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Billie Fritz
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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 has 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.
“I’ve been named Flora, which is of Latin
origin, and means flower. It’s absolutely the
perfect name for a tiny 10-pound gal, as I
continue to bloom under the care of my foster
folks. I have to tell you that when I was found
by animal control and taken to an LA county
shelter, I was nothing short of a mess. I had to
be placed in the medical building because of
a disgusting and painful skin condition. I won’t
get too graphic, but the sores and inflammation
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Flora
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 Hwy., Redondo Beach 90277,
from noon to 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 2-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 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.
without any place to stay, we ended up living
on the street. Holiday has quite a voice, so we
were so bad that I didn’t even want to be
touched. I certainly was not adoptable in that
condition and that’s when the big-hearted MSFR
folks rescued me. They took me straight to
their veterinarian where several different skin
tests were performed and the final diagnosis
was that my condition was called demodectic
mange. Plus, I also had an ear infection.
Thankfully, the mange wasn’t contagious. So
I just spent a few days at the animal hospital
receiving treatment. Amazingly, I responded
so well that I was looking and feeling much
better after only one treatment and a medicated
bath. It has been a bit of a rough road for this
4-year old, female, purebred Miniature Schnauzer
-- but I know the best is yet to come! If
you’re looking for a petite youngster to share
your life, I’m definitely the gal for you. I will
admit that children are not my favorite people
and I would be best in a home without them.
That said, I get along great with other dogs.
However, I also do just fine by myself.”
If you’re interested in Flora, please email
info@msfr.org for more information.
“My name is Fritz and I was truly living the
good life – until recently. You see, my human
mom had rescued me from the Laguna Beach
shelter when I was a year old and for 10 years
we had the most wonderful, happy, loving life.
Then my mom passed away and now I’m a
senior dog looking for a guardian angel to adopt
me. I’m a small Dachshund mix who is in
good health and my medical records are readily
available to see. I had spinal surgery from one
of the top docs in Orange County California,
but now I can run and walk with the best of
them. Since my surgery, I do need to wear a
harness and can’t be pulled by a collar/leash
around my neck. I recently fractured three teeth
and had to have them extracted, but I’m still
on my same diet of kibble hydrated with water
and can eat nutritious snacks. I am really a
sweetie who gets along with children, but am
not real enthusiastic about living with them.
My favorite things in the whole world are to
snuggle and go places with my family. While
I prefer to sleep in bed with my humans… if
that doesn’t work for you, I’m happy sleeping
in my own cozy bed. You can see that I
would be a great addition to any family and
I’m looking for my forever family to share all
of the love and companionship I have to give.”
If interested in Fritz, please contact Lynne
of Whisker & Tails Foundation at amano@
whiskerstails.org. •
Saving one animal won’t change
the world, but the world will
surely change for that animal.