Standard Schnauzer Club of America

The Standard Schnauzer Club of America (SSCA) Rescue is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of purebred Standard Schnauzers. All of our dogs are cared for by breed experienced foster homes and receive temperament evaluations and medical care including: vaccinations, spaying/neutering, flea/tick/heartworm treatment, and microchipping prior to their adoption.

ADOPTING AN ADULT HAS MANY ADVANTAGES
Occasionally, the Standard Schnauzer Club of America has an adult Standard Schnauzer who needs a new home. These are excellent dogs who have lost their homes through no fault of their own. Homes can be lost through death, divorce, relocation, illness, or many other reasons. A "ready made dog" can be a wonderful choice for the first-time owner or the family that doesn't have time to train a puppy. Most of these dogs are over 5 years old and are males. There are between 12-15 dogs a year placed thru Rescue across the Nation.

These older dogs are usually housebroken, lead trained, or even obedience trained. They are usually nice about being brushed and combed. Lots of patience is required, however, for the first few weeks. The dog will feel confused and lonesome for his old family, but will quickly love his new family given a little patience.

In an effort to guide us in placing your dog in the best possible new home, please complete this form as completely and honestly as possible.
Click here for Pet Information form.

Click here for the Foster Agreement form.

The owner release form must be completed and signed by anyone who releases a dog into the care of the Standard Schnauzer Club of America’s (SSCA) rescue program.
Click here for Owner Release Form.

Hi, I'm Steve, and I'm looking for a permanent home!
I'm very friendly with other dogs but somewhat reserved with humans, and will likely need a little time to decompress and settle in. I'll need a fenced yard and would probably love to get involved in companion events like Obedience, Nosework, or Barn Hunt.

If you're interested in adopting Steve, please view the SSCA Adoption Application to complete our adoption application.

Hi, I'm Cici! I've been adopted, and my new name is Cora Daisy! And I'm really enjoying my new forever home.

Hi, I'm Cici! I've been adopted, and my new name is Cora Daisy! And I'm really enjoying my new forever home.

Cici has been through a lot in her young life but hasn't let that get her down! She may be a bit shy at first, but is a total lovebug once she gets to know you. Her ideal home would include someone to dote on her (she likes the attention!) and a fenced yard where she can run and play. She will turn three next month so she's still very young and would be a good candidate for someone who wants to try out some companion events like scent work or barn hunt where she can use her natural abilities and create a strong bond with her person.

• Age: Born August 2021
• Color: pepper and salt
• Ears: uncropped
• Tail: undocked

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Shaw, SSCA Rescue Chair, at mnshaw@gmail.com

Hi, My name is Turk.   And I am adopted.

Turk is an 8 year old male neutered pepper and salt standard schnauzer. Turk is being fostered through Schnauzer Rescue of MN (SROMN) for the Standard Schnauzer Club of America (SSCA) Rescue.

Upon arrival, we learned that Turk was a little guy (28 lbs) with a BIG personality! It did not take long for Turk to open up! When he arrived, he was food reactive towards other dogs, not humans, and that seems resolved. Turk loves to chew on toys and bones! He loves to run in the yard! And most importantly, he loves to cuddle with his people!

Hi there! We are five littermates born on 8/1/2024 and are ready to go to our forever homes! We're feisty and have been well cared for, we're all girls, and are currently living in a great foster home in Oregon. Please send email to Mark Shaw mnshaw@gmail.com for more information about us!

The first step toward adopting a rescued Standard Schnauzer is to complete and submit our adoption application to:

Mark Shaw
914 Rivercrest Blvd
Allen, TX 75002
Telephone: 469-951-4513
Email: mnshaw@gmail.com

The application will be kept on file and when a dog comes into the Rescue program that is what you are looking for you would be notified. The Rescue Program does not normally ship dogs. We try to match the dog to the best owner for it. I encourage you to also contact the local SSCA rescue person in your area so they are aware you are interested in a rescue dog.  These contacts are listed below.

You Want To Adopt A Standard Schnauzer?
What Is Rescue?
Terms Of Adoption

THE SSCA RESCUE COMMITTEE CANNOT VOUCH FOR THE TEMPERAMENT, HEALTH, OR LINE OF THE DOG, OTHER THAN AS STATED IN OUR PAPERWORK AS THE DOG MAY HAVE BEEN IN AN UNUSUAL SITUATION AND IN MANY CASES WITHOUT HISTORY AND MAY NOT SHOW ITS TRUE NATURE OR HEALTH UNTIL FINALLY PLACED.

Click here for an PDF version of the SSCA rescue application.

Fill out the application and mail it to:

Mark Shaw
914 Rivercrest Blvd
Allen, TX 75002
Telephone: 469-951-4513
Email: mnshaw@gmail.com