Adopt a Miniature Schnauzer (short coat)

My name is NICCO   and I am a tiny senior at only 11 pounds  -- my age is 12 and I was abandoned by my family when I needed them the most. At a time when I should be enjoying my last few years, they took me to Animal Control and dumped me! I am a handsome boy and  enjoy being a lap baby.  I am a  Mini Schnauzer neutered male with Natural Ears and a Docked Tail.  My color is black and silver.  I was seen by SRC's vet and was  micro-chipped, and received a dental. I  lost most of  my teeth but will be able to eat soft food for a while and as my gums harden I will be able to eat dry food once again.  I already have all my vaccinations,am heart-worm negative, been neutered and my foster mom has evaluated me  for a minimum of  2 weeks so now I may be adopted.  My foster mom who is located in Carolina Beach is a great foster parent and has been with SRC for many years.  SRC is very fortunate to have her and I am thrilled that she is fostering me! I get along well with other dogs and will do better with  another dog in the family to help with my self confidence although I prefer human company to that of other canines.

(SRC#1935) NICCO 's  Story

NICCO with this unique identification number: (SRC#1935) came into SRC care recently and is being  prepared for adoption by a foster family who have gone thru our approval process. This is an experience foster family so NICCO will get great care!  He is a Mini Schnauzer with Natural ears and a docked tail who weighs  11 pounds.  He has all his shots and is HW negative.  Poor little boy was dumped by his family at a time when he should be enjoying his last years with them.   NICCO will do better with another dog in his family to help his confidence level yet he does prefer human company.  He is a sweet little boy and loves to be cuddled.   He received a dental at Pleasure Island Vet in Carolina Beach and was also micro-chipped. His foster mom says he does not have much experience walking on a leash yet she is working with him to help him learn how to adjust to that.  He is house-broken and needs to be kept on a consistent routine to help with his potty training.  We at SRC just want NICCO to have that loving home he  deserves.

Now ready for adoption this dog will be heart-worm  tested (negative), de-wormed, vaccinations brought up to date,  spayed/neutered if not done already, micro-chipped, examined fully by a vet and any necessary medical issues found by this vet will have  been addressed. It is anticipated that this dog will be released for adoption by the same date as the completion of the Evaluation. The date of release of this dog is at the discretion of the SRC Core Team. 

THIS DOG IS BEING FOSTERED IN  CAROLINA BEACH, NC  AND YOU SHOULD BE WILLING TO DRIVE TO THAT LOCATION IN ORDER TO PICK THE DOG UP THERE WHEN HE/SHE IS ADOPTED.

Tax-deductible donation requested at time of adoption for this dog is $295

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO APPLYING

When ready for adoption this canine will  have been evaluated for two weeks by loving SRC foster parents who will now be able to give the adoptive parents information as to their opinion about the demeanor of the adoptive parent's new family companion prior to the finalizing of this adoption.  SRC volunteers strive to do all of this for the well-being of their rescued canine and for a successful. It is our worthy mission to assure that each dog goes to a loving and stable home whose family members will treat each rescued dog that SRC helps as a beloved member of their immediate family.

SRC’s dogs are in foster homes throughout NC, SC, TN, and VA. You must be willing to drive to the dog's foster home in order to adopt it. The location of each dog is listed at the bottom of its bio.

BEFORE meeting an SRC dog, you must be approved to adopt. Our downloadable Adoption Application is on our web site at
http://www.schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org?
 
 
and may be submitted via email or fax (1-910-401-1317). You may request an Adoption Application at email address: [email protected]

Upon receipt of your application, a vet reference check and home visit will be done. The entire process normally takes approximately  seven days, depending on your location.

Please plan on welcoming your new dog into your home within two weeks after approval. We do not hold dogs, and we adopt them out on a first-come, first-serve basis based on a completed adoption process.

SRC does not ordinarily adopt its dogs to families with children under ten years of age. This is for the protection of the dogs and for the protection of the children.

Procedures will be explained to you at the time of approval regarding donation and contract. Your donation goes forward to help incoming rescued dogs.

Here is a break-down of the average expenses spent on SRC dogs to assure they remain healthy and happy as they are prepared for adoption:

Office Visit $45-60; Fecal $14-36; Rabies $14-36; DHLPP $14-36; Bordetella $14-36; Heartworm, Lyme, Ehrliccia Testing $30-55; Heart worm Preventative $25 per month; Spay or Neuter $200-$500; Total Basic Vetting $478- $765; 
ADDITIONAL VETTING:
 Teeth Cleaning $350; Blood Panel $120 -180; Cherry Eye $300-$500; Urinary Tract Infection $90-150; Heartworm Treatment $300-900; Luxating Patellas $1,800 per leg; Cruciate Surgery $1,200 per leg; Entropian Surgery $250-$500; Demodectic Mange $200 per month; X-Ray $80 - $120; Ultrasound: $350; Cataract Surgery $1800 - $3500; Boarding $350 per month per dog

 SRC wants to thank you for your interest in our dogs.