Camille

Meet Camille – A Tiny Pup with a Huge Heart

Camille is a stunning 8-year-old Maltese who weighs just 4.5 lbs. Though petite in size, she’s overflowing with love and affection. Bouncy, sweet, and full of charm, Camille is sure to be a delightful addition to her forever home.

Originally an unclaimed stray at a Quebec pound, Camille’s past remains largely unknown. However, her loving nature suggests she once had a home and someone who loved her. She thrives on being close to her people and forms bonds quickly.

Camille is adaptable and would flourish in a variety of family settings. She’s the perfect little sidekick—always ready to tag along on adventures. Whether in a house or an apartment, she’ll be content, as she’s not overly vocal (though she may let out an adorable bark or two when excited!). She enjoys walks and handles well on a leash, though she’ll benefit from basic obedience training to learn to walk consistently on one side. Camille also loves backyard explorations with her foster brother.

Her most endearing trait is her affection for everyone she meets. She warms up quickly and greets her loved ones with joyful enthusiasm. At the end of a long day, Camille is happiest snuggled on the couch, making life feel just a little brighter. Mealtime is also a celebration for her—she bounces, spins, and yips with excitement.

As a Maltese, Camille requires regular grooming. Her future family should be committed to maintaining both a home grooming routine and professional care. Fortunately, Camille is quite tolerant of grooming. She’s progressing well with house training, though occasional accidents still happen. Frequent outdoor breaks help her succeed. Notably, she never soils her crate and is crate-trained—quiet during the day and able to stay crated for many hours if needed. At night, she may make a bit of noise (she would prefer to be snuggled in bed), but this is improving and will continue to improve with consistency. Crate training has been especially helpful during vet visits and car rides, where she remains calm and quiet when crated.

In her foster home, Camille has bonded with her 14 pound foster brother, who has helped build her confidence. She follows him closely and learns from his example. She would do well with another gentle dog who respects boundaries, but she’d also be perfectly happy as an only pet. Camille hasn’t been tested with cats, though she seems indifferent to other animals (dogs, squirrels, etc.) during walks.  

Camille enjoys the company of quiet and calm children, but due to her extra small size, any children in her future home should be gentle and dog-savvy and overthe age of 8yrs as she is a very tiny and very fragile little dog. Loud noises or high energy can startle her and she wouldn’t fare well in a home with rambunctious children or a lot of rough housing. 

While she hasn’t had formal obedience training yet, Camille has picked up basic commands like “come” and “sit” in her foster home. Continued training will be important to ensure her safety and confidence.

Since coming into care, Camille has received all her vaccinations, been spayed, and undergone significant dental work. The veterinary team adored her. Upon arrival, she suffered from severe dental disease, likely causing chronic pain for years. After having all but her top two canine teeth removed, she quickly became more energetic and cheerful. She eats dry kibble and treats without issue, though her food should be in small pieces due to her limited chewing ability.

Though her past is a mystery, Camille’s future is full of promise. This tiny treasure is ready to shower her forever family with love, joy, and endless cuddles.