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My name is Rambo!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 month ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Interview

Adoption fee: $650

This helps Schnauzer Savers Rescue - North Carolina with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Giant Schnauzer
Color
Black
Age
2 years 1 month old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
86 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

LOCATION: JACKSONVILLE, NC

FEE: $650

WWW.SCHNAUZERSAVERSRESCUERS.ORG

YOU MUST BE WILLING TO DRIVE TO OR VERY NEAR THE LOCATION WHERE THE DOG IS BEING FOSTERED. IF YOU ARE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT ADOPTING RIGHT NOW, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AND THIS IS SO TIME CONSUMING AS WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS AND WORK AS WELL AS OUR OWN FAMILIES AND PETS.

ALL OF DOGS HAVE BEEN VETTED: SPAY OR NEUTER, DEWORMED, GROOMED, CURRENT ON ALL VACCINES & RABIES AS WELL AS MICROCHIPPED.

ANYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT OUR DOGS IS LISTED HERE. WE DO NOT ALLOW MEET AND GREETS PRIOR TO AN APPROVED APPLICATION. THE PROCESS TAKES AT LEAST 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS.

ALL OF DOGS LIVE IN A HOME WITH A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT, SOME HOMES HAVE KIDS, OTHERS DO NOT.

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POST BEFORE APPLYING. DO NOT SEND AN EMAIL ASKING FOR AN APPLICATION OF IF THE DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE, THOSE EMAILS WILL BE DELETED.



The Great:
He is super loving and snuggly, very "Velcro".
He loads up on the grooming table like a pro.
He is not picky about his food, he's a good eater.
He is housebroken *see note under Quirks.
He does not chew inappropriately. Does not dig.
LOVES to play fetch and tug.
He is neutered.
He matches energy. He relaxes when everybody is relaxing and he's ready to go whenever you are.
He will tap the doorknob with his nose when he is ready to go out.
Knows basic commands. Will wait until released to eat.

The Good:
*Walks well. Will pull at the beginning of a walk, but settles into a loose leash after.
*Generally tolerates grooming well, but his feet can be a little difficult. He will pull them away. It takes patience to groom his feet.
*He does not compete with the other dogs when getting treats. He waits his turn quietly.
*He gets along with other dogs. He took to my female immediately and needed slow introduction to my males. My males are mostly submissive. Obviously, this will vary and will require proper introductions.
*He loves routines. If you change his routine, he will struggle a little to adjust, but will eventually accept.

The Quirks:
*He is very vocal. And I mean VERY. He is unhappy away from his people and will bark if you pen him up while everybody is awake and about. Could use a trainer to help correct this. He grumbles. He is vocal when he plays.
*Likes to chase. He has not harmed my cat, but he loves to chase her. When he catches her, they look at each other weird, she hisses, he whines, and then he walks away.
*When he needs to go out, he needs to go out RIGHT THEN. He gets excited at the door and may piddle if you don't let him out fast enough. This is rare, but can happen if he's been inside a long time.
*He has a lot of anxiety in the car. He is vocal and paces. He will likely need cbd or trazadone and conditioning to help him do better in a car. I restrain him to a seat with a kurgo seatbelt adapter.
*He is territorial of his crate. I suspect this is probably because he spent ALOT of time in a crate before he landed in the shelter. An adopter will need to be mindful and respectful of his boundaries. Recommend that the only access he has to the room his crate is in - is when he is in it. He is fine until he gets inside the crate with the door latched. Then he gets very upset and territorial about it.

Rambo's ideal family and home:
Not alone for 8+ hours a day in a row
No kids under 10
Strong physically and strong-willed
No small dogs or cats; Prefer no male dogs
Committed to training and grooming
Active
Fence preferred

All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and I encourage anyone who is interested to fill out an adoption application. I have spent a lot of time and effort showing Rambo better days and getting him healthy. He just wants to love and be loved. He will be your absolute best friend if you give him the chance.

If Rambo is adopted locally (or near enough for a visit), I am also offering his adopting family two free grooming sessions a year for the rest of his life, done by me in my home. I live in Jacksonville, NC. I am not a professionally trained dog groomer, but I have been grooming my own Giants for 10 years and can help out with free grooming twice a year. Obviously, Giants need to be groomed more than that, but it's my way of saying thank you for giving this wonderful boy the home he deserves.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
P. O. BOX 21065, Durham, NC 27703
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Approve Application

3.

Interview

Additional adoption info

VISIT our website https://schnauzersaversrescuers.org to get an application. Our process consist of application, personal and vet references, home visit, phone interview, meet/greet. All of our rescues are seen by a vet, spayed, neutered, updated on vaccines/rabies, heart worm test, dental if needed, wormed for parasites prior to adoption.

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More about this rescue

WE ARE A 501c3 NON PROFIT No Kill Rescue. Your donations are tax deductible.

We strive to rescue any unwanted, abandoned, abused or neglected Miniature Schnauzer and other small breeds and provide them with love, vet care, excellent nutrition and find them their forever homes. Thus far, in a 8 year period, we have been blessed to have rescued over 4400 dogs,1500 of them Schnauzers. We have dedicated our lives to this cause. We spend many hours on the road every month driving to many states to rescue these dogs and bring back to our home and care for them until they find their new family. Your donations are needed and we would really appreciate anything you can do to help us pay for the vetting, food, medicines, preventatives and fuel for the over 3000 miles a month that we drive to help these babies. Durham, NC 27703.

All DONATIONS help us continue our rescue effort.

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