Schnauzer Resuce of the Carolinas Adoptable Dogs

On this week's Adoptable Dog Friday we are featuring the Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas. To find out more about the SRC's adoption process click here. If adoption isn't an option for you at the moment, click here for volunteer and donation opportunities.

1. Artie

• Artie is a young salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer male that abandoned by his owners at a construction site and had to live off the land and trash that others had thrown away until a private rescuer found him and brought him to SRC when she could not locate his owners. It was obvious that he had been alone for some time because he was almost ferral and would not come to many people but he saw the goodness in her and allowed her to bring him home and give him help. This pitiful little boy has seen enough hard times. Now SRC will work diligently to find him a wonderful home that meets all his needs and his desires. Artie is a sweet little boy and very trusting once he gets to know you. SRC is going to get him fully vetted and post more information about him very soon which will include his new photos and vet info. Watch this site for info about this brave little boy who is safe thanks to a compassionate animal lover that was not going to let him starve to death in this winter cold.

2. Athos

• Athos is a 1 1/2 years old Giant/ Schnauzer male that is transferring to SRC from another rescue. He will be here soon and will need to be fully evaluated by his foster dad. More information and photos will be available about him soon. Currently we do know that he has a high prey drive and cannot be placed in a home with smaller dogs. He is still a very young Giant -- in fact what would be called a teenager, so obedience training would be a must for this high energy canine. He must believe that he has a purpose in life and that he is an intregral part of the family that he joins or everyone will be unhappy -- He will make certain of it. Do Not apply to adopt this dog if you do not have prior experience with this specific breed. Giant Schnauzers are not big minis. They are a totally separate breed -- working dogs and absolutely must have a challenge and purpose in their lives.

3. Baron

• Baron is a young salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer male that weighs only 12 pounds. This handsome little boy just showed up one day and his owners could not be located after several weeks of effort, so SRC is working diligently to assure that he gets the best possible home suited to his personality. This assignment is going to be such a pleasure because Baron is an absolute sweetheart and gets along beautifully with everyone he meets! As is often common with any canine that does not get monthly heartworm treatment regularly, Baron tested positive when he was checked out by our vet.Baron has finished his heartworm treatment and will have his heartworm test in Dec to make sure the treatment worked. SRC will adopt him to a family that understands the importance of monthly heartworm treatments which are not expensive and saves the dog from experiencing this potentailly parasite needlessly.

4. Dawn

• Dawn is a 5 yr old black mini with cropped ears and a docked tail. She is already housebroken, crate trained, and has been trained not to jump up on people or get the furniture. She was recently rescued from a local kill facility just prior to being put down. The shelter that she was picked up from listed her as being friendly and easy to handle. Dawn is spayed, up to date on all her shots, heart worm negative, had a dental, and has been micro-chipped. She walks well on a leash and rode well in the car.. She appears to be comfortable with her crate for quiet times. She has wonderful house manners and is a great little dog. When she wants attention she will stomp her front feet and prance around, so you notice her. She loves to lay near you on a doggie bed or rug. She gets along great with other dogs and people. Much to the confusion of the other dogs in her foster home, when she plays, she uses her front paws and "boxes". At the present time she is not a snuggly, lap dog. This seems to be a new concept for her, but she is very interested in getting petted and being around everyone.

5. Doodlebug

• Doodlebug is a beautiful 9 year old Miniature Schnauzer female that has led a very pampered life. She weighs approximately 18lbs is salt and pepper in coloring with cropped ears and a docked tail. She is a special needs girl, so she needs a special home. Doodlebug has diabetes and has to be given insulin every day. This is not expensive in the least ($25/month) and Doodle takes her shots like a champ. It's as if she knows she has to have them to remain healthy. Having diabetes means that Doodle must always eat dog food and must not have any table scraps at all. Aside from diabetes, Doodle sometimes has sensitive 'Schnauzer skin' so when she is given a bath, it needs to be with medicated shampoo. Her coat looks great in her pictures, so rest assured that it takes little more than shampoo to keep her looking like a show dog, but this is something her new owners need to be aware of. Doodlebug came to SRC from a heart wrenching situation where she was very well cared for. She was doted on her entire life and treated like royalty. Circumstances out of her owners control forced her to come to SRC. Doodlebug is house trained, crate trained, walks well on a leash, and she likes to talk to you. At dinner time, she is especially vocal, telling you to 'hurry up' and prepare her food. :)She also knows several human commands such as "sit" "stay" "come", and "get your baby" (her favorite toy). She is still very active and loves to run and play. An active family would not be too much for this sweetheart to handle. Doodle is very friendly and loves to be petted, but she isnt crazy about being groomed or being picked up. She would rather sit on the couch beside you, nudge your hand to pet her, and relax right beside you. When she is getting groomed, she will let you know when she has had enough pampering.

6. Ebony (not pictured)

• Ebony is a Giant Schnauzer female who is five years old. Ebony is all black in coloring with a docked tail and cropped ears. Ebony is a COURTESY POST ONLY and all communication between potential adopters and her foster home needs to be directed to joanstewart@suddenlink.net. Ebony is NOT an SRC dog, and has not been evaluated by SRC or any of their members. All biographical information is based on what the courtesy poster has offered. Adoptions done through courtesy postings do not hold SRC liable for any portion of the adoption process, before or after placement. Ebony is spayed, up to date on all of her shots, house trained and crate trained. She has excellent house manners, other than the occasional 'counter surfing' as all Giants do. Ebony gets along well with other dogs, and is currently living with three of them. Ebony is also good with cats. The one negative that Ebony has is that if allowed to escape, she will run and run and run. Therefore, a fenced in yard is a MUST in her new home. She will also only be placed in a home that has experience with Giant Schnauzers or other large breed working dogs. Ebony loves people and loves attention, and will make a great addition to any family. She needs lots of exercise, as all Giants do, so her new family must be active and prepared to exercise her daily.

7. Evie

• Evie is an adult silver Miniature Schnauzer female that has recently been rescued from a local kill faciltiy. She is a sweet little girl that probably was "retired" from a puppy mill by being dumped at a kill facility to be put down. Fortunately she found a safe haven with SRC first. She is heartworm negative, spayed and up to date on all her shots. Poor little Evie developed an infection from her spay surgery and is being treated for that so that is why there are no other photos. Evie is BETTER now and is a hard little things to catch in front of the camera...Her foster mom is working hard to get her to stop and pose for the camera. ( We Caught Her) Evie is a precious little girl and has gotten really attached to her foster mom. Evie is going to need a home that is going to be there for her no matter what and for her to feel like she is there's forever!!

8. Grant

• Grant is a charming Rott that deserves every opportunity to be someone's loyal family companion in the near future. Grant was picked up by local Animal Control recently and he tested Heartworm Positive which we in rescue understand is a death sentence for most dogs these days. Grant is a special boy and everyone that met him wanted to give him the opportunity to heal from this horrible parasite and to be loved as he really should be! Rescue personnel have stepped out in faith knowing that someone will see this great dog and help with his care. Chris of AMELL ROTTWEILERS in Newton, NC helped SRC to evaluate Grant. Chris also assisted in Grant's transportation to the vet hospital for treatment of his heartworm condition. Chris is a true lover of this breed and goes the extra mile whenever there is one of these canines in need. This man is exceptionally knowlegable and was very helpful with our evaluation of Grant. This is your go-to person should you need anything Rottweiler! Dr. E. J. Kennedy of Animal House Veterinary Hospital of 965 Malcolm Blvd. in Rutherford College, NC is treating Grant now for his heartworm condition. Dr. Kennedy opened his practice in Rutherford College this year and has done amazing things for rescue! These people love these animals and never hesitate to offer help at very reasonable prices. Dr. Kennedy has many years of experience to draw from and has helped SRC quite a bit already. Thus far Grant is responding very well to his heartworm treatments, and soon he will go to his foster home for a two month recovery. Grant is small for his breed. He currently weighs about 60 pounds -- still even with heartworms he has a lot of muscle. These dogs must be homed with people that understand and respect the breed. Grant is going to be fostered by someone that is very familiar with Rottweillers and will work with him during that time (within his doctor's restrictions of course). When Grant is ready for adoption around Christmas time of this year, he will be healthy and up to date on all his vaccines. He is already up to date on vaccines now. He will also be neutered and micro-chipped. Grant does well with other dogs and will be a great family companion. His best placement would be with someone who understands a working dog ethic and that had no other dogs so that Grant could get lots of attention!

9. Gypsy

• Gypsy is a 7 year old female Mini Schnauzer with natural ears and a docked tail. Gypsy came to SRC from a breeder, where she was allowed to free feed, which Miss Gypsy took advantage of fully. :) SRC is currently working with Gypsy to get her back into shape so she can get her girlish figure back. Gypsy is a little shy when she meets new people, but she isnt aggressive in the least, with anyone. She will probably take about a week or two to get used to her new home, but then she will be your best bud!!! Gypsy is great with other dogs of all sizes, in fact she loves them. She is house trained and crate trained and working on her leash training. Gypsy has had a full blood panel to rule out any medical issues, she has been spayed and received a thorough dental. She did show some possible signs of thyroid issues and she is on medication (very cheap) for that, but the vet feels that losing weight could make her not have to take medicine any longer. During the dental she did not lose any teeth and the ones she has really shine now! Gypsy is heartworm negative, has all her vaccinations and is also micro-chipped. All she needs now is a loving home with a health conscious owner.

10. Bridget & Heidi

• Bridget and Heidi are silver female Mini Schnauzer female sisters that have just come to SRC for placement in a loving permanent home because their current owner is no longer physically well enough to keep them. They both are spayed, heartworm negative, up to date on all vaccinations, and micro-chipped. These two spry ladies wont tell their exact age, but we believe them to be somewhere between 9 and 11 years old. Her are two lovely ladies that have been together all their lives and now wish to find someone who wants to share full days and early bedtimes with them at their side. Affection abounds with these ladies, good crate manners make them easy to leave unattended and makes it cozy for them to sleep at night. They are not mischievous young things, they have manners and grace. They walk well together, bark as a watch dogs yet seem quiet when directed to be still. These gentile southern gals enjoy exercise and do not show any signs of slowing down. Both Heidi and Bridget like to give and receive hugs. Time in their foster home has shown them to adapt easily and learn quickly. As Schnauzers go they are not big talkers, but they do have a request for the ideal home: (1) lots of time with their family (2) to eat regularly and (3) to be walked frequently. Not hard requests to fill at all! Heidi and Bridget came to SRC due to the ailing health of their loving owner who was going to require an assisted living situation. He really wanted them well provided for first and foremost to ease his worry about their futures. It would be most compassionate if their adoptive family will consent to let this person know on occasion how these precious ladies are doing because they still mean a great deal to their previous owner and it was very important to him that his girls be well provided for. Heidi and Bridget are very attached to one another and never been separated. Although one might think this is too much of a challenge, it could also be twice the blessing! They are truly sisters and very unique. Both ladies were sad to lose their loving master after so many years together still that sadness actually becomes them both and helps to define their strength of character Heidi is more emotional and even showed that initially thru crying for her owner while Bridgette was more stoic and did not readily show her feelings. As they began to adjust to their foster home, they realized that all was not lost and they perked up! Their foster parents got a double swing leash for walks and this is great for walking these girls in tandem. After their walks, Bridgette and Heidi enjoy simply lying near the feet of their foster parents while they work or watch TV. They have already learned that furniture is off limits and both females are exceptionally well behaved. They sleep very well all night in their crates and are spry and ready for the next morning when breakfast time arrives. Life with Heidi and Bridgette could be so easy and pleasant a home life that everyone in your family could enjoy. Please do not let the fact that there are two minis in need of love and attention keep you from bringing them into your home and heart!