Please note the Maltese breed is not a good choice for families with children under the age of 10 (or for those planning to start a family) and placement in such a home is against MetroMalts policy. While we appreciate your interest in a rescue Maltese, please choose a less fragile breed for your family.

This comprehensive questionnaire helps us in matching the right dog to the right family. While you might think that our adoption procedures are a bit formal, remember that our dogs have already been separated from a home. As much as possible, we want to insure this will not happen again. An improper placement, or one based on inadequate information, can end tragically for the dog and the adopter family. After your application is approved, you will be placed on our waiting list for a rescued dog.

There are no right or wrong answers, our goal is to match the right dog with your family.

Please Note: We only place our rescue Maltese in homes in NYC, and its NY, NJ and CT suburbs. If you live outside these areas please do not apply to adopt.