Schnauzer puppies and dogs in Minnesota

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Natalie is from Texas.  Natalie was rescued from an abusive situation down there, and she is a bit of a scaredy cat until she knows that she can trust you.  Once she knows you're one of the "good guys" she's like velcro.. lol.  She's a quirky little girl who likes to drag her bed around with her, but prefers to sleep on piles of soft fuzzy blankets, and honestly?  Same, girl.. same.  Another on of her little quirks is that she will make little dolphin sounds when she gets super excited.  She loves her toys, other dogs & her people once they pass "the test".   Natalie wasn't  house trained  in her former home, but her Texan foster mom has been working on it with her every day.  She is currently potty pad trained when no one is home, but she will go outside when  there's  someone to let her out.  Her texan foster mom says her potty time "tell" is when she licks her leg to get her attention.  Natalie is not leash trained, but that is another skill that her foster family is working on with her.  Leash training/manners is something that will need to be worked on, on a continuing basis, once she gets to her home her in Minnesota as well.  Natalie is crate trained,  sleeping  there soundly through the night.  She also takes her meals as well as any high value treats in her crate to ward off any potential resource guarding.  Honestly, Natalie is looking for a low key household, with older, respectful children (if any), and a human who will let her decompress and come out of her shell at her own pace.  This sweet little girl is just a  treasure  that just can't be rushed.  If you think that you'd be the perfect fit for Natalie, please fill out an adoption application today!   They arrive in Minnesota on 12/14/2024 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 5pm and 9pm. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame.  Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 2, 2024, 4:03 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Pumpernickel ("Pumpkin")! This young Schnauzer/Chihuahua mix is ready to bring joy to a loving home just in time for the holidays! Found as a stray in Texas, Pumpkin has proven to be an absolute sweetheart. She gets along wonderfully with dogs of all sizes and has an easy-going, playful nature that would likely make her a great companion for kids. Already potty trained and crate trained, Pumpkin is a gentle, goofy, and affectionate lap dog who loves toys and playtime with other pups. Her adorable wiggle butt will melt your heart as she zooms around with her favorite toys. Though she’s a little unsure around strangers, she warms up quickly and will soon be your best friend. Pumpkin has a moderate energy level and would thrive in a home ready to give her the training and love she deserves. She’s ready to make this Christmas her best one yet—could it be with you? Adopt Pumpernickel and make this holiday unforgettable for both of you! Pumpernickel is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 12/14/2024 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 5pm and 9pm. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame.  Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 30, 2024, 9:06 pm

Hello, I’m Anny!  I am a gorgeous 2-year-old Schnauzer.  I am very new to this family dog thing because my life until now has only been about breeding little baby Anny's and this new world of nice humans is very unusual, and I’m just not sure of it yet. I am scared and cautious. I don’t like being picked up. I absolutely hate anything pulling my neck so my new humans will have to give me lots and lots of love, patience, space, and safety. I love other doggies, so a sibling will be essential to help me acclimate and build confidence. My favorite thing on this earth is being outside in the sunshine but once I’m out there, it’s very hard to coax me back inside. For this reason, my foster parents keep me on an untethered tie out with a harness so I can roam but they can coax me back inside without picking me up or pulling at my neck. I’m so good about keeping my space clean. I also love eating and teeth bones. It would be helpful if my future family has a fenced yard because I can’t do walks yet and a quiet place that I can ease into. For this reason, I probably shouldn’t be with small children because lots of quiet time and gentle pets are my love language. I know I’m not perfect right now, but I promise with lots of love and patience I soon will be!     Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, dental, Prepaid microchip, Deworming, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee:  $750.00  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 2, 2024, 10:51 am

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.  Hi I’m Mateo!  I’m a handsome scruffy little lady who is looking for a family of my very own.  I came here from a shelter in Arkansas where I found myself when my owner passed away.  I wasn’t there too long before I came to MN where I found myself in a foster home.  It took me a bit to open up to my new foster.  I was sad and confused since I had lost my home and owner.  I was lucky though that I got to come here with my brother.  I don’t need to be adopted with him, but if you have room in your heart I’d certainly love to be adopted with him.  We love being together! When we meet I’m shy with new people and need a bit to warm up.  Once I trust you though then I’m a happy lady who likes to dance and give you my bestest smile!  My former owner taught me that when it’s time to be picked up you turn around and look over your shoulder so you can easily be picked up.  I can be playful with my brother, but I tend not to play with the other fosters here.  It’s not that I don’t like them, I just kinda do my own thing or hang with my brother.  I don’t really care about toys, but I do enjoy food and treats.  I’d love a calm home with no kids where I can lounge around in peace and watch the world out the window and just lay by your feet.  I’m small and don’t take up much room other than a big space in your heart. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.    ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) November 7, 2024, 10:14 pm

Billie is an adorable 5 month old miniature schnauzer who can't wait to find his forever home!  He currently lives with another puppy and 3 adult dogs and loves to play with the others (whether they like it or not). He has been trying desperately to get into the resident pack. He is eager to get pets and belly scratches, but he is nervous when first being touched. He prefers to sleep on the hard floor next to the dogs than on the couch with his foster parent. Billie is currently learning to potty outside, but it may take a bit longer. Due to his nervousness, he should go to a home with children (and adults) than can be patient and gentle.  He is filled with energy, excitement and loves toys and puppy play! Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, dental, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $850.00 Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 7, 2024, 5:49 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.    Hi I'm Irene!  I'm a happy friendly lady who's looking to share my life and love! I can found running around my home doing zoomies and jumping against my foster mom's legs begging for attention. I love getting hugs and pets and scratches.  I get the cutest full body wiggles!  I do get a little mouthy because I get a little over excited.  I don't bite down I just find your hand or arm sitting in my mouth haha!  Need a kiss?  I can be persuaded to give you one of those too.  This super happy confident girl is how I am with my doggie friends around.  When my doggie friends aren't around I'm more bashful and unsure.  Because of this I currently ask for a doggie friend in my future home. I'm a pretty inquisitive girl and enjoy exploring my home.  I'm doing great in kennel training and keep it clean.  I've been doing well on potty training too.  The leash is a bit scary, but I'm working on it.  Together I know I can master it so that I can keep on exploring the world.  I haven't met any kids yet, but I think I'd be fine with older kids.  I think little kids might get scared since I can be mouthy like I mentioned before.  I'd never hurt anyone, I just want to be loved.  I can't wait to meet you! Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.   ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) November 6, 2024, 10:49 pm