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Senior Maltese dogs
Senior Maltese dogs for adoption
Meet 88 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 1–30 of 88 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 August 20, 2026 at 10:26 PM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Maltese dogs
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
SHANANA
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
10+ years
CAYLIE
Meet Caylie, a sweet 10-year-old Maltese mix who is ready to find someone to love her through her golden years. Caylie is a playful, affectionate girl…
City of Toronto Animal Services East Region • Toronto, ON
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Vaughan
For the LOVE of DOGS Rescue • Thornwood, NY
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
London - Home to Home
Anderson Humane • South Elgin, IL
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Chelsie
About Me: Name: Chelsie Breed (or best guess): Maltese Approximate Age: 13 yr Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 8 lb Adoption Fee: $395 Requirements:…
Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue • Mukwonago, WI
Senior confirmed
BONNIE
Hi! I'm Bonnie and I am a sweet little dog who is looking for a home. I can be shy at first but I warm up and gave done okay with children, but can be…
Larimer Humane Society • Fort Collins, CO
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Nancy
Meet Nancy! Nancy is a darling 7-year-old, 10-pound Miniature Poodle with the sweetest, most gentle personality. This little lady is the definition of…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
PUFFY
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Daisy
Meet Daisy, an adorable 8-year-old Morkie with a heart full of love and a lifetime of companionship still waiting to share. At 13 pounds, Daisy is the…
Bullies-N-Beyond ResQ Inc • Omaha, NE
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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.