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Page 18 December 14, 2017 EL SEGUNDO HERALD
“My name is Holiday and I see you’ve already
met my partner in crime, Billie. I’m a five-year
old, female purebred Miniature Schnauzer who
accompanied Billie and our friends to Tijuana
for a weekend of fun. I should have trusted
my instincts, which are very motherly where
Billie is concerned, but I got caught up in the
adventure. After missing our ride home, I had
to literally ‘sing for our supper’ until a rescue
group, who works with MSFR, picked us up
and brought us back home. After living on
the streets I needed a bit of work to present
myself at my best. A medical check-up revealed
I weigh 15 pounds--and a dental resulted in
the extraction of 13 teeth. My smile may be
a bit sparse, but I feel so much better and I
actually think the new smile suits me. I have
a docked tail and natural ears that have a
mind of their own. Sometimes they both stand
up…but at other times, I have one up and one
down and that makes me look adorable. I’m
very personable and get along famously with
other dogs and of course, people.” If you’re
interested in Holiday, please email info@msfr.
org for more information.
“Have you ever met a real live Pilgrim?
Well, come to our adoptions and you can
meet the next best thing: a four-year-old, male
purebred Miniature Schnauzer named Pilgrim.
After becoming lost and unable to find my
family, I ended up at an LA County shelter
where I was called a stray. The volunteers at
the shelter were able to contact my owner and
they put a long hold on me for my owner.
Still I waited and waited, hoping every day
to go home. After a really long time and my
owner never appearing, I was available to
Holiday
Precious Pooches
Billie Pilgrim
me--and I decided to take a trip with friends
and ventured south of the border for a weekend
of fun. Unfortunately, we missed our ride home
and without any place to stay, ended up living
on the street. Holiday has quite a voice, so we
made our living as street entertainers until a
rescue group rounded us up and returned us to
the USA. They contacted the folks at MSFR,
who were kind enough to take us in and are
helping us find our forever homes. It’s been
decided that my “mix” could be Doxie because
I have a longer, trim, 14-pound body with legs
that are very sturdy but a bit short. I’m still
very playful and have retained my puppyish
charm that endears me to people and other
dogs. I guess that’s why I get along well with
everyone.” If you’re interested in Billie, please
email info@msfr.org for more information.
We are looking for volunteers to help with
our pet adoption fairs which are held every
Saturday at the Petco located at 537 N.
Pacific Coast Highway Redondo Beach 90277,
from noon-3: 30 p.m. If you are interested
in volunteering and can commit to at least
one Saturday a month, please contact us at
info@msfr.org. You can also visit all of our
Miniature Schnauzers & Friends rescues at the
adoption fair or check out our website, www.
msfr.org. If you have any questions about a
particular dog’s availability, you can email us
at info@msfr.org. Schnauzers! Bet you can’t
adopt just one.
“Hi there! I am Billie, a two-year old, male
Miniature Schnauzer mix who was homeless and
living on the streets of Tijuana. My companion,
Holiday--who could possibly be related to
the public. There wasn’t much interest in a
smelly, filthy, matted to the point of having
dreadlocks dog who looked so bad that they
couldn’t distinguish my breed. They listed me
as a 23-pound Poodle until the compassionate
LA County’s Grooming Gives Hope staff
took pity on me. After they worked their
magic--bathed and groomed me--a beautiful
Schnauzer emerged! After MSFR rescued
me, I was examined by their veterinarian,
who found and removed several foxtails in
my ears. It’s amazing what a little TLC will
do to give a guy enough confidence to reveal
his true personality. I have great social skills
with other dogs and am a sweet and loving
boy who needs a family to love and share his
life.” If you’re interested in Pilgrim, please
email info@msfr.org for more information. •
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