ALREADY ADOPTED
KwaZulu Natal, Durban North
Senior Maltese Female
Finding Forever Homes: Meet Sophie, Our Senior Maltese in Need
Sophie is a gentle 14-year-old senior Maltese female searching for her retirement home. Having recently lost her human dad and with her mom needing to return to her home country, this sweet senior girl is facing an urgent need for a new loving family. Despite her age and sensory challenges, Sophie’s affectionate nature and easy-going personality make her an ideal companion for the right home. Her story reminds us that senior dogs often have so much love left to give—they simply need someone willing to open their heart and home during their golden years.
About Sophie
Sophie is a 14-year-old female Maltese with a gentle temperament and loving nature. Despite her advanced age, she maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys her daily routines.
Personality
- Sweet and good-natured senior lady
- Loves attention and human companionship
- Calm demeanor perfect for quiet households
- Well-socialized with other dogs
- Tolerant of cats (though they may not always reciprocate!)
Health & Special Needs
- Visually impaired due to inoperable cataracts
- Hearing impairment (responds to loud, high-pitched voices)
- Otherwise healthy for her age
- Maintains good mobility—can easily navigate stairs
- Fully house-trained and independent with bathroom needs
Care Requirements
Daily Life
- Enjoys short walks around the garden
- Prefers quiet relaxation near family members
- Sleeps in her comfortable dog bed on a warm mat
- Maintains good house manners
- Previous thunder anxiety has improved with hearing loss
Home Environment Needs
- Secure living space mindful of her visual impairment
- If home has a pool, it must be securely covered or inaccessible
- Familiar objects and consistent placement helps navigation
- Quiet household preferable due to her age
Why Consider a Senior Dog?
Benefits of Adopting a Senior Pet
- Already trained and house-broken
- Established personality—what you see is what you get
- Calmer energy level perfect for many households
- Tremendous gratitude and loyalty
- The special joy of providing comfort in a dog’s golden years
Urgent Adoption Needed
Sophie’s situation is time-sensitive as her human mom must soon return to her home country. The veterinarian has advised against Sophie traveling at her age, making finding a local forever home critical. We’re hoping to have Sophie settled into her new loving home before her current owner must leave.
Contact Us
If you believe you could provide the loving retirement home that Sophie deserves, please contact our rescue right away. Senior dogs like Sophie often make the most grateful, loving companions—they just need someone to give them a chance.
Help us spread the word about Sophie by sharing her story with friends and family who might be able to open their hearts and homes to this special senior lady.
Summary
- Location: Durban North, KwaZulu Natal
- Name: Sophie
- Breed: Maltese
- Age: 14 years and 2 months
- Gender: Female
- Weight: 5.5kg
- Toilet trained: Yes
- Good with cats: Excellent
- Good with dogs: Excellent
- Good with children: Excellent
- Escape Artist: No
- Sleep: Indoors on own bed
- Out of Province adoptions: Yes
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