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Maltese puppies and dogs in Ohio

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Below are our newest added Maltese available for adoption in Ohio. To see more adoptable Maltese in Ohio, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Elmer's adoption status with email updates.
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Elmer

Maltese/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Dayton, OH
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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We'll also keep you updated on Snowflake's adoption status with email updates.
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Snowflake

Maltese

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Snowflke! Snowflake is a 5-year-old, 10 pound Maltese who is ready to find her forever home and fill it with endless love, fluff, and charm! This little snow-white sweetheart is as precious as her name suggests, and she is looking for a family who will adore her just as much as she will adore them. Snowflake is crate trained for sleeping, making bedtime routines smooth and stress-free, and she is 95% potty trained — meaning she is practically already home-ready! She loves to stretch her legs outdoors and looks forward to her daily walks, taking in every sight, smell, and moment the outside world has to offer. Snowflake has happily lived and played alongside cats and two dogs, proving she is a natural fit for a multi-pet household. She is gentle, fun, and knows how to share the love! And if you really want to win her heart, just offer her a treat — her excitement will instantly brighten your day. When she is not out on a walk or playing with her furry friends, you can find Snowflake doing what she does best — relaxing, chilling, and soaking up all the good vibes life has to offer. Her favorite things include taking leisurely walks, snacking on treats, and cuddling up with the ones she loves most. Snowflake is the whole package — sweet, social, low-maintenance, and full of love. She deserves a forever home where she can continue living her best life by your side. Could that home be yours? Snowflake currently being fostered in the Cincinnati, OH area, and her adoption fee is $450. Snowflake is a Patron Pup. Patron Pups have higher adoption fees due to varying reasons and are adopted quickly, even with these higher adoption fees. They may be purebred, a highly desirable breed, small in size fully grown, etc. These fees allow them to act as patrons to other pets in our care who may not be as adoptable, or have ongoing costs for medical care, contributing to a longer time in rescue, and therefore a higher cost for us to care for them. Patron Pups allow us to continue rescuing these other animals and give them a better chance at finding their forever homes as well. To adopt this animal, please visit https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt All of our animals come spayed or neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, are microchipped, heartworm negative, current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention, dewormed, and treated for any ailments found upon veterinary examination. The adoption fee covers a portion of these services, and makes it possible for us to continue rescuing animals. For more information on the adoption fees and the adoption process, please complete our adoption application here: https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt - an application allows us to get to know your family better so we can assess whether the animal you are interested in is a good match for your home. An application does not obligate you to adopt. Please understand that due to the volume of applications some animals receive, we are unable to contact all applicants. If your application is considered a good fit for the animal you are interested in, or even a different pet, a volunteer will give you a call as soon as possible. We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location where animals can be seen during the week. Please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LouiesLegacy for our weekly adoption album if you are interested in meeting an animal in person. Not all animals attend every adoption event, please check our Facebook page for animal event times and locations before you make a trip to meet a specific animal.
We'll also keep you updated on Diamond & Star-Bonded Pair's adoption status with email updates.
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Diamond & Star-Bonded Pair

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Female Adult
Rootstown, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Diamond and Star here,       We are two sweet sisters of apx 8 and 11 pounds and 3 years. We are bonded and need to stay together. Two is better than one. We play and can entertain each other. we have been best buddies since birth. We are active loving little girls, that can give you double the love. We are crate and house trained. Our Mom feels we deserve more. She doesn't have enough time for us. Two will give you twice as much love. What do you think?  Diamond-black & whiteStar-tan & white   If interested, you can easily fill out an adoption application by clicking here:  adoption application For those viewing on Petfinder, if you are interested in adopting this animal please click on More About Rose's Rescue, you may fill out adoption application from there. Or go to the Rose's Rescue website, www.rosesrescue.net , and click on Fees - Adoption Info - Online Application  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.     March 7, 2026, 1:37 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Sammy Jo's adoption status with email updates.
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Sammy Jo

Maltese

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
Kettering, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained,
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Meet Sammy Jo! He hasn’t had the easiest path in life, but you’d never know it by the gentle way he’s beginning to trust again. This sweet boy is slowly stepping out of his shell and showing us the loving heart that’s been there all along. He is a white 10 year old Maltese who is incredibly sweet and enjoys being petted and loved on by his people. He’s starting to show his playful side by recently wagging his tail and initiating play with one of the smaller dogs in his foster home. He is fully potty trained and has never had an accident in the house or his crate. His crate is his safe haven, a place he willingly goes to relax and feel secure. He also does well with children and enjoys calm, gentle interaction. Sammy Jo does have food aggression and will need structured feeding with clear, consistent boundaries. He must be fed separately, and his space around food needs to be respected. With routine and predictability, he does well. He also has a collapsing trachea and requires medication twice daily. His future family will need to stay committed to keeping him on his medication schedule to ensure he stays comfortable and healthy. Sammy Jo values his personal space, especially around other dogs. If dogs are constantly in his face or if food is involved, he can become overwhelmed. However, he is making steady progress and is slowly building tolerance with proper introductions. Sammy Jo will thrive in a home that believes in structure, patience, and consistency. He needs a family who understands that trust takes time and that giving him appropriate space is a form of love. In return, you’ll get a loyal companion who is learning every day that the world can be safe again. The quiet cuddles, the tail wags, the small victories. They mean everything with a dog like Sammy Jo. If you would like to give Sammy Jo the love he has always deserved, please apply at pawpatroldayton.com. Adoption fee is $160 which includes microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and neutered. All of our animals are vaccinated, micro-chipped and spayed/neutered before being adopted.
We'll also keep you updated on Pinkey's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinkey

Maltese/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs 3 mos
Fremont, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Pinkey is an 8 years 3 month old Maltese mix weighing 18 pounds. She came to the shelter as a stray so her history is unknown. Pinkey was born to be pampered! This little lady prefers the finer things in life, like all the warm blankets to cuddle and burrow in! Pinkey likes everyone she meets and is affectionate. She does not show interest in toys here at the shelter. Is content to sit next to you or near by on her blankets. Needs work with housebreaking. Treat motivated-but on a weight loss journey. She does not like the cold! Tolerates baths-does not like her face messed and was sassy & mouthy with groomer. She's been to the veterinarian while in our care for her spay, dental (removing 3 teeth) and the removal of 4 cysts. Mild cataracts in both eyes. Shows interest in cats, wants to play with them, no prey drive. Separation anxiety-does not like to be alone. Has puppy energy. Good guard dog-alert to people and sounds-will bark. Good with other dogs but wants to hump them (no matter their size). Has resource guarding with food and treats.Her adoption fee is $150, this includes her spay, heartworm test, vaccines current, deworming, heartworm/flea prevention and micro chipped. Her dog license is also required to be purchased for Sandusky County residents at time of adoption, which is an additional $21.00. Please visit the shelter to meet her, we show dogs Monday through Friday 1pm-4:30pm and Saturday 1pm-3:30pm. Once you have visited the shelter, you are then eligible to submit an adoption application for review. Please note, we do not offer same day adoptions and there is a $10 non-refundable application fee.Come and meet your new best friend today! The Humane Society of Sandusky County is open Monday -Friday 1pm - 5pm and Saturdays from 1pm - 4pm. Also, be sure to check us out on FaceBook!
We'll also keep you updated on Mia's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia

Maltese

Female, 11 mos
Toledo, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, House-trained,
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Meet Mia! This almost 8-month-old Maltese mix is a soft-hearted sweetheart with a playful spirit and a whole lot of potential. Mia’s still learning the ropes—she’s curious, gentle, and eager to grow into her best self with a little guidance and a lot of love. She thrives in a calm, consistent environment and would do best with a securely fenced yard where she can safely explore and stretch her legs. Because she’s still building confidence, Mia is seeking a home without small children—she’ll blossom with patient adults or older kids who understand her. If you’re ready to help a sweet soul grow into her sparkle, Mia might just be your match. Adoption fee: $350 ------------------------------------------------- We ask that you fill out our adoption application to start. We ask people to be approved for adoption before meeting our animals one-on-one because we would hate for someone to fall in love and things not work out. www.furangelsrs.com/ Our adoption requirements are under 'ready-to-adopt,' and the dog application is under the 'dog' section. To see the adoption fee, please click on the animal picture you’re interested in on our website.

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Ohio

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

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Rescue

Rose's Rescue

PO Box 33, Rootstown , OH 44272

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Humane Society of Sandusky County

1315 N River Rd., Fremont , OH 43420

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, small animals

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Fur Angels Rescue Shelter

Toledo , OH 43615

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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