Maltese Dogs Available for Adoption

Meet Ariella, a 2-month-old, 4-pound, Maltese mix.
This pint-sized sweetheart may start off timid, but once she finds her confidence, her playful personality truly shines. Ariella is a social butterfly in the making, whether she's keeping up with dogs of all sizes or bravely trying to engage the resident cat in a game of tag. She is already a champion at sleeping in her crate through the night and is doing a great job with her potty pad training, though she still has the occasional puppy accident as she learns the ropes.

When she isn't zoomie-ing with her siblings, you can find her soaking up a sunbeam or tucked into a lap-she's a world-class snuggler who loves kids and never misses a chance for a cozy "TV time" cuddle session.

Ariella is being fostered in Staten Island, NY and her adoption fee is $575.

"To adopt this animal, please visit https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt

All of our animals come spayed or neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, are microchipped, heartworm negative, current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention, dewormed, and treated for any ailments found upon veterinary examination. The adoption fee covers a portion of these services, and makes it possible for us to continue rescuing animals.

For more information on the adoption fees and the adoption process, please complete our adoption application here: https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt - an application allows us to get to know your family better so we can assess whether the animal you are interested in is a good match for your home. An application does not obligate you to adopt. Please understand that due to the volume of applications some animals receive, we are unable to contact all applicants. If your application is considered a good fit for the animal you are interested in, or even a different pet, a volunteer will give you a call as soon as possible.

We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location where animals can be seen during the week. Please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LouiesLegacy for our weekly adoption album if you are interested in meeting an animal in person. Not all animals attend every adoption event, please check our Facebook page for animal event times and locations before you make a trip to meet a specific animal."

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.

VISION To help rescue more animals, more quickly, by working in a positive, professional and collaborative way with our community....