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Junior

Maltese Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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For inquiries email april@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $400 Location: Newport News, VA Meet Junior! Junior is a sweet, calm, senior gentleman. He is a Maltese type mix. He weighs about 12 pounds and is approximately 10 years old. (More photos to follow once he is settled) Junior was a stray at the shelter. He was being held for stray hold, then rescue placement due to his severe dental disease! He will most likely need a full mouth extraction. Junior is currently decompressing at his foster home in Newport News. He will have his dental, neuter and removal of a nodule on his tail on or before June 15th. For now he is resting, eating soft food and making new friends with his foster siblings. He will need a week or so to recover then he will be ready for adoption. If you would like to donate to his care please use the following links. His surgical estimate is currently hovering around $1300 not including vaccines and medications post operatively. PayPal Donation Link - Junior's Dental/Surgical Costs Venmo Donation Link - Junior's Dental/Surgical Costs For the most up to date photos and information follow us on our social media channels. Instagram Facebook X YouTube TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.

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Sally

Maltese

Female, Adult
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
For inquiries email ashley@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $600 Location: Montpelier, VA Meet Sally! She is a sweet, little 7 year old, 9 pound Maltese. She comes to us from a puppy mill in Pennsylvania. She is very new in rescue but is warming up and enjoying life as a pet not property. Her tail wags all the time and she is very interested in her new surroundings. She will need a calm, patient home to allow her to adjust to pet life. A fenced yard is not required but will be an asset to her. She has never walked on leash. She has been a money maker for 7 years. She deserves a slow approach from a family who will not rush her and give her an opportunity to learn and grow. She is very sweet and will definitely make a wonderful pet in time. She just needs time. Sally is temporarily staying in Norfolk with a foster near the Snip Squad, our new and fabulous low cost clinic. This clinic allows us to take in dogs from puppy mills who have had no care and typically need many teeth extracted. Without their help, the rescue could not afford to help dogs like Sally. While the Snip Squad does give a wonderful discount her vetting to get to Virginia plus the cost of the dental and spay will total more than $1500. Sally will be spayed and have a dental performed on Monday, June 22nd then move to her foster home when she is ready. After she recovers, she will be ready for her new life with her new family. Apply now. She is a gem you don't want to miss! Want to help cover the cost of her dental and spay surgery? Donate using one of the links below...any amount helps and is greatly appreciated! Venmo PayPal For the most up to date photos and information follow us on our social media channels. Instagram Facebook X YouTube TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.

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Fat Tony from Brooklyn

Maltese

Male, Young
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
For inquiries email sharon@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $600 Location: Hopewell, VA UPDATE 5/14/2026: Fat Tony is continuing to train with his trainer Morgan. He is learning new people are not scary as well as learning how to handle his big feelings. He has been started on anxiety medication to help him process those big feelings. He is a complete love bug at home. He loves sitting with his person and watching TV. Fat Tony will need a patient home. He will need to continue the foundational training he is currently learning. His trainer Morgan is more than happy to give you a free lesson (or two) when you adopt him. He just needs someone to give him a chance.     UPDATE: Fat Tony is currently in a Board and Train program at Arf Limits working on his leash aggression and behavior. Watch our website for updates and videos on his progression.   Fat Tony is new in rescue. He is a 3 year old, 12 pound, Maltese (mix). He is perfect in every way except one...he doesn't like other dogs...his "inner Brooklyn" starts to show... In all seriousness, he does not like other dogs and is very reactive on leash when he meets other dogs. He will need to be in an adult only home as an only dog and a fence will be required for adoption. A privacy fence would be ideal. Fat Tony just wants to be with his people. He is sweet and affectionate in his foster home. If you want a lap dog who does not require walking, he is your man!   For more information please email his foster mom and follow us on our social media channels. Instagram Facebook X YouTube TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.

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BEST MAN BAXTER

Maltese Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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, but he is currently healing from a sore back leg. (He’ll have X-rays taken when he’s neutered on 7/7.) 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 sore leg doesn’t slow 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.     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!  July 16, 2026, 8:58 pm

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These Maltese are available for adoption close to Norfolk, Virginia.
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Junior

Maltese Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
For inquiries email april@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $400 Location: Newport News, VA Meet Junior! Junior is a sweet, calm, senior gentleman. He is a Maltese type mix. He weighs about 12 pounds and is approximately 10 years old. (More photos to follow once he is settled) Junior was a stray at the shelter. He was being held for stray hold, then rescue placement due to his severe dental disease! He will most likely need a full mouth extraction. Junior is currently decompressing at his foster home in Newport News. He will have his dental, neuter and removal of a nodule on his tail on or before June 15th. For now he is resting, eating soft food and making new friends with his foster siblings. He will need a week or so to recover then he will be ready for adoption. If you would like to donate to his care please use the following links. His surgical estimate is currently hovering around $1300 not including vaccines and medications post operatively. PayPal Donation Link - Junior's Dental/Surgical Costs Venmo Donation Link - Junior's Dental/Surgical Costs For the most up to date photos and information follow us on our social media channels. Instagram Facebook X YouTube TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.

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Sally

Maltese

Female, Adult
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
For inquiries email ashley@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $600 Location: Montpelier, VA Meet Sally! She is a sweet, little 7 year old, 9 pound Maltese. She comes to us from a puppy mill in Pennsylvania. She is very new in rescue but is warming up and enjoying life as a pet not property. Her tail wags all the time and she is very interested in her new surroundings. She will need a calm, patient home to allow her to adjust to pet life. A fenced yard is not required but will be an asset to her. She has never walked on leash. She has been a money maker for 7 years. She deserves a slow approach from a family who will not rush her and give her an opportunity to learn and grow. She is very sweet and will definitely make a wonderful pet in time. She just needs time. Sally is temporarily staying in Norfolk with a foster near the Snip Squad, our new and fabulous low cost clinic. This clinic allows us to take in dogs from puppy mills who have had no care and typically need many teeth extracted. Without their help, the rescue could not afford to help dogs like Sally. While the Snip Squad does give a wonderful discount her vetting to get to Virginia plus the cost of the dental and spay will total more than $1500. Sally will be spayed and have a dental performed on Monday, June 22nd then move to her foster home when she is ready. After she recovers, she will be ready for her new life with her new family. Apply now. She is a gem you don't want to miss! Want to help cover the cost of her dental and spay surgery? Donate using one of the links below...any amount helps and is greatly appreciated! Venmo PayPal For the most up to date photos and information follow us on our social media channels. Instagram Facebook X YouTube TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.

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Fat Tony from Brooklyn

Maltese

Male, Young
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
For inquiries email sharon@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $600 Location: Hopewell, VA UPDATE 5/14/2026: Fat Tony is continuing to train with his trainer Morgan. He is learning new people are not scary as well as learning how to handle his big feelings. He has been started on anxiety medication to help him process those big feelings. He is a complete love bug at home. He loves sitting with his person and watching TV. Fat Tony will need a patient home. He will need to continue the foundational training he is currently learning. His trainer Morgan is more than happy to give you a free lesson (or two) when you adopt him. He just needs someone to give him a chance.     UPDATE: Fat Tony is currently in a Board and Train program at Arf Limits working on his leash aggression and behavior. Watch our website for updates and videos on his progression.   Fat Tony is new in rescue. He is a 3 year old, 12 pound, Maltese (mix). He is perfect in every way except one...he doesn't like other dogs...his "inner Brooklyn" starts to show... In all seriousness, he does not like other dogs and is very reactive on leash when he meets other dogs. He will need to be in an adult only home as an only dog and a fence will be required for adoption. A privacy fence would be ideal. Fat Tony just wants to be with his people. He is sweet and affectionate in his foster home. If you want a lap dog who does not require walking, he is your man!   For more information please email his foster mom and follow us on our social media channels. Instagram Facebook X YouTube TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.

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BEST MAN BAXTER

Maltese Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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, but he is currently healing from a sore back leg. (He’ll have X-rays taken when he’s neutered on 7/7.) 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 sore leg doesn’t slow 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.     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!  July 16, 2026, 8:58 pm

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Hallie

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, Adult
Moyock, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We rescued Hallie from our local animal 3 1/2 years ago and they estimated she was about 6 or 7 years old at the time. She lost a back paw and had to have a lot of her teeth pulled but still eats hard kibble. Most adults she meet describe her as sweet and snuggly. Unfortunately she has never gotten over her anxiety and our large 100 lb dog and children make her skittish and she snaps/growls at them when they get too close to her space. When she has stayed with my parents who don’t have a large dog and small kids she was fine. We would love to find her a home where she wouldn’t have those triggers and she can live her best lap dog life.

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Kaine

Poodle (Miniature) Maltese

Male, 6 yrs
Virginia Beach, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Kaine is a 6 year old poodle mix that is searching for the perfect retirement home. Kaine came to us from a local shelter partner and we do not have much info about his past. He has however been an absolute love bug here at the shelter. He enjoys belly rubs and getting lots of attention and love. Kaine was diagnosed with a luxating patella in his left rear leg and some arthritis at this time he has been responding well to pain medication and joint supplements. This will likely be lifelong but adopters should be prepared to follow up with their vet for refills and follow ups. Due to his breed Kaine will require regular grooming every 6-8 weeks. We have a great list of local groomers we recommend to get Kaine looking fresh and clean. We will require children in the home be 6 and up. If you have another canine in your home we will require a meet and greet to make sure everyone gets along. If you would like to meet Kaine of have further questions please speak with our kennel team who will be happy to help.

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BO

Bichon Frise

Male, Senior
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bo is a special little senior white Bichon Frise boy who is 11 years young and weighs 16 pounds. A solid little spry and bouncy boy that loves to cuddle, go for long walks and to ride anywhere you take him in the car! Most of Bo's life he has lived with a man who now is facing severe health issues complicated by dementia. Over time the living conditions in the home were nothing short of neglect and despair for both the man and the dogs who he has loved for years. Friends of Bo's owner stepped in and got the man medical care and took the dogs into their homes to foster and find new owners for the future. There was no going back to live with their owner who was most likely never coming home. Although both dogs  were loved by their owner, Bo was always the favorite.  Most likely, because of his chill personality and how he loves to just cuddle and watch TV. If he's nervous, he's not one to pace or bark nonstop. If he's sad or scared, he tends to gently howl, but is easy to calm. Bo will easily bond with someone who loves and cares for him. He won't complain if he's allowed to sleep next to his new owner but also seems content being in the same room so he can see you. He is crate trained, but during the last six months he was often left neglected and locked up too much, so he is loving the freedom of not having to sit in one all day and night. He travels very well in a crate. He is potty trained and loves long walks. He is not a biter of anyone or any dog and he coexists with his foster parents and their dogs and cat. Bo is a terrific boy who has many many years of vibrant life and love to give away to someone that truly needs it. If you are interested in this boy please write to us at Critter Cavalry Rescue atccrnewengland@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE:   Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.  Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.July 16, 2026, 8:58 pm

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Compact Canine Rescue

P.O. Box 10312, Norfolk, VA 23513

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