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.
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.
A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization
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SFRA is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
and is NOT associated with any other
Cincinnati-based rescue organization.
and is NOT associated with any other
Cincinnati-based rescue organization.
Website developed and maintained by
Website to the Rescue
Website to the Rescue
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.
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 (click here for address), PayPal, or through Network for Good.org.
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 (click here for address), PayPal, or through Network for Good.org.
The Rescued
By Lisa Gray in Memory of Tony
I invited you into my home without hesitation
I don't where you came from, or really who you are
You looked at me with big brown eyes
wondering who I was
or if I would cause you any harm.
As you crawled upon my lap
and laid your head onto my heart
I knew you had found your forever home
cause I loved you from the start.
As the days, months, and years went by
My love for you grew stronger
until the day you let me know
you could stay with me no longer
As I looked into those big brown eyes
I sadly let you go.
Even though I miss you
and think of you each night
you taught me that another
would never take your place
but they would always be
love at first sight.
By Lisa Gray in Memory of Tony
I invited you into my home without hesitation
I don't where you came from, or really who you are
You looked at me with big brown eyes
wondering who I was
or if I would cause you any harm.
As you crawled upon my lap
and laid your head onto my heart
I knew you had found your forever home
cause I loved you from the start.
As the days, months, and years went by
My love for you grew stronger
until the day you let me know
you could stay with me no longer
As I looked into those big brown eyes
I sadly let you go.
Even though I miss you
and think of you each night
you taught me that another
would never take your place
but they would always be
love at first sight.
Thanks for our Belly Band donation.
If you need Belly Bands, you can help rescue at the same time.
Go to http://www.k9bellybands.com
If you need Belly Bands, you can help rescue at the same time.
Go to http://www.k9bellybands.com
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Thank you to Silvie Bordeaux with Muffin's Halo
for the donation of a Muffin's Halo to rescue.
We appreciate your efforts and send many thanks to
Dori and her to Abi at Rainbow Bridge for your donation.
http://www.muffinshalo.com
Muffin's Halo Guide for Blind Dogs
for the donation of a Muffin's Halo to rescue.
We appreciate your efforts and send many thanks to
Dori and her to Abi at Rainbow Bridge for your donation.
http://www.muffinshalo.com
Muffin's Halo Guide for Blind Dogs
SFRA works tirelessly to match each rescued Miniature Schnauzer to the perfect adoptive home. Each rescued dog is brought up to date on vaccinations, checked for heartworms and put on preventative, checked for other parasites, spayed or neutered, microchipped, and has other necessary medical procedures performed. Each dog is fostered in a loving foster home and offered medical rehabilitation, housebreaking and socialization skills, and given the chance to learn to trust again. Prospective homes are carefully screened to match the needs of each individual rescued dog in order to provide the new forever home not only with the best companionship, but also to best meet the needs of the dog.
The average rescued Miniature Schnauzer is between four and seven years old. We occasionally have a puppy and usually have a waiting list for them. Flexibility in requirements on the part of an adopter means a shorter wait in adopting. Reasons why dogs are surrendered to shelters or directly to SFRA are many and varied. Most are not the dogs’ fault and SFRA does not feel that our dogs are “throwaway” or temporary fixtures in a family. We absolutely believe that each of our dogs will make a wonderful addition to most homes. It is SFRA’s goal to find the right home for that dog.
Effective January 1, 2025, our adoption fee is $300 for each dog, with a Seniors to Seniors Program available. Very often, this adoption fee does not cover the expenses incurred for a rescued dog. SFRA is not associated with any other rescue or any parent organization. For that reason, SFRA is solely dependent upon generous public donations through PayPal, direct donations or donations of gift cards to pet stores for goods and food, fundraisers through Gift Shoppe purchases, Ebay auctions, and those attending our annual fundraiser, Midwest SchnauzerFest (September 2008). So…sit back and visit us often….see who’s available for adoption, who’s been adopted, and see some of our successes. We’re pawsitive you’ll like what you see!