Our Adoption Policies
Miniature Schnauzers & Friends Rescue restricts adoptions to residences of the Los Angeles, CA area only.
We do not ship dogs nor do we do any type of long distance adoptions**. We do not adopt to persons under 21 years of age. We do not adopt out dogs as surprise gifts. As a general rule we do not adopt the smaller dogs out to family with small children (under 8) unless we know the dog's history as being good with kids. We require prospective adopters meet both us and the dog, fill out an application and be interviewed. Prospective adopters are generally met at our
weekly pet adoption fairs. Adoptions
are not done a first come first serve basis. Applications are taken during the week as well as all day on our adoption days and applicants are selected based upon the best match of the particular dog's temperament and needs. If an applicant is approved we generally will require a home check so we can ensure the dog's safety. If you are coming from a distance to see the dogs, please be sure we have received an application in advance, we may also require photos of fencing etc. For applicants that are renters, we require proof that the adoption will be in compliance with their rental agreement. Please note that these dogs are
not for sale and the decision of where to place them is solely the responsibility of Miniature Schnauzers & Friends Rescue. These dogs do not need "rescuing", they have already been rescued and are safe in foster homes until a properly matched permanent home can be found. We reserve the right to refuse placement of our dogs to any individual who does not meet our criteria. We also reserve the right to keep our reasons for refusal confidential within our organization. The welfare of our rescue dogs is our top priority.
There is an adoption donation fee which ranges from $250-$300 (although seniors and special needs pets may be adopted at a reduced fee). The adoption fee must be paid via check or cash, we do not accept credit cards. The adoption fee is used to help offset some of the cost needed to operate our rescue organization. All of our animals are spayed/neutered, vet checked, vaccinated and dewormed prior to placement. There is a grace period of two weeks (one week for puppies under 4 months) for refund of the adoption fee if the animal should need to be returned to us. We have an adoption contract which requires you to contact Miniature Schnauzers & Friends Rescue if at anytime you should no longer be able to keep your pet. Pets adopted through Miniature Schnauzers & Friends Rescue can not be sold, traded, given away or disposed of in any way. Although all of our animals are thoroughly evaluated, we cannot guarantee their health or temperament.
Click here for a printable copy of our dog application form.
PLEASE NOTE: Filling out an application DOES NOT guarantee an adoption. We have thoroughly evaluated all of the animals in our care, and try very hard to match the right pet to the right person and situation. We reserve the right not to adopt.
