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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.
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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.
Don't forget to sign our Guestbook so we know you visited us
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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CEDRIC is youth at its best! Under 2 years old, Cedric is a parti-colored Miniature Schnauzer who just loves life and everything that comes his way! He is a super nice boy and has a youthful exuberance and joy for life that we seldom see. He does need a fenced yard or someone who walks a lot so that he can burn off some of his youthful energy and his new mom and/or dad would need to be committed to helping him become a well-mannered "grown-up boy". He needs to learn some manners like not jumping on you when he's so tickled about you coming home from work and he just needs some "polish" to his delightful personality. He loves, loves, loves to play with his doggie foster brothers and sisters and he's just so darned cute, too! Cedric promises to try his very best and will give you lots of love and puppy kisses if you'll be his new forever home.
Nancy in Cincinnati, OH is Cedric's foster mom. kismet1@fuse.net
Nancy in Cincinnati, OH is Cedric's foster mom. kismet1@fuse.net
Cedric
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SUZY is approximately 8 years old and there has never been a sweeter little girl! She has been patiently waiting for nearly 8 months for a new home, but just hasn't yet found the right one. Her owner was moving and could not keep her, so Suzy has asked SFRA to help her find that one true forever home. She gets along well with other dogs, she just doesn't like to be bothered with the younger dogs' antics. She wouldn’t mind being the only dog with some older children to cuddle with when it gets cold this winter! Suzy has had her teeth cleaned, she is up to date on shots, spayed and on monthly heartworm preventative.
Are you the home that Suzy has been waiting for? Contact her foster mom, Heather, at heath2070@fuse.net
Are you the home that Suzy has been waiting for? Contact her foster mom, Heather, at heath2070@fuse.net
Suzy
Jonesy
Jonesy is loving the good life these days! What a guy! Jonesy loves to follow his foster dad around the house these days! He is housebroken, barks to sound the alarm, but then is so quiet that we often don't know he's around. At night he's in someone's lap just eating up the head rubs while the family watches TV. Jonesy says he'd love to live the good life in a real forever home, though. He is the perfect companion for someone who is home all day and just needs that friend to talk to and sit with. Jonesy promises to be a very good boy for a little bit of kibble and a pat on the head! Please contact Jonesy's foster mom, Susan, in Lexington, KY at sbcreations@insightbb.com
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Maks is my name, and fun is my game! I am a long-legged, trim, 7 year-old Schnauzer boy who just loves to play! (My foster mom cracks up laughing when I play the paw game with her.) Mostly silver with a dab of apricot highlights, I am simply adorable with my expressive eyes and perky ears. And, believe it or not, those ears aren't just for decoration--I listen to direction very well! Going to the dog park is super fun, and I love to chase and bark at my dog friends and then get nice pats and rubs from my human friends. I hope you have a big, fenced-in backyard because I love to run and sniff, but long walks on the leash will work. I am healthy, energetic, fun-loving, cuddly, and handsome--what more could anybody want from their Schnauzer boy?! As if those traits aren't enough, I am up-to-date on heartworm prevention and vaccinations, and I am microchipped and neutered.
Maks
Lacey is a lovely 8 year old gal. She's a beautiful salt and pepper. Weighing in at about 20 pounds, she was surrendered to SFRA with Lucas when their elder owner passed away. She's used to taking the lead in the household--that means that she's in charge of Schnauzer games and on deciding when it's nap time/cuddle time with her humans! Lacey is spayed, microchipped, up to date on all of her vaccinations, housebroke, and crate trained. She's just looking for the sofa to nap on!
If you'd like to learn more, email her foster mom, Heather, in Cincinnati, OH at
heath2070@fuse.net
If you'd like to learn more, email her foster mom, Heather, in Cincinnati, OH at
heath2070@fuse.net
Lacey
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Lacey and Lucas
Lucas is a striking 3 year old boy. Full of youth but also on the quieter side--He's been with Lacey most of his life and both were surrendered to SFRA when their elderly owner passed away. Lacey takes the lead in the household, so Lucas is more content to just kind of hang out. He's a sweet boy with lots of love to give. He is liver (brownish) in color, up to date on all of his vaccinations, crate trained, neutered, on heartworm preventative, microchipped and ready for someone to cuddle him and love him. In return, he will cuddle and give loads of Schnauzer kisses! Do you have a lap for Lucas to snooze on?
If so, contact his foster mom, Nancy in Cincinnati, OH at kismet1@fuse.net
If so, contact his foster mom, Nancy in Cincinnati, OH at kismet1@fuse.net
Lucas
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Lacey and Lucas
SIERRA is such a sweetie. She love to love and loves to be loved. Coming to SFRA as an owner surrender, Sierra is a beauty and will sit on the sofa cushions like a princess all day long--or she will jump down to play with her foster brother and see what kind of shenanigans two Schnauzers can get up to! If you're looking for a real sweetheart, Sierra is your girl! Contact her foster mom, Lisa in Northern KY at lamky@fuse.net
Sierra
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