10+ years
Leopold
Meet Leopold! Leopold is an approximately 10-year-old Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier mix weighing around 8 pounds who is looking for a loving forever home.…
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
Senior Maltese dogs
Senior Maltese dogs for adoption
Meet 90 adoptable senior Maltese dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one. Showing 61–90 of 90 below.
Senior Malteses are often overlooked in favor of puppies, yet they're frequently house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond immediately. Because they're fully grown, you already know roughly how big they are and what they're like — making an older Maltese one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Maltese dogs
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
At Risk
Dobs
Meet Dobs! Our little friend Dobs was rescued from an overcrowded shelter where he was listed to be euthanized for space. We're so glad to have him wi…
Saving Great Animals • Bellevue, WA
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
Scrappy
My name is Scrappy, and at 14 years young, I have officially reached the pinnacle of canine sweetness. I am a very gentle, quiet senior boy who has re…
Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc. • North Babylon, NY
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
Senior confirmed
Jewel & Bowie (BONDED PAIR)
Meet Bowie and Jewel- The Ultimate Bonded Pair Looking for double the love, double the cuddles, and double the joy? Meet Bowie and Jewel, an absolutel…
Pug Rescue of New England • Somerville, MA
10+ years
Molly
Meet Molly! At 16 years young, Molly has perfected the art of being the ideal companion. This sweet senior girl is looking for a cozy place to spend h…
Animal Advocates FL • Sanford, FL
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
10+ years
Leia
Meet Leia! We don't know much about early in her life, but her previous owners moved to housing that did not allow them to take her along. They though…
Welfare for Animals Guild • Sequim, WA
Senior confirmed
Puffy From Korea
Meet Puffy Puffy is a 9-year-old Maltese boy, weighing about 7 lbs, with a soft white coat and gentle eyes that reflect both his resilience and his qu…
Ginger's pet rescue • Federal Way, WA
10+ years
Mia & Milu (Bonded Pair)
Name: Bonded pair- Mia & Milu Breed: Maltese mix & ShihTzuAge: 13yr & 5yrVaccines: last in 2023 Any medical conditions: NoneNeutered: YesChip: YesTemp…
Paws 4 You Rescue • Miami, FL
10+ years
Pierre
INTERESTED IN MEETING OR ADOPTING PIERRE from Best Friend Pet Adoption rescue? If so, please fill out our dog adoption application by copying and past…
Best Friend Pet Adoption • Cary, NC
Senior confirmed
Eggnog a/k/a Eddie
Meet Eddie (aka Eggnog!) 11 lbs | 9 years young | Neutered | Microchipped | House trainedEddie is a tiny gentleman with a BIG personality—and one ear …
The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County • Bellingham, WA
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 confirmed
LOLLY
LOLLY is a small senior female Maltese / West Highland White Terrier Westie located in Chicago Ridge, IL at the Animal Welfare League of Illinois - Ch…
Animal Welfare League of Illinois - Chicago Ridge • Chicago Ridge, IL
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
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
Mike Jul 25 - In Foster in Raleigh, NC
Foster location: Foster Home in Raleigh, NC Weight: 8 lbs Height: 12 in Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $199 Fence needed? No, though he'd love one…
Carolina Poodle Rescue • Pacolet, SC
10+ years
Prissy
Meet Prissy -Sonsorship Only-In a hospice foster home Sweet 16-year-old Prissy came to Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue as an owner surrender who no long…
Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc • Middlesex, NC
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
Senior confirmed
Marnie - Fairfield
Meet Marnie — Tiny Body, Huge Personality Marnie is a sweet, loving little lady who came into rescue as a stray and has absolutely blossomed in foster…
Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc. • Pataskala, OH
Senior confirmed
Lambeau
Lambeau is a lovable 9yr old pup. He gets along with other dogs and loves his daily snuggles. He would do best in a home with no small children. Someo…
NAIA's Pet Rescue • west Palm Beach, FL
Senior confirmed
SWEETROLL
I've been pre-adopted! Come see my other adoptable friends!
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
Dexter
Dexter is a loving guy however, he takes time to warm up to new people and it is on his time not yours. If he is just allowed to transition into his n…
Our Lil' Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary • Poland, IN
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
10+ years
Benny - Loving Senior
Benny is a handsome Maltese-Poodle mix who is looking for a new home! Benny was adopted to a loving couple a few years ago, but sadly, his owners can …
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
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Adopting a senior Maltese — 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?
Open a dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization.
Are senior Maltese dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Maltese is usually past the high-energy puppy stage and may already know basic commands, which can make ownership easier to ease into. Each profile and shelter can tell you about that dog's individual personality and needs.
Why adopt a senior dog instead of a puppy?
Senior dogs are calmer, usually house-trained, and let you skip the chewing and sleepless nights — and because they are the hardest to place, adopting one can quite literally save a life that might otherwise run out of time.
Are senior Maltese dogs good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than the breed alone. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, or other dogs. Senior dogs are often calmer and more predictable than puppies, which can make reading compatibility easier before you commit.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior Maltese?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or even sponsored — because they wait the longest, many organizations offer reduced fees or cover initial vet care. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly for their current fee and what it includes.
Can I foster a senior Maltese instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Maltese gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home — which is especially beneficial for older dogs who find shelter life stressful. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is an option.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.