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Maltese puppies and dogs in Bellevue, Washington

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Tumbleweed

Maltese

Male, 12 yrs 1 mo
BELLEVUE, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Noah

Maltese

Male, 9 yrs 7 mos
Bellevue, WA
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, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
✅️Currently located in South Korea✅️ Meet Noah🤍 💙 Noah’s Account: @aki.noa.sushi 1. Health • Neutering/Spaying: Completed • Other: Microchipped; had bladder stone surgery and molar extraction. Fully blind in one eye due to cataracts. Experiences coughing when temperatures drop, requiring steroid medication if coughing occurs. Has partial hearing loss. All teeth except molars have been extracted, so he cannot eat hard treats. 2. Rescue Story • Noah was rescued from a breeding facility alongside Aji and Aki before Adogs officially formed. He was adopted, but after his adopter passed away suddenly in September 2024, Noah returned to Adogs. He is looking for a family to help him overcome his grief and begin a new chapter of life. 3. Personality & Habits • With People: Very affectionate and sweet, loves both strangers and familiar people, and often approaches first asking for pets. • With Dogs: Gets along well with other dogs, both familiar and new friends. May show cute jealousy if another dog gets attention. • Separation Anxiety: Calm when left with Aki, though Aki has separation anxiety that affects Noah. If left with another dog or person, he waits quietly. • House Training: Fully pee pad trained (100% accuracy), though he prefers pooping outdoors. He tends to pee near the edge of the pad, so surrounding it with a fence or holder is helpful. • Hygiene/Grooming: Very calm and well-behaved during baths, drying, and brushing. • Walking on Leash: Walks well on a leash without pulling and keeps pace nicely. 4. Special Notes • May bark briefly when a stranger enters the room for the first time. In the evenings, he may bark for 5 minutes normally, or 20–30 minutes if he has extra energy. • Has a strong food drive and eats quickly when excited for meals, so feeding slowly and calmly is recommended.
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Kiwi

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Bellevue, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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✅Currently located in South Korea✅️💟Available to fly to SEA💟The prices listed are based on USD, and the adoption fee will be calculated in CAD according to the exchange rate.Meet  Kiwi💛 🌟1️⃣ Health Condition Spayed, Microchipped, heartworm negative, and dental scaling completed. Diagnosed with Grade 2 Patellar Luxation. May require surgery in the future. Care is needed to prevent her from jumping high or running too fast.2️⃣ Rescue Story Kiwi spent a nightmare-like time at an illegal breeding farm in Pyeongtaek, forced to give birth repeatedly. To give these souls a real chance at life, Adogs rescued Kiwi along with five other friends.3️⃣ Basic Information With People: Likes people so much. Is a bright and bubbly girl who approaches everyone without hesitation, acting adorable and asking for pets. With Dogs: While she doesn't actively play with other dogs, she gets along peacefully with her center mates. With Cats: Hasn’t met a cat yet. Separation Anxiety: Unknown because she lives in a group setting at our center. Training will be needed once she moves into a home. Potty Training: Currently does outdoor pottying at our center. Will need patient guidance to learn the routine in a new home. Hygiene: Stayed calm during baths, grooming, ear cleaning, and nail trims. Walks: Is still adjusting to center life and hasn't had formal walking experience yet. Car Sickness: Handles long car rides well without any motion sickness. Has shown no biting or barking so far. May need training in a home environment. Loves toys!#adogs #koreanshelter #adoptadog #adoptpet #jindomix #koreanrescuedogs #adoptme #overseasdogadoption #adoptmixbreeds #rescuedog #jindostagram #koreanjindo #seattle #la #

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These Maltese are available for adoption close to Bellevue, Washington.
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Tumbleweed

Maltese

Male, 12 yrs 1 mo
BELLEVUE, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
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Special Needs
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Noah

Maltese

Male, 9 yrs 7 mos
Bellevue, WA
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, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
✅️Currently located in South Korea✅️ Meet Noah🤍 💙 Noah’s Account: @aki.noa.sushi 1. Health • Neutering/Spaying: Completed • Other: Microchipped; had bladder stone surgery and molar extraction. Fully blind in one eye due to cataracts. Experiences coughing when temperatures drop, requiring steroid medication if coughing occurs. Has partial hearing loss. All teeth except molars have been extracted, so he cannot eat hard treats. 2. Rescue Story • Noah was rescued from a breeding facility alongside Aji and Aki before Adogs officially formed. He was adopted, but after his adopter passed away suddenly in September 2024, Noah returned to Adogs. He is looking for a family to help him overcome his grief and begin a new chapter of life. 3. Personality & Habits • With People: Very affectionate and sweet, loves both strangers and familiar people, and often approaches first asking for pets. • With Dogs: Gets along well with other dogs, both familiar and new friends. May show cute jealousy if another dog gets attention. • Separation Anxiety: Calm when left with Aki, though Aki has separation anxiety that affects Noah. If left with another dog or person, he waits quietly. • House Training: Fully pee pad trained (100% accuracy), though he prefers pooping outdoors. He tends to pee near the edge of the pad, so surrounding it with a fence or holder is helpful. • Hygiene/Grooming: Very calm and well-behaved during baths, drying, and brushing. • Walking on Leash: Walks well on a leash without pulling and keeps pace nicely. 4. Special Notes • May bark briefly when a stranger enters the room for the first time. In the evenings, he may bark for 5 minutes normally, or 20–30 minutes if he has extra energy. • Has a strong food drive and eats quickly when excited for meals, so feeding slowly and calmly is recommended.
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Kiwi

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Bellevue, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
✅Currently located in South Korea✅️💟Available to fly to SEA💟The prices listed are based on USD, and the adoption fee will be calculated in CAD according to the exchange rate.Meet  Kiwi💛 🌟1️⃣ Health Condition Spayed, Microchipped, heartworm negative, and dental scaling completed. Diagnosed with Grade 2 Patellar Luxation. May require surgery in the future. Care is needed to prevent her from jumping high or running too fast.2️⃣ Rescue Story Kiwi spent a nightmare-like time at an illegal breeding farm in Pyeongtaek, forced to give birth repeatedly. To give these souls a real chance at life, Adogs rescued Kiwi along with five other friends.3️⃣ Basic Information With People: Likes people so much. Is a bright and bubbly girl who approaches everyone without hesitation, acting adorable and asking for pets. With Dogs: While she doesn't actively play with other dogs, she gets along peacefully with her center mates. With Cats: Hasn’t met a cat yet. Separation Anxiety: Unknown because she lives in a group setting at our center. Training will be needed once she moves into a home. Potty Training: Currently does outdoor pottying at our center. Will need patient guidance to learn the routine in a new home. Hygiene: Stayed calm during baths, grooming, ear cleaning, and nail trims. Walks: Is still adjusting to center life and hasn't had formal walking experience yet. Car Sickness: Handles long car rides well without any motion sickness. Has shown no biting or barking so far. May need training in a home environment. Loves toys!#adogs #koreanshelter #adoptadog #adoptpet #jindomix #koreanrescuedogs #adoptme #overseasdogadoption #adoptmixbreeds #rescuedog #jindostagram #koreanjindo #seattle #la #
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Sailor

Maltese

Female, 8 yrs 8 mos
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Sailor is such a sweet little girl and perfect in every way. She is still quite scared and still shivers sometimes, but she is also brave and curious. In the beginning she finally drank some water and started to eat a few bites of soft food. She's was still trying to process this huge change in her life and was kind of frozen. She would stay still in one spot until she was moved. She didn't get up to pee, drink water or do anything. Day, she is eating more food and she is exposing her new environment. She even barked for the first time! She has been going potty outside and even to explore outside, sniffing everything. She had a play date with two Maltese dogs. She did get up to check them out and was friendly. Every day she takes small steps eating more food, drinking water, relieving herself and exploring. He curiosity is showing more every day. She is putting lots of energy into trying new things and becoming less shy. -----

A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters:
Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means:

✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment.

✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing).

✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed.

The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like.

Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are.

Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type.
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AquaNet

Maltese

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Aquanaut 7 year old Maltese. She is sweet, curious, quiet, and very gentle. She loves attention, and is making progress with potty training. She is also learning to walk on a leash and doing well. She’s a lovely little companion with a soft personality. Her favorite snack is pig ears! She sleeps in her dog bed on the floor next to her people bed. She sleeps well overall and, if she wakes and stirs occasionally, she settles back down easily with gentle reassurance. She is working on potty training outside and is making great progress! She is good with other dogs and with children, and she rides well in a car. -----

A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters:
Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means:

✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment.

✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing).

✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed.

The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like.

Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are.

Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type.
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FogLight

Maltese Pointer

Male, 6 mos
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Foglight makes you wonder what you were even doing before him. He's sweet, playful, and loves people in the following-you-around-the-house, has-to-be-included-in-everything kind of way. Not needy, just devoted. He sleeps through the night without a fuss, either on the bed or on a pet bed right next to it, depending on his mood, and settles into new situations like he's been there before. Unsurprisingly, he’s good with dogs, good with cats, good with kids, and calm in the car. His foster has yet to find something that rattles him, and they've tried. He's got his pee pad routine down and is starting to learn the outside ropes, too. He picks things up quickly and seems interested in getting it right, so we’re pretty sure he’ll have that down in no time Simply put, Foglight is a perfect companion. Easy, loving, and always happy to be wherever you are. Some dogs you have to sell a little…Foglight kind of sells himself. -----

A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters:
Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means:

✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment.

✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing).

✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed.

The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like.

Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are.

Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type.

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1.6 miles

Seattle Humane - Foster Program

13212 SE Eastgate Way, BELLEVUE, WA 98005

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4.6 miles

ADOGS(Adopt Dogs) - SEA Transport

Bellevue, WA 98006

Pet Types: dogs

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6 miles

Little Dog Rescue

1037 NE 65th St. #167, Seattle, WA 98115

Pet Types: dogs

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10.2 miles

Ginger's Pet Rescue

Seattle, WA 98133

Pet Types: dogs

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13.3 miles

Forever Home Dog Rescue

PMB 146 19410 Highway 99 Ste A (mailing), Lynnwood, WA 98036

Pet Types: dogs

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25.7 miles

A Doggie 4 You - WA transport stop

Everett, WA 98201

Pet Types: dogs

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41.1 miles

Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue

Graham, WA 98338

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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