10+ years
Senior Maltese dogs in California
Senior Maltese dogs for adoption in California
Meet 37 adoptable senior Maltese dogs (age 7+) in California. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Malteses in California are often passed over for puppies, yet they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond right away — and because they're fully grown, you already know their size and personality. Adopting a senior Maltese in California means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
10+ years
PAQUITA
07/07/26 18:50 Meet Paquita, a female spayed senior (~10 year old) maltese/terrier mix who came into the shelter with severe matting, fleas and painfu…
San Jose Animal Care Center • San Jose, CA
Senior confirmed
Miko
Miko is a senior male Maltese available at Pasadena Humane in Pasadena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Pasadena Humane • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
CHACHO
CHACHO is a senior male Maltese, small in size, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
QUEENY
QUEENY is a small senior female Maltese at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
Senior confirmed
CODY
CODY is a senior male Maltese / Poodle (Miniature), medium size, located in Placerville, CA at El Dorado County Animal Services - Placerville. Senior …
El Dorado County Animal Services - Placerville • Placerville, CA
10+ years
EVANGELINA
EVANGELINA is a senior female Maltese / Poodle (Miniature), small, located in Lancaster, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster. Senior d…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
10+ years
LUCY
LUCY is a small female Maltese senior located at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
BLITZ
BLITZ is a senior female Maltese, small in size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
ANDY
ANDY is a senior male Maltese, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
10+ years
DOLORES
Dolores is a senior female Maltese / Poodle (Miniature), small in size, located in Chatsworth, CA at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center. Senio…
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
10+ years
PARMESAN
PARMESAN is a senior male Maltese, small in size, located in Downey, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
SYLVIA
SYLVIA is a senior female Maltese, medium in size, located in Lancaster, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
10+ years
PANCHO
Pancho is a senior male Maltese/Shih Tzu (medium) at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
LILLO
LILLO is a senior female Maltese, medium size, located in Agoura, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
Senior confirmed
OSO
OSO is a senior male Maltese, small in size, currently at West Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
West Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
ANDREW
ANDREW is a senior male Maltese, medium size, located in Los Angeles, CA at the South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center. Senior dogs make won…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
10+ years
Kevin
Meet Kevin! A 3 year old Maltese mix weighing about 10 pounds. He has the face only a mother would love with his intense underbite. This little dude h…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
10+ years
Mookie
Mookie is a male senior Maltese at Pasadena Humane in Pasadena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Pasadena Humane • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
PEARL
Hi there! I'm a sweet senior gal who's mastered the art of taking life one nap at a time. These days, I'm all about keeping things calm, cozy, and low…
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility • Chula Vista, CA
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
MOLLY
MOLLY is a senior female Maltese, small in size, currently at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wo…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
SADIE
SADIE is a small female Maltese (adult/senior) at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
CHUNGAS
CHUNGAS is a small male Maltese senior at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
Cupcake
Adoption fee: $650 Cupcake: Sweet, Spicy, and Looking for Her Person Cupcake's story started with heartbreak. When DPS volunteers first met her at the…
Doggie Protective Services • Romoland, CA
10+ years
Gretchen
This is sweet, little Gretchen. She a 10-year-old, 6-pound mini-poodle mix. Gretchen is a happy little girl who is in great shape and loves walks, car…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
SHYLO
SHYLO is a senior male Maltese, small in size, located at Hayward Animal Services Bureau in Hayward, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Hayward Animal Services Bureau • Hayward, CA
10+ years
Mooncalf Beast -- DIABETES
Please meet our newest addition to our Umbrella of Hope Rescue: Mooncalf FANTASTIC BEASTS!! We are asking for your help for this sweet 12 yr old senio…
Umbrella of Hope • Pittsburg, CA
10+ years
SAMMI
SAMMI is a senior male Maltese of medium size at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
Betty
Meet Betty! She is a sweet 9-year-old Maltese mix and a truly wonderful companion for anyone seeking affection and warmth. Petite in size and easy to …
I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue • Corona, CA
Senior confirmed
Boq
✨ Meet Boq — 6 lbs of tiny, determined heart ✨ Available for Adoption through Umbrella of Hope Boq Wicked is a 9-year-old, 6-pound Maltese mix with a …
Umbrella of Hope • Pittsburg, CA
Senior confirmed
Gizmo
Meet Gizmo! This handsome gentleman is a sweet and gentle Maltese mix looking for his forever home. Gizmo has plenty of love and companionship to offe…
Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue • Chico, CA
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Adopting a senior Maltese in California — FAQ
What counts as a senior dog?
Most shelters and vets consider a dog "senior" around age 7, though large breeds often age sooner and small breeds a little later. Every dog listed here is 7 years or older.
How do I adopt a senior Maltese in California?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in California, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior Malteses in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior Maltese dogs available in California?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Maltese in California right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Can I adopt a senior Maltese from California if I live elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in California arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly how their out-of-area adoption process works.
Know a senior Maltese in California who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.