How to Rescue Maltese Dogs

Rescue Maltese Dogs

The Maltese is a small breed of dog steeped in a rich history. The dogs have been well-known as royal lap dogs and companions to some of the most influential figures in history. Even given its extensive history, the Maltese is not exempt from poor breeding and ownership practices. There are many Maltese that are in need of help, and starting a Maltese rescue can be a very rewarding experience.

Instructions

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     Contact your local city or county government and determine if it is legal to start a Maltese rescue in your area. You will need to ask how many dogs your area allows you to keep at once and acquire any permits or zoning variances, if needed.
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     Call your insurance company and make sure that you have the proper coverage to run a dog rescue. Most areas require that a dog rescue carry a certain level of liability insurance in case of a bite or injury, so be sure your coverage is up to date before you begin taking in dogs.
   • 3  Review your rescue plan with your tax adviser. Many rescue organizations take in donations and a good percentage of those donations are tax-free, so be sure that you follow up with your tax adviser before you begin taking in any donations or fees.
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     Study the Maltese breed so you know what you are getting into. They are a small breed that requires relatively low maintenance, with the most challenging part of Maltese ownership being regular grooming. Maltese are very easygoing and agreeable dogs that get along well in nearly any situation, so they adapt well to rescue homes.
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     Determine how many dogs you will be taking in and where you will put them. Most Maltese owners keep their dogs inside due to their small stature, so make sure that your home is dogproof before taking in any Maltese.
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     Speak with shelters in your area regarding your status as a Maltese rescue. Many rescue organizations work with local shelters to take in dogs of their chosen breed to avoid overcrowding in the shelters and ease dogs into new homes. You can also place fliers or posters advertising your status as a rescue on local boards so that the public is aware of your rescue.
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     Prepare your home for your new Maltese rescues. Make sure you have adequate space available for your new rescues. Set up kennels in a quiet area of your home, and food and water in the area that your dogs will be eating in. You can place a few toys or treats around your home so that your Maltese can play in and adjust to all areas of their new home.
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     Set up an intake area for your new dogs. A spare bedroom works well as you can isolate any new dogs from your existing Maltese to avoid the spread of any potential diseases. Be sure to place a kennel, food and water bowls, and adequate toys in the intake room so that your newly rescued Maltese are well-stimulated.
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     Take in new Maltese when you are ready to open your rescue. You only want to take in one or two new dogs at a time, as adjusting a new dog to your existing pets can be a difficult and time-consuming process and you want to be sure that each new rescue dog you bring in is well-adjusted and cared for.
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     Visit your vet with any new Maltese dogs that you will be rescuing. Have the vet give your new dogs a thorough examination to ensure that you catch and treat any potentially sick or injured dogs as soon as you get them.
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     Introduce your new Maltese rescues to your existing pets slowly. Allow your new pups plenty of quiet time to get used to you and your home and be sure that they get along with other pets well before allowing them contact with each other. Let your newly rescued Maltese adjust to life in your home at her own pace to ensure you have the happiest and most well-adjusted Maltese rescue dogs.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your home is totally prepared before you begin taking in dogs. Compliance with the local laws and insurance regulations in important to allow your Maltese rescue to run at its full potential.
• Document all donations or payments that you receive. Careful record keeping is important for tax purposes at the end of the year, and you will need to present your tax preparer with all of your donation records when tax time comes.
• Do not overwhelm yourself with dogs. Taking on too many dogs can lead to a lack of care for each individual dog due to overpopulation and can make caring for your rescue much more difficult.

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