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Laverne and Shirley

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Olympia, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Happy, loyal and active BONDED PAIR of Maltipoos looking for a Maltipoo experienced family.   Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com or  https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HTX/Dog Laverne and Shirley are 18 mos to 2 yrs old 11 to 15 lb Maltipoos. Someone dumped this bonded pair of gals severely matted and full of fleas.  They are very happy now that they have been groomed.  They are in a foster home with another foo foo dog.  They are kinda shy and timid at first but bond to people.  They are crate trained and leash trained.  They use a doggie door to go into back yard that is securely fenced.  They love hanging out with people and on the furniture. This bonded pair will require a securely fenced yard and frequent grooming.    San Antonio area has over 800,000 homeless pets. We save homeless and abandoned dogs and find them loving forever homes in other areas, where pet homelessness is not epidemic. All of our pets are located here, in San Antonio, and we partner with rescues to provide transportation for our pets to their new homes. Our adoption fee includes vet care (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc), as well as transportation and health certificate. Please contact us to ask about our adoption process and our adoption fees.August 4, 2026, 11:39 am
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Lucus

Maltese Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Yelm, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lucus was the kind of puppy who should’ve had the world at his paws — bright eyes, a wiggly tail, and a heart that overflowed with sweetness. But one morning, he was found sitting quietly in a kennel at the shelter, no note, no explanation, no person waiting to say goodbye. No one knew why he’d been dumped. Maybe his family moved. Maybe they didn’t understand how gentle he really was. Maybe life just got too hard. But Lucus? He didn’t let the mystery dim his spirit. He greeted every volunteer with a hopeful bounce, pressing his soft head into their hands as if to say, “I’m still here. I’m still good. I still believe in people.” He made friends instantly — tail wagging, paws dancing, eyes shining with that goofy, outgoing charm only a rescue puppy can pull off. Lucus loved everyone. He loved the squeaky toys. He loved the long walks. He loved curling up beside anyone who sat near his kennel, offering quiet comfort with his warm little body. And slowly, the shelter realized something important: Lucus wasn’t broken. He wasn’t sad. He was ready. Ready for a family who would never leave him behind. Ready for a home where his sweetness would be cherished. Ready for a forever life filled with love, adventure, and all the belly rubs he could dream of. Lucus is waiting — hopeful, happy, and full of heart — for the person who will finally say, “Come home, little buddy.”
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Lizzy

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 1 yr
Yelm, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
izzy was the smallest of the pack, white colored matted sweetheart with soft eyes that always seemed to ask for kindness. She lived in a crowded backyard with several other dogs, all of them trying their best to survive on scraps, rainwater puddles, and the hope that someone would notice them. Lizzy was the gentle one — the one who nudged the others toward shade on hot days, the one who curled herself around the shivering pups at night. Even in a hard place, she carried softness like a lantern. One morning, everything changed. A neighbor finally made the call that should’ve been made long ago. When the gate opened and the animal control officers stepped inside, Lizzy didn’t bark or run. She simply lifted her head, tail tucked, and looked at them with those hopeful eyes. It worked. They knelt down, spoke softly, and Lizzy walked forward as if she’d been waiting for this moment her whole life. At the shelter, she was bathed, fed, and wrapped in a warm blanket. The staff quickly realized she wasn’t just sweet — she was special. She leaned into every hand that touched her, grateful for every gentle word. She had the kind of heart that made people stop and smile. Within days, a rescue group stepped in. They saw her photo, read her notes, and said, “We want Lizzy.” She was placed in a soft‑bed kennel, given a new collar, and loaded into a van headed toward her second chance. Lizzy didn’t know where she was going, but she knew it was somewhere better. She pressed her nose to the window, watching the world pass by — free, open, full of possibilities. And for the first time in her life, Lizzy felt like she belonged to a future that was finally kind.
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TEDDY

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 yrs
Graham, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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duke

Westie, West Highland White Terrier Maltese

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Yelm, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Duke wasn’t the kind of dog who ever expected his world to change. He was loyal, steady, and happiest when lying at his owner’s feet, soaking up every gentle pat and quiet moment they shared. But when his owner became very sick, everything shifted. The house grew quieter. The routines faded. And one day, Duke was brought to the shelter — not because he wasn’t loved, but because his person could no longer care for him. At first, Duke didn’t understand. He waited by the kennel door, ears perked every time footsteps passed. He wasn’t sad so much as confused, trying to make sense of a world that suddenly felt too big. But the staff quickly learned something important about Duke: beneath his worried eyes is a heart overflowing with love. He leans into every gentle touch. He wags his tail when someone speaks softly. He watches people with a hopeful spark, as if he’s searching for the next person he’ll give his whole heart to. Duke isn’t starting over because he was unwanted — he’s starting over because someone loved him enough to make sure he’d be safe. Now he’s waiting for a new family who will give him the same devotion he’s always given so freely. And when that family finds him, Duke will be ready — tail wagging, heart open, eager to begin again.

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28 miles

Gurrs and Purrs dog rescue

806 Yelm Ave East Suite 1, Yelm, WA 98597

Pet Types: dogs

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28.2 miles

L & S Dog Diggity - WA Transport Stop

Olympia, WA 98507

Pet Types: dogs

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43.6 miles

Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue

Graham, WA 98338

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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