From Rescue to Restful Laps — Oakley the Senior Maltese Is Ready for His Golden Years

Oakley
Credit: CrisisDogsNC
pet adopted

Here's What You Need To Know:

  • Pet's Location: spring lake NC, 28390
  • Pet's Age: 12 Years
  • Pet's Size: small
  • Pet's Gender: male
  • Pet's Color: white
  • Pet's Breed: Maltese (medium coat)
  • Pet's Activity Level: Not Active
  • Pet good with dogs? yes
  • Pet good with cats? no
  • Pet good with kids? yes

Organization:

  • Name: crisisdogsnc
  • Address: PO Box 62, Spring Lake, NC 28390
  • Site: https://www.crisisdogsnc.org

📍 Available for Adoption through Crisis Dogs NC | Apply at www.crisisdogsnc.org

Meet Oakley, a 12-year-old Maltese with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. This sweet little 7-pound boy was found as a stray and is now looking for a calm, cozy home to live out his golden years. Mostly blind due to cataracts, Oakley doesn’t let that stop him—he navigates his foster home with confidence and charm. He’s potty trained on a schedule, does well in diapers, and has wonderful house manners. A true lap dog, Oakley adores cuddles, stroller walks, and sniffing around his fenced yard.

Despite his difficult start, Oakley is thriving with the support of his foster family. He gets along well with calm dogs and would be happiest in a quiet, adult-only home where someone is around most of the time. Crates and pens aren’t a good fit due to his limited vision—he needs space to safely roam and feel secure. Oakley is affectionate, polite, and happiest when close to his people. If you’re ready to give a senior pup the love and care he truly deserves, Oakley is ready to steal your heart.


🐶 Oakley at a Glance

  • Breed: Maltese
  • Age: 12 years
  • Weight: 7 lbs
  • Temperament: Calm, affectionate, and easygoing
  • Training: House-trained on a schedule, not crate-suited, uses diapers if needed
  • Social: Great with calm dogs, best in adult-only or quiet home
  • Special Needs: Mostly blind (cataracts), needs a crate-free home
  • Ideal Home: Retired or work-from-home adopter, preferably with a fenced yard

📝 Apply to adopt Oakley at www.crisisdogsnc.org

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