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Maltese puppies and dogs in Wisconsin

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We'll also keep you updated on SPONSOR ME- Connor's adoption status with email updates.
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SPONSOR ME- Connor

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Young
Grafton, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Check out our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more pictures & videos of our adoptable dogs! To sponsor my trip to WI, go to  www.tailwaggers911.com  for more info! ***I am able to go home to my forever family right off of transport! You get a 5 day trial with me in your home. Put in your application soon!***   Please help me get out! I am currently in a place where there are lots of unwanted dogs and not all of us here get the chance I might have to leave! But in order to help me out of here to catch the ride to WI on MARCH 13th and arrive on MARCH 14th, I need *both* a sponsor, and a WI foster home *or* a WI adopter! I have a place for now, but I can't stay here forever and I am worried. The rescue has put a hold on me to save my spot on the trip up north to WI, but now they need YOUR help to get me there - don't wait!!!   Updated: 2/19/2026 Dog Name: Connor Sex: Male Estimated Breed: Maltipoo Mix Approximate Age: 1 year Approximate Weight: 18 lbs Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered  Description: Connor was surrendered after the other male dog in the home didn’t want to share his space. Connor is so sweet with kids and very playful! He would do well with an active family who is ready to give him lots of loving!! This boy will also need regular grooming and coat maintenance! He is housebroken and crate trained. He also is good with kids and other dogs. Help us save Connor! Adoption Fee: $650We are a Wisconsin state licensed dog rescue -WI# 402433   ***We do not have a central adoption center at this time. All our dogs are in private foster homes within WI. At this time, we only place our dogs in areas of WI. The breed of our dogs is our best guess with the help of our veterinarians. Our Weight Classes are as follows: 0- 25lbs - Small 26- 45lbs - Medium 46-89 - Large 90+ X-large If you are adopting an adult dog, which we consider 6 months of age or older, your adoption fee includes the following: Spay/Neuter, Rabies and Distemper shots, dewormed, flea & tick preventative, heartworm tested and microchipped. If you are adopting a dog younger than 6 months of age, the dog will be up to date on the shots as per the dogs age. The dog will be dewormed, flea/tick preventative and microchipped. We only spay/neuter our dogs once they're at least 6 months old. If you decide to adopt a younger dog than 6 months, they will need to be spayed/neutered by your veterinarian when they are between 6 to 8 months old. Proof that the spay/neuter has been completed will need to be submitted to Tailwaggers911. Once proof of the spay/neuter has been received, we will refund $100 of your adoption fee via Venmo, PayPal or have a check in the mail within 15 days. Once you are approved with our rescue, you can meet any one of our dogs within the fosters home. If you are interested in the dog you met, you can take the dog home under our mandatory foster to adopt program. You receive 5 days to see if the dog is the right fit for your home. If it is, we will conduct the home visit and finalize adoption. If it is not, it is returned to the foster. We are happy to find you another dog that meets your needs in your home. If a dog is listed as ADOPTION IN PROCESS, a family has met the dog and planning on adopting the dog after the home visit has been conducted. We always suggest sending in an application for a dog because there are times where the dogs are given back to us under the foster to adopt program. There are many reasons dogs are returned but normally it just was not the right fit for all.Please go to WWW.TAILWAGGERS911.COM under HOW TO ADOPT . We have an online application that is very easy to fill out. February 20, 2026, 1:11 am
We'll also keep you updated on Louie's adoption status with email updates.
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Louie

Maltese

Male, Adult
Hudson, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
History: Louie is a handsome boy who needed help from a local impound where he was found with terrible matting all over his body. He desperately needed a grooming and almost full shave down. Despite this, he is often all smiles and hoping to find his forever home soon!
We'll also keep you updated on #223 Frosty's adoption status with email updates.
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#223 Frosty

Maltese/Bichon Frise

Female, Young
Twin Lakes, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
This 3-year-old breeder release Malchon (Maltese/Bichon mix) mama is just beginning to discover what it means to be loved for her. After spending her early life having puppies, shes now learning that humans can be kind, patient, and safe and once she trusts you, her sweet personality truly shines. She can be a bit shy when first meeting new people or in new environments, but give her a little time and a lot of gentleness, and youll see her blossom into a loving, loyal companion. When she warms up, she enjoys being near her people, soaking up quiet affection, and following along once she feels secure. Shes not looking for chaos just a calm home, a soft place to land, and someone who understands that the best bonds are built with patience and kindness. A Few Important Notes: Adoption Area: We only adopt to families living in Illinois, Wisconsin, or states that directly border either IL or WI. Renters: If you rent, please have your landlord contact us directly at mallorytsherwood@gmail.com to confirm that dogs are allowed in your home. Adoption Fee: $600, which includes microchip, current vaccines and boosters, deworming, and spay/neuter at our rescue vet. Using Your Own Vet: If you prefer to complete the spay/neuter with your own vet, well reimburse $100 once proof of procedure is provided. This must be done before 6 months of age, and adopters will sign a contract agreeing to this. Rescue License: DACPT #506053 Please visit our website www.thecharlieprojectdogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.
We'll also keep you updated on Phyllis's adoption status with email updates.
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Phyllis

Maltese/Miniature Poodle

Female, Senior
Hudson, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
History and a Note from the Foster: Meet Phyllis! She's a sophisticated little lady who came up from a shelter in TX wearing her most beautiful pearl necklace. She's a 12-yr-old maltipoo, who is mostly blind and hard of hearing. I do believe she can see shadows/light, and she can hear when I clap. She's confident, though, and adapts well to new surroundings. Phyllis has been living with 2 small senior resident dogs and a foster cat. She's also spent time with my furnephew, who is a very large, senior australian shepherd mix. She gets along well with everyone. She's earned the nickname Goldilocks, because she loves sleeping in all of the dog beds, and doesn't hesitate to make herself comfy in someone's kennel/bed. When Phyllis came to rescue, she had some health issues we needed to address, so she started in our Mighty Mutt program. She had a golf ball-sized lipoma removed from her chest, a dental with several extractions, and had an echocardiogram to diagnose her grade 2/3 heart murmur. She's on low dose of one med twice a day, and has started preferring canned food to kibble. She has super soft fur, and needs to be groomed every couple months to keep her looking her best. When the weather is nice, Phyllis enjoys going out for "a saunter and a sniff". She doesn't walk far, just down a few houses to the corner and few more down the next block, but she loves her sniffs along the way. She especially enjoys catching up on all the neighborhood happenings at the street sign on the corner. In the winter, she's content to go outside long enough to do her business and then come back in where it's warm. She does have accidents now and then, but often will hit a potty pad instead of the hard flooring. Phyllis has enjoyed many field trips and melts hearts wherever she goes. During the summer and fall, she went to my nieces' ball and soccer games. She's also gone to visit my parents at their senior living place. She's given her best cuddles to my dad, happy to sit/lay next to him on the couch. Given her size and vision/hearing difficulties, I do think Phyllis would be most comfortable in a quiet home. She would do well with other furry companions or by herself. Phyllis is a darling little honey who brings joy and love to those around her.
We'll also keep you updated on Little Tom's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Tom

Maltese

Male, Young
Hudson, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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History: Little Tom is a handsome little fella who arrived to rescue recently and immediately warmed our hearts. He is officially ready to start his journey in finding his forever home and hopes to find them soon! A Note from the Foster: Little Tom is a bundle of energy who loves to run and play with his toys, tossing them on the floor and wrestling with them. He is officially ready to start his journey in finding his forever home and hopes to find them soon! He likes to play Alpha dog to my more passive female, but I do not have concerns of it being an issue with more confident dog friends, He loves being the center of attention and would do well as the only dog in the home. He would thrive in a home where his people are home a lot as he gets a bit anxious if left for long periods of time. Little Tom enjoys sitting in my lap or by my side to be snuggled and nap. At night, he prefers sleeping on the sofa or in my bed. Little Tom likes to have his voice heard and would not do well in a home with shared walls. I continue to work with him on barking and think that will improve as his confidence also improves. He is doing well with house training using puppy pads since his neuter surgery. He will need to work on going potty outside as his next step to being fully house trained. Little Tom enjoys going out on the deck to watch the animals in the back yard. He also loves to get his zoomies out by running around the house and chasing his tail. He’s cautious around new people, but warms up quickly when approached respectfully. Little Tom does well traveling in a car. He needs more practice learning to walk on a leash, and as the weather improves I am confident he will learn quickly. I have loved having him in my home as he is a very sweet little guy who loves being with his caretaker.
We'll also keep you updated on Milly's adoption status with email updates.
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Milly

Maltese

Female, Young
Mauston, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Fully vetted, up to date on shots, spayed, dewormed, microchipped. She gets along with other dogs, cats and humans, but needs a calmer environment. She is kennel trained, but does not enjoy being put into the kennel. ##2601246##

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Wisconsin

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

Here are a few organizations

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The Charlie Project Dog Rescue

Twin Lakes , WI 53181

Pet Types: dogs

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New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue Inc.

PO Box 652, Oak Creek , WI 53154

Pet Types: dogs

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Tailwaggers 911

2137A Valley Court, Grafton , WI 53024

Pet Types: dogs

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