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Francesca

Young
Female
Small

Maltese

About Francesca

Fort Bragg, CA

Breed

Maltese

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Female

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Coat: Short

Behavior

Personality

Affectionate, Couch, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Brave

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Special Needs:

Francesca’s Compatibility

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Francesca's Story

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS INFORMATION BELOW. WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY ADOPTION APPLICATION EXCEPT OUR OWN WHOSE LINK IS AT THE END OF THE DESCRIPTION. ALL THE INFORMATION IS HERE: Francesca is a happy, healthy 3-year-old, Maltese mix with a heart full of love and an incredible story of resilience. She's being fostered in PARAMUS, NJ and can't wait to find her forever family. Her young life started differently, with a birth defect, an ectopic ureter that caused urine to leak out of her and she suffered from UTIs. AMAR took her to the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in NYC where, thanks to the help of an Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Grant, she had an ablation procedure done to place the ureter in the bladder to function correctly. Wow, did it work! No leakage anymore, no UTIs and she feels like the active three-year-old she was meant to be. She is 10-pounds of spunk, spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines. She’s had full bloodwork (which was great), a dental, and tested negative for heartworm and tick-borne diseases. Francesca is a deeply affectionate little dog who loves to cuddle and be close to her person. She has that playful side too—she loves to pounce and she’ll happily empty her toy box and has a special talent for de-stuffing plush toys! She's house-trained to go outside and also uses pee pads.Her foster says, " I can do practically anything to her. I hold her, hug her, play with her paws, flip her on her back. I wake her up and she’s great with all of it." She enjoys her walks and is learning to meet new people. She may bark at first, but with a little patience, she warms up and seeks affection.Francesca would do best in a calm, loving home—ideally with a single woman or a patient adopter. She may do well with another gentle dog. After everything she’s been through, Francesca is ready for her forever home—a place where she will be cherished for the amazing little survivor she is. Could that home be yours? She's only 3 years old so we need someone active enough to keep up with her and be there for the rest of her life. If you're located within a reasonable driving distance of PARAMUS, NJ please fill out this online adoption application for Francesca: https://www.americanmalteserescue.org/adoption-process We do not reply to the Petfinder questionnaire.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS INFORMATION BELOW. WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY ADOPTION APPLICATION EXCEPT OUR OWN WHOSE LINK IS AT THE END OF THE DESCRIPTION. ALL THE INFORMATION IS HERE:

Francesca is a happy, healthy 3-year-old, Maltese mix with a heart full of love and an incredible story of resilience. She's being fostered in PARAMUS, NJ and can't wait to find her forever family.

Her young life started differently, with a birth defect, an ectopic ureter that caused urine to leak out of her and she suffered from UTIs. AMAR took her to the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in NYC where, thanks to the help of an Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Grant, she had an ablation procedure done to place the ureter in the bladder to function correctly. Wow, did it work! No leakage anymore, no UTIs and she feels like the active three-year-old she was meant to be.

She is 10-pounds of spunk, spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines. She’s had full bloodwork (which was great), a dental, and tested negative for heartworm

How To Adopt

Francesca was listed as Adoptable by American Maltese Association Rescue

How can I adopt Francesca?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with American Maltese Association Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Francesca is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to American Maltese Association Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Francesca?

If you've submitted an inquiry, American Maltese Association Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Francesca, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to American Maltese Association Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

American Maltese Association Rescue's Adoption Policy

The Adoption Process Thank you for considering a rescued Maltese for your next dog. As AMA Rescue Representatives, we are often overwhelmed by the many Maltese needing to be re-homed. Our organization is dedicated to making sure that each Maltese’s placement will be a "forever home.” For this reason, we screen all applicants carefully and ask for your understanding. We must ensure that a Maltese placed with you is the right decision for both of you. Rescue Maltese come to us with a variety of needs and behaviors. They come in all ages, although sadly many are older than most people want when they are looking for a new dog. It is very rare to have rescue Maltese puppies or house trained dogs. Most rescued Maltese have had hard lives, and they may therefore have special needs. If you can open your heart and home to one of these dogs, you will find yourself rewarded generously. While AMA Rescue entertains Adoption Applications from outside the local area where the dog is being fostered, AMA Rescue will not ship a rescue dog. Out of area adoptions are costly for the adoptive family for we feel it is important for all members of a family meet the rescue dog, 2 and 4 legged, before finalizing the arrangements. We also feel it is important to be able to provide local support to a new adoptive family. Thus, it can be more difficult to adopt Maltese out of the area where the dog is being fostered. Adoption Fee Statement Adoption fees are charged to cover the costs of rescuing. The single major cost of rescuing Maltese is veterinary expenses (spaying/neutering, vaccines and rabies, heartworm testing, and microchip insertion). Maltese with injuries and those needing medical care for health problems are provided care. Currently AMA Rescue Adoption fees do not fully cover the average cost of rescuing and fostering each dog. Generous donors make up the difference between AMA Rescue’s costs and the adoption fee. Our adoption fee schedule is based upon the age and health care needs of the dog. The adoption fee for healthy dogs range from $250.00 to $700.00. The younger the dog, the higher the fee. These fees may be adjusted at the discretion of the National or Area Coordinator based upon the dog’s age, adoptability, and health care requirements. Adoption fees for dogs over 9 years old or any dog with health or other issues will generally be less. For puppies and young dogs under 12 months of age, the adoption fee will be higher. We appreciate any donations and financial support that the adoptive homes can offer to defray our real costs of rescuing and fostering a Maltese. To learn how you can help AMA Rescue financially click here [https://www.americanmalteserescue.org/] 1.We receive your Adoption Application. 2.We evaluate the answers to see if it is a potential good fit for the requested dog, or any that we have in our care. 3.We contact you for a telephone interview. (There might be one or two of these interviews.) 4.We interview the references you listed, Personal, Veterinarian, Groomer. 5.We do a Home Visit. (The rescue dog may, or may not, accompany us on this visit. 6.You get to meet the rescue dog. The dog must meet all members of the family, two and four-legged, to see how everyone gets along. 7.We make a decision based on the ideal home for the dog. (We do not make our adoption decisions based on first come first serve.) 8.The Adopting family signs the Adoption Contract, and pays the Adoption Fee. 9.The rescue dog is united with his Forever Family.Please note: • This is not a rapid process. Every AMA Rescue person involved in fostering the dogs, checking references, making Home Visits, and transportation, is a VOLUNTEER. They perform these tasks in their spare time. Most of them have full or part-time jobs, other pets, and families. • It is possible that there are dogs in our care that are not quite ready to be put up for adoption. One of these dogs might be a good fit for your family. Please submit an Adoption Application and let us know the qualities you are seeking for your next dog, age, sex, etc. • We prefer NOT to adopt out of state except for neighboring states. Local area adoptions help the dog transition to their new Forever Home, because the Foster Home is close at hand to assist. • We do not adopt to homes with children, or grandchildren, under the age of 10 years old.

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