Page 12 September 7, 2017
“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
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!
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 adopt just one!
Stanford
Banjo
Hobbes
Schnauzer friends. A few days later,
we were picked up by animal control
and taken to an LA county shelter and
called strays. 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,
Gibbs
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 for
more information. •