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What can I expect when adopting a rescue dog? Why should I adopt a rescue dog instead of buying a puppy? What types of problems are commonly seen in rescue dogs? How can I become a dog rescuer? What types of dog rescuers are there? What are the benefits and drawbacks to being a dog rescuer?
Since starting Sheila's Schnauzies Miniature Schnauzer Rescue in 2001, I have rescued, resocialized, and/or restored to health then placed 21 miniature schnauzers and schnauzer mixes for permanent adoption in loving homes. I have also provided dog evaluation services to individuals seeking to adopt a rescue dog.
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Sheila's Schnauzies Miniature Schnauzer Rescue, Staff writer for www.butyoudontlooksick.com, www.Pearlsoup.com
A.A., Liberal Arts, Longview College, Lee's Summit MO
I am continually surprised that every miniature schnauzer I meet is a totally different personality! Just when I think I've "seen it all," a dog will show me a completely new behavior, trick, or vocalization. I am amazed at the ability of these dogs to adapt to new situations.
I hope to learn more about resolving problem behaviors so that more dogs can find forever homes.
There are thousands of purebred dogs in the formal and informal rescue networks across the U.S. Before I got into rescue, I could never imagine anyone actually giving up a Miniature Schnauzer! On any given day, you can find dozens of them available all over the country on the internet.
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| lesa | 03/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | hi sheila! oh my gosh! i just ..... |
| Jessica | 08/01/11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | thank you SO much. you were a ..... |
| Sydnery | 03/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much! I already watch Miami ..... |
| Sarah | 07/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I cannot thank Sheila enough for the ..... |
| paul | 05/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you. I am working on just ..... |
Wow... you are very smart to be doing research before you bring in a dog! Seven hours a day is a long time for a dog to be kenneled. But if you get a puppy, you will need to kennel train him/her until
Hi! First off, how very kind of you to rescue your dog from the highway. I am sure you gave her a second chance at life! You are right-on about adopting from rescue, too! All that being said, boy have
Mila, you're probably not going to like what I'm going to say:( You have to respect your parents' wishes. Period. It's their house, their money, and they get to decide what goes on... like pets
Without knowing where you are... I did a quick Google and found these (and dozens more) dachshund-rescue.org/ www.almosthomerescue.org/available/available.htm If you do a search at www.Google
Hi Jessica. First, I wouldn't worry about the size issue. I had my son's 90 lb lab mix here living with my 11 lb. schnauzer. They were best friends and play wrestled together constantly and never an
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