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 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 Mix Puppy Donna—Adopted 2025/09/01

Donna is an about 7 month old black and tan, female Miniature Schnauzer mix puppy. Donna weighs about 15 lbs. We rescued Donna from the San Bernardino County shelter in Devore, where she and her mother, a purebred Miniature Schnauzer, had been exposed to parvovirus. The shelter gave Donna's mother to someone else while we were driving to the shelter, so we rescued just Donna. Fortunately, Donna did not contract parvovirus.

Donna is exuberantly friendly. She loves people and other dogs. However, she is somewhat mouthy something we expect she will grow out of. She loves to grab fingers and pull though she never bites down hard enough to hurt. She enjoys playing with the other dogs at her foster home.

Being a puppy, Donna needs some work on potty training and in walking on a lead. Right now, she loves to get right in front of someone and sit or lie down, making it imperative to look where one is going when Donna is around.

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

Donna is being fostered in La Canada Flintridge. If you are interested in adopting Donna, 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 Donna.

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 Mix Benji

Benji was on his last day in an overcrowded remote shelter when rescued by 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, which is so happy it was able to save this extremely sweet, loyal, and smart scruffy boy.

Benji is about 2 years old and loves everybody. He is the epitome of a good boy. He will enjoy going on hikes, and doing fun stuff with his owner. He is a cute scruffy gem.

Benji appears to be in good health. He is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. He is housebroken.

Benji is living in West Los Angeles. If you are interested in adopting Benji, or have any questions about him, please contact 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue at 4pawskiddorescue@gmail.com. You can see Benji's webpage at https://www.petfinder.com/dog/benji-73772834/ca/los-angeles/4-paws-kiddo-rescue-ca2722/

This is a courtesy listing for 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, which provided the above information about Benji. CMSR has not seen or evaluated Benji.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Mix Peppermint

Peppermint is a super playful, energetic and super enthusiastic 8 months old Miniature Schnauzer mix girl.

4 Paws Kiddo Rescue rescued Peppermint from the Rancho Cucamonga shelter. Peppermint is quite Alpha and will thrive in an active environment. She would love to go on hikes, run, or wrestle hard with a best friend.

Peppermint is getting a good start training on basics right now with 4 Paws Kiddo's trainer. Peppermint would be best with a forever family that will keep re-enforcing all she has learned already. Peppermint is super smart, and might try to outsmart her human family members. But she will be happy following her pack leader on multiple adventures. She has the typical Schnauzer personality!

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

Peppermint is living in West Los Angeles. If you are interested in adopting Peppermint, or have any questions about her, please contact 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue at 4pawskiddorescue@gmail.com. You can see Peppermint's webpage at https://www.petfinder.com/dog/peppermint-74332916/ca/los-angeles/4-paws-kiddo-rescue-ca2722/

This is a courtesy listing for 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, which provided the above information about Peppermint. CMSR has not seen or evaluated Peppermint.

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 Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Luke

Luke and Bo are the 2 remaining puppies from our Dukes of Hazzard litter. They were surrendered to us with 2 other littermates—now adopted—when the breeder was unable to sell them and could no longer keep them. (There were 7 in the litter, but only the 4 unsold puppies were surrendered to us.) Luke and Bo are super cute and super friendly.

Luke was born around May 18, 2025. He is a salt & pepper Miniature Schnauzer puppy who weighs about 10 lbs as of mid-September.

Luke is in good health. He is up to date on vaccinations. He will be placed with a contract requiring the adopter to have him neutered at the age the adopter’s vet believes to be appropriate (not to exceed 8 months of age) and to provide us with a copy of the neuter certificate. (That will allow us to comply with California law requiring that all dogs a nonprofit rescue groups adopts out be altered.)

Luke is being fostered in Palmdale. If you are interested in adopting Luke, 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 Luke.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Bo

Luke and Bo are the 2 remaining puppies from our Dukes of Hazzard litter. They were surrendered to us with 2 other littermates—now adopted—when the breeder was unable to sell them and could no longer keep them. (There were 7 in the litter, but only the 4 unsold puppies were surrendered to us.) Luke and Bo are super cute and super friendly.

Bo was born around May 18, 2025. He is a salt & pepper Miniature Schnauzer puppy who weighs about 10 lbs as of mid-September..

Bo is in good health. He is up to date on vaccinations. He will be placed with a contract requiring the adopter to have him neutered at the age the adopter’s vet believes to be appropriate (not to exceed 8 months of age) and to provide us with a copy of the neuter certificate. (That will allow us to comply with California law requiring that all dogs a nonprofit rescue groups adopts out be altered.)

Bo is being fostered in Palmdale. If you are interested in adopting Bo, 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 Bo.

Rescue Miniature Schnauzer Esther

Esther is an about 4 year old salt & pepper Miniature Schnauzer who weighs about 23 lbs.

 

Esther was surrendered to us because her owner's toddler was grabbing at Esther and the owner decided it would be easier to surrender Esther than to train her toddler not to grab Esther.

Esther is a sweet dog, but hasn't been well socialized. She is nervous around strangers and takes a bit of time to warm up to them. She needs some lead training because she pulls hard on the leash. However, Esther is housebroken and will be a GREAT dog with a some patience and training.

Esther is in good health. She is spayed, and up to date on vaccinations. Esther will come with food, toys, and other supplies. We will try to have her microchipped before placement.

Esther is being fostered in Palmdale. If you are interested in adopting Esther, 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 Esther.

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 Schnauzer/Terrier Mix Gracie

Gracie is a 1 year old Schnauzer/Terrier mix, who weighs about 15 lbs. Gracie needs a new home because her owner recently passed away.

Gracie is housebroken and knows how to use a dog door.

Gracie is very friendly with people once she gets to know them. She is loving, and wants to please. She likes older kids. She is the perfect little lapdog and a great family addition.

Gracie is in good health. She is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations.

Gracie is being fostered in San Diego. If you are interested in adopting Gracie or have questions about her, please contact Lita Giminez at (619) 661-6444.

This is a courtesy listing for Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of San Diego, which provided the above information concerning Gracie. CMSR has not seen or evaluated Gracie.

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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