Who We Are
Schnauzer Friends for Rescue and Adoption is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of Miniature Schnauzer lovers that began saving lives by working with shelters and stray animal population reduction through spay/neuter programs in 1996. Beginning with only a few admirers of the breed and taking in a few rescues at a time, SFRA has remained steadfast in its commitment over the years to save as many lives as possible and to spread the word of the emotional fulfillment in adoption and the joys of the Miniature Schnauzer breed.
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Schnauzer Friends for Rescue and Adoption is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of Miniature Schnauzer lovers that began saving lives by working with shelters and stray animal population reduction through spay/neuter programs in 1996. Beginning with only a few admirers of the breed and taking in a few rescues at a time, SFRA has remained steadfast in its commitment over the years to save as many lives as possible and to spread the word of the emotional fulfillment in adoption and the joys of the Miniature Schnauzer breed.
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A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization
Foster Homes Needed: SFRA is made up completely of volunteers and remains in continual need of committed foster homes. If you can give a little of yourself to help house and care for a rescued Miniature Schnauzer for a short time until a permanent, loving adoptive home can be found, click here to learn more and to apply. We would love to talk with you about SFRA and our commitment to our furry buddies. |
Our Donors….our Lifeblood SFRA survives solely on public donations that reflect your belief in and support of our efforts to rescue and rehabilitate homeless Miniature Schnauzers. Your generous contributions and attendance at our Midwest SchnauzerFest fundraiser pay the veterinary bills and purchase food and supplies throughout the year that keeps us going. Contributions may be made by check to SFRA, PayPal, or through Network for Good.org. SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR DONORS. |
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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----
A Plea for Help for Mizzy Lizzy
