The objective of the Standard Schnauzer Rescue Committee is to place unwanted purebred Standard Schnauzers in appropriate adoptive homes where they will receive a daily ration of love and attention. In all cases, the Standard Schnauzer is the primary concern of this committee.
The rescue program addresses the following issues:
- House homeless Standard Schnauzers in foster homes, kennels or vet clinics.
- Try to locate the breeder and urge that they take responsibility of the Standard Schnauzer they have bred. The rescue program is not a clearing house for our breed.
- Screen potential homes with a written application, personal/residential interview and references before adoption; and provide post-adoption follow-up.
- Request adoption fee to defray cost of spay/neuter and other rescue expenses; shipping costs, if applicable, are extra.
- Require proof of ownership and dog profile from owner (or breeder) giving up Standard Schnauzer.
- Require spay/neuter.
- Provide Standard Schnauzers with inoculations, check for heartworm and administer heartworm preventative.
- Perform temperament evaluation on each Standard Schnauzer before placing.
- Recommend fenced yard (minimum five feet high), but stress that dog must live indoors as family pet - no tying out.
- Match "want list" with list of adoptable Standard Schnauzers, including those remaining with owner (or breeder) until adoption.
- Demonstrate how to bathe and groom adopted Standard Schnauzer.
- Require notification of change of address and return of Standard Schnauzer if unable to keep.
- Request Standard Schnauzer wear ID at all times; encourage tattoo and/or micro-chip procedures.
- Recommend basic obedience classes; counsel on veterinary requirements and diet.
- Lost and found assistance; periodically advertise rescue and adoption service in newspapers.
- Actively promote spay/neuter of pets.
- Provide individual assistance on behavioral problems and education on Standard Schnauzers.
- Support humane legislation at national, state and local levels.
- Funding comprised of donations and proceeds from Standard Schnauzer rescues plus yearly fund-raiser.
We have successfully placed numerous Standard Schnauzers. Their ages are
usually between twelve months and seven years, but we do see some seniors
and a few puppies as well. All rescue dogs have a physical examination, all
necessary medical treatment, and are neutered or spayed, vaccinated, and
heartworm tested. In addition, many are tattooed. Many dogs come from homes
where there has been a move, divorce, allergies, or just not enough time.
Others come to us from pounds and shelters.
Our rescue organization is comprised of hard-working volunteers whose
only reward is seeing these wonderful Standards placed in loving homes
and given a second chance for a happy life. If you are patient with our
process, we will try to provide you with a devoted, loving companion - a Standard Schnauzer.
We will then have another rescue story to read OUTCAST TO A HAPPY ENDING!
TERMS OF ADOPTION
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FEE
There is a fee for a rescued Standard Schnauzer which will vary, depending on its age, plus shipping, if applicable. This fee will help cover rescue expenses. The rescue dog will be neutered or spayed, given all necessary vaccinations including a rabies shot, heartworm tested, stool tested for parasites, microchipped, and given any other medical treatment needed before adoption. -
PLACEMENT
Standard Schnauzers will only be placed in private homes. The Standard may not be used as a guard dog by any profit-making agency or kept on the premises of any business. Standards are best kept as house dogs in close companionship with their families. -
RIGHT TO RECLAIM POLICY
If, for any reason, the adoption is not satisfactory for the rescue Standard or the adoptive family, SSCA Rescue Committee requires that the dog be returned to this Committee. The rescue dog must not be sold, given away or used in animal research. If the new owner neglects, improperly cares for, or allows the rescue dog to run free, the adoptee will be required to pay liquidated damages in the amount of $500 plus attorney fees and costs. The new owner cannot transfer ownership of the Standard him/herself under any circumstances. -
RELEASE
The adoptive owner must sign a legal Adoption Contract to protect him/herself, SSCA and the rescue dog. -
LICENSE
The rescue dog must be licensed in accordance with existing laws in the adoptive owner's town and the rabies shot must be kept current. All state and local ordinances governing the ownership and possession of dogs will be observed. -
BASIC CARE
The adoptive family agrees to provide proper shelter, food, water and medical care. In addition, the adoptive family will not allow the rescue dog to run free. The rescue dog will always carry identifying tags and/or be tattooed with an identifying name or number. Failure to comply will require that the rescue dog be surrendered to SSCA Rescue Committee. -
MEDICAL CARE
SSCA Rescue Committee recommends that a regular vaccination program be established by your veterinarian. The rescue dog will need yearly boosters for such vaccinations such as distemper, parvo, rabies, etc. The rescue dog must also have an annual heartworm test followed by a preventative heartworm program.
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.