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Maltese puppies and dogs in Virginia

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

Maltese/Shih Tzu

Female, 15 yrs
Roanoke, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Emma is a 15 - 16 year old sweet, gentle girl. She enjoys her meals, taking walks, and curling up on a cushion in the corner or under a bed. She doesn't seem interested in getting on the furniture. Her mom passed away and her dad can no longer care for her. She is in good health for an older dog. If you have a quiet home for her to live out her life, then please apply. FOCCAS is a foster based, non-profit rescue in Crossville, TN. The adoption fee Includes Age-Appropriate Vaccinations (DA2PPV, Bordetella, Rabies), Deworming, Spay/Neuter, Microchip, Flea/Tick/Heartworm Prevention, and Sheltering. Adult Dogs are Heartworm Tested and Treated as Needed. FOCCAS does not DNA test or guarantee breed. If transport is needed, there are additional fees to cover department of agriculture requirements and transport, the additional fee adds $300 to the adoption fee (any location out of Tennessee, East Coast, Great Lakes or New England regions)Thank You for Your Interest in Adopting a Canine Companion from Foccas-tn.org!To Apply Please Copy and Paste to your browser:https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=hb2428&method=online_form_html&formid=41LOCATED IN CROSSVILLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN. WE CAN TRANSPORT OUT OF STATE, Visit out website for a full list of adoptable pets… https://foccas-tn.org/
We'll also keep you updated on Canelo's adoption status with email updates.
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Canelo

Maltese/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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To learn more about Canelo, please get in touch with dogs@lostdogrescue.org Canelo will be at one of our adoption events this weekend! Visit our event page (https://www.lostdogrescue.org/events/) to see which one—event listings are usually updated on Fridays with attending dogs. Canelo is new to Lost Dog and is still getting acquainted. Please check back soon for more details!
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Chai LR

Maltese

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Wyethville, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Chai baby!!! (oops is that Ciao baby???) Ok, well, if you like tea then I am your girl! It could be Italian tea (do Italian's even drink tea?? :) I am Chai, and I am looking for the favorite family waiting for me!! I was found wandering in a neighborhood, with a bad eye :( And that was my lucky day!! I was saved by a nice lady and her family and they are fostering me! So you may notice that I had surgery and my bad eye was removed.... i will make an EXCELLENT PIrAte for Halloween!! My foster family loves me, I am great with their children, cats and other dogs... I am almost completely potty trained and I am kind of a silly girl. I am about 13# full grown and cute as a button! I love to beg, stand on my back legs and my feet begging for you to ...1) pick me up or 2) feed me, or 3) cuddle with me! ADOPT ME SOON! Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area)
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Lee Lee

Maltese

Female, Young
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
For inquiries email susannah@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $1000 Location: Norfolk, VA Lee Lee is very new to the rescue. She is a 4 pound, 6 month old Maltese (mix). She comes to us from a shelter in Delaware. She has a deformity in her hind limbs and will see the surgeon next week to evaluate her. We are hopeful it can be corrected. We will know more next week. She is a happy little girl who loves everyone. Despite her orthopedic issues she is playful and gets around well. She will need a fenced yard in her new home. Manners classes required within 6 months of adoption. Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.
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Leo *Adopt*

Maltese

Male
Fairfax, VA
Size
(when grown) -
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Foster Homes Needed! Do you have time and room in your life for a foster dog? http://www.muttloverescue.org/foster.html *****************   Sweet, laid-back Leo is a 10-year-young gentleman looking for his forever home. He came to Mutt Love after his beloved human mom could no longer care for him due to cancer, and now he’s ready to be someone’s loyal little sidekick. Leo is a quiet, easygoing pup with a lovable 17-lb “dad bod” (a light diet and plenty of walks are in his future). He thrives on companionship and would do best in a home where someone is around most of the time. Once he chooses “his person”, he’s ALL IN. Think loyal shadow, professional snuggler, and emotional support sidekick. He is fully house-trained, loves his toys, and does well with children and other dogs. Cats are still an unknown. Leo is the perfect match for someone looking for a calm, affectionate companion who just wants to enjoy the good life together. Adopt Leo and give this sweet boy the happy ending he deserves!   **BECAUSE OF OUR REQUIREMENT FOR A HOME VISIT, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ADOPT TO HOMES IN THE NORTHERN VA / MARYLAND / DC METRO AREA** We have adoption events EVERY SATURDAY from 12-3 p.m. Please note that not all dogs can attend every event, so if you are interested in meeting a particular dog, please complete a no-obligation application on our website at http://www.muttloverescue.org/application.html OR write to adopt@muttloverescue.org. Upcoming adoption events:                Saturday Jan 3rd 12 - 3 pm Weber's Pet supermarket; 11135 Lee Highway; Fairfax     Saturday  Jan 10th 12 - 3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 11135 Lee Highway; Fairfax     Saturday Jan 17th 12-3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 2280-C Hunters Wood Plaza Reston, VA     We are always desperate for foster homes, now more than ever. If you are interested in fostering, please complete an application... unless you are a previous adopter/foster, then you can just contact us via phone (703-988-2608) or email (adopt@muttloverescue.org) to tell us which dog you want to foster!    For information on sponsoring this dog, please write to adopt@muttloverescue.org.   WE NEED FOSTER HOMES! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL ADOPT@MUTTLOVERESCUE.ORG. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muttloverescue    Follow us on Twitter: @Muttlove_Rescue January 5, 2026, 1:05 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Alex's adoption status with email updates.
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Alex

Maltese

Male, Senior
Herndon, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Meet Alex — Your New Best Snuggle Buddy!   Looking for a calm, gentle soul to fill your home with love?  Alex , a 10-year-old Maltese with a heart of pure gold, might be  the one you’ve been waiting for .  At 10, Alex has mastered what really matters in life: &#226&#156&#168   loving his people &#226&#156&#168   snuggling like a champion &#226&#156&#168   keeping the peace He’ll curl up beside you for hours — on the couch, in bed, wherever you are. If you’ve ever dreamed of having a fluffy little shadow who loves you endlessly, Alex is your guy. Cat lovers, pay attention!  Alex  adores  cats. He lights up around them, and we’re pretty sure he lived with them before joining his foster family. If you’ve got a friendly feline at home, Alex will fit right in. What about dogs?  Alex prefers calm, polite pups. Big dogs make him nervous, and rowdy puppies can overwhelm him. That’s why we believe he’d thrive in a  quiet, low-key home  — the kind of place where he can relax, feel safe, and spend his afternoons lounging peacefully. Don’t let his age fool you — he’s in great shape!  Alex  loves  his walks and struts along beautifully on a leash. He may not know a ton of commands, but he’s incredibly intuitive — he watches you, reads the room, and figures out what you’re asking. He just wants to make his people happy. Kids?  We haven’t seen him around children yet, so a kid-free or older-kid home is likely best. If you’ve got a quiet home, a comfy couch, and room in your heart for the sweetest senior Maltese on the planet,  Alex is ready to love you forever. Come meet Alex — and let him show you what unconditional love feels like. Adoption fee: $375, includes all shots, sterilized, heartworm negative, dewormed, flea preventative, microchip   If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerNovember 25, 2025, 4:08 pm

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Virginia

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Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team, Inc.

P. O. Box 182, Herndon , VA 20172

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Worthy Dog Rescue

Vienna , VA 22181

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Mutt Love Rescue

P.O. Box 1005, Fairfax , VA 22038

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Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation

Arlington , VA 22205

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