Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Starlight is a 5 yr old white Maltese. She is a great dog! he is learning to walk on a leash and goes out 4 times per day. She likes belly rubs. She is still wary of people but she is warming up and will say hello to strangers and then run and hide. She sleeps in a crate and loves to hang out in the crate if she is alone at home. She spends most of her time sleeping, but occasionally plays with toys. She's getting more energetic as she gains weight and eats a healthy diet. She doesn't bark very much, except when she gets scared (like if there's a loud noise) but even then she only barks 1 time and then stops. She likes to give kisses and will sleep on your lap for hours. She can go up stairs on her own but is still learning to go downstairs.
She sleeps all night in her crate (with a blanket over), and then sleeps most of the day on the living room floor or in her crate. She is working hard on potty training usually goes on a puppy pad. She circles when she needs to go. She loves to walk and does so 3-4 walks per day if given the opportunity. She is nervous around all humans and dogs but she is not aggressive. She just needs a little more time to get used to people and pets. She will make a great dog for anyone! :)
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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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Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from Little Dog Rescue. Our dogs come from a variety of sources and backgrounds. They are all in need of adopters that have patience, an understanding of where these dogs have come from, and that there will be an adjustment time when they transition into their forever home. This can include learning basic commands, walking on leash and potty training. Some dogs will pick up on your routine and expectations faster than others. Potty accidents will happen. We find that positive reinforcement, consistency, and routine from the adopter achieves the best results.
We are a small, all volunteers team and give 100% of our efforts towards doing right by these pups. We are often juggling many responsibilities at the same time and do our very best to process inquiries and applications in a timely manner. We do prioritize inquiries that have a submitted application on file through the Little Dog Rescue website.
We do our best to accurately assign breed designations, however we are unable to guarantee 100% accuracy. Sometimes we only have the dogs appearance to go on.
Our adoption fees are thoughtfully considered. The adoption fee is not a purchase price for the dog. It is a fee that is designed to support the overall work of our rescue. Highly desirable dogs and puppies are intentionally listed with a higher adoption fee. This is done to help offset the enormous medical expenses we incur when taking in older pups and special needs medical dogs whose adoption fees do not come close to covering their expenses. In addition, the vast majority of our dogs are brought in from out of state and incur transport fees along with their medical and acquisition costs. We ask that you take all of these things into consideration, and we look forward to finding a great match for your family.
