Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Fluffy #2 finds the best possible home, we ask you fill out our adoption application so we can learn more about you and your household. We review each application in the order submitted and will contact you within 72 hours (please check your spam folder for our emails) . Fluffy #2 | 4-year-old Maltese | 8 pounds of personality and opinions Fluffy is handsome 8-pound Maltese with a big personality and a very clear idea of how he likes to do things. He is house trained, knows how to use a doggie door, does well when left alone, and is a fantastic little road-trip companion. He loves walks, car rides, fetch, tug-of-war, toys, and tearing around the yard doing zoomies. He has plenty of playful energy and would love a home with a fenced yard where he can go in and out, along with daily walks and plenty of playtime. Fluffy enjoys other small and medium-sized dogs, although he can be a little opinionated when meeting new dogs or when someone is barking behind a fence. Once he gets the introductions out of the way, he generally prefers to mind his own business. He hasn't met cats yet, and he would probably do best with older children who understand that every dog has boundaries. He also seems to have a slight preference for the ladies, although he's perfectly capable of charming the right guy, too. Now, about that personality: Fluffy is not a "please pick me up and carry me around like a baby" kind of dog. He is more of a "I would like to be in the same room as you, but please respect my personal bubble" kind of guy. Unless, of course, you are offering belly rubs. This little guy loooooves belly rubs. He will literally flop onto the floor, expose his belly, and look at you like, Well? Get to work. He would probably happily let you rub his belly for hours if you have the time. He'll also gladly accept chin and head scratches when he's in the mood, but he prefers sleeping in his own bed rather than snuggling. He's still working on his manners and can get a little mouthy when he's excited, jump up for attention, or let you know with a growl that he's not interested in whatever you're trying to do. His adopters will need to respect his boundaries and continue working with him on positive, consistent training. In return, they'll get a funny, playful little companion who loves being outside, playing with his toys, and hanging out with his person. And if you're lucky, he'll even show you his adorable post-potty ritual: lots of spinning before he goes and an impressive amount of dirt-kicking afterward. If you and the dog are a good match then we'll connect you with our dog's foster parents to chat more in-depth. If both you and the foster agree that the dog is a good fit then a meet and greet is scheduled. We require applicants' dogs to meet ours to ensure they get along. We'll ask you to read and sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee to complete the adoption when it comes time. Our adoption fees help cover the costs of saving more lives! A home visit will be scheduled within one week of your new pet going home with you. The adoption fee for this pet is $625. Our adoption fee covers the following: Spay/neuter Microchip DAPP vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Rabies vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Adopters shall be responsible for all vaccinations after adoption. Please fill out an adoption application by clicking here . Please give us 72 hours to review your application and respond to you. (Remember to check your spam folder for our emails!) We want our pets to go to a lifelong new home, so thank you for your patience during the adoption process! Please email dogs@arrcolorado.org for more information, as we can't accept calls. PLEASE NOTE: The breed listed is the information we've received from the shelter. Shelters usually guess at the breed, so there is no guarantee, as we don't DNA test our foster pets. Here is some interesting info on breed identification: https://arrcolorado.org/category/puppy-dog-tips/ Our adoption process is: 1. Fill out our Adoption Application online. We'll contact you within 48 hours to answer any questions you may have about the pet. 2. If the pet looks like a great match, we'll schedule a meet and greet and ask you to fill out our online Adoption Agreement if you'd like to proceed with adopting. Once you've completed the Adoption Agreement and pay the pet's Adoption Fee, you can arrange to pick up your new furry family member! August 15, 2026, 12:50 pm
