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Maltese puppies and dogs in Cary, North Carolina

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JOLEE

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
JOLEE is an adorable sweet little girl who LOVES to PLAY. she is high energy but expected since still a puppy. She is housetrained, spayed vetted and microchipped she would love a pal to play with so someone her size is best. she likes the car and to be cuddled and petted. she is a little doll . we do a trial foster to adopt. email for an application. Fenced yard required and no apartments or electric fences. Kids over 6 yrs. email Mdcctennis@aol.com
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Charlie

Maltese Poodle (Standard)

Male, 7 yrs 4 mos
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH BEFORE APPLYING!Charlie is a 6 year old Maltese-Poodle mix who had a very sad start to life. He came from a home where the humans treated him very poorly, and because of this, he has had to learn what being a normal dog is actually like, which is a long term process. Charlie has been with the rescue for 2 years and has shown immense progress in that time. Charlie understandably has trust issues, which leads to fearful and anxious responses in stressful situations, including biting in the past. Charlie does very well around other dogs and small children. It’s adult humans that Charlie is skeptical of, but he tends to be excited and happy to meet new people these days, and readily accepts pets and scritches from strangers. At his core, Charlie is a happy-go-lucky circus dog. He is vibrant, outgoing, and he has responded well to his etiquette training and knows to wait for permission to approach his food or go out an open door. He loves going for walks, and does well on a leash when in familiar surroundings, but he can get anxious around new people and in new places, and may start pulling and not responding to voice commands and corrections, but this is improving as he gains exposure to the world at large. Charlie is also completely house trained and crate trained. The crate has been where Charlie seeks out safety and comfort, but as time passes and his confidence grows, he quite often leaves the safety of the crate and seeks out the company of humans. He wants to cuddle as much as any good dog does, but he still feels awkward about it at times. These days, he is happy to curl up next to his favorite human and snooze away. One consideration with Charlie is his need to be groomed regularly. Charlie can be a very fluffy boy, so grooming is essential, and should be done every 3 to 6 months. Charlie does not enjoy the experience at present, so it is best to have him sedated and groomed by a professional. At present, he won’t allow me to cut his nails or brush his teeth. Strangely enough, he does just fine with baths. Charlie absolutely has to go to a home with someone who is knowledgeable and comfortable with fearful dogs and the behaviors that come with that. He needs a home where everyone is committed to helping him learn that humans won't hurt him. This forever family has to be patient with him and let him have his time to decompress and slowly come to them when he is ready. His owners will have to be committed to getting Charlie the training and support he needs to feel confident and safe again. Because of how fearful he is, training should focus on positive reinforcement and building trust and not punishment.If you are interested in this animal please start by filling out an adoption application at http://www.CFP-NC.org/adoptions and we will get in touch with you.
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Florence

Maltese

Female, Adult
Holly Springs, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › This little girl has been through it! I don't know what 'it' is, but she is a survivor. After being picked up as a stray, she spent about 4 days at the shelter before being sprung by a Pawfect foster. She was so severely matted that she had to be sedated to be shaved. She also had a huge burn wound on her back. A Pawfect vet partner gave her a laser treatment, ointments, and pain medication to help her heal. No one knows what caused the burn, but it was awful. She basically had no skin on her back. Thankfully, that has completely healed and she is very happy to not hurt anymore. We are still waiting to see if her hair will grow back. At some point, she had a person because she knows how to be a house dog, loves attention and toys, recognizes household noises, and is potty trained. Now, potty training is 90% the human doing their part. She will have an accident if you don't pay attention to her asking (she will usually go stand by the door, maybe even whine) or take her out regularly. Small dogs need to go out more often than big dogs. They just do. So, you have to be committed to that. She loves to go for long walks. Right now, those have been limited to morning and night with quick pee breaks in between as her skin really can't be in the sun.  She does appear to have some allergies, but is not currently on any medication (and probably doesn't need any). She is about ten pounds and will require regular grooming every 9(ish) weeks. This is not optional as she will mat and must have her glands expressed since they tend to get impacted. She is tremendously sweet and demands attention. She almost seems to prefer kids. But, she can be a biter and has a terrifying growl. So, I cannot recommend her to a house with kids and she needs a very patient/experienced adopter who can work with her on this. No one knows what all she has been through, but it has obviously been terrible. The growling/biting is typically related to possessiveness over her toys or new situations (for example, putting on a harness).  She learns (and follows) routines well. But, she reacts badly (aggressive) to change. Her adopter will need to be patient while she learns your house rhythm. We have her voluntarily going into her crate after her evening walk. But, that has been a journey. She is great with other dogs. Hasn't met a cat. She's good on a leash, but will pull if she sees a bird or squirrel. Loves meeting new people and dogs on the street. Not much of a barker, but can whine sometimes. She still needs to have her spay operation. So, she cannot go home until the end of June.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 9, 2024, 9:42 pm
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Tuxedo

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Adult
Holly Springs, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › MaltipooTuxedo is estimated to be around 4 years old and 12 lbs.You can apply to adopt Tuxedo here: https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=20715652Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 9, 2024, 9:42 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Cali's adoption status with email updates.
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Cali

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Young
Holly Springs, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Cali came to me about 3 months ago, the previous owner lied about her. She is training to be house broken but is not yet. She doesn’t do well with other dogs yet, she finally got along with my Shih tzu but can’t even go near my other dog. She needs to be the only dog in the home. She does great with kids as I have a 4year old and 11year old and she has always been good with them.
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Sand Dollar - Seaside litter

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Puppy
Holly Springs, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › This 12 week old puppy was surrendered to the rescue with her mama and 3 siblings.  While we are not sure the breed mix we are sure of two things - a) she will be a little lap dog fuzzy thing and b) she is 100% cute as 'heck! Mama looks like a Westie with 'wirey' hair, and is maybe 10-12 pounds She loves to play, squeak, run, and play some more.   Preference will be given to homes WITHOUT young children given she is small and fragile.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 9, 2024, 9:42 pm

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Road Home Rescue

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Cause for Paws of NC

Raleigh, NC 27603

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Pawfect Match Rescue and Rahibilitation

PO Box 171, Holly Springs, NC 27540

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Crisis Dogs NC

Spring Lake, NC 28390

Pet Types: dogs

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