Stefi & Stanley

Update: Stefi and Stanley are adapting very well. We are so lucky to have adopted these little ones. When we got home from Memphis, they were so excited they kept me up all night. Unfortunately, I had to go back to work the next night, But once I got home Sunday morning, they were so excited to see me. My heart melted even more. There is nothing on this planet that will make you smile more than fur-kids. Once I found them on MSRH's rescue site, I fell in love. Didn't take long to convince my husband to adopt. He is so in love with them.

It has been a hard 2 yrs for us emotionally with our Mini, Beamer, who passed this last September. He was 15 yrs old. We lost his brother in 2009 to cancer as well.
Stefi and Stanley have added more love in our hearts and are enriching our lives all over again. Photos coming soon.

Thank you, MSRH, for all the wonderful work you do to find good, loving homes for the Minis out there that are in need.

Regeanna & Glen

Schnauzer Haven

I wanted to give you an update on our girls, Cece and Zuesa (fka Samatha). We adopted Cece in 2011. She's a mature girl (my friends call her my hundred year old dog) but she keeps the youngsters in the pack in line. Zuesa found us in 2010 and she is our big baby. Sometimes too attached to the oodle in her Schnoodle (said the Schnauzer devotee) but she is so loving and sweet. We are thankful for MSRH everyday and know this is the only way to adopt a dog! We know the answer to the who rescued whom question.
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A Decision Made for Me

"Hi, my name is Kipp and I'm looking for a human. Preferably one that LOVES puppies and will play with me all. the. time. I am quite the fearless pup--I like to sniff EVERYTHING, stroll out on the dock and gaze at the water, and I'm super curious when other people walk by. Especially if they too have pups.

What's there to know about me? Well, I'm pretty awesome (not to toot my own horn) and adorable. I learn just about as quickly as I grow. I may be young, but don't underestimate me! I already recognize my bedroom (crate), I can sleep on my own bed without getting into trouble at night, I don't have (many) accidents, and I learned how to fetch the other day!

Chew toys are my favorite. Scratch that. CHEWING is my favorite! But I won't chew my owner's shoes. Don't get me wrong, I like to play on them-- I like to play on my owner-- but that's just because I love humans. Humans are the best. Especially when they feed you and play with you and give you ear scratches and belly rubs... I could go on forever and ever!

Don't I sound great? I may be your soulmate. Who knows? Please give me a chance to love you! Did I mention I love humans?"

I'm so glad I answered Kipp's personal ad. It's an interesting story how I ended up adopting Kipp (formerly Colin) from MSRH just three weeks ago, and it was entirely NOT my idea initially. That's not to say that I was not in the market for a dog, but just not one from Texas, being that I reside in Central Virginia.

A few months earlier, I had decided to take a trip to visit my cousin, who currently studies at Texas A&M. My mom got word of the trip, and after stumbling upon the MSRH website, asked me if I could pick up the adorable Soffee for her stating she "pays well." As an addendum, she signed off, "And Colin for you..." It wasn't until I got her on the phone that I realized she was serious about Soffee, and by that time I had already fallen in love with Kipp (Colin) myself. I'm 100% sure she was not 100% serious about me adopting Kipp, but you can't just send an adorable puppy picture to someone looking for a puppy and expect them not to take the bait.

Fast forward a couple of weeks and several emails--one that ended with me in tears thinking I would not be united with Kipp--and I was meeting Marilyn at a vet in Houston, getting the pups' travel health certifications and prepping them for the plane ride back to Virginia. And now I can proudly say: I have a puppy! (And my mom now has three miniature schnauzers...)

I may have only known this little fellow for 3 weeks of his short 3 1/2 month life, but I know I made the right decision. Kipp has so much spunk--he's so quirky and full of energy, and honestly, he takes after his "mom." And as his mom, I'm quite the proud parent. I constantly show him off (or his picture, rather), and to be honest, I would put his artwork on my fridge if he was capable of such things. Kipp is just what I needed, and best of all, I now have a running partner!

The happiest of New Years, thanks to MSRH-- Love, Liz & Kipp!
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My new best friend

I met my new best friend at the Adoption Open House on Dec 7 in The Heights, and she came to live with me on Dec 9th. She has adapted so well to my house and my busy life, we have had a wonderful beginning. She is the sweetest dog, very loving, and just LOVES to curl up in my lap. (where she is right now). Her name was Kenna, but I have decided I will call her Gerti, a favorite great aunit's name from my German side of the family. Here is a picture of my new BFF, isn't she just the cutest dog ever? I am so glad I found her and she found me!

Bayley - Little Man in Charge

(formerly Bay) My Mom had two rottweilers that she loved very much but they got old and sick and then died this summer. My Mom was very sad. Then she decided to rescue a mini schnauzer because she had always loved little schnauzers. Several of her friends had mini schnauzers and my Mom thought they were so cute. She liked their personalities a lot. A big dog attitude in a little dog body.

She found MSRH and then saw my picture. She also saw some other little guys just as cute but after she drove 3 1/2 hours to see all of us she thought I was the cutest. So I got to go home with her. On the way home we stopped off at the Pet Store and she bought me a new car seat, new harness, new leash and my favorite food. Wow!!!! What a Mom! I've only been at her house less than a day but she is totally smitten with me. What's not to love. I'm a lover boy. Sweet disposition, not a barker, I follow her everywhere.

She has a big back yard with lots of squirrels to chase and exotic animals to look at in the wildlife sanctuary right out her back door. This is sooooo cool. I'm so happy and my Mom is too. She isn't so sad anymore. Our next adventure is travel. She is getting me ready to go on our next trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Wow! A new Mom, a new house and then traveling. Stay tuned for our adventures.

Macey - Formerly Lacey

Our story starts 5 years ago…When we stopped on the side of the road to look at puppies that were for sale and saw the cutest little gray puppy ever! What can I say...It was love at first sight, and we knew she had to be a part of our family! We scooped up that THREE pound ball of energy (Mallory) and took her home!

Fast forward five years, and Mallory found herself the only furry child left in the house. We had lost both of her Rottie sisters, one to old age, and the other to genetic health issues this past June. It was a sad house and Mallory was very lonely. Thanks to Mallory we fell in love with the Mini Schnauzer breed, and decided adopting was the way to go. I found MSRH and began looking at the available dogs. We were in the middle of having a pool built and didn't want to bring a new dog home until that mess was over. I switched my search over to the "Waiting In The Wings" section and saw Lacey (we've changed her name to Macey). Once again, it was love at first sight…What is it about this breed!?!

I filled out the application, and was approved, before I even told my husband and daughter about her. That night at dinner I showed them her picture and they asked what we needed to do to adopt her...I told them it was already done. We only had one hurdle; she was heartworm positive. Her treatment scheduled worked nicely with our plans. She would be finished, and ready to come home, about the same time our pool was completed. It was all so perfect; except for one thing…I couldn't stand the thought of her being in a kennel, all alone, while she went through the treatments. I made arrangements with Donna to bring her home after her first treatment and take care of her until she was finished.

We took Macey home on August 9th, 2013. I didn't want to blog about her until she was cleared from the vet. We got the all clear last week, and she's finally been able to really play with Mallory! This makes for two very happy Mini's in our house!

Macey is such a live wire, and so darn loveable! She loves having toys to play with, running in the yard, checking out the pool, sleeping on the human beds (upstairs and downstairs), and following her big sister Mallory everywhere. Oh yeah, and eating, she LOVES eating! Mallory's adjustment from little sister to big sister has gone very smoothly. She's showing Macey all the best places in the backyard for sniffing, and which neighboring yards have dogs that need to be kept in line! She even lets Macey use her as a pillow, she doesn't love that part of having a little sister, but she deals with it. Macey's antics have Mallory acting like a puppy again, and the laughter has returned to our house. She's keeping all of us on our toes (mostly because we're still working on the house training, good thing the downstairs is all tile!) and we are over the moon in love with her!

Thank you, MSRH, for taking care of her until she found her way to us!! We think you should make the MSRH slogan "Hakuna Matata". Because that's what happens when a Mini Schnauzer is lucky enough to make it to the MSRH doorstep…No more worries for the rest of their days!

Love,
The Sorensens
Randy, Christine, Kayleigh, Mallory and Macey!

Adam

It was a long day the 4+ hour drive to Houston. Marina, Donald and I packed into the car and started driving to Houston's Miniature Schnauzer Rescue. Back home the older two stayed home for various reasons. We met the wonderful people at the shelter and the foster parents of Adam and we understand how it was difficult to let him go.

His first day home, Adam was gentle and quiet but he did patrol the house and the back yard, scoping things out and learning the where things were. He went room to room checking on everyone.

Day two Adam woke up different, he had more energy, he was licking and chewing on my hand and just seemed to be at home. He discovered the rabbits that he had smelled on day one, but no he saw them in the back yard and had great fun chasing them to the fence.

Day three, well he got a bathe but he didn't seem to mind to much. He rides in the car great. He is a little worried about getting into the car but with his life of being dumped I'm sure he has good reason.

He truly is the perfect dog for our family. We are blessed to have found him.

Ron
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