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Schnauzer Rescue Groups

Miniature Schnauzers find their way into rescue groups for many different reasons...

Did you know that 7 million adoptable dogs are killed every year? AND that 25% of them are purebreds?

Perhaps the owners are no longer be able to care for their Schnauzer; or maybe the dog got lost and did not have proper ID & was picked up by the pound; or maybe the owners had to relocate where pets were not permitted so they had to surrender their dog...

And yes, there are also Miniature Schnauzers that have been rescued from abusive situations. But whatever the reason these dogs end up there, they are still adorable, loving Miniature Schnauzers needing to find forever homes.

Although most of the dogs found in rescue groups are adult, they do have young dogs and puppies, too. So be sure to check them out and help save a life.

Did you rescue a Miniature Schnauzer?

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AND be sure to read and comment on the truly inspirational stories of others.

But don’t be too quick to rule out getting an adult dog. Think of it this way... a lot of the training required with a little puppy has already been accomplished with the adult dog.

Many Miniature Schnauzer rescue groups consist of selfless volunteers who usually house the dogs in their own homes. This means the dog has been getting more training, socializing, proper medical treatment, and love.

Rescue groups usually charge an an adoption fee to help defray their costs for caring and vetting the available dogs. note: Rescue dogs are almost always spayed or neutered.

And while you can't save them all, you can make a difference.

And making a difference is what it's all about. It reminds me of the The Starfish Story from Loren Eiseley's The Star Thrower and how each one of us has the potential of truly making a difference in the life of others. Here is a short adaptation of Loren Eiseley's story, The Star Thrower:

Early one morning an old man walking down the beach noticed the tide had brought in thousands of starfish. They were washed up on shore and not able to make it back into the water. The old man shook his head in disbelief and thought, "It's such a shame that all these starfish will die on the beach".

As he continued walking, he came upon a young boy who was feverishly throwing the starfish back into the ocean, one at a time. He was completely out of breath but persevered. The old man said to him... "Son, you might as well quit. There are thousands of starfish. You can't possibly make a difference!"

As the young boy continued tossing the starfish back into the ocean, he replied: "I made a difference to that one, and that one, and that one."

The old man thought for a moment and knew the boy was right. He bent down, picked up a starfish and threw it back into the ocean. And as he continued helping the young boy return the starfish to their ocean home, he knew that they were making a difference.

The Star Thrower is a classic story of the power within each one of us to make a difference in the lives of others. You can make a difference! Support Miniature Schnauzer rescue groups. Save a Life - Adopt a Dog

"A Stray Dog's Prayer"

You are truly saving a life when you adopt a pet!

Dog Shelters

Dog shelters offer temporary placement for animals waiting to find loving homes, as well. And,the good news is most shelters no longer set time limits to house an animal, before deciding on euthanasia. This usually depends on the dogs temperament, health, and space allotted. But you are still saving a life, for all these dogs truly want and need to have a family they can call their own.

Here again, Miniature Schnauzers end up in shelters for many different reasons.

The main difference between dogs found in shelters and those available through rescues are, the shelter dogs are being cared for in a facility rather than in someone's home. The other big difference between the two groups is some dog rescues are breed specific but shelters take in any breed of dog.

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Adopting a Dog or Puppy

So, if you think that you could open your heart and home to one of these Miniature Schnauzers in need (Info on Adopted Dogs) check out the links below to see what dogs are available in your area.

The Commitment: Before adopting or buying any dog - please take the time to think about the commitment you are making. Take our Dog Quiz: Are You Ready To Own A Dog? And find out!