Maltese puppies and dogs in Fruitland, Maryland

We have a transport where we will be personally taking our dogs to their new home leaving by January 9th 2026 (could be sooner!) to the east coast from where we are located here in Southern California. Surrounding states will be added to our route as needed ☺️ We would love to add Arlo to our trip for the right home! As always for our adopters peace of mind we never ask for anything up front! His adoption fee, along with his adopting families share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person with Arlo ultimately finalizing his adoption. Arlo came to us because the people who loved him recognized something very important — love alone wasn’t enough if they could no longer keep up with the care and needs of a young dog. Wanting only the best for him, they made the selfless decision to ask us to help find a family who could truly give him the full, active, connected life he deserves. That kind of love already tells you so much about who Arlo is and what he’s been surrounded by. Born on 10/29/24, Arlo is a Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie mix) with a beautiful straight-to-wavy hypoallergenic coat. He weighs just over 13 pounds, is fully grown, and sits at a very healthy, balanced weight. He came to us with a docked tail, which was done prior to his arrival. From a medical standpoint, Arlo has received excellent care — he is neutered, microchipped, current on all vaccines, and recently had a dental cleaning and polish, along with the removal of a few retained baby teeth that never fell out on their own. His exam went perfectly, and he has been fully cleared by our veterinarian to begin the journey toward finding a home all his own. In the home, Arlo is an absolute joy. He is house trained and does very well on a consistent schedule, going outside every couple of hours. He is also crate trained and currently sleeps peacefully through the night in his crate without issue. That said, Arlo loves closeness and connection — if his future family prefers a cozy dog bed or having him sleep in bed with them, he would be more than happy knowing that closeness lasted all night long. Arlo is wonderful with our groomers and truly enjoys being doted on. He especially loves coming home after a fresh groom — strutting with that extra confidence because he knows he’s handsome and feels good 💙 Regular grooming has been a positive experience for him, making ongoing coat care in his next home something he will continue to handle with ease. Social, affectionate, and deeply people-oriented, Arlo is wonderful with other dogs and enjoys running and playing with them. However, when his person is around, that’s where his heart truly lies. He bonds deeply and thrives on being someone’s companion and center of the world. He would be perfectly content as an only dog soaking up that connection, but he is also more than capable of sharing life with another sweet canine friend if that’s the right fit 💙 Arlo is also excellent on road trips and would make an amazing traveling partner for anyone looking for a buddy to share life beyond the home. Whether it’s a longer adventure or something as simple as running to the post office 😂, Arlo is happiest when he’s along for the ride and part of whatever the day brings. He has excellent house manners, is leash trained, and genuinely enjoys his walks — especially because he’s a very social boy who likes being out in the world. He is not a barker, but he will politely alert you if something unfamiliar catches his attention. Overall, he carries himself with a calm, loving presence and a gentle confidence that makes him easy to live with and even easier to love. At his core, Arlo is a total sweetheart with a heart of gold. He’s waiting for someone to choose him — to make him part of their everyday life, their routines, their quiet moments, and their adventures. If you’ve been looking for a loyal companion who wants nothing more than to love and be loved in return, Arlo may be the one meant for you 💕 Adoption Fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/_arlo This covers Arlo’s neuter, vaccines, microchip, dental cleaning and polish (including baby teeth removal), veterinary exams, as well as the months of care, grooming, and training he has received while with us.

We have a transport where we will be personally taking our dogs to their new home leaving by January 9th 2026 (could be sooner!) to the east coast from where we are located here in Southern California. Surrounding states will be added to our route as needed ☺️ We would love to add Benny to our trip for the right home/homes! As always for our adopters peace of mind we never ask for anything up front! His adoption fee, along with his adopting families share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person with Benny ultimately finalizing his adoption. Meet Benny 💙 Some puppies simply have “it” — that gentle spark, that intuitive sweetness, that soft, loving presence that wraps around you the moment they crawl into your arms. Benny is one of those rare little souls. Even at such a young age, he carries a calm confidence and an emotional awareness that feels far beyond his months. He came to us from a home where he was deeply loved and spoiled in the best ways, and you can feel that history in how connected he is to people. The devotion he offers is pure, immediate, and full-hearted. His journey to us was a tender one. His prior owner adored him and struggled tremendously with the decision to surrender him. A sudden breakup and the need to return to full-time work meant Benny would no longer have the companionship he was accustomed to — and she knew that wouldn’t be fair to him. She chose the selfless path, asking us to take him in and ensure he found a home where he could continue to be someone’s whole world. Because that is exactly what Benny is meant to be: a true companion, a shadow, a love-at-your-side kind of dog. He is incredibly smart — shockingly so for his age — and don’t let his size fool you. When you call “Benny!”, you hear his little paws pattering toward you from wherever he is, bursting with excitement just to be close. His heart lives for connection. And he is doing phenomenal at his house training — truly remarkable for a puppy his age. He goes outside every couple of hours to use the restroom, and due to his tiny size, he is always supervised for his safety. He’s attentive, willing, and eager to learn, which makes him such a joy in a structured home. He is a snuggler to his core, happiest pressed against your chest or curled at your side. Sleeping in bed with his person is one of the joys of his life, so if dogs in the bed aren’t your thing, he may not be the right fit. His previous owner let him be her cuddle buddy, and that comfort has shaped who he is. He’s the kind of dog who wants to wake up with his head on your pillow and fall asleep knowing you’re right there. Crates, though, are not his preference. We believe it’s the feeling of confinement — after being so bonded to his person his whole life, he simply doesn’t understand being separated or closed away. He isn’t destructive, and he isn’t mischievous; he just thrives when he’s near the people he loves. Being kept apart feels foreign to him, and we want to honor the emotional safety he has built through closeness, not separation. He LOVES his beds — so much so that we keep one in every space he spends time in. He’ll flop into them dramatically, roll on his back, or tuck himself in like a tiny burrito. In the car, he enjoys looking out the window, taking in the world with those big expressive eyes. And at the groomer? He’s an absolute dream. Being pampered suits him, and he handles grooming like a seasoned professional. Leash training hasn’t begun yet, as we needed to make sure all his vaccines were fully current before introducing him to the outside world. Now that he’s officially cleared, his new world is opening up — and with his eager-to-please personality, we have no doubt he’ll take to leash training beautifully and naturally. On the health side, Benny was born 5/22/25 and is completely current on everything age-appropriate. He has had a great full exam with our vet, is microchipped, has had his deworming based on fecal results sent to the lab, and is going home with a health certificate showing he has been fully cleared for adoption. He weighs 5.5 lbs currently and is expected to be around 10–12 lbs full grown. He is a purebred Maltese, and everything about him — his coat, his temperament, his expression — reflects the sweetness and refinement of his breed. Because he is still so young, he will be going home on a neuter contract, as it is important to allow him time to grow and mature before being fixed. What Benny needs most is someone who truly wants a companion. Someone who loves a dog that follows them from room to room, listens for their voice, and melts into their lap the moment they sit down. He thrives on closeness and emotional connection. He is eager to please, affectionate, and has one of those soft, intuitive personalities that simply makes a home feel warmer. If you’re looking for a sweet soul who will meet you at the door every day with his whole heart shining in his eyes, Benny is waiting for you. His adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/benny which covers all of his veterinary care to date (including vaccines, microchip/registration, fecal testing, deworming, his full exam, and his issued health certificate), as well as the months of care, meals, grooming upkeep, and training he has received with us. Every adoption directly supports our ability to continue rescuing and preparing dogs like Benny for the beautiful lives they deserve.