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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
UPDATE: Vinnie passed away in early August 2012. We extend our sympathies to Laura on her loss and accolades to her for giving Vinnie an awesome life with great quality, caring, and much love. God speed little one.
Vinny was one of our rescues. Although Vinny 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 Vinny.
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.
Vinny was one of our rescues. Although Vinny 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 Vinny.
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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Interested in one of them?
Mugsy
Please check our online application to adopt and on the same page at the top some of our guidelines and policies and geographic areas we cover. Many of your questions may be answered here. If not, please email the foster parent listed at the end of Mugsy's biography.
Mugsy is an adorable little black Miniature Schnauzer. He is on the smaller size and about 7 years old. He loves attention, but on his terms-he will cuddle on the sofa beside you, but does not enjoy being picked up-ask him to join you and he is all in, though! Typical terrier, typical Miniature Schnauzer, and Schnauzer of small stature…. he thinks he is the biggest dude around, so he would best fit as an only dog with his family (and no children, please).
Mugsy's family moved and were unable to keep him where they would move to. But earlier Mugsy had been attacked by a large dog. So, the outcome is he is all about Mugsy--he is going to take care of Mugsy first. He does not care for larger dogs and sometimes not for dogs his size. Mugsy needs a home where he can have his confidence built but also one that is Schnauzer smart and willing to work with a trainer to help him be more comfortable in his own skin. In trade, Mugsy will be on the sofa beside you every night watching news, sitcoms, whatever you choose, he doesn't care.
Mugsy is up to date on all of his vaccinations, microchipped, on heartworm preventative, and neutered. He is looking for love-is your’s the right place? For more info, contact his foster mom, Nancy, in Cincinnati, OH at kismet1@fuse.net
Mugsy is an adorable little black Miniature Schnauzer. He is on the smaller size and about 7 years old. He loves attention, but on his terms-he will cuddle on the sofa beside you, but does not enjoy being picked up-ask him to join you and he is all in, though! Typical terrier, typical Miniature Schnauzer, and Schnauzer of small stature…. he thinks he is the biggest dude around, so he would best fit as an only dog with his family (and no children, please).
Mugsy's family moved and were unable to keep him where they would move to. But earlier Mugsy had been attacked by a large dog. So, the outcome is he is all about Mugsy--he is going to take care of Mugsy first. He does not care for larger dogs and sometimes not for dogs his size. Mugsy needs a home where he can have his confidence built but also one that is Schnauzer smart and willing to work with a trainer to help him be more comfortable in his own skin. In trade, Mugsy will be on the sofa beside you every night watching news, sitcoms, whatever you choose, he doesn't care.
Mugsy is up to date on all of his vaccinations, microchipped, on heartworm preventative, and neutered. He is looking for love-is your’s the right place? For more info, contact his foster mom, Nancy, in Cincinnati, OH at kismet1@fuse.net
Dutch
Say Hello to Dutch. This wonderful gentleman is looking for his forever home. Dutch is a larger mini schnauzer with a personality to match. He loves, loves everyone. This fella is looking for someone to be loyal and loving to forever. Sweetness, personality, he is the total package. Dutch is neutered, up to date on all vaccines, and on heartworm preventive.
For more information about Dutch complete our online application found HERE. Dutch is being fostered in Cincinnati by Nancy. kismet1@fuse.net
For more information about Dutch complete our online application found HERE. Dutch is being fostered in Cincinnati by Nancy. kismet1@fuse.net
Rue
Rue is right at one year old and around 18 pounds. Just look at this cutie.....he is all puppy! Rue is fully vaccinated, neutered, housebroken and crate trained. Good with everyone but still so much puppy there.....he will need some basic manners, but has shown his foster mom he is quick to learn. Rue needs a home with a fenced yard and will do best in a home with children over 8 or 9...he still likes to play hard like a puppy.
For more information, first complete our application to adopt found HERE. Rue is being fostered in Cincinnati by Nancy, kismet1@fuse.net
For more information, first complete our application to adopt found HERE. Rue is being fostered in Cincinnati by Nancy, kismet1@fuse.net