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**Lovespink** · 01-04-2013, 11:07 PM

Sadly, I did not adopt the maltese I originally posted about. I did visit the puppy, he was so skinny scared and sick looking. He desperately needs a loving home that has experience dealing with BYB puppies in that condition, which I do not have.

So, I am looking for a breeder around North GA or one who ships. Looking for an affectionate, calm, older/retiree. I am not interested in a very young puppy.

I did email unforgettable maltese, but she did not have one available.

Thank you!

**CorkieYorkie** · 01-04-2013, 11:15 PM

My rescue Ozzie is a retired breeder (but possibly from a BY

but the rescue organization did not think he was mistreated, though who knows... I would say he is what you described, but was only a couple years old when I adopted him

I found him off PetFinder.com, but I'm sure you have already checked it out for your area

The next place I would look is the AMA website for lists of breeders and seeing if any of them have some retirees. I'm not sure, but I am not sure they would transport a rescue, though I do not know. I'm sure some other folks here can steer you in the right direction

**babycake7** · 01-04-2013, 11:21 PM

Just a few days ago I saw that Tonia at rhapsody maltese in texas had a couple of female retirees. she does ship. She is on the AMA list if memory serves me correct and is very active in showing.

**Lovespink** · 01-04-2013, 11:26 PM

I've checked pet finder and the "maltese" in my area are not very maltese like (and even those are very few!).

**Lovespink** · 01-05-2013, 07:59 AM

Diamond Maltese vs ILovitt Maltese
Anyone have any info on these? I'm very interested in both!

**Summergirl73** · 01-05-2013, 08:07 AM

I have heard so many wonderful things about ILovitt

. Wish I could remember which SM'rs have used them. I know there are several who have and were VERY pleased. Do a SM search with Ilovitt and you'll find lots of info.

**Aristotle** · 01-05-2013, 08:48 AM

I live in Ga and found my Ari by calling on breeders to see if they had any retirees available. Ari is 3 years old and is as sweet as sugar, healthy, registered, and to me perfect in every way. I talk to the breeder atleast once a month because she calls and checks in on him. However, he would be considered being breed from a BYB. I had no idea what a BYB was until this site but again. That's for a different thread... I was referred to Ari Breeder by a friend of a friend that had purchased a Maltese from the her. Good word of mouth can also be a way to find pups that need good homes.. Even if the breeder doesn't have anything available they may know someone who does. I also want to add even though Ari was older I still had to pay a hefty sum for him! However he was worth every penny! I will also put some feelers out for you if you are interested.

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**Leila'sMommy** · 01-05-2013, 10:17 AM

Where in North Georgia are you? I have an aunt who lives on the eastern part and a friend who lives on the western part. I could check with them to see if they know of anyone. Just send me a message and I will check.

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**LoveLucy** · 01-05-2013, 10:42 AM

While you're waiting/looking, you could also put in a search on adoptapet.com. Just put in what you are looking for and they will alert you if a dog becomes available within a certain radius of your area. That's how I found Lucy. At the time there were really very few "little fluffy" dogs in my area. She was adopted straight from a shelter, was a stray picked up by animal control. She was in bad physcial shape, but I could tell by the way that she reacted to us that she loved humans and wanted to please us. I really lucked out with her because she was obviously owned and loved at sometime in the past. She took to being with us like a duck to water. However, you could limit yourself to dogs that are currently in rescue groups, and are being fostered. That way you'll have a better idea of what you're getting. (The first few nights with Lucy at home, I was very frankly nervous and afraid I had made a mistake. It only took a few more days though to discover that I had made a great choice. But in some ways I think I lucked out. I was ready and willing though to deal with whatever came up.)
Anyway, while you are looking for a retired dog, you might just throw in a search to adoptapet.com--you never know when exactly the dog you're looking for will pop up. They will e-mail you. You might also put in poodle and other breeds that maltese are often mixed with. Lucy was listed as a "poodle mix" and she very well may be, but her dominant breed is definitely Maltese.

**Lacie's Mom** · 01-05-2013, 08:11 PM

I was going to suggest Rhapsody Maltese too as I know she has some teenagers that are between 1-2 years of age -- both males and females.

01-04-2013, 11:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lovespink Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 24	Looking for an older puppy/retiree Sadly, I did not adopt the maltese I originally posted about. I did visit the puppy, he was so skinny scared and sick looking. He desperately needs a loving home that has experience dealing with BYB puppies in that condition, which I do not have. So, I am looking for a breeder around North GA or one who ships. Looking for an affectionate, calm, older/retiree. I am not interested in a very young puppy. I did email unforgettable maltese, but she did not have one available. Thank you! Last edited by Lovespink; 01-04-2013 at 11:11 PM.

01-04-2013, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
CorkieYorkie Maltese Guru Name: Courtney Dog's Name: Ozzie "Poo Butt" & Lisa "Left Eye" Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,014	My rescue Ozzie is a retired breeder (but possibly from a BY but the rescue organization did not think he was mistreated, though who knows... I would say he is what you described, but was only a couple years old when I adopted him I found him off PetFinder.com, but I'm sure you have already checked it out for your area The next place I would look is the AMA website for lists of breeders and seeing if any of them have some retirees. I'm not sure, but I am not sure they would transport a rescue, though I do not know. I'm sure some other folks here can steer you in the right direction __________________

01-04-2013, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
babycake7 Maltese Guru Name: Hope Dog's Name: Bella Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,173	Just a few days ago I saw that Tonia at rhapsody maltese in texas had a couple of female retirees. she does ship. She is on the AMA list if memory serves me correct and is very active in showing. __________________ Hope and Bella Breeze

01-05-2013, 08:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Summergirl73 Maltese Guru Name: Bridget Dog's Name: Lady Bella (and Katie & Lucky at The Bridge) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,756	I have heard so many wonderful things about ILovitt . Wish I could remember which SM'rs have used them. I know there are several who have and were VERY pleased. Do a SM search with Ilovitt and you'll find lots of info. __________________ "A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."

01-05-2013, 08:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aristotle Member Name: Leah Dog's Name: Ari Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta , Ga Posts: 162	I live in Ga and found my Ari by calling on breeders to see if they had any retirees available. Ari is 3 years old and is as sweet as sugar, healthy, registered, and to me perfect in every way. I talk to the breeder atleast once a month because she calls and checks in on him. However, he would be considered being breed from a BYB. I had no idea what a BYB was until this site but again. That's for a different thread... I was referred to Ari Breeder by a friend of a friend that had purchased a Maltese from the her. Good word of mouth can also be a way to find pups that need good homes.. Even if the breeder doesn't have anything available they may know someone who does. I also want to add even though Ari was older I still had to pay a hefty sum for him! However he was worth every penny! I will also put some feelers out for you if you are interested. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ Leah.. Mom of Ari

01-04-2013, 11:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lovespink Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 24	I've checked pet finder and the "maltese" in my area are not very maltese like (and even those are very few!).

01-05-2013, 07:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lovespink Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 24	Diamond Maltese vs ILovitt Maltese Anyone have any info on these? I'm very interested in both!

01-05-2013, 10:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,053	Where in North Georgia are you? I have an aunt who lives on the eastern part and a friend who lives on the western part. I could check with them to see if they know of anyone. Just send me a message and I will check. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

01-05-2013, 10:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
LoveLucy Maltese Guru Name: Gail Dog's Name: Lucy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 455	While you're waiting/looking, you could also put in a search on adoptapet.com. Just put in what you are looking for and they will alert you if a dog becomes available within a certain radius of your area. That's how I found Lucy. At the time there were really very few "little fluffy" dogs in my area. She was adopted straight from a shelter, was a stray picked up by animal control. She was in bad physcial shape, but I could tell by the way that she reacted to us that she loved humans and wanted to please us. I really lucked out with her because she was obviously owned and loved at sometime in the past. She took to being with us like a duck to water. However, you could limit yourself to dogs that are currently in rescue groups, and are being fostered. That way you'll have a better idea of what you're getting. (The first few nights with Lucy at home, I was very frankly nervous and afraid I had made a mistake. It only took a few more days though to discover that I had made a great choice. But in some ways I think I lucked out. I was ready and willing though to deal with whatever came up.) Anyway, while you are looking for a retired dog, you might just throw in a search to adoptapet.com--you never know when exactly the dog you're looking for will pop up. They will e-mail you. You might also put in poodle and other breeds that maltese are often mixed with. Lucy was listed as a "poodle mix" and she very well may be, but her dominant breed is definitely Maltese.

01-05-2013, 08:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lacie's Mom Super Moderator Name: Lynn Dog's Name: Lacie, Tilly and Secret Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 14,341	I was going to suggest Rhapsody Maltese too as I know she has some teenagers that are between 1-2 years of age -- both males and females. __________________ Lacie, Secret & Tilly Last edited by Lacie's Mom; 01-06-2013 at 07:17 PM.

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