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Information on Rescues—a MUST read! |
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Thinking about adopting a rescued dog? READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE and links to articles first!!! You must understand that all rescues are not “perfect.” Please be certain you have reasonable expectations about rescue dogs before you submit an application for adoption. All of our rescues are very special in their own way, and you must have it within your heart to accept them as individual as they come. The average age of dogs we get into rescue is 3 to 8 years old. We also get some older, senior dogs that have special needs. Only occasionally will we get dogs under the age of 2, and those dogs will be adopted quickly by applicants and members who have been waiting the longest for them. Many that we do get will require housetraining and other behavioral training. We hope you will approach rescuing a dog as if you are taking in a new family member who may need a little “coaching” on how your particular family works. These dogs NEED you! Opening your heart and home to a rescue dog takes a very special person or entire family that is willing to be understanding and patient while you all get to know each other.
· Dog Owner's Guide: RESCUE Dogs
· Why not a BOY?—We receive far more male dogs into rescue than females. Please consider adopting a male - the schnauzer boys need your loving home too!
Miniature Schnauzers are a WONDERFUL breed! They are smaller dogs (generally between 10lbs—25lbs), intelligent, energetic, and very devoted to their families. The “average” lifespan is 14-16 years. They do not shed, but do need to have their hair groomed about every 6-8 weeks. This lack of shedding makes them one of the most non-allergenic dog breeds. Miniature schnauzers can also be very protective of their families and territorial, and also make good “watch” dogs. More general info on the breed: http://amsc.us/about.html
But please don’t let these wonderful traits be your only consideration for adopting a rescued Miniature Schnauzer. Rescued schnauzers may have been displaced for a variety of reasons, and may need some time and your help to become the wonderful family companion that we all know and love. Sometimes a rescue may need help with housetraining issues, or help to learn how to play with toys, or learn to sit, and sometimes rescues are perfect from the moment we find them! We just ask that you please thoroughly research the breed and information about rescues before you submit an adoption application to us. We want your family AND the rescued dog to have a wonderful life together, and that can only happen if you have reasonable expectations from the beginning!
We rarely, if ever, get “puppies” in rescue, but if you are specifically looking for a puppy, we can direct you to reputable breeders in NC. PLEASE do not buy from pet stores or puppymill breeders.
See the American Miniature Schnauzer Club’s website for listings of other rescue groups for miniature schnauzers throughout the United States.
Articles to read on why we support spay/neuter for all family pets:
¨ America’s dirty little secret—6 million companion animals killed each year ¨ Benefits of Spay/Neuter for your family pets |
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