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 Madison
Madison (Maddie) is an about 2 year old salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer, who was rescued from the San Diego Humane Shelter. She weighs about 21 lbs.
Maddie is a sweet affectionate girl. She loves people and gets along well with other dogs. Maddie, Rocket and Harry enjoy wrestling together.
Maddie appears to be in good health. She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.
Maddie is being fostered in La Cañada. If you are interested in adopting Maddie, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@johnehoffman if you have any questions about Maddie.
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Ollie
Ollie is an about 7 year old black Miniature Schnauzer. He is at the Pasadena Humane Society (“PHS”) in Pasadena.
Ollie was adopted from PHS in 2018 and returned in March 2023. Since his return to PHS, Ollie has maintained a moderate FAS (fear, anxiety, stress, and frustration) score. He has been manageable when on a park walk, and when greeting/meeting novel people. When seeing novel people at a distance. Ollie has approached with a loose tail wag, and has tolerated contact. Sometimes Ollie re-solicits contact by leaning in and moving closer. However, Ollie is rather fearful of people and other dogs if approached too rapidly.
PHS says:
Ollie is his own guy! He likes who he likes and doesn't who he doesn't. At this point in time, we know that he came from a home where he did not like other pets and did not like kids. Ollie has spent some time with our staff members in the play yard and in an office, where he was full of zoomies and loved attention. He loves to go for walks and explore. Ollie likes to be with his people . . . and only his people. If your home is one without pets or kids, and you have the time to spend with your new BFF, then Ollie is for you! At 7 years old, he is in our Seniors for Seniors Program where if an adopter is sixty years old or more, then his adoption is Free.
Ollie appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.
Ollie is at PHS in Pasadena. If you are interested in more information about Ollie, please go to Ollie's page on the PSH website, at https://pasadenahumane.org/ollie-a465192/, where you can also find a link to PHS' adoption process.
Rescue Schnauzer Mix Margot
Margot is a super cute female Miniature Schnauzer mix, who is between 1 and 2 years old and weighs about 22 lbs. Our friends at 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue rescued Margot.
Margot is a happy, playful puppy—a total sweetheart. She loves people and other dogs.
Margot appears to be in good health. She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. And, Margot is housebroken.
Margot is in west Los Angeles.. If you are interested in adopting Margot and giving her a great home in which to live her life, please write to 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue at 4pawskiddorescue@gmail.com.
This is a courtesy listing for 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, which furnished the above information about Margot. CMSR has not seen or evaluated Margot.
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Rocket
Rocket is an about 7 month old salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer puppy. He weighs about 17 lbs.
We rescued Rocket from the Chula Vista shelter.
Rocket is a happy little guy. He loves people. He loves to play and to cuddle. He gets along with other dogs, with kids and with cats. Harry, Rocket and Maddie love wrestling with each other.
Rocket appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.
Rocket is being fostered in La Cañada. If you are interested in adopting Rocket, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@johnehoffman if you have any questions about Rocket.
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Harry
Harry is an about 3 year old salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer. He weighs about 23 lbs.
We rescued Harry from the Chula Vista shelter. Thanks very much to Rita Rodriguez for transporting Harry half way to Flintridge, though some very heavy rain.
Harry is a happy little guy. He loves people. He loves to play and to cuddle. He gets along with other dogs. Harry, Rocket and Maddie love wrestling with each other.
Harry appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.
Harry is being fostered in La Cañada. If you are interested in adopting Harry, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@johnehoffman if you have any questions about Harry.
Rescue Chihuahua Puppy Riker
Riker is a super cute Chihuahua puppy. 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. He has recovered from his surgery but is still limping a bit. Most likely, one of the pins is irritating his leg and will need to be removed now that the leg is healed, a minor procedure. We will have that checked soon.
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 if you have any questions about Riker.
Dogs In the Antelope Valley
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Mix Snoop Dog
Snoop Dog is an about 7 year old black Schnauzer mix, who we rescued from the Chula Vista shelter. Snoop Dog weighs about 35 lbs.
Snoop Dog is a sweet, affectionate dog. He loves people, but is somewhat selective with other dogs. He seems to be okay with female dogs, but has a Napoleon complex with other males.
Snoop Dog appears to be in good health. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.
Snoop Dog is being fostered in Palmdale. If you are interested in adopting Snoop Dog, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@johnehoffman if you have any questions about Snoop Dog.
Rescue Terrier Murry
Murry is an about 1 year old brown terrier mix, who we rescued from the Kern County shelter in Bakersfield. Murry weighs about 13 lbs.
Murry is a sweet affectionate little guy, whose tail wags non-stop. He loves people and gets along well with other dogs.
Murry appears to be in good health. He is microchipped, and current on vaccinations. He will be neutered before placement.
Murry is being fostered in Palmdale. If you are interested in adopting Murry, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@johnehoffman if you have any questions about Murry.
Dogs In Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County or San Diego County
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Zoey—Adoption Pending
Zoey is a 3 year old female, black Miniature Schnauzer who needs a new home. Zoey’s present owners rescued Zoey from someone who was dumping Zoey on Craig's List.
Zoey has cropped ears and a docked tail.
Zoey is very friendly once she gets to know someone but takes a little while to warm up to new people. The surrendering party said that Zoey is good with kids but her present owner doesn't have kids to check Zoey out. Zoey loves other dogs and will bark to get their attention if not allowed to say hello.
Zoey is very sweet and loves nothing more than snuggling on the couch with her person. She enjoys going for walks and likes to be groomed.
Zoey is healthy. She is housebroken. She is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccines.
Zoey is living in Newport Beach. If you are interested in adopting Zoey, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@johnehoffman if you have any questions about Zoey.
This is a courtesy listing for Zoey's owner, who provided the above information concerning Zoey. CMSR has not seen or evaluated Zoey.
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Gandalf
Gandalf is a 7 year old albino Miniature Schnauzer who needs a new home.
Gandalf’s present owners have had Gandalf since October 2021. Galdalf’s first owner had failed to socialize him. He spent most of time either in a crate or outside. His teeth are damaged from chewing on his wire crate.
Gandalf’s present owners have worked with him, teaching him how to “be a dog.” He has learned how to love and be loved by humans. Unfortunately, now Gandalf does not want to share his owners with the other animals in the home. He has started fighting with one of the other dogs, and barks at any of the animals that he perceives as rivals for his owners’ attention. They believe he would be best in a home where he is the only pet. Gandalf travels very well and just wants love.
Gandalf is strong, active and healthy. He is housebroken. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all of his vaccines. He is missing a tooth in the front from his crate chewing days, but his vet did not think any dental work is required.
Gandalf is living in San Jacinto, in Riverside County. If you are interested in adopting Gandalf, please complete a CMSR adoption application (http://www.schnauzers.us/adoptionformsouth.html). Contact John Hoffman at cmsr@johnehoffman if you have any questions about Gandalf.
This is a courtesy listing for Gandalf’s owner, who provided the above information concerning Zoey. CMSR has not seen or evaluated Zoey.
Rescue Cockapoo Gomita
Gomita is with Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of San Diego. If you are interested in adopting Gomita, please call Lita Giminez at (619) 661-6444.
Gomita is a 2 1/2 year old spayed female cockapoo.
Gomita loves walks and everyone she meets. She has lots of energy.
Gomita would be happiest with an active family who have a fenced yard.
This is a courtesy listing for Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of San Diego. CMSR has not seen or evaluated Gomita.
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:
There were few Miniature Schnauzers in California shelters needing rescue between the beginning of COVID-19 in about March 2020 and the summer of 2021. Accordingly, we joined other rescue groups (who were rescuing other breeds) to rescue Miniature Schnauzers from China. We rescued 22. All have been adopted.
The Chinese dogs arrived in groups of about 15 to 40 dogs. Getting them all out of the crates, pottied, watered. and fed, and cleaning the crates before putting the dogs back in the crate, was back-breaking work.
Here is a photo of some of the 15 crates lined up on 10/14/2020 after we unloaded them from our SUV and another rescue's van. We took the dogs to a park near LAX where we could get them out of the crates, potty them, feed and water them, put clean bedding in their crates, and then load them back on the vehicles for their ground trip to their foster homes.
Some of the shipments of dogs arrived at night, making the task of caring for the dogs even more diffiult than it was when we could see what we were doing.
Sadly, 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. The one year suspension is now over. The CDC is once again allowing dogs to be imported from China, albeit with more stringent conditions.
Some of the dogs we agreed to rescue missed the cutoff and had to wait in China until the cutoff ended.
Coming soon—Possibly in late March 2023
—Six More Miniature Schnauzers from China
Six Schnauzers were scheduled to come from China on November 15. Then, they were scheduled to arrive on December 19. Then, January 9, etc., etc. Things are in flux in China because of a Covid outbreak there and because of political unrest. So, we really won't know when the dogs are coming until their plane is in the air. And, we do not know what vetting will be needed when they arrive.
All we have so far are the following photos. We'll add more information as we get it.
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer PiPi
PiPi is a 4 year old salt and pepper male Miniature Schnauzer, who weighs 6 kg. (13.2 lbs.).
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer HuaHua
HuaHua is a 2 year old female Miniature Schnauzer, who weighs 7.3 kg. (16 lb.).
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer XiaoXiao
XiaoXiao is a 3 year old male Miniature Schnauzer, who weighs 6.9 kg. (15.2 lb.).
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer TuoLi
TuoLi is a 4 year old male Miniature Schnauzer, who weighs 6.3 kg. (13.9 lb.).
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer BaiWa
Bai Wa is a 4 year old white male Miniature Schnauzer, who weighs 9 kg. (19.8 lb.).
Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Kaixin
Kaixin ia a 3 year old female Miniature Schnauzer, who weighs 7 kg. (15.4 lb.).
Dogs Not Currently Available
Rescue Schnauzer Boba—Not Available
Boba is a 4 year old male Miniature Schnauzer. Boba has natural ears and a docked tail.
Boba needs a new home because his current owners have a 9 month old baby who disturbs Boba when she crawls near his food bowl or his bed.
Boba likes people and gets along with other small dogs.
Boba appears to be in good health. He is neutered and current on vaccinations.
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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