Maltese puppies and dogs in Sweet Home, Oregon

Pending adoption 🩷 We have a transport leaving September 27th 2026 from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add Beau to our trip for the right family 😊 Beau 🩵 Beau was born August 28, 2025, and is a Maltese/Yorkie mix weighing 7.9 pounds full grown. He is at a wonderful, healthy weight for his little frame, and underneath that ridiculously cute face is one of the sweetest little hearts. Beau is shy when meeting someone he doesn’t know. That is simply part of who he is, and I actually think there is something incredibly special about watching the moment he realizes he is safe with you. He doesn’t immediately walk into a room assuming everyone is his best friend. He observes, takes things in, and looks for reassurance from the person he trusts. Once he realizes that your hands are kind and your heart is safe, that little wall starts coming down surprisingly quickly. And then you get to meet the real Beau. 🩵 He is funny, affectionate, incredibly loyal, and has so much personality packed into his tiny 7.9-pound body. He loves playing with other dogs and does wonderfully with dogs both big and small. He is also great with cats. But as much as Beau enjoys his animal friends, at his core he is absolutely a people’s dog. When Beau chooses his person, he loves them deeply. He wants to be near you. He wants to be included in whatever you’re doing. Your day doesn’t have to be exciting or elaborate for him to be happy. If you’re moving around the house, he’s content being part of it. If you’re settling down, he’s happy settling down with you. He has that wonderful ability to simply fit himself into the rhythm of the person he loves. He has been wonderful with our older children, and he recently met our newest little grandson. Beau was perfectly happy sitting alongside me with the baby, simply enjoying being included. Those quiet little moments tell you so much about his temperament. He’s also an incredibly quiet dog. Beau is not a barker. He is accustomed to the normal sounds and activity of everyday life, so it generally takes something unfamiliar to catch his attention. Occasionally he will alert us when something is new or different, but he isn’t a dog who feels the need to carry on about it. Once he knows everything is okay, he’s perfectly content letting his people handle the investigation while he goes back to being Beau. 😂 When I first met him, Beau ran straight to his mom. She was his safe place. He didn’t know me, and he had absolutely no reason yet to believe that I could become one too. So I sat with him. I didn’t expect him to immediately trust me or understand what was happening. I just showed him that while I wasn’t the mom he had grown up knowing and loving, I would love him and take care of him just as fiercely while he was with me. I believe he knows that now. Somewhere along the way, I became his person here🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵 And that is probably why I understand so clearly what Beau is going to give the person who is willing to give him that same opportunity. His shyness may prevent someone from seeing everything extraordinary about him within the first five minutes of meeting him. But give him a little time to build a relationship with you, and there is an entirely different little dog waiting underneath. His previous family loved him, but circumstances in their lives changed. Beau’s dad suffered an injury that required back surgery, and his recovery was expected to be extensive. With everything that came along with that, he and his wife realized they could no longer give Beau the life, activity, and attention they wanted him to have. They made the difficult decision to ask us to take him in so he could have the opportunity for the happiness and companionship he deserves. Because of those circumstances, and the very hot weather we’ve had here, leash walking is still fairly new to Beau. His dad wasn’t physically able to take him out before he came to us, and we’ve been introducing leash time as weather permits. This is simply an area his new family will need to continue building on with him. He is young, eager to be with his person, and has every reason to continue doing beautifully as he gains experience. Inside the home, Beau already has wonderful habits. He is housetrained and thrives with consistency. Here, he is taken outside approximately every 2–3 hours and will go potty when asked. Keeping him on a predictable routine has worked beautifully for him. He is also crate trained. At bedtime, open his crate door and Beau will happily run right in. There’s no struggle or convincing needed; he understands his bedtime routine and settles nicely. If his forever family would rather have him sleep in a little bed beside theirs, or eventually curled up in their bed, I have a feeling Beau would adapt to that arrangement without too much objection. 😂 He travels wonderfully, too. Long or short road trips don’t bother him, which is such a wonderful quality for a family hoping for a little companion who can truly be part of their life. Even grooming is something Beau handles beautifully. He loves our groomer and enjoys a nice cool bath, especially when the deal includes plenty of lap time while he’s being brushed afterward. 🩵 His adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/_beau-1 It covers his neuter, microchip, current vaccines, thorough veterinary care and his light dental scaling and polish. Although Beau is still young, he did have some mild buildup that warranted a light cleaning. Dental needs aren’t determined by age alone. Genetics, breed and diet can all play a role, particularly in small breeds. His teeth were otherwise in great health and no extractions were needed. His dental was simply an opportunity to give him a beautifully clean, healthy start going into his forever home. There are dogs who show you everything they have to offer the instant you meet them. Beau isn’t that dog. He’s the little boy who may initially stand back and wonder whether he can trust you. He’s going to look toward the person he already knows is safe before deciding whether you might be safe too. But I have had the privilege of being on the other side of that uncertainty. I know the Beau who comes after it. I know the funny little boy with the huge personality. The affectionate companion. The dog who loves his people deeply, gets along beautifully with the animals around him, happily goes wherever life takes him, and really doesn’t ask for much beyond being included and loved. And now that I have become his person, I will have the honor of eventually bringing him to the person who gets to be his forever person. Someone who won’t measure their connection with him by the first few minutes they spend together, but who will give him the opportunity to realize once again: I’m safe here. I’m loved here. This is my person now. Give Beau that chance, and I truly don’t believe you’ll ever regret opening your home and your heart to him. 🩵

Pending adoption We have a transport leaving September 27th 2026 from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add Buddy to our trip for the right family 😊 Meet Buddy, our adorable 2-year-old Maltipoo whose name truly couldn’t fit him any better. Buddy is everyone’s friend, and he seems to make that decision from the moment he meets you. 🩵 There really isn’t much of a warming-up period with this little guy. Buddy loves meeting new people and greets everyone as though they might just be his newest best friend. He has one of those happy, unforgettable personalities that makes you feel as though you’ve known him far longer than you actually have. Buddy came to us because his previous owner found herself facing financial circumstances that made continuing to care for him increasingly difficult. She had always made sure Buddy’s needs were met and never wanted him to reach a point where he had to go without the basic necessities and care he deserved. Rather than waiting until things became harder, she made the incredibly responsible decision to reach out to us and ask for help finding Buddy a wonderful new home. And now that’s exactly what we’re hoping to find for him. 🩵 Buddy loves his walks and will happily join you just about anywhere. Whether you’re taking a simple walk around the block, heading out for an afternoon together, or strolling along while doing a little window shopping, Buddy is ready to come along. He genuinely enjoys being part of whatever his people are doing. He’s also GREAT on road trips. We’ve had Buddy with us on a few of our longer drives, and he absolutely loved venturing along. He’s the kind of dog who makes having a companion beside you feel easy because he’s simply happy to be included. Buddy is wonderful with other dogs and does great with cats as well. He previously lived with cats and couldn’t have cared less about sharing his home with them, making him a wonderful option for a family with other four-legged members already waiting at home. He is house trained and goes outside to use the restroom when asked. His house manners are wonderful, and he is also crate trained. Buddy currently sleeps peacefully in his crate at night, but he doesn’t need to remain a crate sleeper forever. With the manners he’s shown us in the home, I believe he would do just fine transitioning to sleeping outside of his crate if that’s what his future family prefers. Buddy isn’t a barker and is generally very well adapted to the everyday sounds happening around him. Like most dogs, he may occasionally alert if something unfamiliar genuinely catches him off guard, but unnecessary barking simply isn’t part of his normal personality. He’s also wonderful at the groomers and handles his grooming beautifully. As a Maltipoo, regular brushing and professional grooming will need to remain part of his lifelong care to keep his coat healthy and comfortable. Medically, Buddy is fully vetted and ready for adoption. He is neutered, microchipped, current on all of his vaccines, and has been cared for and prepared for his transition into his forever home. There are some dogs you meet and feel like you’re still getting to know weeks later, and then there are dogs like Buddy. He’s the kind of dog who can walk into your life and somehow make it feel as though he’s always been there. He loves easily, adapts beautifully, enjoys people and animals alike, and is just genuinely happy to be part of your world. Maybe that’s what makes his name so perfect 😊 He’s not looking for just an owner. He’s ready to become someone’s Buddy for life. 🩵 Buddy’s adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/buddy It helps cover all veterinary care and vetting completed, his neuter, microchip, vaccinations, professional grooming, training, and the overall time, care and love invested in him while with us.

We have a transport leaving September 27th 2026 from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add Ella to our trip for the right family 😊 Meet our beautiful Ella 🩷 Ella is a 2-year-old Maltipoo who weighs 13 pounds full grown, and she is truly one of those dogs who makes you wonder how you ever got lucky enough to know her. She is the sweetest, kindest, most loving little girl with a naturally happy personality and a heart that seems to have room for absolutely everyone. Ella is incredibly friendly and outgoing, loves people, loves other dogs, and approaches life with such an easy, joyful nature. She doesn’t need much time to decide you’re a friend—she pretty much assumes you already are. 🩷 Ella came to us after changes within her previous family’s circumstances meant they were no longer able to continue providing the home and care they wanted for her. It had nothing to do with Ella herself. She was clearly loved, and that shows in the trusting, affectionate little dog she is today. She is completely house trained and has wonderful manners in the home. She goes outside to use the restroom when asked and has adapted beautifully to our routine here. As with any dog transitioning into a new home, her new family will establish their own schedule with her, but Ella already understands what is expected of her and has a fantastic foundation. She is crate trained as well and sleeps peacefully through the night without any fuss. She could certainly continue sleeping in her crate, but she would also transition easily to a dog bed of her own—or your bed if that’s where you’d prefer your little girl to be. I don’t think Ella would object to that arrangement one bit. 😂🩷 Her leash manners are wonderful, and she genuinely enjoys her walks. She is the kind of dog you can picture taking along for all the little parts of everyday life—a neighborhood stroll, an afternoon out, visiting friends or family, or hopping in the car to see where the day takes you. She travels beautifully and has been very comfortable experiencing new places and environments with us. Ella is fantastic with other dogs and has been very well socialized. She interacts appropriately, enjoys their company, and fits easily into a group without needing to be the center of attention. She could happily share her home with another friendly dog, but she is also so connected to people that she would be perfectly content soaking up all the love as her family’s only dog. She is wonderful for grooming and handling, which is especially important for a Maltipoo who will require regular coat maintenance throughout her life. She does very well being brushed, picked up and handled, having her feet touched, and going through the normal grooming routine. We have continued working with Ella on all of the everyday skills that help a dog transition successfully into family life. Her house manners, crate training, leash work, car rides, grooming manners, socialization, routines, boundaries, and confidence in different environments have all been reinforced while she has been with us. She’s intelligent, attentive, adaptable, and genuinely wants to be part of whatever her people are doing. Her personality has such a lovely balance to it. She is playful and fun when it’s time to do something, but she also knows how to settle down and simply enjoy being near you. She’s affectionate without being demanding and confident without being pushy. Ella doesn’t need constant entertainment to be happy—sometimes being beside her person is more than enough. And there is just something exceptionally kind about this girl. Ella loves wholeheartedly. She has such a gentle sweetness in the way she connects with people, and being loved comes very naturally to her. She’s the little girl who happily follows along with your day, curls up nearby when things are quiet, and lights right back up the moment you ask if she wants to go somewhere with you. Her veterinary care has been completed, and Ella is officially ready for the next chapter of her life. She has been spayed, is current on her yearly vaccines including rabies and Bordetella, is microchipped, has received a thorough veterinary examination and clearance, and has had a complete dental cleaning. She will go home with all of her medical records. Ella’s adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of her adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/_ella-1 Her fee helps cover her completed veterinary care, including her spay, vaccines, microchip, examination and dental cleaning, as well as her overall care, grooming, training, and socialization while with us. There really isn’t much more we could ask of this little girl. Ella isn’t waiting for someone to teach her how to be a wonderful dog. She already is one. 🩷 Now she just needs the family who gets to call her theirs.