Rescued pooch hopes to spread the word about the need to adopt these abandoned dogs, while sharing tips on grooming and manners, and awards.

Net Pets offers this directory to help guests track down rescue centers in their area, and provides contact numbers and email addresses.

Group of Maltese pet owners who love the breed and seek caring, permanent homes for abandoned Maltese in the New York City tri-state area.

Includes adoption forms and a sample contract. Look at pictures and profiles of dogs in need of a home and read about the breed.