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If you would like to adopt one of our
wonderful, deserving rescue dogs, please
fill out an application and then please
be patient for us to process it as
quickly as possible. If you would like
to join our team of dedicated
volunteers, please fill out the foster
form and tell us the areas where you are
willing to serve. The more volunteers we
have the more we can save.
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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