California Miniature
Schnauzer Rescue
—Dogs Available In Southern Cal.

—In the Metropolitan Los Angeles area

—In the Antelope Valley area

—In Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County or San Diego County

—In Kern County

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US ABOUT A DOG WITHOUT FIRST SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. We will not respond to your email if we have not received an application from you.

We do not adopt dogs or puppies for use as service or emotional support animals.

The adoption application form for dogs in southern California (unless otherwise stated for a particular dog) is at www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html.

Dogs In the Metropolitan Los Angeles Area

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Mix Turbo

We rescued Turbo from the Los Angeles West Valley shelter with a fractured pelvis. We took him straight to the ASEC surgery center where he had a femoral head osteotomy. Turbo has healed up and is as good as new. Turbo is about 2 years old and weighs about 12 lbs.

Turbo is fairly quiet. He is a bit distrustful of strangers, but affectionate withe people he knows. He gets along well with other dogs. Turbo is easily startled by quick movements, so we don't think he would be a good choice for families with very young children.

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

Turbo is being fostered in La Canada Flintridge. If you are interested in adopting Turbo, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@schnauzers.us if you have any questions about Turbo.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Mix Puppy Henry

We rescued Henry, Holly and Honey from the Hesperia shelter. They are now about 6 months old. Henry weighs about 25 lbs.

Henry, Holly and Honey all have wonderful dispositions. They love each other, they love the other dogs in their fosters’ household, and they love people. We have not had them around children yet, but we suspect they’d love kids so long as the kids are gentle with them and old enough to know not to grab them or hit them.

Being puppies, Henry, Holly and Honey are not leash-trained nor reliably house broken yet, but they are smart puppies who learn fast.

All three puppies appear to be in good health. Henry is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.

Henry is being fostered in La Canada Flintridge. If you are interested in adopting Henry, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@schnauzers.us if you have any questions about Henry.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Mix Puppy Holly

We rescued Henry, Holly and Honey from the Hesperia shelter. They are now about 6 months old. Holly weighs about 23 lbs.

Henry, Holly and Honey all have wonderful dispositions. They love each other, they love the other dogs in their fosters’ household, and they love people. We have not had them around children yet, but we suspect they’d love kids so long as the kids are gentle with them and old enough to know not to grab them or hit them.

Being puppies, Henry, Holly and Honey are not leash-trained nor reliably house broken yet, but they are smart puppies who learn fast.

All three puppies appear to be in good health. Holly is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.

Holly is being fostered in La Canada Flintridge. If you are interested in adopting Holly, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@schnauzers.us if you have any questions about Holly.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Mix Puppy Honey

We rescued Henry, Holly and Honey from the Hesperia shelter. They are now about 6 months old. Honey wighs about 22 lbs.

Henry, Holly and Honey all have wonderful dispositions. They love each other, they love the other dogs in their fosters’ household, and they love people. We have not had them around children yet, but we suspect they’d love kids so long as the kids are gentle with them and old enough to know not to grab them or hit them.

Being puppies, Henry, Holly and Honey are not leash-trained nor reliably house broken yet, but they are smart puppies who learn fast.

All three puppies appear to be in good health. Honey is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.

Honey is being fostered in La Canada Flintridge. If you are interested in adopting Honey, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@schnauzers.us if you have any questions about Honey.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Foxy

Foxy is an about 9 month old black and silver, female Miniature Schnauzer puppy. Foxy weighs about 12 lbs. We rescued Foxy from the San Bernardino City shelter, where she had been exposed to distemper. Fortunately, Foxy did not contract distemper.

Foxy is exuberantly friendly. She loves people and other dogs. However, she is a little mouthy, something we expect she will grow out of. She loves to lick faces. She enjoys playing with the other dogs at her foster home.

Being a puppy, Foxy needs some work on potty training and in walking on a lead.

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

Foxy is being fostered in La Canada Flintridge. If you are interested in adopting Foxy, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@schnauzers.us if you have any questions about Foxy.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Sheldon

Sheldon is an about 7 year old light salt & pepper, male Miniature Schnauzer. He is a big boy, weighing in at about 27 lbs. We rescued Sheldon from the Riverside County shelter in San Jacinto.

Sheldon loves people and other dogs. He is housebroken. He doesn't chew. He is quiet most of the time. When we had him at the vet's, he wanted to walk around the waiting room to say hello to all the people and dogs there.

No-one is perfect. Sheldon can be aggressive with other dogs when on lead, and he is not good around toddlers. We have not had him around cats.

Sheldon was a smelly, matted mess when we got him. His coat had turned wheaten and we thought he might be a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. However, when we got him groomed, Sheldon was a silver color under the gold, but he turned wheaten again as it grew out. So, we are not sure if he is a Schnauzer or a Wheaten—but he does not shed.

Sheldon appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. He had a dental in which he lost one tooth. His blood work looked good.

Sheldon is being fostered in La Canada Flintridge. If you are interested in adopting Sheldon, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@schnauzers.us if you have any questions about Sheldon.

Rescue Schnoodle Pinky

Pinky is a 2 year old male Schnoodle. He needs a new home because the owner's mother, who recently fell, is moved in with Pinky's owner. He is afraid Pinky will knock over his mother.

Pinky is friendly with people but can be slow to warm to strangers. Usually, he is fine about 10 minutes after meeting a new person. Pinky is not aggressive towards other dogs.

Pinky is in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. His teeth are in good shape, but his veterinarian says he will need his teeth cleaned soon.

Pinky is living in Burbank. If you are interested in adopting him, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@johnehoffman.us if you have any questions about Pinky.

Rescue Chihuahua Riker

Riker is a super cute Chihuahua. Our resident Schnauzers, Lora and HuMei, have declared their buddy Riker to be an honorary Schnauzer.

We rescued Riker from the Riverside Coachella shelter on March 25, 2022. Riker had a broken pelvis and a luxated patella. Riker had surgery to repair them the next day.

Riker is about a year old and weighs about 7 1/2 lbs (which makes for easy portability). Riker is housebroken, friendly with people, and enjoys playing with other small dogs who are not too rambunctious for him.

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

Riker is being fostered in La Cañada. If you are interested in adopting Riker, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@johnehoffman.us if you have any questions about Riker.

Dogs In the Antelope Valley

Rescue Giant Family of Giant Schnauzers (Mom and Eight Puppies)

Our friends, the Nagels at Smith Kennels in Palmdale, rescued a pair of Giant Schnauzers. Dad was placed some time ago. Mom, however, turned out to be pregnant (apparently unknown to the person surrendering the pair). She then gave birth to nine puppies—four boys and five girls. One of the boys has been adopted. So, as of December 6, 2025, the Nagels still have Mom, three boy puppies and five girl puppies waiting for new homes.

The puppies were born on August 23, 2025. The photos above are of the largest boy and the largest girl. The rest of the puppies look very similar.

Mom and the puppies are in good health and up to date on vaccinations. The puppies will be placed with a contract requiring the adopter to have them spayed/neutered at the age the adopter’s vet believes to be appropriate and to provide the Nagels with copies of the spay/neuter certificates so that they will be in compliance with California law requiring that all rescued dogs be altered.

Mom and the puppies are being fostered in Palmdale. If you are interested in adopting one or more of them, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html) BUT email the completed for to Darcel Foltin, djfoltin04@gmail.com, rather than to John Hoffman as instructed on the form. Contact Darcel Foltin at djfoltin04@gmail.com if you have any questions about the Giant puppies or their Mom.

Dogs In Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County or San Diego County

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Obi

Obi is an about 10 year old salt & pepper Miniature Schnauzer who weighs about 20 lbs.

We rescued Obi from the meat markets of Korea when he was about 3 and placed him with a family in Cypress. He needs a new home now because his adopter has to move out of state and cannot take Obi with her.

Obi is a very special companion. Obi has a wonderfully mild and gentle temperament. He is friendly with strangers after he gets to know them a bit. He is good with older children and has been around cats a bit when he was boarded with friends of his adopter. He is housebroken and knows how to use a dog door.

Obi is in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. He had a dental done a few months ago and will likely need another a few months from now. Obi will come with food, toys, and other supplies.

Obi is living in Cypress in northern Orange County. If you are interested in adopting Obi, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@schnauzers.us if you have any questions about Obi.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Firu

Firu is a 5 year old Miniature Schnauzer.

Firu has a heart full of love and courage. Despite facing challenges due to seizures, Firu is a playful, affectionate, and resilient pup who is ready to bring joy to a forever family.

Seizures do not define Firu! While they require a bit of extra care, he is otherwise healthy and enjoys all the regular dog activities—long walks, belly rubs, and cuddle time. With proper medication and a consistent routine, Firu thrives and shows an incredible zest for life.

Adopters must agree to take Firu through obedience training within 3 months of adoption and to keep Firu current on vaccinations and heart worm, flea, tick prevention on a year round basis (unless in a heart-worm free area).

Firu appears to be in good health. He is neutered and up to date on vaccinations.

Firu is being fostered in the Chula Vista area. If you are interested in adopting Firu or have questions about him, please contact Homeward Bound Schnauzer Rescue by email at HBSchnauzerRescue@gmail.com. Homeward Bound is headquartered on the east coast. However, Firu is living in California and will only be adopted to residents of Southern California.

This is a courtesy listing for Homeward Bound Schnauzer Rescue, which provided the above information concerning Firu. CMSR has not seen or evaluated Firu.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Skrappy Sox

Skrappy Sox is a purebred Miniature Schnauzer who was surrendered to us by his owner. He is about 6 years old and weighs about 23 lbs. He has natural ears and an undocked tail.

Skrappy Sox's former owner said he nipped one of her kids. He is generally friendly with people and gets along with other dogs. We haven't had him around cats or young kids.

Skrappy Sox appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.

Skrappy Sox is now with A Home 4 Ever Rescue in Costa Mesa. If you are interested in adopting Skrappy Sox, please email Mark at ahome4ever@gmail.com or Erin at muellenbergerin@gmail.com.

This is a courtesy listing for A Home 4 Ever Rescue.

Dogs In Kern County

None right now.

Miniature Schnauzers from China:

We rescued 22 Miniature Schnauzers from China between March 2020 and the summer of 2021. All have been adopted.

In the summer of 2021, the Centers for Disease Control enacted a one year suspension on importing dogs from “high rabies risk” countries, including China. That edict, issued without an opportunity for public comment, was issued despite the fact that not one dog imported from China has arrived with rabies. Now that the suspension is over, the CDC is once again allowing dogs to be imported from China, albeit with expensive and unnecessary conditions. Among those are that the dogs must be titered before departure from the country of origin, and then must pass through a licensed U.S. facility at one of seven ports of entry to be re-examined and re-vaccinated. The facility that serves LAX is so expensive that many of the rescues are having their dogs from Asia shipped through JFK in New York because the inspection fee is considerably less there.

CMSR had six Schnauzers scheduled to arrive on November 15, 2022. Their flight was repeatedly delayed. However, the cost and difficulty of bringing them to California was overwhelming. As a result, we have arranged for them to go to our friends at Aberdeen Scottish Terrier Rescue in Seattle, which will place them in new homes along with dogs of other breeds they received off the same flight.

We apologize to those who were hoping to adopt one of the six Chinese dogs who we were expecting. Things just didn't work out. However, the important thing is that the dogs will be safe in new homes in the U.S. CMSR is doing its part by financing most of the cost of bringing the six from China and having them vetted before they go to new homes. All of that cost is being borne by one donor who is making gifts specifically for those six dogs. (All of CMSR's other donations are being used to rescue California dogs.)

Dogs Not Currently Available

Rescue Dog Smokey (may bite)—Not Currently Available

Smokey is a black and gray terrier mix, who is about 2 years old. We rescued Smokey from the San Bernardino City shelter. He weighs about 13 lbs.

Smokey is a bit on the timid side, but is very affectionate once he gets to know you. He gets along with other dogs. We have not had him around cats or young children yet.

We think Smokey would likely be best in an adults-only home or one with teenagers.

Smokey appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his DA2P vaccination. He will be up to date on his rabies vaccination before placement.

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