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Chloe

Maltese

Female, Adult
Fort Wayne, IN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Adoption Fee: NO FEE Chloe is a sweet senior Maltese (10+ years young!) who is starting to experience some vision & hearing loss. She can be a little particular about what she likes and appreciates gentle, respectful handling as she gets to know you. While she isn’t a typical “lap dog,” she enjoys her space and a calm environment where she can feel safe and comfortable. Chloe will be receiving a dental cleaning soon, which may include the removal of some teeth, but we’re hopeful this will help her feel her best. She’s looking for a quiet, peaceful home—ideally without children—where she can relax and enjoy her golden years. With the right match, Chloe will be a wonderful companion for someone who understands and appreciates a more independent, senior pup. New foster dogs need time to feel safe. They may be skittish or fearful, so always stay with them outside—even in fenced yards. Ensure collars and leashes fit securely to prevent escapes. Your gentle presence and protection help them feel loved and secure. The adoption fee helps allow Perfect Paws to provide all animals with current, age appropriate vaccinations which include, DHLPP, Kennel Cough and Rabies (if the pet is at least 13 weeks old), and spay/neuter when necessary.  The fee also helps with the cost of deworming; heartworm testing (if the pet is at least 1 year old), heartworm prevention as well as flea and tick prevention for animals cared for through the rescue. He will go home with a collar, leash, and vaccination record. If you would like to adopt this very special K-9 kid, please go DIRECTLY to our website to complete our convenient Online Adoption Form.  Our website is www.perfectpawspetrescue.org cut and paste our web address into your browser to get to our site.  Email any questions to perfectpawsrescueinc@gmail.comNO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Fort Wayne Indiana vicinity.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.May 25, 2026, 7:04 pm

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Apollo - PENDING ADOPTION

Maltese Poodle (Standard)

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Defiance, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Little Apollo came to FDHS as a stray alongside his bestie Artemis. He’s estimated to be around 6 years old and we are guessing him to be a Poodle mix with a whole lot of personality packed into a very small frame.Apollo might be a little guy, but he fully believes he is “large and in charge.” He’s got big feelings, a little bit of sass, and absolutely no awareness of how small he actually is. He carries himself like he runs the place, even if he could be mistaken for a well-loved stuffed animal.Once he’s comfortable, Apollo is social and engaging, with a confident streak that comes out more and more as he settles in. New people and situations can take him a moment to warm up to, but he adjusts with time and consistency. He does well on leash and enjoys getting out for strolls at his own pace. He would prefer a low-traffic, calm home with a cozy spot where he can keep an eye on everything.Apollo would love to be adopted with Artemis, since they came in together and definitely seem to bring each other comfort. However, he could also do well on his own as long as he has a patient home that understands his spicy little “boss dog” personality.**Neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and up-to-date on vaccines & monthly prevention. Weighs about 15 lbs**

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Artemis - PENDING ADOPTION

Maltese Poodle (Standard)

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Defiance, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This little floof is Artemis!Artemis came to FDHS as a stray with her best friend Apollo (also available!). We’re estimating she’s around 6 years old and she looks like some kind of Poodle mix.She’s a small girl with big feelings and an even bigger voice to go with them. Artemis can be a little shy when meeting new people, but she warms up with patience and once she’s comfortable, her sweet side really starts to come through.She walks nicely on leash and enjoys getting out and adventuring. At the end of the day, she’s happiest curled up in her dog bed, settled in and relaxed.Artemis would really love to be adopted with Apollo, since they came in together and clearly have a great friendship going. That said, she could also do well in a home on her own as long as she has a patient person willing to give her time to adjust.**Spayed, microchipped, heartworm negative, and up-to-date on vaccines & monthly prevention. Weighs about 12 lbs**

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Fiona

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Maltese

Female, Senior
Fort Wayne, IN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Fiona will be 9 in October 2026. She needs a person or couple who do not have super busy schedules and like to have a lap dog that enjoys cuddling. She lives with a toddler but she has had to get used to him. She does bark at strangers and is very protective of who she lives with. She is still very agile and jumps high. She has some anxiety when people leave and is in a crate while we work. Her anxiety can be alot so she really needs a home in which people can take her on the go or do not leave for hours at a time.

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Van Wert, Ohio

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29.8 miles

Perfect Paws Pet Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 15868, Fort Wayne, IN 46885

Pet Types: dogs

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32.6 miles

Fort Defiance Humane Society

7169 State Route 15, Defiance, OH 43512

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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