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Maltese puppies and dogs in Rhode Island

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Dottie

Maltese

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Providence, RI
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Meet Dottie! When Dottie was built at the animal factory, all they had for supplies were a bunch of fluff, two eyes a size a bit large, little nose, all the love they had left over from building the sea cucumbers. Dottie is a 6 lbs cloud on bouncy legs. She loves dogs, she loves people, and we’d be surprised if she didn’t love cats. She’s just a love. **if you are interested in Dottie, please complete an adopter’s profile at parl.org and come in during our open hours**
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KATIE (TINY CUDDLER)

Maltese/Miniature Poodle

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Wakefield, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
KATIE ***CONTACT KAT katkylabrescue@gmail.com KATIE OUR “MALTIPOO"--WOW!!! ONE BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL--GENTLE--SWEET--A TREASURE"--KATIE IS A GORGEOUS 18 MO. OLD, MALTESE / POODLE MIX. KATIE IS FULL GROWN AND ONLY WEIGHS 8 LBS. MAKING HER A DELIGHTFUL SIZE TO FIT IN ANY LIVING ARRANGEMENT. THE FIRST THING YOU WILL NOTICE IS HOW GORGEOUS KATIE IS. HER COAT IS FLAWLESS, IT IS SO SOFT AND FLUFFY IT FEELS COTTON, YOU WILL WANT TO PAT AND RUB KATIE ALL DAY. HER EYES WILL MAKE YOU MELT THEY ARE A RICH CHESTNUT COLOR POSSESSING A LOOK THAT SAYS "LOVE ME"--IT IS IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO. KATIE IS TRULY BEAUTIFUL BUT THIS LITTLE GIRL'S TRUE BEAUTY IS HER HEART AND SPIRIT. SHE IS A GENTLE SOUL A PUP WHO'S HAPPINESS IS JUST BEING WITH THOSE WHO LOVE HER. SHE IS ALSO A VERY SOCIAL GIRL, SHE DELIGHTS IN THE COMPANY OF OTHER DOGS AND WE FEEL SHE TRULY WOULD LOVE AND NEEDS TO HAVE A DOGGIE BUDDY IN HER NEW HOME. WHATEVER YOUR DAY CALLS FOR IS FINE WITH KATIE JUST TAKE HER ALONG. SHE WOULD ADORE AN EASY LATE AFTERNOON WALK, A DAY SPENT BASKING IN A SUNNY WINDOW OR SHE WOULD DELIGHT IN NAPPING ON HER PLUSH DOGGIE BED. KATIE'S HAPPPY SPOT IS BEING WITH THOSE SHE LOVES. KATIE HAS A HAPPY CHARISMA, A PEACEFUL, CONTENTED ENERGY TO BE SUCH A YOUNG LITTLE GIRL. SHE IMPARTS A FEELING OF HAPPINESS AS SHE SEEMS TO ALWAYS BE SMILING, SIMPLE THINGS TAKE ON NEW MEANING WITH A PUP LIKE KATIE AT YOUR SIDE. PUPS LIKE KATIE ASK FOR SO LITTLE BUT GIVE SO MUCH LOVE IN RETURN. THEY ARE THERE FOR YOU 100%, A CONTENTED, BEAUTIFUL DOG KATIE IS GRATEFUL FOR ANY AND ALL ATTENTION BUT SHE NEVER PESTERS OR DEMANDS IT. EVERYDAY IS A GIFT AND TIME WITH PUPS LIKE KATIE IS SO PRECIOUS. THERE IS ANOTHER PART TO THIS EXCEPTIONAL LITTLE LADY'S PACKAGE AND YOU WILL NOTICE THIS AFTER SPENDING ONLY A SHORT TIME WITH KATIE THIS IS ONE SMART GIRL. AT THE END OF THE DAY WHEN YOU AND KATIE HAVE SPENT THE DAY TAKING LONG WALKS, RUNNING ERRANDS WHEN KATIE COMES INTO HER HOME SHE CONTINUES TO SHINE WHEN YOU BUILD A FIRE AND SETTLE IN ON THE SOFA TO WATCH A MOVIE OR READ A BOOK, YOU WILL FIND KATIE CURLED UP ON A COOL KITCHEN FLOOR, THE LOOK ON HER FACE IS ONE OF CONTENTMENT AND PEACE, SHE IS IN HER HOME AND THIS MEANS EVERYTHING TO HER. AFTER SPENDING TIME WITH THIS GENTLE LADY WE FEEL THE HOME THAT WOULD MAKE KATIE'S LIFE COMPLETE WOULD BE ONE THAT IS CALM, EASY GOING AND PEACEFUL. SHE WOULD BE A DELIGHTFUL COMPANION FOR A RETIRED COUPLE, A SINGLE GUY OR GIRL OR A FAMILY WITH GENTLE CHILDREN WHO WOULD ADORE HAVING KATIE AS THEIR BEST FRIEND, A FAMILY AS WE MENTIONED THAT HAS ANOTHER DOG. KATIE ONLY HAS ONE REQUEST AND HER EYES TOLD US THIS THE FIRST TIME WE SAW HER. SHE WANTS TO BE A CHERISHED COMPANION, TO BELONG AND BE A PART OF SOMEONES LIFE, TO BE LOVED AS DEEPLY AS SHE LOVES. KATIE'S PERFECT FAMILY WOULD BE ONE THAT HAS A HEART FULL OF LOVE, READY TO INSURE THAT THIS TRUE COMPANION PUP LIVES HER LIFE SURROUNDED BY THE WARMTH OF A HOME AND KNOWS THE JOY OF A FAMILY WHO WILL CHERISH EVERY MINUTE WITH KATIE. SHE DESERVES NOTHING LESS!!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO SUBMIT ONE OF OUR ADOPTION APPLICATIONS WHICH IS THE FIRST PLACE TO START TO ADOPT ONE OF OUR RESCUE DOGS, PLEASE *** CONTACT KAT katkylabrescue@gmail.com ** KATIE IS WITH HER FOSTER FAMILY IN KENTUCKY SHE WILL ARRIVE IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA ON A PET TRANSPORT ONCE SHE IS ADOPTED. HER ADOPTION FEE WHICH IS $875. KATIE IS SPAYED, CURRENT ON ALL VACCINATIONS INCLUDING BORDETELLA AND RABIES, SHE IS HEARTWORM NEGATIVE, ON PREVENTATIVE, DEWORMED AND ON FRONTLINE PLUS FOR FLEAS AND TICKS PREVENTION. KATIE IS ALSO MICROCHIPPED.
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Mister Max in TX

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Young
Cranston, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Age:   approx 1 1/2  years old   Weight: 16  lbs My adoption fee is $ 650  which includes transportation charges to the Northeast.     If you serious about adopting, the first step is to fill out an adoption application on our website:   https://www.smalldogrescuene.org/February 23, 2025, 4:15 pm
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Biggles

Maltese

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Foster, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention,
Story
Biggles may be paralyzed but that doesn’t stop him from living life to the fullest! We believe Biggles is around 5 years old and he originally came to us from Antigua after he was hit by a car. Biggles was so skinny when he arrived but he’s definitely gained some weight and muscle and now weighs 12 lbs. Taking on a paralyzed dog may be a little more work, but it is definitely so rewarding. Biggles has started to walk on his own and with some physical therapy he will just get stronger. Biggles also has a wheelchair that he can use when he is outside or for longer walks. Biggles absolutely LOVES the snow and it’s so cute to watch him play in it. Biggles does need to be expressed to urinate 3-4 times a day. This is actually very easy to do but can get a little messy. We will show any potential adopter exactly what needs to be done. He should have regular urine checks to ensure that he does not have a UTI. Biggles was heartworm positive but was treated for the disease months ago. He will still show as positive on any snap test for the next 6-8 months though. Biggles has been great with most of the dogs he’s met but he can get a little jealous of new dogs (especially intact males). But he eventually calms down. Biggles is great in a pen and isn’t very vocal. He loves to play with toys. Biggles is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and recently had full blood work and a urinalysis. To apply to adopt Biggles, please fill out an application at vintagepetrescue.org/adopt
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Silver Gatlin

Maltese

Female, Young
Saunderstown, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Adoption Donation   $ 599 Located: RI (Transportation costs included to the Northeast , plz ask for more details) Age: approximately 1 1/2 years Meet Silver! Silver had a difficult start in life. She was tossed from a car and ran off in fear, but thanks to one of our dedicated southern rescuers, she was safely brought into foster care. Now, this sweet little girl is ready to put the past behind her and find a loving forever home. At just 7 pounds and around a year and a half old, Silver is the ultimate lap dog who loves to snuggle for hours. She enjoys playing with her furry friends, zooming around the backyard, and having fun with her toys—but she’s just as happy curling up for some quiet cuddle time. Ideally, Silver would have another friendly and playful dog friend to live with. Silver is a bit timid and thrives in a calm home where her humans are around often. Because she’s considered a high flight risk, a securely fenced yard is required. She absolutely adores other small dogs, and it’s been heartwarming to see her confidence grow. If you're searching for a loving, loyal companion who will always be by your side (and in your lap), Silver might be the perfect match for you!  If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an application on our website  www.fohari.org  and email my foster parent for more information: marylovesdogs222@gmail.com .   Our adoption application can be found here: https://fohari.org/application/  Our Adoption Process:   Go to our website and select the animal you are interested in. ALL animals are in foster homes as we do NOT have a  shelter where you can visit. Some animals are in foster care in New England, and some are located in other states. If the initials following the animals name are a state, then that is the state where the animal is located. If initials are not a state, then those are the initials of the foster home outside of New England and you will not be able to meet the animal ahead of time. Complete our online application You will be contacted by phone or email by the foster parent  or a member of our adoption team and will have the opportunity to find out more about the animal, and ask any questions that you have to ensure the animal is a good fit for your household. If the animal is local, you can meet the animal, but you would not be able to take the dog home until you are approved to adopt.  From our end, we will check references and schedule a home visit.  If you live in an apartment, or a condo, we will need to verify permission to own the animal from your landlord or condo board. Please let your vet’s office and references know we will be contacting them. If your  references are positive, we will schedule a home visit by a volunteer. Please try to accommodate the home visit volunteer as most  have busy schedules. Delays in the visit will result in a delay in the adoption. Once you are approved, you will receive an e-mail with your  adoption contract attached. This e-mail will have details about pick up, the balance of the adoption fee that is owed, etc. Please email your signed & witnessed contract and pay your adoption fee in full, and for any animals located out of state, you will be contacted for details about transport to New England. Once you have paid your adoption fee in full and sent back your contract, you can make arrangement to pick up your animal from the foster home or from transport depending on where the animal is located. Please bring a harness, collar, ID tag and leash when you are picking up the dog unless otherwise instructed by the foster parent. Our extensive approval process is intended to ensure the best fit between our animals and adopters. Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) reserves the right to deny any adoption application with or without disclosure of cause. Your adoption fee helps to cover the cost of all age appropriate vetting and transportation. FOHARI.ORG makes no explicit or implicit guarantees in reference to the health, temperament and/or the breed of the animal. The animal is adopted ‘as is’, and the adopter assumes all responsibility for treatment of any and all existing conditions or any other conditions of physical or temperament changes that may occur. FOHARI.ORG will provide the animal with the basic vaccines, heart worm test and sterilization of dogs and cats before adoption if the age and current health of the animal permits. While FOHARI.ORG makes every effort to place only healthy animals, FOHARI.ORG cannot guarantee the health of any animal, and shall not be held responsible for any medical expenses that may be incurred. Rescuer will provide information received from the veterinarian exam, observations on the temperament of the animal and a best guess of the breed. Friends of Homeless Animals Inc. (FOHA) ASK ABOUT OUR TRAINING REBATE! Thanks for caring How to Help:  If you would like to HELP any of our special rescued dogs by making a donation or to place a deposit for a dog, you can use this secure & safe site on Paypal - please click on symbol below:     How to Contact us:  By phone between the hours of 10 AM and 7PM at 401-234-4499 By Email at friendsoha@yahoo.com Enter the dogs name in the subject line. Thank you! FRIENDS of HOMELESS ANIMALS, INC.  is a RHODE ISLAND NON PROFIT 501 (C)(3) RESCUE February 20, 2025, 9:14 pm

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Rhode Island

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Providence Animal Rescue League

34 Elbow St., Providence , RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Small Dog Rescue of New England Inc.

Cranston , RI 02920

Pet Types: dogs

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Vintage Pet Rescue

Foster , RI 02825

Pet Types: dogs

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Friends of Homeless Animals of RI, Inc.(FOHA)

Saunderstown , RI 02874

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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KLR NORTH EAST

Wakefield , RI 02879

Pet Types: dogs

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