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Located at San Bernardino City Animal Shelter
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior Maltese dogs
Senior Maltese dogs for adoption
Meet 3 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.
Meet 3 adoptable senior Maltese dogs (age 7 and up) from shelters and rescues across the country. 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.
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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.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.