Bellinzona (NOT YET AVAILABLE) - Maltese Dog for Adoption in Benton, Louisiana

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NOT YET TAKING APPLICATIONS – NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

NEW INTAKE 10/19/2026: Bellinzona - female - 2 years old - 7.10 pounds - Maltese

Reason for intake: Bellinzona came in with Winterthur... via animal control; both from the recent hoard situation where these will be the 12th and 13th dog/puppy we've taken in. There were about 30 dogs and puppies and 6 cats in the home, all seized due to the living conditions. Animal control is working with the people to assist them in getting the help they need. Please no negative comments. Winterthur and Bellinzona will be heading to our groomer and vet very soon for everything they need. Stay tuned.

NOT TAKING APPLICATIONS: Many dogs, particularly breeder, hoarder or senior dogs, can have multiple medical issues that need addressed. Additionally, sometimes we take in young puppies requiring multiple vaccinations and/or quarantining. In this particular case, we are not yet taking applications either due to age or possible illness or some other reason. We will post when s(he) is ready for adoption. In the interest of fairness, EARLY application submissions will NOT be considered. Please note... we cannot respond to messages/emails, etc., on dogs that are NOT yet available for adoption. Please wait until the dog is available for adoption. We will post him or her on Facebook in our Adoptable Dog Album pinned to the top of our page which you can follow at this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B46skRWF5/ OR you can keep checking our website at www.roadtorescuela.org. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ~ Gandhi

Be responsible ~ Always spay/neuter, keep your dogs on heartworm prevention, vaccinate against disease... and if you bring a pet into your life, commit to that pet for life. Blessings.

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.

Did you know that 130,000 animals are surrendered to shelters in the State of Louisiana each year? Did you know...