Page 8 January 25, 2018
Saving one
animal won’t
change the
world, but
the world will
surely change
for that animal.
Phoenix Alma
Happy Tails
Flora
He came to MSFR in November after being
rescued from an LA County shelter where
this guy was such a smelly, matted mess that
no one ever suspected that in reality he was
a handsome, purebred Miniature Schnauzer.
He was actually adopted the week before
Christmas and our last adoption for 2017, but
we wanted to make certain that everyone was
going to be happy with this arrangement. We
wanted to confirm that Ross’s new “sibling,”
a 10-year-old Poodle mix, didn’t mind sharing
their home with another rescue. Happily, they
get along just fine and Ross, now named Baxter,
lives in North Redondo with his new mom and
“Pierre.” Wishing all of them much happiness
and lots of great adventures... •
Precious Pooches
should be about 10 pounds -- and then watch
out, world because I’m finding my forever
home! I’m super sweet, cute as a button, will
be your best friend and… like the bird in
Greek mythology, I will rise from the ashes of
my old life to the much better life I deserve.”
If you’re interested in Phoenix, please email
info@msfr.org for more information.
“They call me Alma and I think it’s because
of the meaning of my name. In Latin, it means
kind and loving and that’s definitely who I
am. Well, actually I’m also a 4.5-year-old,
female Miniature Schnauzer mix who was
rescued from an LA County shelter after
my previous owners surrendered me. Can
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.
“They call me Phoenix and you’ll soon
agree it’s a most appropriate name for me.
I’m a tiny, three-year-old female Terrier
mix who ended up on the streets after being
neglected. When animal control found me,
they took me to an LA County shelter where
I was relocated from general population to the
medical ward. I was a real mess, so it was
no surprise when the adopter who originally
wanted me never showed up to seal the deal.
Luckily, the MSFR folks had spotted me
while looking at another dog and gave their
name as a backup in the event the adoption
fell through. They rescued me exactly as I
was – stinky, messy, underweight (only seven
pounds), with parasites and feeling pretty
discouraged. A trip to their veterinarian and
a prescription to rid me of the parasites was
first priority. Then a bath and some nutritious
food with a lot of TLC thrown in and I’m
feeling so much better. Now, I’m working
on gaining a few pounds -- my ideal weight
you believe that they adopted me from the
shelter when I was only two months old and
now, over four years later, they relinquished
me because they are moving to a place that
doesn’t allow dogs? I guess in hindsight I
wasn’t all that important to them because
they never had me spayed, and let’s just say
that their environment left me a bit nervous. I
think I would like my forever family to be an
adult-only home that’s low-key and peaceful.
I may be 18 pounds, but I’m a sleek, longerbodied
girl who could possibly have some
‘doxie’ in my pedigree. I get along really
well with other dogs. So if you have one and
are looking for a gal-pal for your pooch, or
just someone to share your life, I’m the gal
for you.” If you’re interested in Alma, please
email info@msfr.org for more information.
“My new name is 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 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 with an ear infection.
Thankfully it’s not 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. I
should be all healed and ready for my new
home mid-January. It’s been a bit of a rough
road for this four-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
sweet gal for you. I even get along with other
dogs, but do just fine by myself.” If you’re
interested in Flora, please email info@msfr.
org for more information. •
Congratulations to Ross and his new family!