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Our Available Miniature Schnauzers
Saving the life of one dog isn't going to change the world,
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Feel free to contact the foster parent listed in the rescue’s bio for more information about that dog, BUT the FIRST step to any adoption is the completion and submission of our online application. Please CLICK HERE to complete our application to adopt.
Most of the time, the adoption fee an adopter pays does not cover the cost of the medical care these little ones need when we get them. Most need to be spayed or neutered, updated on all of their shots, and tested for heartworm. Some are sick due to improper care and need to be on medication or have other surgeries, which can be very costly. Thanks to your generosity, we can save another life and get him or her placed in a loving environment. To Sponsor a Rescue please click on the PayPal Button beneath the Rescue you wish to sponsor. It will take you to the PayPal log-in screen. The dog's name is filled in for you and you can complete the amount you wish to donate to help us out. Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness and commitment to rescue.
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Special Needs Dogs Have Love to Give, Too.
Meet Rusty
aka Vinnie
Meet Rusty
aka Vinnie
Rusty was one of our rescues. Although Rusty has already been adopted, we are posting him on this page as a representive of all Special Needs Dogs out there. Even a Special Needs Dog deserves a forever home, and even a Special Needs Dog can provide lots, and lots of love to his/her people.
This is a testimonial letter we received from the adoptee of Rusty.
Hi Nancy,
I think we have written back and forth before about his health issues with diabetes and his eyes. Just to update you, he has had diabetes for a couple years now. He is doing very well, with the exception of his eyes. Anyway what happened is, he got cataracts and within about a month of that I took him down to Ohio State Veterinary College. Unfortunately, they said he was not a good candidate for surgery, so at that time I was just given drops for his eyes. In a few months when we went for a re-check his eyes had gotten worse and they recommended completely removing them. They were bright red and looked swollen to me and basically were so inflamed that they were probably hurting him. It was a hard decision to make since I knew I would miss looking into his beautiful eyes, but we went ahead for his sake and took out both eyes. He was already blind, so it didn't really matter. Now he is doing just perfect. He gets around the house and yard, and in and out of the doggie door so well no one would know that he can't see. He has extreme sensitivity outside when we our on our walks to miss obstacles and change course so easily and is keyed to my voice so well all I have to do is say whoa and he shifts his direction.
What I wanted everyone to know is that a blind dog that has to get shots twice a day is really no problem at all. He is very easy to take care of and not seeing has not changed his personality. He still will play and wrestle with the other dogs and comes gets his loving when needed. Only thing he can't do is jump up and down from the couch or bed and yet he has done that once in a thunderstorm when he wanted down. Everything has worked out pretty good...except for my credit card of course. The operation was about $1000.00.
Hope everything is going well for the rescue group.
Take care,
Laura J.
This is a testimonial letter we received from the adoptee of Rusty.
Hi Nancy,
I think we have written back and forth before about his health issues with diabetes and his eyes. Just to update you, he has had diabetes for a couple years now. He is doing very well, with the exception of his eyes. Anyway what happened is, he got cataracts and within about a month of that I took him down to Ohio State Veterinary College. Unfortunately, they said he was not a good candidate for surgery, so at that time I was just given drops for his eyes. In a few months when we went for a re-check his eyes had gotten worse and they recommended completely removing them. They were bright red and looked swollen to me and basically were so inflamed that they were probably hurting him. It was a hard decision to make since I knew I would miss looking into his beautiful eyes, but we went ahead for his sake and took out both eyes. He was already blind, so it didn't really matter. Now he is doing just perfect. He gets around the house and yard, and in and out of the doggie door so well no one would know that he can't see. He has extreme sensitivity outside when we our on our walks to miss obstacles and change course so easily and is keyed to my voice so well all I have to do is say whoa and he shifts his direction.
What I wanted everyone to know is that a blind dog that has to get shots twice a day is really no problem at all. He is very easy to take care of and not seeing has not changed his personality. He still will play and wrestle with the other dogs and comes gets his loving when needed. Only thing he can't do is jump up and down from the couch or bed and yet he has done that once in a thunderstorm when he wanted down. Everything has worked out pretty good...except for my credit card of course. The operation was about $1000.00.
Hope everything is going well for the rescue group.
Take care,
Laura J.
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Beasley
Beasley was picked up as a stray running the streets of Cincinnati when it was cold and snowy. Sure is glad to be in a warm, cozy home now!!! But the lady here says it's only temporary--she says I'm a "foster baby". Whatever that means, I'm glad I'm here and not loose on the streets--those cars are sure scary!
My name is BEASLEY and I'm a seven-year-old boy on the smaller side. I'm loving this couch-potato life here but would like to have a place that's mine forever, too.
The folks at SFRA have made sure I'm neutered, heartworm negative and on preventative, up to date on my vaccinations, and microchipped.
Would you like to give me that forever home that I'm looking for? If so, contact my foster mom, Heather, heath2070@fuse.net in Cincinnati, OH or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
My name is BEASLEY and I'm a seven-year-old boy on the smaller side. I'm loving this couch-potato life here but would like to have a place that's mine forever, too.
The folks at SFRA have made sure I'm neutered, heartworm negative and on preventative, up to date on my vaccinations, and microchipped.
Would you like to give me that forever home that I'm looking for? If so, contact my foster mom, Heather, heath2070@fuse.net in Cincinnati, OH or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
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FritzE. Just 2 years old, FritzE is a very friendly fellow. An easy-going kind of guy, FritzE enjoys the company of his foster brothers and sisters, but is also just as happy hanging out on his own! Silly FritzE needs some work on his housebreaking--he sneaks and marks something once an a while, so we've been working on that and using belly bands on him to help reinforce the lessons. FritzE is a smart tyke and will soon have the hang of it, we're certain. He loves to play but also will curl up for a nap or to watch some TV with his folks.
FritzE is up to date on all of his vaccinations heartworm negative and on preventative, microchipped, and is ready to pack his collar and tags and settle in at a new forever address. Could it be your's?
For more information, contact FritzE's foster mom, Nancy, in Cincinnati, OH at kismet1@fuse.net or click here for complete our online application to adopt.
FritzE is up to date on all of his vaccinations heartworm negative and on preventative, microchipped, and is ready to pack his collar and tags and settle in at a new forever address. Could it be your's?
For more information, contact FritzE's foster mom, Nancy, in Cincinnati, OH at kismet1@fuse.net or click here for complete our online application to adopt.
FritzE
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BOO is the Class Clown in his foster home. Only 10 mos. old, he is the proverbial comedian of Schnauzers. Boo loves life and wants everyone to enjoy it with him. He loves other dogs and would like a home with a fenced yard and another dog to play with. He is very active and seeks out companions to play with. He can be a bit of a barker, but then he'll do something funny and you end up laughing--yep, it's really hard not to always have a smile on your face when Boo is around.
Boo is up to date on his vaccinations, on heartworm proventative, and neutered. He also is looking for a home without small children as he might scare them since he sometimes wants to chew on hands--what we call "mouthing". It comes with puppyhood and we are working on this habit, Boo can be a chewer, so his forever family must understand that he needs to be crated if you're not at home to watch him.
Boo is up to date on his vaccinations, on heartworm proventative, and neutered. He also is looking for a home without small children as he might scare them since he sometimes wants to chew on hands--what we call "mouthing". It comes with puppyhood and we are working on this habit, Boo can be a chewer, so his forever family must understand that he needs to be crated if you're not at home to watch him.
Boo
BEN....Benny...Benjamin----He's such a sweetheart that everyone has a special name for him! Poor little guy was sent to the pound for euthanasia, but a kind hearted person saw something in those soulful brown eyes and saved him in the nick of time and called SFRA. Absolutely everyone that meets Ben says that he is such a gentleman and so sweet. He gets along with other dogs, cats, and just needs a place to rest his paws--he asks for nothing more.
Ben is around 8 years old -- which is middle aged for a Schnauzer and he promises to keep you a special place on your couch warm in return for some quiet evenings with you watching TV or just chatting about your day. Anyone have that special place on the sofa where Ben can chill?
Ben is around 8 years old -- which is middle aged for a Schnauzer and he promises to keep you a special place on your couch warm in return for some quiet evenings with you watching TV or just chatting about your day. Anyone have that special place on the sofa where Ben can chill?
Benny
Meet little LOUIE. Louie has always been a beloved, loyal, pet. When his owner passed away, that same love brought him to SFRA, to find him the perfect forever home. Approx. 7 years old, Louie has outgrown all the destructive puppy behavior, but is as play full as a puppy. Loves to go for walks, play ball, and snuggle on the sofa. Louie has natural ears, and a natural tail, that never stops wagging!
Louie is current on vaccinations. He is on heart worm, and flea preventative. He is also crate trained and housebroken.
Louie is current on vaccinations. He is on heart worm, and flea preventative. He is also crate trained and housebroken.
Louie
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ALICE -- Awww, such a sweetheart!!! Alice is around 6-8 years old and is a Schnauzer Mix--we don't know what the Mix part is but it had to be Sweetie Pie--she's just the sweetest thing ever. Alice was a stray to a shelter, picked up after being hit by a car. Nothing was broken, just some road rash and she has recovered nicely. Alice gets more animated every day--she'll play bow at you and run for her dog bed then JUMP right into the middle.
Alice is special needs--she is deaf and it appears to be congenital--BUT it doesn't bother her and she is perfectly happy living with her foster brothers and sisters...temporarily--you see, she'd like a home of her own where she can soak up all of the loving someone will give her and make sure she is always safe from those passing cars by keeping her on a leash whenever she's not in a securely fenced in area.
Want to learn more about this sweetie pie?
Contact Alice's foster mom, Susan, in Lexington, KY at sbcreations@insightbb.com
or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
Alice is special needs--she is deaf and it appears to be congenital--BUT it doesn't bother her and she is perfectly happy living with her foster brothers and sisters...temporarily--you see, she'd like a home of her own where she can soak up all of the loving someone will give her and make sure she is always safe from those passing cars by keeping her on a leash whenever she's not in a securely fenced in area.
Want to learn more about this sweetie pie?
Contact Alice's foster mom, Susan, in Lexington, KY at sbcreations@insightbb.com
or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
Alice
EVE--How adorable am I? Eve is my name, I'm about 6 years old, and I love going on walks, eating treats, and playing with my canine friends at the dog park. I'm as sweet as the day is long, and I have not had a single "accident" in housetraining while in foster care. Now tune up that violin to play the sad song of my history: I was rescued after spending my life having puppies, puppies, and more puppies. I'm now spayed and enjoying some well-earned rest, but I'm still quite shy and hesitant around humans. The only people I've met up until now have treated me badly, so I'm going to need some time and lots of love to know for certain that humans can be nice. I'm getting more trusting every day, and I continue to make amazing progress learning how pampered pups live. I'm very curious, I'm great with other dogs of all sizes and breeds, and I'm ready to find that one forever home where I'll be treated like the princess I am.
I'm spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations and preventative meds, and microchipped. Things are looking up already and I'm prepared for the next, much better phase of my life!
If you'd like more information about how wonderful I am, email my foster mom, Lisa, in Northern KY at lamky@fuse.net
I'm spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations and preventative meds, and microchipped. Things are looking up already and I'm prepared for the next, much better phase of my life!
If you'd like more information about how wonderful I am, email my foster mom, Lisa, in Northern KY at lamky@fuse.net
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Eve
IVY-Just look at me!! Sweet, sweet, sweet--that's what everyone who meets me calls me! I'm a young girl at about 6 years old just looking for love. You see, I'm on the shy side and will hide in my crate because humans have never cared enough about me to make themselves my friend. No one ever hugged or loved on me before I came to SFRA. If you have a kind word and a soft pat on the head for me, I will warm up to you and show you how sweet a girl I can be. I am smart and loyal and my foster mommy says I am going to grow and blossom into a beautiful little girl with lots of love for everyone.
Won't you give me a chance? For more information, contact my foster mom, Heather in Cincinnati, OH at heath2070@fuse.net or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
Won't you give me a chance? For more information, contact my foster mom, Heather in Cincinnati, OH at heath2070@fuse.net or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
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Ivy
BUZZ:
I would like to introduce Buzz. When the economic recession effected Buzz's home, he came to SFRA for help. Buzz has such a great personality, and love for life. He is such a smart boy,and learns very fast. Buzz is 4, and is still a puppy at heart. He loves to go for long walks, wrestle with his foster brothers, and curl up with the pack on the couch.
Buzz is looking for his forever home, preferably with a fenced yard so he can run off some of his puppy-like energy and perhaps another dog to play with. Older children are fine. He is ernestly seeking someone to love with a kind heart he can wrap his paws around.
Buzz is housebroken, and crate trained. Current on vaccinations, flea, and heart worm preventative. Buzz is also microchipped!
If you want to learn more, contact Buzz's foster mom, Lisa G. in Columbus, OH at lisa_k_gray@yahoo.com or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
I would like to introduce Buzz. When the economic recession effected Buzz's home, he came to SFRA for help. Buzz has such a great personality, and love for life. He is such a smart boy,and learns very fast. Buzz is 4, and is still a puppy at heart. He loves to go for long walks, wrestle with his foster brothers, and curl up with the pack on the couch.
Buzz is looking for his forever home, preferably with a fenced yard so he can run off some of his puppy-like energy and perhaps another dog to play with. Older children are fine. He is ernestly seeking someone to love with a kind heart he can wrap his paws around.
Buzz is housebroken, and crate trained. Current on vaccinations, flea, and heart worm preventative. Buzz is also microchipped!
If you want to learn more, contact Buzz's foster mom, Lisa G. in Columbus, OH at lisa_k_gray@yahoo.com or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
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Buzz
Marvin:
Meet the happiest guy on the block! Marvin is a white Miniature Schnauzer with a natural tail--and he really shows his happiness with his tail wagging! He is a really good boy that knows how to sit and fetch and give you his paw for a handshake, but he also just L-O-V-E-S to play! Mavin is housebroken and crate trained. He is current on all of his vaccinations and on heartworm preventative and he's microchipped. He loves his toys--you just have to watch him and make sure he doesn't chew all of the stuffing out while trying to get to the squeaks!!! LOL
Meet the happiest guy on the block! Marvin is a white Miniature Schnauzer with a natural tail--and he really shows his happiness with his tail wagging! He is a really good boy that knows how to sit and fetch and give you his paw for a handshake, but he also just L-O-V-E-S to play! Mavin is housebroken and crate trained. He is current on all of his vaccinations and on heartworm preventative and he's microchipped. He loves his toys--you just have to watch him and make sure he doesn't chew all of the stuffing out while trying to get to the squeaks!!! LOL
Marvin
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NELSON--what a little cutie pie!!! Nelson is a young fellow, about 15 months old. He's a puppy thru and thru. While he takes a few minutes to warm up to you, he is a real love-bug. He loves his walks with his foster dad and enjoys being with his foster brothers and sisters. BUT....Nelson would really like a home of his own forever. Coming into SFRA as an owner surrender, his former owner felt he had some anxiety problems. SFRA has found that he's perfectly fine off all of his medicines for anxiety since coming into rescue and perhaps he was just a young fellow misunderstood--that he needed to be out and about and not crated for long workdays. He is crating fine when he needs to be (as in no one home to supervise) but he also likes to hang out with the rest of the family in the evening and watch TV or chew on a boney.
If interested, contact his foster mom, Nancy in Cincinnati, OH for more information at kismet1@fuse.net or complete our online application to adopt-click here.
If interested, contact his foster mom, Nancy in Cincinnati, OH for more information at kismet1@fuse.net or complete our online application to adopt-click here.
Nelson
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LOVEY
IF ONLY dogs could talk. This sweet little face could tell a tale to break your heart. LOVEY was a stray who had to fend for herself, and since she can't tell us, we assume it was for a while. She found her way to SFRA for much needed help. Lovey is such a sweet, uncomplicated gal. She wants to be with people, whether it's watching you making dinner or telling her about your day. She gets along with other dogs and loves attention from anyone. Although Lovey wears her heart on her paw, she will need some time to realize that there will be food everyday and that you will always come home to love on her and not hurt her. Lovey is fast regaining her faith in humans..... and with a little time, you will have a wonderful, faithful companion.
Lovey has been spayed, and is current on her vacinations, heartworm, and flea preventative. She is also microchipped, crate trained, and housebroken. Lovey is ready for her forever home...is it with you?
Contact Lovey's foster mom for more info at lisa_k_gray@yahoo.com or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
IF ONLY dogs could talk. This sweet little face could tell a tale to break your heart. LOVEY was a stray who had to fend for herself, and since she can't tell us, we assume it was for a while. She found her way to SFRA for much needed help. Lovey is such a sweet, uncomplicated gal. She wants to be with people, whether it's watching you making dinner or telling her about your day. She gets along with other dogs and loves attention from anyone. Although Lovey wears her heart on her paw, she will need some time to realize that there will be food everyday and that you will always come home to love on her and not hurt her. Lovey is fast regaining her faith in humans..... and with a little time, you will have a wonderful, faithful companion.
Lovey has been spayed, and is current on her vacinations, heartworm, and flea preventative. She is also microchipped, crate trained, and housebroken. Lovey is ready for her forever home...is it with you?
Contact Lovey's foster mom for more info at lisa_k_gray@yahoo.com or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
Lovey