Maltese Terrier Rescue/Adoption
Rescuing or adopting a Maltese terrier can be a great thing for the right person. If you are someone who is interested in a show quality Maltese terrier, for example, a Maltese terrier rescue/adoption may not be your best bet. But if you’re just looking to give a dog in need a great home, you could find the experience to be very rewarding.
Accepting the Unknown
When you rescue or adopt a Maltese terrier you have to be comfortable with the fact that you will probably not be privy to the dog’s genealogical history, as you would if you purchased the dog from a breeder. If you hope to have a show winning Maltese terrier, or hope to find a dog worthy of breeding someday, than you probably would not be comfortable with a Maltese terrier rescue/adoption, and should consider going through a breeder instead.
If, on the other hand, you’re not as concerned with the pedigree of the Maltese terrier, and just want to give a dog a home, a Maltese terrier rescue/adoption could be ideal for you. There are still some unknown factors you have to be comfortable contending with, like the state of the dog’s last home if it had one, and any bad behaviors he/she may have acquired as a result, but this can be overcome with some patience and a little obedience training.
Another benefit to rescuing or adopting a Maltese terrier is the cost. Most rescue/adoption pets can be acquired for a very small cost, while purebred dogs from a licensed breeder can be quite expensive. If it’s the dog you love, and not its history, or you simply can’t afford a pure bred dog, a Maltese terrier rescue/adoption is the perfect solution for you. You can offer a home to the breed of dog you love, and not break your bank in doing so.
It is possible that you could end up with a show quality Maltese terrier through a rescue/adoption, but there are no guarantees. Again, if showing or breeding is your main priority a Maltese terrier rescue/adoption is probably not for you. That isn’t to say that a rescued or adopted pet requires less care than a purebred pet. In fact, a Maltese terrier rescue/adoption could require slightly more care in many circumstances depending on the condition of the dog you receive.
Just go into your Maltese terrier rescue/adoption with as much information as you can find, and with low expectations of your new Maltese terrier. With love and patience you will have a great dog. But before you move forward with your decision to rescue/adopt, read the Top Ten Maltese Terrier Rescue Mistakes!
