Registered shelter Dogs

Miniature Schnauzers & Friends Rescue

Redondo Beach, CA 90278

About

Miniature Schnauzers & Friends Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit pet rescue organization based in the Los Angeles South Bay area. We are a small group who has been rescuing dogs, primarily miniature schnauzers in our community since 1998. We rescue and place approximately 100 dogs per year. We are an independent rescue organization and are not affiliated with any breed club or any other rescue organization, we have our own adoption policies and procedures. We do not have a kennel, our dogs are either in foster care or boarding situations until we find them loving permanent homes. We are a small organization and handle a limited number of dogs... while we know we aren't making even the slightest dent in the number of homeless dogs, we know we are make all the difference to the ones that we are able to save. Most of the dogs we get come from the Los Angeles area shelters but we sometimes take in owner surrenders as space permits. Although we specialize in Miniature Schnauzers, we will usually have dogs of other various breeds and mixes available for adoption. Please note that we are not a source to get purebred puppies as purebred puppies in rescue are very rare.

Pets available

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Adoption process

We do not ship dogs nor do we do any type of long distance adoptions. We do not adopt to persons under 25 years of age. We do not adopt out dogs as surprise gifts. As a general rule we do not adopt the smaller dogs out to families with small children (under 7) unless we know the dog's history as being good with kids. We require prospective adopters fill out an application, meet us and the dog and be interviewed. Prospective adopters are generally met our weekly pet adoption fairs. Adoptions are not done a first come first serve basis. We request that people please fill out and submit an application before coming down to our adoption fairs. That way we can do some prescreening and determine if we have a possible match and we can also schedule a time for the meet and greet (in Redondo Beach). Applicants are selected based upon the best match of the particular dog's temperament and needs. If an applicant is approved we generally will require a home check so we can ensure the dog's safety. If you are coming from a distance to see the dogs, please be sure we have received an application in advance, we will also require photos of fencing, gates etc. as well as identification and proof of that applicant's residency matches the address filled in on the application. For applicants that are renters, we require proof that the adoption will be in compliance with their rental agreement. Please note that these dogs are not for sale and the decision of where to place them is the responsibility of Miniature Schnauzers & Friends Rescue. These dogs do not need "rescuing", they have already been rescued and are safe in foster homes until a properly matched permanent home can be found. We reserve the right to refuse placement of our dogs to any individual who does not meet our criteria. We also reserve the right to keep our reasons for refusal confidential within our organization. The welfare of our rescue dogs is our top priority. There is a tax deductible (as allowable by law) adoption fee which generally ranges from $250-$350 (although seniors and special needs dogs may be adopted at a reduced fee). The adoption fee does not reflect the actual "cost" of a particular dog... some of the dogs may have had extensive medical care with costs that far exceed their adoption fees (see Our Special Needs Dogs) while our expenses in rescuing others may have been minimal. The adoption fees are our primary source of financial aid and are used to help offset some of the costs of vet care and other expenses necessary to operate our rescue efforts. We are an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so 100% of adoption fees and other donations go towards caring for our dogs. The adoption fee must be paid via check or cash, we do not accept credit cards. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, vet checked, vaccinated, dewormed and deflea-ed prior to placement. There is a grace period of two weeks (one week for puppies under 4 months) for a full refund of the adoption fee if the dog should need to be returned to us. We have an adoption contract which requires you to contact Miniature Schnauzers & Friends Rescue if at anytime you should no longer be able to keep your pet. Dogs adopted through Miniature Schnauzers & Friends Rescue can not be sold, traded, given away or disposed of in any way. Although our dogs are thoroughly evaluated and we disclose any known health and/or behavioral issues, we cannot guarantee the health or temperaments of the dogs.