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“They call me Banjo and even though
I can’t play one, I’m still a pretty talented
guy. I’ve even learned to do a few tricks, my
favorite being the ‘high five.’ You should have
seen the faces of the MSFR folks when they
offered me a treat and I gave them one of my
best high fives. I totally wowed them! I’m a
male, purebred Miniature Schnauzer that is
guesstimated to be seven years old. Initially,
due to my terrible teeth, I was thought to be
older…but then after my dental, the extraction
of 13 teeth and another thorough evaluation,
it was determined that I am younger than
previously believed. I guess my outgoing
personality, my spunkiness and my exemplary
social skills helped me when I was brought
to an LA county shelter as a stray because
it wasn’t long before I was rescued. Now if
you’re looking for a great guy with natural
ears, a natural tail, only weighs about 22
pounds and is the friendliest guy you’ll ever
want to me, I’m waiting for you!”
If you’re interested in Banjo, please email
info@msfr.org for more information.
“Let me introduce myself. I’m Hobbes-
-a two-year old, male purebred Miniature
Schnauzer who made a run for it on the
Fourth of July with three of my Miniature
Schnauzer friends. A few days later, we
were picked up by animal control and taken
to an LA county shelter and called strays.
Happy Tails
Pets can get loose
or lost through mishaps
and travel quickly.
Microchip: it works!
Saving one animal won’t
change the world, but
the world will surely change
for that animal.
Wowser Schnauzers
Hooray for Stanford and his new family!
His new mom and dad fell in love with the
breed while “babysitting” a friend’s Miniature
Schnauzer and decided that they just had
to add one to their family. Although they
both had grown up with dogs, Stanford is
their very first as a family. When they had
their meet and greet, it was stars in Mom’s
eyes and a wagging tail that sealed the deal.
Luckily his mom works from home quite a
bit, so they’ll have plenty of time to spend
together and plan adventures that include
Dad. They all reside in El Segundo and
we wish them many happy years together.
Congratulations to all!
Gibbs
We are looking for volunteers to help with
our pet adoption fairs that are held every
Saturday at the Petco located at 537 N.
Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach,
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 Stanford adopt just one! •
Banjo
Hobbes
Another rescue group took two members
of our pack--and my gal pal Harlow,
who was also rescued by MSFR, has
found her forever home. Now I’m
the only one of our gang that needs a
loving family. Unfortunately, I had an
underdeveloped eye that resulted in a
permanent deformity. In order to avoid
any future chronic issues, the veterinarian
recommended removing it. I’ve had the
surgery, am all healed and now that
my fur has grown in you really can’t
tell the difference. I just look like I’m
winking at you! My previous owners
were not very interactive, so I wasn’t
very socialized. I think that was the
reason that I used to be skittish and
timid when I first met people. It didn’t
take long for me to learn to trust people
and now I’m a friendly, little guy that
loves attention. I’m only 12 pounds,
making me easily transportable--and
with my natural ears and tail, I’m quite
the looker. Uh, speaking of my tail, it’s
actually three-quarters of tail since part of it was caught in something
and has broken off. The slight kink in it just adds to my charm.
If you have a dog, not to worry because I will need to go to a
home with a doggie pal to show me the ropes.”
If you’re interested in Hobbes, please email info@msfr.org
for more information.
“Hi there, I’m Gibbs. Not Jethro, not Leroy…just Gibbs.
One day I was out investigating the neighborhood when I came
across a suspicious vehicle that turned out to be animal control.
That’s how I ended up at an LA county shelter as a stray. I had
decided before heading out that I had to fit in with the street
urchins, so I turned my white coat into a dirty, gray matted
mess and added some canine accessories, fleas and foxtails
to my disguise. It was no surprise that the folks at the shelter
were unable to determine my true breed. Originally I looked
like a pitiful ‘schnoodle’ type, but after a grooming it became
obvious that this two-year-old guy was more a Bichon mix.
Unfortunately, a couple of my foxtail accessories migrated and
became embedded in my ears. However, they were removed and
my ears are now fine. During my research out in the field, I also
sustained some minor injuries--just a few dog bites on my nose
and under my chin that won’t be noticeable once they’re healed.
At 10 pounds I’m slightly underweight, but adding a couple of
pounds shouldn’t be a problem once I find my forever home. At
first introductions I may seem a bit timid, but in no time at all
I’ll want to be petted, held and loved. By the way, I get along
great with other dogs…so if you already have a pooch, not to
worry. If you’re looking for a guy that’s the real deal and want
to make him part of your family’s team, than I’m your guy!”
If you’re interested in Gibbs, please email info@msfr.org. •