PARSIPPANY — Snowcone is a gentle, 7-year-old Maltese who is ready to begin a brand-new chapter—one filled with love, comfort, and companionship. This small, sweet girl is currently in foster care through WISE Animal Rescue, a completely volunteer-run rescue dedicated to saving and rehabilitating dogs in need.
Snowcone’s story is one of resilience. She spent her entire life as a breeding dog in a puppy mill and, when she was no longer considered useful, was at risk of being discarded. Thankfully, WISE stepped in just in time, rescuing Snowcone and giving her the second chance she so richly deserves.
Despite her difficult past, Snowcone has a heart full of quiet sweetness. She can be timid when first meeting new people, but with a little patience, she settles in beautifully. Once comfortable, she enjoys calmly roaming the house, gently exploring her surroundings, and soaking up affection. She is incredibly patient and welcomes being petted or held at any time.
Snowcone thrives in the company of others. She does wonderfully with dogs of all ages—including puppies—and is fantastic with children. She is also cat-friendly, making her a wonderful fit for many types of households. Her ideal home would include at least one other dog to help her continue building confidence.
Snowcone is still learning the basics of life outside a kennel, but she is making steady progress. She is adapting well to pee pads, is working on leash training, and sleeps soundly overnight in her crate when it’s placed near her humans. Her gentle nature and eagerness to please make her a joy to support as she learns.
WISE Animal Rescue partners with supportive veterinary practices to ensure every dog receives the care they need—whether standard or specialized. To help sustain this lifesaving work, adopters are asked to support the program with a minimum donation of $850, which helps care for all dogs in the rescue, not just the one being adopted.
Snowcone is available for adoption in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
If you’re ready to give Snowcone the loving home she’s waited her whole life for, visit WiseAnimalRescue.org to fill out an adoption application.
Sometimes the smallest dogs have the biggest hearts—and Snowcone is ready to share hers.
Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, February 2026. Click here to download the magazine.
