Miniature Schnauzer puppies and dogs in Junction City, Oregon

Jersey was found on 10/15/26 at Irving Rd. and Newcastle St. He came into the shelter already neutered If you believe this is your missing dog, please contact the shelter at (541) 689-1503. Since this dog is new to the shelter and we are still looking for their family, they are not viewable on the adoption floor at this time.The shelter staff is giving me some time to settle in and adjust to this new place. As we get to know each other a little better, the behavior team and veterinary staff will then be evaluating my needs. Please stay tuned for my updated information!Our shelter software requires that we choose a primary breed for our dogs. Visual breed identification in dogs can be unreliable and for most dogs we are only guessing at their primary breed. We get to know each dog as an individual and do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not breed label.This pet is located at Greenhill Humane Society. 88530 Greenhill Road, Eugene, OR 97402 (541) 689-1503. See all of the pets at this shelter by visiting www.green-hill.org.

We have a transport leaving at the end of October 2026 from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add Aero to our trip for the right family 😊 Meet Aero, our handsome Schnauzer and Poodle mix, born November 6, 2025, and a little boy whose journey back to us has reminded us just how important it is that every dog finds not simply a loving home, but a home prepared to love them for all the years of their life. 🩵 Some of you may remember Aero from when he was just a little puppy, one of four beautiful siblings who came into our care after their previous family experienced an accidental litter. We had the privilege of raising Aero and his siblings during those early months, watching their individual personalities emerge, helping them develop a wonderful foundation of socialization and daily structure, and eventually finding each of them families of their own. Aero was our clever little mastermind. The observant, curious, mischievous little boy who always seemed to be thinking three steps ahead of everyone else. I still remember how he would drag his puppy pads into his bed and shred them as though he had been hired to operate his very own paper-shredding business, only to look at me afterward with the most innocent expression he could possibly muster, sometimes with the evidence still stuck to his face! 😂 He was intelligent, affectionate, full of personality, and always looking for something new to discover. And while he has grown and matured since those early puppy days, I am happy to say that the wonderfully bright, engaging little soul we fell in love with is still very much there. Aero was adopted by a lovely couple who welcomed him into their home alongside their two older dogs. They had every intention of giving him a wonderful life, but as time went on, they realized that raising a young puppy while also caring for two senior companions required more time, energy, and attention than they had initially anticipated. It wasn’t that Aero wasn’t loved, or that he had done anything to deserve losing his home. It was simply the realization that the commitment they had made was more than they were prepared to manage alongside the needs of their existing dogs. They reached out to us, and Aero returned to the family who had loved and cared for him from the beginning. I won’t pretend that seeing one of our dogs come back doesn’t make us sad. Every dog deserves the opportunity to settle into a home, build relationships, establish a routine, and know that the people they love will continue choosing them through every season of life. And while Aero may not understand why his world changed again, we know one thing with absolute certainty: his story is far from over. We are committed to making sure that the next family who welcomes this beautiful boy into their lives understands that adoption is a lifelong promise. A promise to love him through his youthful curiosity, his continued learning, his happiest moments, and the occasional challenges that naturally come with raising a young dog. Because Aero deserves a home where he will never have to wonder whether he belongs again. 🩵 Since returning to us, Aero has continued growing into such a wonderful young companion. He is incredibly intelligent, eager to learn, and genuinely enjoys having someone communicate with him, guide him, and include him in their daily life. He is the kind of dog whose mind is always working, and I would love to see him with someone who appreciates that intelligence and enjoys continuing to teach their dog new things. He wants to please you, and when given clear expectations and consistent guidance, he has shown us how beautifully he can respond. Aero is now house trained and has done wonderfully with our established potty routine. Throughout the day, we ask him if he needs to go outside approximately every two to four hours, and he understands what is being asked of him. He has been very responsive to this consistent, communicative approach, and I would strongly encourage his future family to continue offering that same structure as he becomes familiar with his new home. He is still young, and while he has developed a lovely foundation of house-training habits, every new environment comes with a different schedule, different expectations, and a little adjustment period. Keeping those routines consistent will help him understand what is expected of him and continue building on the progress he has made. He is also crate trained and sleeps peacefully in his crate throughout the entire night. He has become comfortable with this arrangement, and because he is still young, I would recommend continuing nighttime crating during his initial transition into a new home. Having a familiar, structured sleeping routine will help him settle in while he learns the household rules and expectations. As he matures and becomes established in his new environment, his future family can certainly decide whether they would like to transition him to a different sleeping arrangement. Aero has also been doing wonderfully with his leash training and absolutely loves going for walks. He enjoys exploring the world, taking in his surroundings, and having the opportunity to experience new things alongside us. His natural curiosity makes these outings especially enjoyable, and I believe continued walks, positive training experiences, and opportunities for mental enrichment will be wonderful for him as he continues maturing. He is a very social boy who does beautifully with other dogs and has also done wonderfully with our cat here at the refuge. He enjoys animal companionship and has shown us that he can share his world with other furry family members. He is equally wonderful with people and has been great with men, women, and children alike. He has such an affectionate, engaging personality and genuinely enjoys being included in the lives of those around him. Aero also does wonderfully on road trips and has been a lovely companion during our travels. He enjoys getting out and experiencing new places, and I could easily envision him joining a family who enjoys taking their dog along on adventures. One thing I particularly appreciate about Aero is that he is not a habitual barker. He is generally comfortable going about his day without feeling the need to vocalize at every little thing. However, he has discovered that his voice can be a useful way to communicate! 😂 He may alert us when he hears something unfamiliar, and he has also learned to let us know when he needs something, such as wanting to go outside or hoping to accompany us on a walk. He is a clever boy who is learning how to communicate his needs, and I find that quality incredibly endearing. I do want to share one area where Aero is continuing to make progress, because I believe the right family will appreciate knowing both his strengths and the things he is still learning. When Aero returned to us and visited our groomer, we noticed that he had become somewhat resistant to handling in a few areas during his grooming appointment. We cannot say exactly what contributed to that change, as we weren’t present for his grooming experiences while he was in his previous home. What we do know is that he has been improving with patient, consistent handling and a groomer who understands how to work with young dogs who may need a little extra reassurance and guidance. Aero has a beautiful Schnauzer-influenced coat that requires regular grooming, so helping him become increasingly comfortable with that process is important. He will benefit from an experienced, patient groomer who can continue building positive associations with grooming and help him understand what is expected of him. He is a wonderful dog, and like any young dog, there are moments when he needs a little extra guidance to remember just how wonderful he can be! 🩵 I don’t view these moments as something that defines him. They are simply part of his continued learning, and I believe that with consistency, patience, and positive experiences, he can continue making wonderful progress. Aero has also completed his veterinary care and is ready to begin looking for his forever home once again. He has been neutered, microchipped, and is current on his vaccinations. He is fully grown, maintaining a healthy weight, and has continued receiving the daily care, training, socialization, and grooming necessary to prepare him for his next chapter. His parents were both small companion dogs, with his mother weighing 16.8 pounds and his father just under 20 pounds. Aero inherited a beautiful combination of their Schnauzer and Poodle characteristics, with a handsome tri-colored coat featuring shades of tan, gray, and white as a puppy, but one that has completely transformed into a beautiful silver coat as he matured! What I hope most for Aero is that someone will see beyond the fact that he has been adopted before and recognize the incredible companion he has the potential to be. He is smart, affectionate, curious, social, and eager to learn. He has a wonderful foundation already established, but he is still young and deserves a family who understands that raising a dog is an ongoing relationship, one that requires patience, guidance, consistency, and a willingness to grow together. I would love to see him with someone who genuinely enjoys training, who finds happiness in watching a young dog learn something new, and who understands that even the best dogs have moments when they need a little extra direction. Someone who will laugh at his clever personality, appreciate his enthusiasm for exploring the world, celebrate his progress, and continue showing him what it means to be a loved and valued member of the family. Most importantly, someone who is prepared to make a commitment that lasts beyond the excitement of bringing a new dog home. Aero has already experienced the joy of being chosen and the uncertainty of having that home change. Our hope is that the next time he walks through someone’s front door, it will be the beginning of a lifetime together. Not because every day will be perfect, but because his family will understand that love and commitment are choices we continue making long after the first day. Aero is ready to be chosen again, and this time, we are looking for the family who will continue choosing him for the rest of his life. 🩵 His adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/_aero It helps cover his completed veterinary care, including his neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping, along with the continued daily care, training, socialization, and grooming we have invested in him throughout his time with us. He may have returned to the place where his story began, but I believe with all my heart that the very best chapter of Aero’s life is still waiting to be written. And somewhere out there is the person or family who will help him write it. 🩵

Pixie is a vocal & playful Schnauzer! She is such a good companion dog. She will be 3 years old on October 31. I purchased her from a breeder up in Washington when she was 12 weeks old. She is intelligent. She is a bit stubborn but not too bad. She is completely potty trained and knows quite a few tricks! She loves her toys and her sticks. She needs to have a yard to chase squirrels. She loves to be out outside as often as she can, but only if there is a soft rug or grass to lay on. She’s a bit of a princess and doesn’t like her bottom to be cold. Pixie has been around some children and seems to be OK after a little while. She definitely feels anxious around small children and other animals. She’s been an only child but would love to have more friends in her life. We are moving out of state and will be traveling quite a bit, I want her to have a secure home here in the Pacific Northwest.