Maltese and Yorkie Poo Dogs Available for Adoption in Orange Park, Florida

🐾 Adoptable dog alert, meet Ella! 🐾 Eleanor, Ella for short, is a small fluffy white dog. Her foster thinks that this mystery lady is a Maltese/Yorkie mix She's estimated to be 10-12 years old and is 5.5 pounds and gaining (yay!). She's spayed, heartworm negative, and up to date on vaccines and preventatives.

Ella was transferred to us in January, she was malnourished and weighed just over 4 lbs (she should be at least 6.5+ lbs). With appropriate nutrition and care many of her medical issues are resolving, she unfortunately has some permanent renal damage. Her renal condition is managed with a supplement and prescription diet. We’re not sure what happened in her previous life, while we believe she was bred, it’s clear from her demeanor that she was a cherished pet at some point.

About Ella:
- She loves to eat (Hill's K/D please)
- She adores wobbly walks (farther than you'd expect)
- She's ambivalent to other animals
- She prefers to potty outside, she uses potty pads as a backup

Ella adores her foster mom but she’s definitely a bit of a daddy’s girl. She likes to be held and cuddled for short amounts of time. She occasionally gives sweet kisses and face sniffs. She'll happily snooze in the sunshine tucked against your chest.

Ella has come a long way and is ready for adoption! Her ideal home has someone who’s around frequently/most of the day. She’d do best with adopters who want to join her daily walks. She doesn't need a fenced yard, though it makes night time potty breaks easier. She needs an adult only home, though she’s fine with respectful kids visiting. She needs adopters who understand that she must remain on her prescription diet. Renal conditions rarely resolve, with that in mind, we consider Ella “pre-hospice." Due to her meal schedule and bathroom frequency, she's a senior sweetheart with above average needs.

Check out Ella's full profile and submit an adoption application on our site: https://www.fawnssmalldogrescue.org/adoptable-dogs/ella

All of our dogs are fostered in or around Jacksonville, FL. We adopt within a 150 mile radius of Jacksonville, which includes parts of Georgia.

The Maltese is a small toy breed known for its glamorous white coat, which is long, silky, and virtually hypoallergenic. They are gentle, affectionate companion dogs that thrive on human companionship and make wonderful family pets. Maltese dogs are playful, intelligent, and alert, with a confident demeanor despite their small size. They require regular grooming to maintain their luxurious coat and are suitable for apartment living due to their size and adaptability.