Jelly

Maltese

a year, Female, Extra Small

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NAME: Jelly

BREED: Maltese

DOB: Jul 11, 2025 (1 year)

GENDER: female

Home Recommendation: Jelly would thrive in a home where she can be showered with love and included in everyday life. She is a complete snuggle bug who enjoys being close to her people and would love a family that has plenty of time for cuddles. She also enjoys exploring the outdoors at her own pace, especially when she can stop and sniff everything along the way. Whether she's curled up beside you on the couch or investigating new scents on a leisurely walk, Jelly will make a loving and loyal companion for a family looking for an affectionate best friend.

Medical: Jelly has a heart murmur. So, testing and bloodwork are currently in process.

Personality: Jelly is truly the definition of a perfect angel! She has the sweetest personality and a calm, gentle nature that makes her an absolute joy to be around. While she's curious and enjoys exploring her surroundings, she's happiest simply being close to her people. Jelly could spend hours curled up beside you on the couch, soaking up all the cuddles and companionship. She doesn't need a lot of activity to be happy—just a cozy spot next to her favorite person and plenty of love.

KIDS: Yes

DOGS: Yes 

CATS: Yes

Training: Jelly is making great progress with her training! She is doing wonderfully with potty training and is about 90% there, continuing to improve with a consistent routine. She sleeps comfortably in her crate all night and has shown that she can settle in well. Jelly is also a social girl who does great with animals and children of all ages. She is still building confidence with leash walking and can be a little unsure, but she is trying and will benefit from a patient family who can continue helping her feel comfortable exploring the world around her.

WHY DID THEY COME TO WISE: Some large-scale breeding programs occasionally have dogs and puppies they are unable to place due to medical needs, birth defects, appearance differences, or simply because there is not enough demand. WISE partners with groups working to help provide these dogs with a second chance rather than an uncertain future. We are committed to rescuing and caring for dogs of all kinds — healthy, medically fragile, senior, or those with special needs — and giving them the love, safety, and opportunity they deserve.

Visit WiseAnimalRescue.org to fill out an adoption application.

Adoption areas include: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.