Merlin

Merlin is amazing! So sweet, bright and loving... He had been dearly loved by his former owner, who had a young child, plus a full-time job. She knew she could not provide what Merlin deserved, so she contacted MMR to find him the very best home. That we did... with Gerdi and her little Bubi. Now Merlin has a full-time Mom and a doggie friend to play with. Gerdi tells us that Merlin acts as the perfect MMR Ambassador, greeting everyone in her neighborhood as if to let them know that all rescue dogs as so special. Thank you, Merlin!

Egypt

Egypt is a 2.5 year old female whose former owner had emphasema and other health problems, and could no longer keep her. Egypt was used to cats and other dogs, but was shy with most people. When Egypt's new family, the Hawns, met her, they saw how special she was. They introduced her to Sammy, who also liked his new "girlfriend" (purely platonic, of course). The Hawns have experience with a rescue Maltese and knew that it would take time and patience for Egypt to come out of her shell. And it has been sooo worth it!

BamBam

A call came in to the MMR hotline from a woman who needed to place her 9 y.o. Maltese named BamBam. She is unable to keep him because she was caring for her senior mother. With her mother in a walker, it is too much to have BamBam under foot. BamBam had been well-cared for all his life, and was a very loving boy. A young teenage girl named Brooke, who had wanted a dog for a long time, lived next door to BamBam's foster family. Brooke told her parents about wonderful BamBam. Mom and Dad were skeptical until they met BamBam. As Joyce, Brooke's Mom, said, "It was love at first sight. This is such a special boy." Even grandma, who lives with them and is not a "pet person" is totally enamored of BamBam who spends a good part of his day on Granny's lap and sleeps with Brooke at night. The rest of BamBam's day is spent enjoying his wonderful new, forever, family!

 

Buddy

We received a call from representatives of Bichon Rescue on L.I. They had a 2.5 year old Maltese-mix named "Buddy" who was an owner-surrender to them. His original owners got a divorce and neither one could (or would) keep him. They asked if we could take him into our rescue. Buddy's foster Mom discovered that this was a very bright, friendly and energetic boy. Then we were lucky enough to get an application from Renee and Ben, who had a house full of rescue animals and hearts full of love. They could provide the love and playtime that Buddy needed. Buddy is now a very happy boy!

 

P.J.

P.J.'s family had recently been through a divorce. PJ was not given the time and attention that he used to, and started exhibiting some atypical behaviors like "marking" in the house and fear of stairs. So P.J. became a MMR foster and met Kathy, who fell in love with PJ on sight. PJ and Peanut, Kathy's cockapoo, bonded instantly. PJ loved everyone in the family, but was particularly drawn to Kathy's husband and 13 year old son. PJ must have felt that this was the stable, loving home he craved. So PJ is now in his forever-after home. What's funny is, the housebreaking issue immediately went away and he's no longer afraid of the stairs. Sometimes all it takes is the right fit...

 

Rudy

He is a young boy, only 1.5 years old, very small, very active and very needy! While Rudy got along with other dogs, he demanded all the attention. We knew Rudy required a home where he would be the only dog and could be near his human companions most of the time. When Mickey sent in her application, we knew instantly that this was it! Mickey owned her own business and could have Rudy with her all day long. Now Rudy is in seventh heaven, getting the attention he needs and deserves. And Mickey tells us it's as if he has always been with her.

 

Sweetie

Sweetie (formerly "Hobo") was taken in and treated by a shelter in NJ. The shelter staff and the vets said that this was the worst case of neglect they had ever seen. Sweetie was of an indeterminate age (perhaps 8-10, hard to tell...) and he looked as if he had never been groomed in his life. He was also timid with humans, yet he loved the company of other animals. We imagine that he was used all his life as a stud dog, rarely getting love from humans. But Connie saw something in him, a certain sweetness, and named him "Sweetie". Very soon after arriving in her home his shyness and housebreaking problems started to disappear. We realize now that the most distinctive thing about Sweetie is his intelligence. He is smart enough to know when he was finally home. Here are Sweeties' "Before & After" photos.

 

Lacy

MMR has a longstanding relationship with the Center for Animal Care & Control in NYC. At about 10 years old, Lacy was an owner-surrender to the CACC's Staten Island shelter. After about a week of no takers, the shelter contacted MMR for help. Lacy had won the hearts of the staff at the shelter and quickly won ours as well. After a tough battle with kennel cough and almost two weeks of loving care from her foster Moms, Lacy's personality started to bloom. She is as loving as she is lovely. Jean had recently lost her beloved Maltese and knew she needed another canine companion to share her life. Then she met our dear Lacy and fell in love. Lacy not only has Jean's affection, but she has quickly become the star of her Tudor City neighborhood. Jean and Lacy are both blessed to have found each other.

 

Bo Jangles

Young Bo Jangles has such a sweet and forgiving nature. He came to us with a broken leg from an unfortunate accident. The three year old little girl in his former home had caused it and the family did not have the money for an orthopedic surgeon. Luckily, Bo is quite young and healed quickly after the operation. To this day Bo Jangles still loves children, but we understand that a toddler and a Maltese are a bad match. So Bo came to live with Abby. He enjoys an active life with frequent visits from his new best canine friend, Marshmellow. Bo enjoys his favorite "keep away, come-and-catch-me" game with Marsh. And Abby will alway love the special gift that is Bo.

 

Maggie

Maggie was purchased as a gift for a young teenage girl. She and her family quickly learned that a puppy was a tremendous responsibility for a family with many commitments. After a few months, the girl and her parents realized that they didn't have the time to devote to an active, affectionate girl like Maggie. MetroMalts was asked to find Maggie a new home with people who did have the time. We quickly found Andrea, who was grief stricken over the loss of her Maltese. She understood and welcomed the responsibility of a young pup. Maggie, who is full of fun and frolic, has brought such joy to Andrea's home. Now Maggie has a family with her most of the day, who are delighted to devote their time to such a precious girl as Maggie. And Maggie is destined to become a Certified Therapy Dog, bringing her special joy to convalescing and elderly patients.

 

Tommy

Tommy had been loved for many years by the same family. He was a well-adjusted, affectionate little guy, but then his family fell apart. There was no one who could care for dear Tommy, so a request came for MMR to foster and place him. Once in foster with Jean's family, his delightful personality was immediately apparent. Tommy got along well with all animal and human friends. While he needed some vet care (neutering and ear infection), he was generally healthy. Tommy today has a stable, loving home with Joan & John in East Rockaway. There is someone home most of the day. And we're told that he seemed to know almost immediately that this was a perfect "fit". Tommy got the perfect home that he well-deserved.

 

Beau

Beau (formerly "King") was an unexpected delight for so many. First, for us and his foster Mom -- he was so much fun and connected immediately with the other dogs in his foster home. He had come from a home with no other dogs, and a family too busy to spend much time with him. But that didn't seem to affect our young guy. He loved everyone. So we talked to Harriet who had recently lost her dear Maltese. Harriet had wanted a female until we told her about our special little guy. Harriet is ecstatic that she kept an open mind. She dearly loves Beau who goes with her every where she can take him. Beau is her very special, beautiful boy. Thank you, Beau, for bringing such joy to all of us.