California Miniature
Schnauzer Rescue
—Rescued Dogs In New Homes 2023

California Miniature Schnauzer Rescue re-homed about 17 Miniature Schnauzers and other dogs during 2022.

In addition, CMSR helped pull, transport and/or vet many large dogs for out of town rescues. Most of these were dogs who were about to be euthanized if the out of town rescues had not agreed to take them. CMSR also helped fund the expenses for some Schnauzers that were rescued by other rescues, whose expenses the rescues could not have afforded without CMSR's help.

We thank our volunteers, our fosters, our donors, and our partner rescue groups. Without their wonderful help, many of those dogs would have died instead of enjoying their lives in great new homes.

10 Dogs Adopted in 2023

Rescue Terrier Mix Puppy Pepper

Pepper is an about 7 month old mixed breed female puppy. She weighs about 18 lbs.

We rescued Pepper from the Kern County shelter in Bakersfield with a fractured femur and a fractured femoral socket. Pepper has had surgery to repair both and is fully healed from the surgery.

Pepper is black with a white speckled patch on her chest. The shelter called her a Chihuahua mix, but to us Pepper is more like a toy-sized Labrador Retriever in both appearance and personality. Pepper LOVES people and dogs and just wants everyone to play with her. It's even better, she says, if they give her treats as well.

Pepper appears to be in good health. She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.

Thank you to our friends at Animal Rescue of Fresno (ARF) for finding Pepper a great new home.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Piper

Piper is an about 5 year old Miniature Schnauzer. She weighs about 14 lbs.

Piper’s owners adopted her from Oakland Animal Services in August

Piper loves people and is eager to please. She is crate trained, potty trained, has good recall, walks well on-leash and has shown she can pick up new skills/commands quickly. Piper seems equally game to relax in the yard when you're busy as she is to join you on a long hike when you’re in the mood for some movement. She will wiggle from head to toe and bounce up and down when her people arrive home and then is quick to curl up on a lap or next to you when you're ready to sit down.

Piper's owner had a toddler and cats. Although no serious incidents occurred, Piper had shown that she’d be best living in a household without either. She is friendly to strangers on walks and at the park, but has been known to bark if approached by strangers when she’s in her “safe” spaces - crate, car, etc.

Piper is in good health. She is spayed and vaccinated.

We did a courtesy listing for Piper. She was adopted on November 4 by a family in San Leandro who had lost their Schnauzer. They found Piper through this website.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Rocket

Rocket is an about 7 month old salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer puppy. He weighs about 17 lbs.

We rescued Rocket from the Chula Vista shelter.

Rocket is a happy little guy. He loves people. He loves to play and to cuddle. He gets along with other dogs, with kids and with cats. Harry and Rocket love wrestling with each other.

Rocket appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.

Rocket and Harry were adopted together by a family in La Verne, who have owned Schnauzers before. We are thrilled that they were able to stay together and that their adopters love them so much.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Harry

Harry is an about 3 year old salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer. He weighs about 23 lbs.

We rescued Harry from the Chula Vista shelter. Thanks very much to Rita Rodriguez for transporting Harry half way to Flintridge, through some very heavy rain.

Harry is a happy little guy. He loves people. He loves to play and to cuddle. He gets along with other dogs. Harry and Rocket love wrestling with each other.

Harry appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.

Rocket and Harry were adopted together by a family in La Verne, who have owned Schnauzers before. We are thrilled that they were able to stay together and that their adopters love them so much.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Mix Snoop Dog

Snoop Dog is an about 7 year old black Schnauzer mix, who we rescued from the Chula Vista shelter. Snoop Dog weighs about 35 lbs.

Snoop Dog is a sweet, affectionate dog. He loves people, but is somewhat selective with other dogs. He seems to be okay with female dogs, but has a Napoleon complex with other males.

Snoop Dog appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.

Thanks very much to fosters Joyce Nagel and Darcel Foltin for finding Snoop Dog a new home.

Rescue Terrier Murry

Murry is an about 1 year old brown terrier mix, who we rescued from the Kern County shelter in Bakersfield. Murry weighs about 13 lbs.

Murry is a sweet affectionate little guy, whose tail wags non-stop. He loves people and gets along well with other dogs.

Murry appears to be in good health. He is microchipped, and current on vaccinations. He will be neutered before placement.

Thanks very much to fosters Joyce Nagel and Darcel Foltin for finding Murry a new home.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Chester

Chester is an about 3 year old black Miniature Schnauzer, with a docked tail and cropped ears. He weighs about 14 lbs.

Chester is friendly with people and loves other dogs. He has not been around young children. On walks, he tries to chase cats but has never been up close to one.

Chester is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. His teeth are in good condition. They have a bit of tartar on them but his vet said that cleaning is not necessary yet. Chester has two health problems. He started having seizures about 2 years ago. However, the seizures are well controlled on Phenobarbital (an inexpensive drug). He has had only one mini-seizure since starting on Phenobarbital. Chester also had an attack of pancreatitis about 2 years ago. He has been fed Royal Canin Gastrointestinal prescription food since then, which seems to be controlling the pancreatitis. He had an episode of diarrhea and vomiting in early August 2023, but it was not diagnosed as pancreatitis.

Chester was adopted on September 10, 2023, by a lady in Pasadena who has fostered for CMSR for a number of years. He joins two other senior Schnauzers, Chessy and Toast.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Lacey (formerly Madison)

Photo of Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Maddie

Lacey (formerly Madison or Maddie) is an about 2 year old salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer, who was rescued from the San Diego Humane Shelter. She weighs about 21 lbs.

Lacey is a sweet affectionate girl. She loves people and gets along well with other dogs. Lacey enjoyed wreslting with two male Schnauzers, Rocket and Harry, before she was adopted.

Lacey appears to be in good health. She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.

Lacey was adopted August 27, 2023 by a couple from Irvine. She has become good friends with their other Schnauzer, Luna. Luna enjoys Lacey's company because Luna's prior companion, Gigi, had passed away about a month earlier.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Emma

Emma is a 6 year old salt & pepper Miniature Schnauzer who was surrendered to the Los Angeles City North Central shelter.

Emma had some skin issues but was otherwise in good health. She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.

Former adopters from CMSR, who were looking for a companion to their female Miniature Schnauzer, adopted Emma from the shelter on August 4, 2023, after we told them about Emma and referred them to the shelter. We understand that Emma is fitting in well with her new Miniature Schnauzer companion, Gwen, and with the cats the adopters also have.

Rescue Terrier Mix Brian

Brian is an about 3 year old charcoal color mixed breed male terrier. He weighs about 25 lbs.

We rescued Brian from the L.A. County shelter in Carson with a fractured pelvis. Fortunately, Brian did not need surgery. He did need about 6 weeks of cage rest while he healed.

Brian is a quiet, pleasant dog. He gets along with small dogs and enjoys people he knows. He is a bit hesitant with people he doesn't know, especially men, but warms up to them after a few minutes. He is not a barker.

Brian appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.

Brian was adopted on March 2, 2023, by adopters in Long Beach, CA, who were found by our friends at 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue. They have a white female dog who looks similar to Brian and is enjoying Brian as a new companion.

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