Bootsie - Maltese Dog for Adoption in Wilmington, Delaware

Please read the bio in full for answers to common questions. If you have a question not covered here, please email info@seniordoghaven.org. If interested in adopting, please complete an adoption application at https://seniordoghaven.org/adoption-process/. Because all of our dogs live in foster homes, meet-and-greets are scheduled only after a completed application is received. Adoptions must be within a reasonable distance of Wilmington, DE so our volunteers can conduct an in-person home visit.

Meet Bootsie !

Bootsie is a 9-year-old, 12.5-pound little mixed-breed girl whose biggest priority is simple: her person.

Bootsie is an easygoing, laid-back girl who truly just goes with the flow. Shes happy to be wherever her person is and would love nothing more than to spend her days curled up beside you. Shes a total couch potato, enjoys cuddling, and doesnt ask for much beyond companionship, love, and a comfortable place to relax.

Shes also wonderfully social! Bootsie gets along with dogs, cats, kids, and other animals, and her foster mom says very little bothers her. Shes a quiet girl who rarely barks and is perfectly content to take life at a leisurely pace.

Bootsie is still putting the finishing touches on her housebreaking, but shes very close to having it down. Her foster family takes her outside frequently, and shes making good progress. Shes mostly good on a leash and can handle a few stairs, but she does have stiffness in her back legs, so a home with minimal stairs would be best for her.

Bootsie has also been dealing with allergies, and chicken appears to be a trigger for her, so her foster family is careful to avoid chicken in her food and treats. Shes currently taking medication to help with her back-leg stiffness and receives a probiotic as well.

Bootsie doesnt need a big yard and would be perfectly happy without one. What she really wants is a person who wants a devoted little companion by their side.

Shes sweet. Shes chill. She likes everyone. She likes pretty much everything. And most importantly, she wants to be your girl.

Could Bootsie be the laid-back little companion youve been looking for?

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.