California Miniature
Schnauzer Rescue
—Rescued Dogs In New Homes 2024

California Miniature Schnauzer Rescue re-homed about 9 Miniature Schnauzers and other dogs during 2023.

In addition, CMSR helped pull, transport and/or vet many 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 and other dogs who 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.

15 Dogs Adopted in 2024

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Charlotte

Charlotte is an about 6 month old black Miniature Schnauzer. Charlotte was surrendered to us by her prior owner in Chula Vista because her prior owner was disabled and Charlotte was too high energy for her

Charlotte is high energy, somewhat mouthy, and timid of strangers. However, she quickly makes friends with new people and loves playing with other dogs.

Charlotte is very much a puppy. She needs housebreaking, lead training, and general socialization. However, she has the makings of a great and fun companion with a little training and maturity.

Charlotte appears to be in good health. She will be spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations before placement.

Charlotte and Daniel were adopted on November 30, 2024 by a couple in Oakland who had adopted three Schnauzers from us before. They are enjoying life up north.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Daniel

Daniel is an about 7 month old salt & pepper, male Miniature Schnauzer. He is on the small size, at about 13 lbs. We rescued Daniel from the Los Angeles County shelter in Downey.

Daniel had the misfortune to locate himself in front of a moving vehicle. He suffered a fracture of his right femur and damage to his left hip joint. The shelter kindly arranged for his surgery and we got him a couple of days later, nursing him through his recovery, and then having him neutered after his bones had healed.

Daniel is a very affectionate puppy. He loves people and other dogs. He is pretty well housebroken. He is quiet most of the time. He loves playing with Sheldon and Sophie.

Daniel appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. Daniel's legs have healed, but he still favors the right leg a bit.

Charlotte and Daniel were adopted on November 30, 2024 by a couple in Oakland who had adopted three Schnauzers from us before. They are enjoying life up north.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Watson

Watson is an about 1 year old salt & pepper, male Miniature Schnauzer.

Some good Samaritans found Watson running loose in their yard. They washed and groomed Watson, fed him, tried to find his owner, and then turned him over to CMSR because their other dog was not fond of a boisterous puppy.

Watson is a playful puppy who loves people and other dogs.

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

Watson was adopted on November 11, 2024, by a family from Santa Maria who have a friendly German Shepherd and a cat. Watson and the German Shepherd are enjoying each other's company and the cat is trying to decide whether he would like to meet Watson or just look at Watson from across the room.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Palmer

Palmer is an about 10 year old salt & pepper, male Miniature Schnauzer.

Palmer is a sweet older guy who loves people and gets along well with other dogs. He wanted to visit with everyone when we had him at the vet's. We have not had Palmer around cats so we do not know how he feels about them.

Unfortunately, Palmer was very matted when we got him. As a result, our groomer had to shave him down. Palmer is a good looking guy, and he'll look even better when his beard grows back.

Palmer appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. He recently had a dental in which he lost all his teeth, so his adopter will not need to worry about dental problems. His blood work looked good.

Palmer was adopted on October 13, 2024, by a retired lady from Oak Park (near Thousand Oaks) who has owned Schnauzers before. Palmer is having a great time in his new home and is enjoying meeting other dogs in the neighborhood.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Bandit

Bandit needs a new home because his owner's job has changed and she will be travelling much of the time.

Bandit is a 14 month old all black pure bred neutered male schnauzer. He weighs about 25 lbs.

Bandit would be appropriate for a home without other animals or children. Bandit is loving and gets attached to "his" person quickly but is reactive to strangers or visitors to a home. His first 8 months of life were spent in a cage and as a result, he is anxious around strangers. Until he becomes familiar with visitors, Bandit would need to be kept apart to ease his anxiety—if the home has frequent visitors, he may not feel comfortable or safe.

Bandit adapts well at doggy daycare and is extremely smart. He is a lapdog at home and enjoys daily walks and playing fetch and tug. He is crate trained at night and fully housebroken.

Bandit has no medical problems. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all of his vaccines.

Bandit was adopted on August 3, 2024 by a family from Claremont.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Raccoon

Raccoon is an about 2 year old male Miniature Schnauzer mix who we rescued from the Sacramento County shelter. He weighs about 15 lbs.

Raccoon is one of the happiest, friendliest guys you'll meet. He thinks every day is the best day. He's active and playful—he loves other dogs, people, and toys. Although he likes adventures, Raccoon is also happy to relax on your lap during morning coffee or evenings on the couch. He loves his people and will make a great companion for someone who is looking for a happy spirit to join their family.

Raccoon appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and is current on his rabies vaccination.

Raccoon was adopted on August 8, 2024, by a family from Sonoma, who previously adopted Walter, a Schnoodle, from CMSR.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Heidi

Heidi is a 12 year old Miniature Schnauzer who needed a new home because her owner was no longer able to care for her when she developed diabetes because his job did not allow him to be home enough to give her insulin injections at regular 12 hour intervals.

Heidi is a great dog who loves people, other dogs, and cats. She is housebroken and well behaved.

Heidi is in good health, apart from her diabetes. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. Her owner has agreed to cover Heidi's medical expenses for the rest of her life.

Heidi was adopted on July 20, 2024 by a couple from Tucson, AZ, who have another diabetic Miniature Schnauzer. Thanks very much to Brynn Lavison, Animal Services Supervisor at Mission Viejo Animal Services for reaching out to us about Heidi.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzers Bob and Ray

Bob and Ray are 4-year young Miniature Schnauzer brothers born in October 2019. Bob is all black. Ray has a white chest and paws. They both weigh about 24 lbs.

Photo of Rescue Miniature Schnauzers Bob and Ray

Bob and Ray need to be rehomed due to medical reasons in the owners' family. They are good with other dogs and children. They get very excited and jumpy when someone comes in the house but settle down pretty quickly. They might be a little much for toddlers though as they might knock toddlers down.

Bob and Ray know basic commands and are kennel trained. When their leashes are presented, they get excited but calm down after a little walk.

Bob and Ray are doing very well with their foster mom's two dogs. While they go in their kennel happily, they would rather sleep with their humans and sit on their laps too. We're working more on the “off” command. “Sit” is good, but “stay” needs some work. They take treats very nicely and are food motivated. They are not big on toys. While they're potty trained, they need to be let out at least 4 times a day. They get excited when told “let's go outside so go potty.” They have not pottied in their crates. They are getting training to use doggie doors now, but that is going slowly.

The boys are very bonded. It would be wonderful if they could both be adopted by the same family, but that isn't mandatory. There is a good sized dog bed that goes with them.

Bob and Ray are fully vetted, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Their full medical records come with them.

Bob and Ray were adopted on July 21, 2024 by a family in Sacramento. They will enjoy lots of attention since they will be the family's only pets.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Bucky

Bucky and his half-brother Bandit needed new homes because their owner's job had changed and she was going to be travelling much of the time. Bucky is about 12 months old. He weighs about 25 lbs.

Bucky is housebroken and responds to simple commands. Bucky is housebroken and good with adults, and responds to simple commands.. He is afraid of strangers but warms up to them after an hour or two. Bucky and Bandit enjoy each other's company but probably can be placed separately.

Neither Bucky nor Bandit are good with children, but both are okay with other dogs once properly introduced.

Bucky has no medical problems. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all of his vaccines.

Bucky was adopted on June 28, 2024 by a couple from Woodland Hills. He joins a Labrador mix and a cat who will be his new companions.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Mix Jumbo Jax

Jumbo Jax is a 9 month old Miniature Schnauzer mix. He is very loving and enjoys cuddles but also loves to wrestle and chase a pal.

CMSR and 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue rescued Jumbo Jax from the Los Angeles North Central shelter, where he had been left with a broken femoral joint. CMSR got JJ the necessary surgery, cared for him until he healed, and then handed him over to 4 Paws Kiddo to find him a new home.

Jumbo Jax is good with other dogs and is house trained.

Jumbo Jax is in good health. He is neutered and current on vaccinations.

Jumbo Jax was adopted in about June 2024. Thanks very much to our good friends at 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, who found Jumbo Jax a great new home.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Ace

When his senior guardian passed away six years ago, Ace went to live with her daughter. The daughter is also a senior and has been struggling with worsening Alzheimer's disease. When she could no longer care for little Ace, we arranged for our friends at Peace of Mind Dog Rescue to find a new loving forever homes for Ace and his brother Coal.

Ace is a 13 year old purebred male, salt and pepper, Miniature Schnauzer. He weighs 15 lbs. Ace has natural ears and a docked tail.

Ace's favorite job is “lap warmer.” He is the perfect size to warm your whole lap, but not heavy enough to make your legs fall asleep! Ace is a very mellow boy and loves his naps. He is starting to lose some of his hearing as he ages, which make his naps even more relaxing, as noises don’t wake him up so easily any more!

Ace appears to be in good health. He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped. Ace has had regular vet care all his life, including annual dental exams, and has had some teeth pulled. Ace has lived with other dogs and been around children without any issues. We're not sure how he does with kitties.

Thanks very much to our friends atPeace of Mind Dog Rescue for finding Ace and Coal a wonderful new home together.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Coal

When his senior guardian passed away six years ago, Coal went to live with her daughter. The daughter is also a senior and has been struggling with worsening Alzheimer's disease. When she could no longer care for Coal we arranged for our friends at Peace of Mind Dog Rescue to find a new loving forever homes for Coal and his brother Ace.

Coal is a 9 year old purebred male, black and silver, Miniature Schnauzer. He weighs 18 lbs. Coal has natural ears and a docked tail.

Although Coal gets along well with other dogs, he would love a home with a person he can call his own. He currently lives with other pups, but he prefers getting attention from and playing with humans. He would do best with humans over 15 years old, since the unpredictability of littler ones can scare him.

A charming and well trained gentleman, Coal has a playful, silly side to offset his formal appearance. He loves his squeaky toys and is never one to say no to a game of fetch! Typical for his breed, Coal likes to say hello to other dogs and guests by barking, but is friendly and likes to say hi with sniffs after alerting those around him to a new friend arriving in the vicinity!

Coal appears to be in good health. He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped. He has had a few teeth removed. He has had annual dental exams, and has no known health problems.

Thanks very much to our friends atPeace of Mind Dog Rescue for finding Ace and Coal a wonderful new home together.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Rocky

Rocky is an 8 year old male Miniature Schnauzer. Rocky’s owner died and the owner’s widower could care for Rocky.

Rocky gets along well with female dogs and love to play with them. He also enjoys children, and loves human adults.

Rocky can be left alone—he does not have separation anxiety. Rocky enjoys riding in the car, playing tug-of-war, and fetching a ball. He walks nicely on a leash. He loves sitting on his owner's lap or next to his owner.

Rocky likes to spend his days both inside and outside. He is housebroken.

Rocky appears to be in good health. He is neutered and current on vaccination. Rocky is groomed every 5 to 6 weeks. His groomers say that Rocky is calm when being groomed and enjoys the attention.

Rocky was adopted in mid-February 2024 by the family who adopted Toast. We understand that Rocky and Toast are enjoying each other's company.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Toast

Toast is an about 10 year old Miniature Schnauzer, with a docked tail and natural ears. She weighs about 12 lbs.

Toast is friendly with people and loves other dogs.

Toast is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. She has recently had a dental, but she doesn't have many teeth left. Toast also has a heart murmur, but otherwise seems in good health for her age.

Toast was adopted by a couple from Sacramento. She joins their male Miniature Schnauzer who had lost his female Schnauzer companion and is thrilled to have Toast as his new girlfriend. The adopters also have cats and Toast has already become buddies with the cats.

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