Ways to Help Contents: Consider Fostering a Dog... Grooming... Donations Can Help...

Annual Schnauzer Walk Are You a Veterinarian? A Special Thank You

Consider fostering a dog. . .

We can always use foster homes. We don't have a shelter and our members integrate each dog into their families. The foster mom/dad evaluates the dog and tries to determine their needs. It can be very rewarding when you can find a dog the "perfect" home. We just watch the dog to see what kind of personality they have. Many times the previous owner will make a statement like "not good with kids" but, after we evaluate the dog, we find that they are very good with children (children who can respect the dog, that is.) Housebreaking is a common reason but with consistency, this can be easily resolved. Foster Parents have BIG hearts and Patience Fostering requires a heart BIG enough to be able to let go when that perfect home is found. Our foster parents come from all kinds of situations. Some work fulltime, while others are home all day. Our Volunteers do not necessarily need to be located in the Portland/Vancouver area. We would appreciate and welcome foster homes/transportation anywhere in the states of Oregon and Washington.

The most important aspect is that the foster parents have the patience to work with these dogs. At any rate, this is worth considering! Fill out a Foster Application (pdf file) if you think you might be this person and fax or mail it to us. Please contact us for additional information. We will be happy to share our experiences with you and give you more specific information on fostering. Thank you!

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Grooming. . .

Grooming is a necessity. Miniature Schnauzers are a high-maintenance breed when it comes to coat care. Many of us have learned to groom our own dogs and can sometimes groom the rescues as well. Unfortunately, some of the rescues come to us as one giant, matted mess, making a professional grooming necessary. We do have groomers who work with us by donating or discounting their services, but the cost can add up quickly.

If you can offer a grooming to us, please consider doing so. You will be recognized on our web site and in our literature. Please contact us.

The Muttley Crew does a wonderful job on Schnauzer cuts. They also offer dog daycare.

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Donations can help. . .

Miniature Schnauzer Rescue is federally registered as a tax exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, so any monies received go right back into saving the lives of these wonderful dogs. Our members are all volunteers. None of us receives any type of monetary compensation for caring for these dogs. We do it because we love the breed. We often take hours to drive to pick up a dog from an animal shelter. While we use veterinarians who are gracious enough to discount their services for the rescue cause, we do have to pay for veterinarian care for these dogs. Some dogs require very little vet care but others may have many health problems that need to be addressed before they can be placed. The adoption fees remain the same for every dog; regardless of the amount of care they have received. Theoretically, this is supposed to balance out. The reality is that it rarely balances out. Your generous tax deductible donations can be mailed to us.

Or, make a donation today online via Paypal. Thank you very much!

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The Annual Schnauzer Walk

Join Miniature Schnauzer Rescue, Inc for a day of Schnauzer fun at the Annual Schnauzer Walk sponsored by the Portland Miniature Schnauzer Club.

Schnauzers of all shapes and sizes are invited to bring their people for a day of activities including grooming demonstrations, agility, talent and costume contests and instruction clinics. All followed by a group walk through beautiful Clackamette Park on the Willamette River in Oregon City. All are welcome to stop by the Miniature Schnauzer Rescue fund-raising and information booth where there will be treats for the dogs and great Schnauzer themed souvenirs for the you! For more information, visit the Portland Miniature Schnauzer Club web site. This is great fun for the whole family and a chance to hang out with other Schnauzers and their folks!

Schnauzers and their folks! See a Kodak slideshow of the 2009 Walk. (You can order prints of your favorite photos!) See photos from the 2008 Walk.

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Are you a Veterinarian?. . .

We know costs are high, but if you could donate spay/neuter, teeth cleaning or vaccinations per month, or offer a discount on those services to one of our Foster Parents in YOUR area, we can use that money to save another life by paying the pull fees from a kill shelter.

We would gladly acknowledge your services on our web site and in our literature.

Please contact us.

Miniature Schnauzer Rescue, Inc. would like to acknowledge and give a BIG Thank You to the Veterinarians and their wonderful staff for their sincere and considerate care of our furry friends.
Vista Pet Hospital Dr. J. Scott Davis, DVM 3200 S.W. 87th Portland, OR 97225 tel: (503) 297-2218	Dr. Davis and his staff have been with MSR since our inception in 1988.
Peninsula Dog & Cat Dr. George Puterbaugh, DVM 5313 N. Interstate Portland, OR 97217 tel: (503) 285-7661	Neighborhood Animal Clinic Dr. Jackie Rinta, DVM 10015 NE Hazel Dell Ave Vancouver, WA 98685 tel: (360) 546-5534

Why not give a Schnauzer a forever home today?