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A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization
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Our Available Miniature Schnauzers
Saving the life of one dog isn't going to change the world,
but saving one dog's life will change the world for that dog.
Saving the life of one dog isn't going to change the world,
but saving one dog's life will change the world for that dog.
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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Hello! I am Samson... Okay...so they had to give me a really big name, because I'm a really small guy--but I've got attitude and self direction! I'm not much on cuddling or being held, BUT I'm funny, funny, funny! I love to try to play soccer with the big soccer ball in my foster home and my favorite snacks are ice cubes and carrots. Foster Dad taught me sit and down--and I'm so smart that I caught on extra fast! All SIX pounds of me! I'm 3 years old and I want to be the only kid and dog in the house--so no children, please! If you have some patience to work with me and can handle a STRONG Schnauzer personality, I may be just the little guy for you! Samson is being fostered in Cincinnati
If you are interested in adopting Samson, contact Samson’s foster mom, Nancy, (kismet1@fuse.net)
Or click here to complete our online application to adopt Samson.
If you are interested in adopting Samson, contact Samson’s foster mom, Nancy, (kismet1@fuse.net)
Or click here to complete our online application to adopt Samson.
Samson
Shadow Girl is a very special sweetie. She will be 6 years old girl this March and lost her home when her owner passed away. She hasn't let that get her down and comes to rescue with lots of love to give someone who will cuddle with her and have Schnauzer playtime with her every day! Shadow is a light salt and pepper in color. She is crate trained and housebroken, but should probably be an only dog and older teenage children or adult only home. She loves her stuffed toy and looks forward to showing her new mom and dad enchanting games to play with it. Shadow Girl also likes quiet times and a warm lap to curl up on. Shadow is hypothyroid--which means she takes a little white pill that is very inexpensive every day.
Shadow Girl
This young gal is just an absolute sweetie. While we're still working on her housebreaking, Skittles will charm you when she plays ball with you. She loves to be held and cuddled. Skittles is up to date on her vaccinations, spayed, is on heartworm preventative, and is microchipped. She's all ready for her forever home.
Skittles
Yoda
Little Yoda is just glad to be with us--see how he's smiling and how expressive his face is now that he's on the road to recovery! He's on medical hold right now, but soon will be ready to be adopted and to go to a forever home. If you're interested in learning more about Yoda, contact Lisa in Northern KY at lamky@fuse.net
Or click here to complete our online application to adopt Yoda.
Or click here to complete our online application to adopt Yoda.
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Derby
Greetings from Derby! I am an adorably lovable male of about 18 pounds, I have a black coat with a dusting of pewter, and I turn 5 years old this May. My foster mom says I am such good boy! I love chasing and being chased by a variety of breeds at the dog park, and I prance happily when my foster brother and I walk around the neighborhood. And don't you worry--I will let you know right away if a stranger steps foot on our property! I love to snuggle, be petted, and give kisses...oh, kisses!
I am up to date on all shots and preventative medications, I'm neutered, and I'm microchipped. In other words, I am the complete package! I'm looking for my forever home so I can settle down and love you forever.
I am up to date on all shots and preventative medications, I'm neutered, and I'm microchipped. In other words, I am the complete package! I'm looking for my forever home so I can settle down and love you forever.
Liesl is a little dumpling of a girl--only 14 mos. old, she comes looking for a new home already housebroken and crate trained and good with other dogs. Liesl enjoys playing with her toys (especially balls) and would enjoy a fenced yard so she can run off some of her youthful energy. She is eager to learn and promises to listen very well (although she tells us she needs to practice not jumping up on people--she says sometimes she just gets so excited to see her people she simply can't help herself--but she is working on it, she promises). Liesl does well with children, but would do best in a home with older children so she doesn't bowl those little guys over in her youth excitement!! In return for a lap to sit in and a human to cuddle with, Liesl will play ball and even learn a few new tricks if you have the time to teach them to her!
Liesl
MIZZY LIZZY
MEDICAL HOLD--SPECIAL NEEDS
Lizzy comes to SFRA thru joint efforts with another rescue in Indiana to help this poor baby. Lizzy is five months old and basically has been unable to defecate her entire life. Either through a congenital defect or something gone wrong during her first few days of life, Lizzy developed an infection that required surgery and subsequent developments that left her with an anal opening the size of a pinhead and unable to defecate. Try as she might, she was unable to pass feces. In fact, most of her time was spent hunched over and trying to do just that. Poor Lizzy. In fact, she had even quit eating because this created body waste and her little body just couldn’t hold any more! We have absolutely no idea how she is still alive or lasted until the age of 5 months except that she is of steel will and a FIGHTER!!!!
After arriving at SFRA, Lizzy was rushed to surgery on a Thursday night—thank you to our vets who worked into the evening because they didn’t feel Lizzy could wait until the next day! Basically, the vets created a new anal opening for Lizzy. The hopes are that once Lizzy is all healed she will be able to pass stool as any normal dog. But, she may still need some more surgery if too much scar tissue is formed and shrinks the new opening or if the anal opening is too large and she is incontinent. Time will tell, as right now she is on stool softeners to keep things moving so that she can heal without straining. For now, Lizzy is feeling better than she ever has in her short life and giving kisses and playing like a normal 5 month old pup.
We’re not sure how much longer Lizzy will need to be with us and how much more care she will need or if she will need any more procedures yet. So far, she’s endured two big procedures and we can only hope for her sake she will not have to go through more – she’s such a tiny thing! As always, we will do whatever it takes for Lizzy so that she can have the best life possible, but we survive totally on donations from those who empathize with SFRA and our mission to save the homeless Minis and rehabilitate them and find them loving forever homes. If you have it in your heart to help Lizzy on her way and help SFRA fund Lizzy’s surgery bill so that we may also continue to help others, please contact us or mail your donation to SFRA at 10558 Mill Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240 or you may check out our fundraising auctions on eBay at http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/sfra96 or you may donate through PayPal----
MEDICAL HOLD--SPECIAL NEEDS
Lizzy comes to SFRA thru joint efforts with another rescue in Indiana to help this poor baby. Lizzy is five months old and basically has been unable to defecate her entire life. Either through a congenital defect or something gone wrong during her first few days of life, Lizzy developed an infection that required surgery and subsequent developments that left her with an anal opening the size of a pinhead and unable to defecate. Try as she might, she was unable to pass feces. In fact, most of her time was spent hunched over and trying to do just that. Poor Lizzy. In fact, she had even quit eating because this created body waste and her little body just couldn’t hold any more! We have absolutely no idea how she is still alive or lasted until the age of 5 months except that she is of steel will and a FIGHTER!!!!
After arriving at SFRA, Lizzy was rushed to surgery on a Thursday night—thank you to our vets who worked into the evening because they didn’t feel Lizzy could wait until the next day! Basically, the vets created a new anal opening for Lizzy. The hopes are that once Lizzy is all healed she will be able to pass stool as any normal dog. But, she may still need some more surgery if too much scar tissue is formed and shrinks the new opening or if the anal opening is too large and she is incontinent. Time will tell, as right now she is on stool softeners to keep things moving so that she can heal without straining. For now, Lizzy is feeling better than she ever has in her short life and giving kisses and playing like a normal 5 month old pup.
We’re not sure how much longer Lizzy will need to be with us and how much more care she will need or if she will need any more procedures yet. So far, she’s endured two big procedures and we can only hope for her sake she will not have to go through more – she’s such a tiny thing! As always, we will do whatever it takes for Lizzy so that she can have the best life possible, but we survive totally on donations from those who empathize with SFRA and our mission to save the homeless Minis and rehabilitate them and find them loving forever homes. If you have it in your heart to help Lizzy on her way and help SFRA fund Lizzy’s surgery bill so that we may also continue to help others, please contact us or mail your donation to SFRA at 10558 Mill Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240 or you may check out our fundraising auctions on eBay at http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/sfra96 or you may donate through PayPal----
Lizzy
Remington and Magnum
Remy and Magnum are both new to rescue and are settling on in at their foster home. Owner surrenders by someone who was too ill to care for them any longer, they are little lovebugs themselves. Both are salt and pepper Schnauzers, a little short in stature for Schnauzers, but oh, so cute. Remy is 4 years old and Magnum is 1 year old. Cute, cute, cute---now do we have to say more? Oh, yes….both are up to date on vaccinations, neutered, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped.
To find out more, email , Remy and Magnum’s foster mom, Nancy at kismet1@ fuse.net
To find out more, email , Remy and Magnum’s foster mom, Nancy at kismet1@ fuse.net
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Remington is camera shy
This is Magnum
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Oh, what a sweetheart. There is just none better than this gentleman! Such a nice fellow—he’ll give you paw and sing for his treats and just loves to go for walks! Arnie is a very young at heart 11 year old fellow who’s owner passed away and while he’s doting on all of the young gal foster dogs in his foster home, what Arnie really wants more than anything in the world is a home to call his very own. He promises to sleep at your feet and bark to alert you when someone is at the door if you’ll only love him forever and give him a biscuit now and again. Arnie is spunky and ever alert and promises to remain on guard for his Mom and Dad if you’ll only give him a corner of the sofa to curl up on.
If interested in learning more, contact Nancy, Arnie’s foster mom at kismet1@fuse.net
If interested in learning more, contact Nancy, Arnie’s foster mom at kismet1@fuse.net
Arnie
Roadie
Roadie is a young man that has hit a few bumps on life's road. He's ready for smooth sailing now and is looking for that one home to love him and keep him safe forever. Roadie is about two years old, is a mix possibly with some Siberian in him that was injured and brought to SFRA to mend and seek out that one someone that will challenge his intelligence and keep him busy on walks and let him sit beside you on the couch to watch TV (he'll even let you have the remote!). Roadie is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped. He's ready to move in!
If you have a fenced yard and a heart big enough to love this guy, email for more information! Susan in Lexington, KY is Roadie's foster mom sbcreations@insightbb.com
If you have a fenced yard and a heart big enough to love this guy, email for more information! Susan in Lexington, KY is Roadie's foster mom sbcreations@insightbb.com
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Rascal is young fellow on the move--in fact he moved so much that he was found running loose and in sad need of a haircut. A Good Samaritan cleaned him all up and called SFRA in to find little Rascal that forever home....that one home that will end his roaming ways and love him forever! He's a young man--only about 1-2 years old and a loving sort of fellow. He wants to be in on any attention that is being handed out to the others in the home---he's not shy at all about butting in for his share! Rascal has been neutered, is heartworm negative, up to date on all of his vaccinations and is ready to move in with you!
If you have a fenced yard and a little bit of lovin' for this guy, email for more inormation! His foster mom is Susan in Lexington, KY, sbcreations@insightbb.com
If you have a fenced yard and a little bit of lovin' for this guy, email for more inormation! His foster mom is Susan in Lexington, KY, sbcreations@insightbb.com
Rascal
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