Missouri 10

Schnauzer Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic successfully rescued 10 Miniature Schnauzers from a puppy mill in Collins, Missouri on November 21, 2009. This was the largest rescue and transport so far by Schnauzer Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic and it happened just before a major holiday.

The Schnauzers were among more than 180 dogs of numerous breeds facing death by the puppy mill owner who was being shut down or go to auction to other unscrupulous breeders. Puppy mill dogs spend their lives in crates their whole lives in horrible conditions with no heat in the winter and no air conditioning in the summer. The stench is horrible.

Upon learning of the Missouri puppy mill closure and enormous amount of Schnauzers in need, Schnauzer Rescue acted quickly making arrangements to secure and transport on commercial airlines ten (9 females and one male) of the Schnauzers, all of whom are approximately 2-3 years of age. One of our volunteers went to Missouri to help get them safely home. They arrived at Baltimore Washington airport with 10 volunteers to meet them to help get them on their new journey towards a new life. They were all very scared, very confused and very stinky!

They were housed over night in various foster homes, then they were all given a much needed grooming the next day and sent to foster homes where they would stay until they are adopted. In the days to come, arrangements were made for each one of them to receive medical care, spay/neuter appointments and have their teeth cleaned. It took a coordinated effort by all of our volunteers to transport all ten dogs where they needed to go.

It was discovered that three of the females were pregnant. Patience, Lizzie and Genie were all soon to be moms when they arrived in Schnauzer Rescue. 20 Puppies were born in loving foster homes that would have been born in a puppy mill. Those 20 puppies will soon need homes too.

Help support the vet care costs for the Missouri 10 and all the puppies with an online donation.

They have all been vet checked and spayed or neutered and had their teeth cleaned (except for our three moms who will be spayed before they leave rescue). Many were treated for various parasites but all of them are doing well. All of them are much happier being able to be just someone's loving pet rather than producing puppies for the profit of a puppy mill.

Page was the first to be adopted! Paige is a 2 1/2 year old black female Schnauzer. She is a sweet girl. Paige is up to date on her vaccines she is spayed, had her teeth cleaned and has been heartworm tested. If you have time for Paige and can take her through a basic dog obedience class and provide proof of completion within 90 days of the adoption, you must first apply, then please contact Linda@schnauzerrescue.net and go to http://www.schnauzer.petfinder.com for more information. To complete an application click on the Adoption Application

Milo has been adopted. To see his adoption photo go to Happy Endings . Milo is a 2 1/2 year old black male Schnauzer. He is most likely the father of the puppies. Milo is getting used to walking on a leash and going potty outside. If you have time for Milo and can take him through a basic dog obedience class, you must first apply, then please contact Linda@schnauzerrescue.net and go to http://www.schnauzer.petfinder.com for more information. To complete an application click on the Adoption Application

Madison has been adopted. To see her adoption photo go to Happy Endings . Madison is a cute black female Schnauzer that weighs 11 pounds. She is spayed and up to date on her vaccines. If you have time for Madison and can take her through a basic dog obedience class, you must first apply, then please contact Linda@schnauzerrescue.net and go to http://www.schnauzer.petfinder.com for more information. To complete an application click on the Adoption Application

Blaine has been adopted. To see her adoption photo go to Happy Endings. Blaine is a 2 1/2 year old salt and pepper female. Blaine would like to be the boss so she needs to be either an only dog or with another submissive dog. If you have time for Blaine and can take her through a basic dog obedience class, you must first apply, then please contact Linda@schnauzerrescue.net and go to http://www.schnauzer.petfinder.com for more information. To complete an application click on the Adoption Application

Joy has been adopted. To see her adoption photo go to Happy Endings . Joy is a sweet little 2 1/2 year old black female Schnauzer. If you have time for Joy and can take her through a basic dog obedience class, you must first apply, then please contact Linda@schnauzerrescue.net and go to http://www.schnauzer.petfinder.com for more information. To complete an application click on the Adoption Application

Hillary has been adopted. To see her adoption photo go to Happy Endings . Hillary is a 3 1/2 year old black female Schnauzer. Hillary is spayed, up to date on her vaccines and microchipped. Hillary would do best with a fenced yard. If you have time for Hillary and can take her through a basic dog obedience class, you must first apply, then please contact Hallie@schnauzerrescue.net and go to http://www.schnauzer.petfinder.com for more information. To complete an application click on the Adoption Application

Sandy has been adopted. To see her adoption photo go to Happy Endings . Sandy is a 2 1/2 year old female. She is good with kids, good with cats, she loves to snuggle, she likes to play with toys. Sandy would do best with a fenced yard. If you have time for Sandy and can take her through a basic dog obedience class, you must first apply, then please contact Linda@schnauzerrescue.net and go to http://www.schnauzer.petfinder.com for more information. To complete an application click on the Adoption Application

The moms will be given time to recover from having their puppies (once their puppies can leave them) and they will be spayed and have a much needed dental cleaning before leaving rescue

Genie- available now.Genie is a very loving mom and attentive to her pups. She loves to have her belly rubbed.

Patience- available now. Patience is a little shy at first but she wants to be loved too.

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The puppies have all been adopted. Thanks to everyone that applied to adopt one of them.

Puppies!