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Our vision is to be an active partner of a no-kill community where there are no homeless pets. Every foster and permanent home is carefully screened.

Metropolitan Maltese Rescue is a non-profit corporation (501(c) (3)) dedicated to placing homeless Maltese and Maltese-mixes in loving, responsible, permanent homes. Metropolitan Maltese Rescue (MetroMalts) is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1998 by a group of Maltese dog lovers in New York City. MetroMalts volunteers foster and place Maltese found as strays, surrendered by their owners,

or rescued from shelters. We use every means at our disposal to keep Maltese out of shelters and in good forever-after homes. Information provided by potential adopters is used to make sure that our Maltese are placed with care-givers who are best suited to their individual personalities. We remain available after adoption to help resolve any concerns or problems that might arise. We gladly accept donations of time, professional advice and care (such as veterinarians and trainers), and financial assistance. We welcome people who just love the breed and want to help. After all, that's how MetroMalts began. MetroMalts is a proud member of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Inc., a distinguished group of local shelter and rescue organizations dedicated to making ours a "no kill" city.

11/01/2024

While spring and summer have their virtues, it is autumn that accessorizes best! And Metropolitan Maltese Rescue foster dog Rocky truly succombs. A guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do... TGIF!

10/31/2024

More Halloween from Metropolitan Maltese Rescue graduates! Paddington is the world’s smallest giraffe 🦒 and Roo is a devil 👹 (but only on Halloween). Share your pups costumes, too!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃 from Metropolitan Maltese Rescue and our very recently adopted Buddy! He’s a real treat! 😍🎃🍁

10/25/2024

Our Buddy has been adopted!

Buddy came to Metropolitan Maltese Rescue from the Manhattan Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), where he was temporarily named "Luis" by the shelter team. He had arrived at the shelter as a heavily matted stray dog, and the caring shelter staff members shaved him down to the skin to make him comfortable and to start fresh.

Once in foster care, we watched this little guy transform from a naked pink-skinned dog to a (we think) beautiful Bichon Frise!

Buddy is a joy - sweet, loving, unbearably cute, quiet, playful, a great city walker, and a great companion. All of his wonderful traits will continue to be appreciated in his adoptive home, which has all the great city/urban attributes that Buddy does so well with, while also being surrounded by wonderful parks, where his new family looks forward to hiking in every day, now that they have such a willing companion.

Though his foster care providers miss him dearly, his new family is so lucky to have our Buddy!

We are all lucky to have the weekend. TGIF!

10/24/2024

SHOP HERE 🕷 https://tinyurl.com/MMR-ebay-shop
Eeeeeeek....Halloween arrives in one week, but MMR's spooky sale continues! Check out our Ebay store today for 10% off our Yeti dog cauldrons....excuse us, BOWLS! Festive Halloween pup toy included while supplies last! 👻🧡

10/18/2024

We at Metropolitan Maltese Rescue love to hear from our graduates. Even when the story is sad, we like being remembered and included in the forever life that we helped them have. This week we got sad news about Maisie:

My feisty and brave and funny in her own way little Maisie went to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. A Metropolitan Maltese Rescue Alumna, who came into rescue as an unclaimed stray, Maisie was a six pound girl of total independence. Not one to be cuddled or hugged, until she went blind she followed me everywhere throughout the house. She loved her morning raspberries and blueberries. I will miss you little one.

So please remember Maisie, and maybe enjoy some berries this weekend 🫐. TGIF.

10/14/2024

SHOP HERE 🕷 https://tinyurl.com/MMR-ebay-shop

MMR's FaBOOlous Halloween celebration continues...Hurry and scurry on over to the store to pick up a brand new black YETI dog bowl with Halloween spider toy included, while supplies last....but hurry, those spiders move fast!🧡🕷️🖤

10/11/2024

We love to hear from our graduates! Here is an update on KATIE:

On October 1st, Ms. Katie’s 14(ish) (Adopted) Birthday was celebrated!!!! This celebrates 9 years of Katie in our life! She was showered with a sweet card from her family, annual new sweaters since she’s the fashionista of the Upper East Side, her 8 year old human sister crocheted a new “necklace” for her and got her new cave bed that she loves so much, and of course, she got a new lambchop! Here to another fabulous year of Katie! Thank you Metropolitan Maltese Rescue for all you do!

And we love that Katie is so loved! We also love weekends. TGIF.

10/08/2024

SHOP HERE ❤️ https://tinyurl.com/MMR-ebay-shop

BOO! It's getting scarily close to Halloween time, and in celebration, MMR is having a GHOST sale!!! YETI dog bowls are 10% off...now through Halloween night. Look for "GHOST" in the listing title. Head on over to the Ebay Store to snag your bowl now...Free Ghost dog toy is included while supplies last!!!! 🤍👻

10/04/2024

Well, this was a disappointment for all involved: Metropolitan Maltese Rescue's Maltese-Pomeranian mix, Frick, was returned back to his foster home. His adopter, who LOVED AND STILL LOVES him dearly, discovered she was highly allergic to Frick, putting her health at risk.

We are sure that Frick considers his time in that home as a fun vacation that he can brag about to the resident dogs in his foster home who had to stay where they were, because they didn't GET a vacation!

And now sweet, good boy Frick, who is posted on the Available Dogs list on our website, looks forward to a forever home with a fenced-in yard again. And he shall get one. But first, he gets a weekend. As do we all. TGIF.

09/27/2024

Metropolitan Maltese Rescue's Kai has been adopted!

Adorable eight year old Kai was in dire need of dental care when he arrived with Metropolitan Maltese Rescue, and it turned out that all of his teeth had to be removed, due to dental disease. We still know he is a happy boy to have been adopted, though, even without a full-toothed smile! 😁 And happy, too, are his sufficiently toothy new family, who sure love this little guy! ♥️

Also loved and cherished are weekends! TGIF.

09/20/2024

Kallee, who returned to Metropolitan Maltese Rescue to find a new home after the death of her last family member, has been adopted!

This sweet senior girl met her new parents, who, like Kallee, are returnees to Metropolitan Maltese Rescue, and it was love at first sight! Kallee will have her choice of one of 6 dog beds in her new home, or can sleep with her humans if she so chooses. There was even a comfy bed in the car for the ride home!

Both Kallee and her new family have hit the jackpot!

And haven't we ALL hit the jackpot for reaching the end of the week? TGIF

09/19/2024

SHOP HERE ❤️ https://tinyurl.com/MMR-ebay-shop

FALL IN LOVE with MMR's newest collection. Today, we release all new Yeti mugs and bottles in Wetlands Brown!! Keep your warm drinks toasty in our brand new brown handle mug with custom Magslider lid color, while representing MMR in style! 🤎💙 In celebration of the first official weekend of fall, we are offering 10% off of our new items. Look for WELCOME FALL in the listing name. Limited stock available so check our store out now!!! Happy Fall, Y'all!!!!

09/15/2024

We're excited for Autumn!! 🧡🤎💛
The Fall edition of our "Rescue Report" is coming SOON!

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09/13/2024

Frick, the Maltese and Pomeranian mix who came back into foster care with Metropolitan Maltese Rescue after the death of his last family member, has been adopted! Frick confidently walked into his new home and discovered a brand new bed, new bowls, some new toys, and a new mom who was extremely excited to meet him! Frick loves his new fully fenced yard where he can run around and play, too! Hooray, Frick!!

And Hooray weekend! TGIF.

09/06/2024

It may be after Labor Day, but Metropolitan Maltese Rescue foster dog Rocky is still wearing white and still hanging at the beach, enjoying a pretty sunset. You can learn about Rocky here: https://www.malteserescue.com/available-dogs.html

While we can help you with the dog, we can't help you with the beach - that you'll have to find on your own. But please do - it is Friday, and the weekend is here! TGIF.

09/04/2024

Metropolitan Maltese Rescue foster dog Buddy hiked in Central Park for FOUR HOURS yesterday and was still all smiles on the way home! 🥰 What a great day!

And we are STILL accepting Adoption Applications for him: www.malteserescue.com

08/31/2024

Final weekend left for our LABOR DAY and COOL SCHOOL sales! Items are selling fast and most are already gone. Pictured are the remaining items available from the promos...only one each. And in honor of the UNofficial end to summer, we've added AN item to the Labor Day sale...MMR's YETI 26 ounce Reef Blue Rambler bottle! Great for staying hydrated! Get in on the sale before it ends on Monday...and don't forget to enjoy the holiday weekend, all you people and pups!!!!

SHOP HERE. ❤️ https://tinyurl.com/MMR-Ebay

08/30/2024

Metropolitan Maltese Rescue current foster dog Buddy THOUGHT this was just another day. Then he learned it was the Friday of a holiday weekend! That sure brings on the smiles! You, too?

And if you are interested in being considered to adopt Buddy, please submit an adoption application from our website: www.malteserescue.com. Buddy is a 3-ish year old probably-Bichon Frise who is lively yet cuddly, loves everyone, including dogs, but should be the only pet in your home.

Have a good weekend! TGIF.

08/29/2024

UPDATE : We are no longer accepting adoption applications for Sawyer as we have received numerous suitable applications that our volunteers are reviewing.

Meet Sawyer a bouncy, fun ,sweet boy who is main goal in life is to put a smile on your face. Sawyer was a product on an unplanned breeding and is now looking for a home where he has a fenced in backyard, someone home a good part of the day and a family that will continue with his puppy training . ONLY APPLICANTS THAT MEET HIS NEEDS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
All of Sawyer's information can be found at the below link
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sawyer-72896004/ny/new-york/metropolitan-maltese-rescue-ny20/

08/23/2024

To continue our "heavy intake August" please meet Little Lamb, a presumably Maltese and Poodle mix who came to Metropolitan Maltese Rescue from , where he'd arrived as a very matted stray dog. Looking at his "before" photo, you can see the origin of why the shelter named him as they did. And once this little "sheep" dog got his hair shaved, he quickly became very loved at the shelter, and that loves continues in his foster home.

Little Lamb is approximately 10 years old and outside of needing a neuter and some TLC, which of course we see to, he is otherwise a seemingly healthy senior, who couldn't BE any sweeter! The Metropolitan Maltese Rescue transport volunteer who met the ACC's transport van to collect this boy brought her young niece along to hold Little Lamb in the car. Little Lamb proceeded to kiss this girl the whole way home. He's a lover boy, and was thrilled to be starting his next step in life.

Welcome to the Metropolitan Maltese Rescue herd, Little Lamb! And keep those happy kisses coming!

And let's keep weekends coming! TGIF.

08/21/2024

One last chance to STAY COOL AT SCHOOL. Now through Labor Day, select items are on a 10% off sale for you, your kids, and your pups! Look for "COOL SCHOOL" in the listing! Only one Jr. Rambler in Big Wave Blue and Reef Blue left!!! Hurry over to our store...recess is almost over!!!! 💙🐶🍎🤎

👉 Ebay Shop. https://tinyurl.com/MMR-Ebay

08/20/2024

Sorry you can't pull off wearing white after Labor Day….that is, unless you are a Maltese. So go ahead and keep those pups stylish while supporting MMR at the same time….
Now through Labor Day, all WHITE items are 10% off. Look for “LABOR DAY SALE” in the listing! 🐾❤🐾

👉 Ebay Shop. https://tinyurl.com/MMR-Ebay

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08/16/2024

Our foster boy Raylan has been adopted! His new family has kids - his OBSESSIVELY FAVORITE THING - and were in dire need of adding some extra love and joy into their home after the tragic death of their father in May. They can all smile again, and smile they did the whole time they were meeting Raylan, who is quite the smiler himself. It is impossible to not be captivated and charmed by this loving, outgoing, playful, and happy boy, and this family was thoroughly smitten with him and so excited to add him as a new family member before they ever met!

Raylan left his foster home, walking proudly down the sidewalk with his new family, head held high and never turning back. He is just exactly where he needs to be!

And if you need to be at the weekend - congratulations - you've made it there! TGIF

08/09/2024

Metropolitan Maltese Rescue loves to hear from our graduates, even when the news is sad. It gives us great joy that we have arranged the perfect forever-after for them, and they had a great life after having come to us as "homeless". Here is some news from Cotton's mom. Cotton was 10 years old when they met each other:

Celebrating the life of my sweet Cotton 🐾❤️ Adopted on April 4, 2016, from Metropolitan Maltese Rescue, it was love at first sight. Cotton was an “A+” student, a world traveler, and truly the most adaptable and intuitive dog. From exploring beaches to shopping, Cotton brought joy wherever she went. Cotton passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2024 at the age of ~18. 🌈💖

In the spirit of Cotton, enjoy a beach or shopping this weekend. And TGIF.

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While spring and summer have their virtues, it is autumn that accessorizes best! And Metropolitan Maltese Rescue foster dog Rocky truly succombs. A guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do... TGIF! #metropolitanmalteserescue #maltese #maltesedogs #maltesedog #malteselovers #malteseoftheday #malteseofinstagram #maltesegram #adoptdontshop #malteseworld #fosteringsaveslives

Christmas in July is here! Now through Wednesday, we are releasing one custom holiday MMR Yeti HotShot bottle!!! Get it while it’s HOT, before it gets COLD!! ☀️❄️☀️❄️. #maltese #yeti #doglovers #adoptdontshop #donate #malteselovers

Some Maltese are cuddly couch potatoes. Others, like Metropolitan Maltese Rescue graduate Coco, are sports stars! Make sure you watch Coco's video with the volume on. Pom-poms optional. The video is compliments of Coco's favorite teammate, #aeongem, and his Instagram account! Now have yourself a sporty weekend! TGIF #metropolitanmalteserescue #maltese #maltesedogs #maltesedog #malteselovers #malteseoftheday #malteseofinstagram #maltesegram #adoptdontshop #malteseworld #fosteringsaveslives

Looking for a new best friend? Chunk is waiting to run right into your heart ❤️ For more information please visit https://tinyurl.com/tkf3d #chihuahua #adoptme #rescuedog #dogadoption #cutedog #rescuedogsofinstagram

Chunk Update

Chunk update!! ❤️ We are thrilled to share with you how far Chunk has come in such a short period of time. He is a smart, fun, toy loving , cuddle bug looking for a family to call his very own. If you are interested in learning more about Chunk please visit https://tinyurl.com/y76tkf3d Please help Chunk with his search for a forever home by sharing this video. #chihuahua #rescuedog #chihuahuas#dogforadoption#rescuepup#adoptdontshop#cutedogs#adoptme#rescuepup#rescuepuppy

Pee wee is looking for his forever home. Could you be his new best friend?? #chihuahua #chihuahuas #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #adoptme

Pee Wee

Looking for a new BEST friend? 💙🩵❤️ Pee Wee is ready for adoption and waiting for his perfect family to share his life with! To read more about Pee Wee and fill out an adoption application please view here: https://tinyurl.com/y48y7uek #chihuahua #chihuahualove #rescuedog #adoptme #dogforadoption #chihuahualife #chihuahuapuppiesforadoption

Chunk

New Dog Alert!🐾 How adorable is Chunk with his soulful eyes and large ears! Who could resist this cutie pie! To learn more about Chunk please visit: https://tinyurl.com/366z6pxt #chihuahua #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #rescuepup

A PupCup Pupdate from Metropolitan Maltese Rescue graduates Owly and Tiny. Watch and listen! And while you’re at it, have a good weekend. TGIF. #metropolitanmalteserescue #maltese #maltesedogs #maltesedog #malteselovers #malteseoftheday #malteseofinstagram #maltesegram #adoptdontshop #malteseworld #fosteringsaveslives

Metropolitan Maltese Rescue foster dog Kyla has gotten some adoption interest, but no one yet who can offer the description of home she is best suited her, as per the bio in her Adoptable Dog posting. Kyla is young and VERY active, and has legs made of springs, maybe? We have not yet clinically confirmed this last bit. Please see Kyla's video amongst her foster siblings: she does get some high air! And see Kyla's Adoption posting via the Available Dogs list on our website: malteserescue.com #metropolitanmalteserescue #maltese #maltesedogs #maltesedog #malteselovers #malteseoftheday #malteseofinstagram #maltesegram #adoptdontshop #malteseworld #fosteringsaveslives

Metropolitan Maltese Rescue foster dog Bruce, who is a mix of unknown heritage, has been hearing his foster family talking about their added weight caused by Thanksgiving feasting and the need to exercise it off. Bruce, ever-helpful and ever a team player, pitches in to do his part. Very inspirational, Bruce! And if you perhaps are in the market for such a team mate, live in a non-urban area and are home more often than not, perhaps our senior Bruce is the guy for you? He will be ready for adoption soon, and applications are welcome now! Also welcome now is the weekend, though many have started that a day ago. TGIF! #metropolitanmalteserescue #maltese #maltesedogs #maltesedog #malteselovers #malteseoftheday #malteseofinstagram #maltesegram #adoptdontshop #malteseworld #fosteringsaveslives

On this Thanksgiving weekend, Metropolitan Maltese Rescue’s Keely is thankful for good food, fun toys, and her new family. That’s right! Keely has been adopted! Hooray Keely!! And hooray for Fridays! TGIF #metropolitanmalteserescue

Here is Metropolitan Maltese Rescue graduate Cooper, who is 14 years young! Look at him go!! You’d almost think it was Friday or something…oh wait! It is! TGIF #metropolitanmalteserescue

Metropolitan Maltese Rescue hopes you are slo-mo slipping into weekend mode like our graduate Katie here, and (maybe…we think…) the Tijuana Brass. (watch with the volume ON) TGIF! #metropolitanmalteserescue