Senior confirmed
Missy Zelda (FL)
Adoption Fee: $300 Missy Zelda is available for adoption. She is 9 years old and weighs about 9 pounds. She is in Gainesville, Florida. --- Missy Zeld…
Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue • Chattanooga, TN
Senior Maltese dogs in Tennessee
Senior Maltese dogs for adoption in Tennessee
Meet 3 adoptable senior Maltese dogs (age 7+) in Tennessee. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Malteses in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.
Senior confirmed
Simon (hospice care)
Simon Simon is 7 years old and 10.6 pounds. He has hip dysplasia and severe luxating patellas. Also he has advanced dental disease and a mast cell tum…
Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue • Chattanooga, TN
10+ years
Bella Luna (NC)
Adoption fee: $125.00Bella Luna is a female Maltese (mix?). She is 14 yrs old and weighs about 14 lbs. Her family was having trouble keeping up with h…
Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue • Chattanooga, TN
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Adopting a senior Maltese in Tennessee — 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 Tennessee?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Maltese in Tennessee right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Can I adopt a senior Maltese from Tennessee if I live elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in Tennessee 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 Tennessee who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.