Irvine, CA - Maltese. Meet Riley a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Maltese

Color

White

Age

Young

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20373944

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

This is a courtesy posting, if you are interested please go to our website and fill out the online adoption application, we will forward to the foster.

My name is Riley and I’m a two year old neutered, very playful and snuggly Maltese. Right now I’m living with my auntie because my Dad [80] has really bad cancer and is in the hospital. My Mom [70’s] has a lot of her own health issues. They rescued me from a lady who bought me from a breeder, but she had a fatal stroke when I was 4 months old.

My Mom and Dad never intended to keep me, knowing I would probably outlive them. But they love me so much and it was hard to let go. Now things have changed and I need a forever home because I’ve got a long life ahead and they do not. My auntie [who is also old] is making sure I get the perfect home. She says I need someone 45-65 who has their own home and at least one person who’s home all day. [Yes, I can be left alone, but I get too lonely after two hours or so.]

Another small, gentle, and playful dog would be fun! I LOVE to snuggle and sleep on your bed, play fetch, and go for long walks! I’m perfectly potty trained to go outside, but since I’m only 6 pounds, I need to be on a leash so coyotes and birds don’t mistake me for lunch.

You’ll need to have a very welcoming lap because I love nothing better than snuggling in it on my back, paws up. Auntie would love for you to live in the Newport Beach area so I can visit from time to time [and be my “vacation place” when you go away]. Do you have a heart big enough for a little pup like me?