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,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We have a transport leaving at the end of October 2026 from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add Macey to our trip for the right family 😊
Meet Macey, our beautiful one-year-old Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier mix, with a heart full of happiness, a gentle little spirit, and a personality that makes loving her feel like the easiest thing in the world. 🩷
There are some dogs who need a little time to figure out where they belong, and then there are dogs like Macey, who seem to have been born with the understanding that wherever love is waiting, that’s exactly where they’re meant to be.
Macey is one of those incredibly special little girls who can walk into your life and make herself a part of it so naturally that before you know it, you’ll find yourself wondering how she wasn’t there from the very beginning. She doesn’t need an elaborate introduction, weeks of convincing, or a grand invitation to become your friend. She simply meets you, decides that you’re someone worth loving, and begins sharing that beautiful little heart of hers as though you’ve been part of her world forever.
And what a wonderful heart she has. 🩷
Macey is naturally sweet, affectionate, and wonderfully easygoing. She has such a calm, gentle nature about her, but don’t mistake that peaceful personality for a lack of happiness or enthusiasm! This little girl has enough wiggles and tail wags to brighten even the longest of days. She has the most endearing way of expressing her excitement, her entire little body joining in whenever she’s especially happy to see someone or realizes she’s about to be included in something wonderful.
She is simply a happy dog, and the beautiful thing about Macey is that her happiness doesn’t depend on life being particularly exciting.
She can find just as much joy in a quiet afternoon spent lounging near her person as she can in an outing to somewhere new. She doesn’t need the world to revolve around her, but she absolutely loves being part of yours. Whether your days are filled with activity, errands, walks, family time, or peaceful evenings at home, Macey has a beautiful ability to settle into the rhythm of whatever life looks like around her.
I truly believe she will make someone an extraordinary everyday companion because she brings such a lovely balance of affection, playfulness, and contentment into everything she does.
She is wonderfully social and enjoys meeting new people, making friends wherever she goes. She has an inviting, cheerful personality that makes it easy for others to fall in love with her, and she seems just as delighted to make their acquaintance. She is the kind of girl who can turn an ordinary walk into an opportunity to brighten someone’s day simply by being herself.
Macey is also fantastic with other dogs and cats alike. She is comfortable sharing her space with furry companions and has shown us how beautifully she can coexist with them. I could easily see her joining a family with existing pets and becoming a wonderful little sister, but I also believe she would be perfectly happy being someone’s one and only. She has so much affection to offer that either arrangement could be incredibly fulfilling for her, provided she has the companionship and love she deserves.
One of the things I appreciate most about Macey is how naturally she adapts to the daily routines of our home. She is a very smart little girl who pays attention to what is happening around her and seems genuinely interested in understanding what is expected of her.
She is house trained and does wonderfully with our established potty schedule. We take her outside every couple of hours throughout the day, and when asked to go out and use the restroom, she understands what we’re asking and happily follows along.
Because she is still young, I would encourage her future family to continue with a consistent routine as she becomes familiar with her new home. Even dogs with wonderful house-training habits benefit from a little extra guidance when their surroundings, schedules, and expectations change. Macey has been so responsive to the structure we provide that I believe she will have a lovely foundation to build upon as she settles into her next chapter.
She is crate trained as well and is comfortable sleeping in her crate at night if that is the arrangement her future family prefers. However, I will tell you that Macey absolutely enjoys being close to the people she loves, and if given the choice, I have a feeling she would happily select a cozy little bed of her own right beside yours.
There’s something so sweet about a dog who doesn’t necessarily need to be held every moment but simply finds comfort in knowing you’re nearby. Macey has that beautiful quality. She enjoys companionship without being overly demanding, and I could easily imagine her curling up in her own little bed at the end of the day, completely content just knowing that her favorite person is close enough to share the peacefulness of the evening with her.
She is also leash trained and genuinely enjoys going for daily walks. She loves having the opportunity to venture out, explore her surroundings, and experience the world alongside us. Her social personality makes these outings especially enjoyable, as she is always happy to make a new friend along the way.
Macey does wonderfully on car rides and has been a fantastic little travel companion. She takes our outings in stride and seems to genuinely enjoy the experience of going somewhere together. Whether it’s a short drive around town or a longer adventure, she is happy to come along and be included.
She is equally wonderful during her grooming appointments and does beautifully with our groomer. Macey has a gorgeous coat that leans much more toward her Maltese heritage, with a naturally straighter texture and beautiful length. Her coat is non-shedding in our experience, making her a lovely possibility for families who appreciate a lower-shedding companion, although no dog is completely allergen-free.
And one of the best things about Macey is that she actually enjoys being brushed! 🩷
For anyone who loves the beautiful, flowing appearance of a Maltese-type coat, this is such a wonderful quality. Regular brushing and professional grooming will still be important to keeping her hair healthy, comfortable, and free of tangles, but Macey’s enjoyment of that one-on-one attention makes maintaining her coat a lovely opportunity for bonding rather than simply another responsibility.
She is such a pretty little girl, and with her beautiful hair, cheerful expression, and naturally sweet personality, she has a way of making everyone around her smile.
Macey is not a habitual barker, which is another quality that makes her such a pleasant companion to share a home with. She has a peaceful nature and doesn’t feel the need to announce every little sound or movement around her. She is happy to observe what is happening, enjoy the company of those around her, and go about her day without creating unnecessary commotion.
But she certainly knows how to have fun!
Macey loves to play and has a wonderfully cheerful, playful side that comes to life when she’s enjoying herself. She can happily engage with her person, enjoy time with other dogs, or entertain herself when everyone is busy tending to their own responsibilities.
I love that about her because she doesn’t need constant direction or attention to find something enjoyable about her day. She is comfortable simply being herself, whether that means playing, exploring, resting, or sharing affection.
Her story before coming to us is one that reminds us how quickly life circumstances can change, even when the love we have for our animals remains exactly the same.
Macey’s previous owner lived in an apartment and loved her little girl dearly. Unfortunately, when her work hours were reduced, the decrease in income made it increasingly difficult to keep up with the financial responsibilities of having a dog, particularly the additional pet fees associated with her apartment.
As she looked ahead, she began to worry not only about those immediate expenses but also about the everyday things Macey needed to continue living a happy, healthy life. Regular grooming, a quality diet, veterinary care, and all the little necessities that come with responsible pet ownership were becoming harder to afford.
She didn’t want to wait until Macey began going without.
She loved her too much to allow her own financial difficulties to affect the quality of life this beautiful girl deserved. And while the decision to let her go was incredibly difficult, she recognized that Macey had her whole life ahead of her and deserved the opportunity to enjoy it without those uncertainties.
So she reached out to us and asked if we would welcome Macey into our care and help find her the very best home possible.
A home where she would continue receiving the love, stability, companionship, and care that every dog deserves, and where her future could be filled with all the wonderful things her previous owner had hoped to provide.
And that is how our beautiful Macey became part of our family here at Bread of Life K9 Refuge. 🩷
Since joining us, she has been such a joy to have around. Her naturally happy personality, gentle temperament, and wonderful social skills have made it easy to welcome her into our everyday lives. She has continued enjoying the companionship of other animals, building on her training, participating in our daily routines, and receiving the hands-on care and attention that help prepare our dogs for their forever homes.
She has a beautiful way of making herself at home without asking for very much in return. A little affection, a comfortable place to rest, some time to play, and the opportunity to be included in whatever is happening around her seem to be the ingredients for a perfectly wonderful day in Macey’s world.
Her veterinary care has been completed, and she has received a wonderful report from our veterinarian.
Macey has been spayed, is current on her vaccinations, and has been microchipped. She also underwent a thorough veterinary examination and was cleared by our veterinarian to begin looking for a home of her own.
She is ready to begin this next chapter with a wonderful foundation of care, companionship, and training already established.
When I think about the kind of home I would love for Macey, I don’t necessarily picture one particular lifestyle or family arrangement. That’s part of what makes her so special.
I could see her being a wonderful companion for someone who enjoys quiet mornings, peaceful evenings, and the simple happiness of having a little friend by their side. I could just as easily envision her joining a family whose days are full of activity, laughter, outings, and opportunities for her to be involved.
She is adaptable, affectionate, social, and so naturally content with life that I believe she has the ability to fit beautifully into many different homes.
What matters most is that she is loved, included, and appreciated for the wonderful little girl she is.
I hope her future family will cherish those enthusiastic tail wags, the happy little wiggles that come with her greetings, her willingness to accompany them wherever the day may lead, and the gentle companionship she offers during life’s quieter moments.
Because sometimes the greatest friendships aren’t the ones that require us to change our entire lives.
Sometimes they are the ones that slip so naturally into the life we already have that everything simply feels a little more complete.
And that is exactly the kind of friend I believe Macey will be. 🩷
Her adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of her adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/macey
It helps cover her completed veterinary care, including her spay, vaccinations, microchipping, and comprehensive veterinary examination, along with the months of daily care, grooming, training, and socialization she has received throughout her time with us.
Macey is a beautiful reminder that love doesn’t always arrive with a grand entrance. Sometimes it comes with four little paws, a gently wagging tail, a happy little wiggle, and a heart that is ready to belong to you from the very first hello.
And if you’re fortunate enough to become her person, I have a feeling she’ll make herself such a natural part of your world that one day you’ll look at her and wonder how you ever lived without her. 🩷
