. We may not be able to respond to applications that are not completely filled out with the proper information. Side note: on our applications, the more details you provide = the better. 3. We prefer applicants live within 60 miles of Closter, NJ. (Applicants who live farther away may still apply. However, please note we do prioritize local applications as we try our best to serve our local community first.) 4. Please respect our organization, our volunteers and our process. As a reminder, our organization is a nonprofit. We receive no money from the state. We have no paid employees! This is a polite reminder that we are doing our best to make the right decisions for the animals in our care. Thank you. Website - clawsadopt.org Email - clawsadopt@yahoo.com Instagram - @clawsadopt Facebook - facebook.com/ClosterAnimalWelfareSociety
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Snowflurry

Maltese

Female, 7 yrs 8 mos
Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
WISE is entirely volunteer-run and all of the donations made to our rescue go directly back to the animals in our care. By partnering with veterinary practices that support our work, we are able to save animals’ lives and restore them back to health. While some animals only need standard care, others require more extensive veterinary or behavioral care. Regardless of which dog you are applying for, we are looking for adopters to support our program with a minimum donation of $850. The donation may or may not be directly applied to care of the dog you're adopting but rather goes toward supporting all of the dogs in the rescue. We appreciate the understanding of our potential adopters. Please keep this in mind prior to applying.NAME: SnowflurryBREED: Maltese DOB: Sep 16, 2018 (7 years 3 months)Home Recommendation: Snowflurry would thrive in a patient and experienced home where she can continue building confidence and truly shine. This sweet girl is incredibly loving and very gentle, and she forms strong bonds with the people she trusts. With calm guidance, consistency, and lots of affection, she will blossom into a devoted and loyal companion. A family who understands her need for reassurance and is willing to move at her pace will be rewarded with a deeply affectionate and special dog.WHY DID THEY COME TO WISE: Some large-scale breeding programs occasionally have dogs and puppies they are unable to place due to medical needs, birth defects, appearance differences, or simply because there is not enough demand. WISE partners with groups working to help provide these dogs with a second chance rather than an uncertain future. We are committed to rescuing and caring for dogs of all kinds — healthy, medically fragile, senior, or those with special needs — and giving them the love, safety, and opportunity they deserve.Personality: Snowflurry is a gentle, affectionate girl who finds comfort in being close to her people. She loves to feel safe in someone’s arms and will happily wag her tail when you speak to her with kind, loving words. Her favorite place right now is curled up on a warm lap, snoozing peacefully and soaking in all the love. She has a calm, tender nature and truly enjoys quiet moments of connection with those she trusts.KIDS: Yes, kids 10+DOGS: YesCATS: YesTraining: Snowflurry does great in her crate and is comfortable resting there. Her potty training is coming along — while she is not yet going outside, she has a pretty good record of using her wee-wee pad and is learning her routine. Leash training has not started yet, as she is still feeling a bit anxious, but with patience, encouragement, and gentle guidance, she has great potential to continue making progress.Visit WiseAnimalRescue.org to fill out an adoption application.Adoption areas include: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
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Snowden

Maltese

Female, 11 yrs 2 mos
Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
WISE is entirely volunteer-run and all of the donations made to our rescue go directly back to the animals in our care. By partnering with veterinary practices that support our work, we are able to save animals’ lives and restore them back to health. While some animals only need standard care, others require more extensive veterinary or behavioral care. Regardless of which dog you are applying for, we are looking for adopters to support our program with a minimum donation of $850. The donation may or may not be directly applied to care of the dog you're adopting but rather goes toward supporting all of the dogs in the rescue. We appreciate the understanding of our potential adopters. Please keep this in mind prior to applying.NAME: SnowdenBREED: MalteseDOB: Mar 31, 2015 (10 years 10 months)Home Recommendation: Snowden is a loving and devoted dog who thrives on companionship and being close to her favorite people. She would do best in a home where someone is around most of the time, as she truly enjoys spending her days by her person's side. Whether it's relaxing together at home, following you from room to room, or simply enjoying your company, Snowden is happiest when she feels included in her family's daily life. Her affectionate nature and strong bond with her humans make her a wonderful companion for someone looking for a loyal, loving dog who wants nothing more than to be near the people she loves.Personality: Snowden is a sweet, affectionate girl who loves nothing more than spending time with her person. Whether she's curling up for a cozy nap, tagging along on an adventure, or simply relaxing by your side, Snowden is happiest when she's with the people she loves. She enjoys traveling and makes a wonderful companion for outings, always eager to be part of the journey. With her loving personality and loyal nature, Snowden is looking for a home where she can share plenty of snuggles, companionship, and memorable adventures with her favorite human.KIDS: YesDOGS: YesCATS: YesTraining: Snowden is pad-trained and reliably uses pee pads, making her an easy addition to many households. With her gentle nature, good manners, and loyal personality, Snowden is looking for a home where she can continue to enjoy plenty of love, companionship, and shared adventures with her favorite person.WHY DID THEY COME TO WISE: Some large-scale breeding programs occasionally have dogs and puppies they are unable to place due to medical needs, birth defects, appearance differences, or simply because there is not enough demand. WISE partners with groups working to help provide these dogs with a second chance rather than an uncertain future. We are committed to rescuing and caring for dogs of all kinds — healthy, medically fragile, senior, or those with special needs — and giving them the love, safety, and opportunity they deserve.Visit WiseAnimalRescue.org to fill out an adoption application.Adoption areas include: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
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Christopher

Maltese Shih Tzu

Male, Senior
Oakland, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
It was 5am. The call went out: Send the Police! 🚨 Adorned in protective gear, the police approached the house timidly - unsure what they'd find inside. The homeowner had called frantically. A monster may be lying in wait...As the door sprung open, a demon emerged: fluffy, 12lb, 8 year old Christopher. Street name: Christo-FURY.Look at him the wrong way, and he'll have something to say. Interrupt his nap and you'll never hear the end of it. While he may look like a perfectly cuddly lapdog, he is ANYTHING BUT. That 5am call to the police about a 12lb dog terrorizing her? That's true...and, that's how Christopher finds himself with us now. A wannabe police dog, this Maltese/Shih Tzu mix found himself on the outside looking in at the Police Dog Academy. HIs bark found insufficiently fearsome, and his tiny frame unfit for the riggers of police life. Now: all bark, no badge. Many things offend our little ChristoFURY. On the short list: men, children, strangers, neighbors, delivery people, repairmen, vets, groomers, sharing food, big or energetic dogs.Christopher definitely has some good qualities, too. He's quite a charmer with the ladies - often able to hide his devious side. Christopher gives plenty of warning if you learn his rules and listen to them. He's a good walker, non-shedding, and smart. Overall, Christopher is in great health other than a mild heart murmur which doesn't require medication. Beyond a patient one, we aren't sure what home will suit this little devil best. He may accept the presence of another chill dog, does not want kisses goodnight or to be woken up too early in the morning, and can be bribed with chicken and cheese. If you are still reading and thinking this sounds like a great dog to adopt, please make an appointment with a good therapist(KIDDING), and apply at RBARI.org/dogs so we can broker a meeting with ChristoFURY.If you think you can "fix" him, don't bother - those relationships never work out if you aren't ready to accept each other flaws and all, and he's done with trying to fit into society's convention of what a "pet" should be and looking to live life on his terms - with the rap sheet to prove it. Primary Color: White Age: 8yrs 11mths 0wks

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Rutherford, New Jersey

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6.1 miles

ADOGS(Adopt Dogs) - NJ Transport

Palisades Park, NJ 07650

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

10.2 miles

Pet ResQ Inc

24 West Railroad Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

12.8 miles

Closter Animal Welfare Society

Closter, NJ 07624

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

14.5 miles

Wise Animal Rescue

PO Box 121, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

15.3 miles

Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.

2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

17 miles

AMA Animal Rescue

2815 Cropsey Ave, BROOKLYN, NY 11214

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

17.2 miles

Real Dog Rescue

Mahwah, NJ 07430

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

17.3 miles

NorthStar Pet Rescue Inc

PO Box 284, Boonton, NJ 07005

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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20.6 miles

North Shore Animal League America (NSALA)

16 Lewyt St, Port Washington, NY 11050

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Rescue

22 miles

Pawcific Rescue - Transport

1764 Sleepy Hollow Ln, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Pet Types: dogs

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