10+ years
Pierre
INTERESTED IN MEETING OR ADOPTING PIERRE from Best Friend Pet Adoption rescue? If so, please fill out our dog adoption application by copying and past…
Best Friend Pet Adoption • Cary, NC
Senior Maltese dogs in North Carolina
Senior Maltese dogs for adoption in North Carolina
Meet 2 adoptable senior Maltese dogs (age 7+) in North Carolina. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Malteses in North Carolina are often passed over for puppies, yet they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond right away — and because they're fully grown, you already know their size and personality. Adopting a senior Maltese in North Carolina means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
10+ years
Prissy
Meet Prissy -Sonsorship Only-In a hospice foster home Sweet 16-year-old Prissy came to Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue as an owner surrender who no long…
Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc • Middlesex, NC
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Adopting a senior Maltese in North Carolina — 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 in North Carolina?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in North Carolina, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior Malteses in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior Maltese dogs available in North Carolina?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Maltese in North Carolina right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Can I adopt a senior Maltese from North Carolina if I live elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in North Carolina arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly how their out-of-area adoption process works.
Know a senior Maltese in North Carolina who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.