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Maltese puppies and dogs in Virginia

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Lulu

Maltese/Shih Tzu

Female, Senior
Falls Church, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained,
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Senior dog notice!!! Meet Lulu 🐾 Lulu is a sweet, gentle senior girl of 12 years, looking for a quiet, loving home to spend her golden years in. Lulu is very low-key and not an active dog, making her a wonderful match for someone looking for a calm companion — whether that's a retiree, a quieter household, or anyone who wants a mellow presence at home rather than a high-energy playmate. She thrives on gentle affection and simply being close to her people. As a senior dog, Lulu will need some extra patience and understanding. She needs to pee frequently and may have accidents if she isn't let out often, so she'd do best with someone who's home a lot or can accommodate regular potty breaks throughout the day. She'll also benefit from routine vet check-ins and a soft, comfortable place to rest.
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Mike

Maltese

Male, 3 yrs
Chantilly, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
IF YOU ARE VIEWING THIS LISTING ON PETFINDER OR ADOPT-A-PET, please visit www.caninesandkittiesrescue.org to access adoption requirements, more information and pictures. Meet Mike! Meet your new tiny social director! 🐾🎉 This adorable 3-year-old Maltese is VERY friendly and firmly believes that every person, dog, cat, and possibly houseplant is his new best friend. 😂 He’s the life of the party, loves to play, and gets along great with both dogs and cats. Kids? He’d likely lick them to death and then ask them to play. ❤️ Mike a very energetic little guy who is confident enough to be an only dog- if his people give him an active lifestyle. If there is another dog or dogs in the home, they need to want to play! An older dog is not a match. He’s also great on a leash and a good little car rider, making him the perfect sidekick for adventures. If you’re looking for a happy, playful, social little guy who brings the party wherever he goes, this boy is ready to RSVP YES to your family! 🐶🎉 This dog is spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative and microchipped. The adoption fee is $375.00. ***You must be at least 25 years of age to adopt from CK Rescue*** ***Please note that our first step in approving adoption applicants is to complete a vet check. Vetting of current and past pets is very important to us, thus we will be speaking with the vet(s) listed on your application to ensure that your current and previous pet(s) are kept up to date on vaccines (including rabies), spayed or neutered, maintained on appropriate monthly preventatives and examined annually by your vet.*** Our organization cannot guarantee the exact breed of any animal in our care. The breed listed is based on any background we may have been provided, and/or the general appearance of the animal. **Please visit www.caninesandkittiesrescue.org to complete our non-binding application.**
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Selena

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Gloucester, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Meet Selena! 🐾💕 Sweet Selena came to us from another shelter with her friend Perez, and she’s ready to find a loving home of her own! Selena is an absolute sweetheart with a mellow, easygoing personality. She’s gentle, affectionate, and a wonderful walking companion—this lovely lady does great on leash and is happy to stroll right by your side. Whether you’re heading out for a relaxing walk or settling in for some quiet time together, Selena is just happy to be along for the ride. Selena and Perez are not bonded and can absolutely be adopted separately. But if you happen to have room in your heart and home for two, you might want to meet them both! 🐶🐶 If you’re looking for a sweet, laid-back companion to add a little more love to your life, come meet Selena. She may be exactly who you’ve been waiting for! 💗
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Ramsay

Maltese/Lhasa Apso

Male, Young
N Chesterfield, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Ramsay is a 2 year old male Maltese mix who weighs about 12lbs. Ramsay is friendly and extremely energetic. He is doing well with potty training but still needs some work. Ramsay gets car sick, which can be managed with nausea medication. He is picky about his dog friends and is dog reactive in some situations, so he needs a home as the only dog. He may enjoy playdates with dogs who can keep up with him. Ramsay needs an active, experienced family with a fenced yard and no children under 12. Please email dancersbridgedogrescue@gmail.com if you are interested in applying for Ramsay. 🥰
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FRANKLIN

Maltese

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
FRANKLIN IS IN HIS FOSTER HOME IN MEMPHIS, TN, AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO VA ONCE ADOPTED!    Franklin is a precious purebred Maltese looking for a home to call his own! He currently lives with a foster family of 4 other dogs, and a cat and is so good with everyone (though he does love to chase the cat) content and happy to have nothing more than a spot on the bed and couch to snuggle. Franklin is 3-4 years old. He LOVES a stuffy to carry around and play with. He can be a roamer risk so a fully fenced in yard is absolutely required for his own safety. Being a Maltese, Franklin will also need consistent grooming every 6-7 weeks to keep his coat in good shape! He is crated trained and house trained. He is fully vetted. Vetting includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies and all dog vaccinations. His adoption fee of $600 includes the transport to VA. We use a licensed and registered USDA transport company that will bring Franklin up north to his new family. You can apply to adopt him today!     If you have any questions, please email us at: newbeginnings_animalrescue@yahoo.com   You can apply to adopt Franklin here: www.newbeginningsanimalrescue.net   THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A RESCUED PET! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.August 17, 2026, 8:34 pm
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BEST MAN BAXTER

Maltese/Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
richmond, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Check out this patriotic little guy!   Meet Baxter! If you're searching for a loving new family member, your search ends here. Baxter is a 12-pound, 2-3-year-old Malti Tzu (a Maltese and Shih Tzu mix), and he embodies all the best, sweetest traits of both breeds.  Ater a few days in his foster home, Baxter found his voice.  Yes he has that Maltese trait.  For this reason, Baxter is not suited to apartment life.   Baxter was found as a stray in Nashville after someone suspected he’d been hit by a car and brought him to the emergency vet. Thankfully, there were no broken bones>  He has now totally healed from a sore back leg. (Hih had X-rays when he was neutered.  Everything now looks good.) We wish Baxter could tell us what happened and how he ended up on his own—it’s hard to imagine any family not wanting such a sweet boy.   Baxter is both a people-lover and a dog’s dog! He loves to play and would thrive with a young, active canine companion in his forever home. He adores people and always wants to be by your side—be prepared to never be alone again! His leg never slowed him down; he still jumps on the furniture to be with his foster mom whenever steps are available.   This young gentleman walks well on a leash and is fully housebroken. He loves going on adventures and rides like a champ in the car—he even prefers the back seat, though he’s happy on a passenger’s lap, too! Baxter is the perfect companion for trips to the park or visits to dog-friendly restaurants and shops.  Baxter can entertain himself but must have a doggie companion in his forever home.  There is lots of energy to burn by playing.   To learn more about bringing Baxter into your family or to request an adoption application, please email Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or text 615-943-7311. Don’t wait—this sweet boy won’t be available for long!  August 16, 2026, 10:58 pm

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Virginia

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

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Dancers Bridge Dog Rescue

N Chesterfield , VA 23236

Pet Types: dogs

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Critter Cavalry Rescue - Richmond VA

richmond , VA 23173

Pet Types: dogs

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Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society

6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester , VA 23061

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

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Critter Cavalry Rescue - VA

Norfolk , VA 23510

Pet Types: dogs

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Compact Canine Rescue

P.O. Box 10312, Norfolk , VA 23513

Pet Types: dogs

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Green Dogs Unleashed

Troy , VA 22974

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

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