Maryville, IL - Miniature Schnauzer. Meet Mercedes a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Miniature Schnauzer

Color

White - with Black

Age

8 months old, Puppy

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

8 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Mercedes/ Mini Schnauzer
Female- 8lbs
dob 03/06/24 (3mo)
Spayed/ Microchipped
Age-Appropriate Vaccinations
Heartworm/ Flea Preventative

Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY. If you feel your family is a perfect match, please send an email to gateway4paws@gmail.com for additional information. Applications can be found on our website.

Only completed applications that meet requirements will be reviewed. Since we are 100% foster-based rescue, only approved applications will be contacted. We do not allow shipping & do not transport. You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL & be able to drive for a meet & greet.

Another casualty of the puppy boom, Mercedes found herself "aging out" when her breeder wasn't able to get her sold. We welcomed Mercedes, and her two sisters, Pagani & McLaren, with open arms! We got you, girls!

We like to remind applicants that a new puppy is a lot like a toddler. They need to be supervised, and the best way to do that is to have a dedicated space set up for them. This area will be a part of the home where they can see activity & observe, but it is a place that is puppy proofed. Where they can play, lounge, or nap when their family is not directly engaging with them. Playpens, 4-squares, or x-pens are excellent tools to make this possible. They are easily mobile if you want to move them around, too.

Mercedes is working on leash training but she is not 100% yet so she will need a safe place to do her business. If you have a fence, it needs to be completely secure & enclosed, no gaps. We are open to discussing an x-pen if you do not have a fenced yard. NEVER EVER should a puppy be left in a yard without supervision. If you have interior stairs, please have a plan to keep your puppy off the stairs unsupervised. Additionally, please be aware of the stair railing & the distance between the spindles.

We are working on potty training. It is a process that will require commitment & patience, as puppies have a little puppy bladder. Remember, in a new home, a new environment means that new habits will have to be established.

Bringing home a new puppy is a huge responsibility that requires oodles of time! But it is very rewarding if everyone is invested. Please apply if you meet the requirements & would like to adopt a sweet little puppy. Please don’t apply without speaking to your spouse/partner first.