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People sometimes think
twice about getting a rescue dog. Many
think a puppy is the best way to get a new dog,
but those of us in rescue know that is not true.
Rescued schnauzers are great dogs and they make
wonderful new family members. These dogs
know they have been given a "paw up" once they
arrive in rescue. Each one is vetted and
cleaned up and then placed in a foster home with
an experienced schnauzer owner who gives them
good food, a soft bed, and plenty of time to
realized any sadness from their past will soon
be just a fading memory. Sometimes after a
few days, but it can take weeks or even months,
depending on the history of the dog, they begin
to come around and the tail comes up and begins
to wag. The shine comes back into their
coat, and the sparkle comes back into their
eyes. Certainly dogs do not talk but these
rescue schnauzers find many ways to express
their love and gratitude. They deserve only the
best!
Maybe you would
like to become a part of our team. None of
us thought we would be able to let our fosters
get adopted. None of us thought we could
let them go once we loved them. But once
you speak with the prescreened potential new
adopter and once you meet them and see the love
then it is still hard but you can do it.
Phone calls and emails help keep you in touch
with your foster dog's progress in his or her
new home. And having let your foster go, now you
have opened up a spot to save another one.
If you would like
to try fostering for SLR , please fill out an
application by clicking
HERE.
Thinking of
adopting a
rescue
Schnauzer?
Please give some
thought to the
commitment you
are about to
make.
1. Many
rescues come to
us from
difficult
situations that
involve
rehabilitating
them to one
degree or
another.
Some have
housebreaking or
marking issues,
others need
socialization
and ALL of them
need a period of
adaptation after
going to their
forever homes.
2. If you
are expecting a
perfect dog when
adopting a
rescue, you're
at the wrong
place. All
these rescues
can
become
wonderful
companions.
It depends on
how much time
YOU are willing
to spend with
them.
Obedience or
agility classes
are always a
great way to
bond with your
new companion.
3. Many
rescues going to
a new home will
have accidents
initially.
Having been
uprooted at
least twice,
they will be
nervous, - the
same way you
would be if
someone placed
you in a totally
strange
environment.
It's a time of
transition for
them and it is
often
frightening,
even though you
may have much
love to offer.
They will need
some
understanding
and time to
adjust to their
new homes.
4. If all
you want is
to feel good
because you
rescued
a Schnauzer,
please don't
waste the
precious time
our volunteers
spend finding
good homes for
these wonderful
rescues.
PLEASE ALSO
REMEMBER...
Schnauzer Love Rescue is an organization of
volunteers, most of whom have full time jobs
in addition to doing rescue work. They
dedicate a great amount of personal time to
ensure these rescues get the second chance they
deserve.
All dogs coming into our
rescue program receive a full veterinary
examination, are brought up to date on their
shots, checked for worms, and are spayed or
neutered before we release them to their
forever homes. This is done at
considerable expense to our organization.
The adoption fees often don't cover all the
vetting fees, especially when there are
additional procedures required to restore the
dog's health.
Our rescues are always
fostered for a period of time to determine their
temperament. This helps us ensure we find
a suitable home that will result in a forever
match. This takes time. We
also do a Home Visit with the adopting family to
ensure a good match, and to ensure the safety of
our pets in their new homes. All this takes
time. Please be patient so we can find
the right Schnauzer for you.
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