Posted over 9 months ago
I am an adult male black Mini Schnauzer. I have been micro-chipped, have all my vaccinations, been neutered and have been evaluated for more than 2 weeks by my foster family who has been through SRC's approval process. I was an owner turn in at a local shelter because my beloved owner became homeless and could no longer keep me.
(SRC#1846) BALLISTER's Story
BALLISTER with this unique identification number: (SRC#1846) came into our custody and care. He was completely vetted by November 23, 2016, this dog has been prepared for adoption by a foster family who has gone thru our approval process. BALLISTER was turned in at a local Animal Shelter by his owner who was homeless and could no longer keep him. He is a very sweet dog and well mannered. He does do better if fed separately from other dogs because his only bad habit is that he tends to become food aggressive at times so it is best to avoid this by simply feeding him away from other dogs if there are any in the family. Ballister was turned in with a female dog and at first SRC felt it was absolutely necessary that they be placed together but she became ill with bladder stones so they have spent quite a bit of time apart and actually have done better separated then we expected. It has been decided that he will do great if adopted separately so we are releasing him for adoption. It is unfair to keep him from getting a permanent family where he can receive permanent love and happiness for the remainder of his natural life! He definitely deserves that and much more. Ballister is house-broken, walks well on a leash, is crate-trained (although he is well behaved enough that a crate is not necessary) and he rides well in a car. This handsome boy is definitely well worth adopting and making a member of your family. He also is child friendly. SRC usually does not adopt to families with children under 10 but this dog might be placed with a family that has children somewhat younger however we do not place with families that have toddlers.
Now ready for adoption this dog is heart-worm tested (negative), de-wormed, vaccinations brought up to date, 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 is left to the discretion of the SRC Core Team.
THIS DOG IS BEING FOSTERED IN LENOIR, NC AND YOU SHOULD BE WILLING TO DRIVE TO THAT LOCATION IN ORDER TO PICK THE DOG(S) UP AT THERE WHEN THIS CANINE(S) IS/ARE ADOPTED.
Tax-deductible donation requested at time of adoption for this dog is $350.
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO APPLYING
When ready for adoption this canine will also have been evaluated for two weeks by loving SRC foster parents who will 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, 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 schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org and can be submitted via email or fax (1-910-401-1317). You can request an Adoption Application to email address: adoptions@schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org
Upon receipt of your application, a vet reference check and home visit will be done. The entire process normally takes three to 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. Our average expenses per dog include:
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 $14-24; Rabies $14-24; DHLPP $14-24; Bordetella $14-24; Heartworm, Lyme, Ehrliccia Testing $30-45; Heart worm
Preventative $16 per month; Spay or Neuter $200-$400; Total Basic Vetting $347- $617; ADDITIONAL VETTING: Teeth Cleaning $200; Blood Panel $80 -150; Cherry Eye $300-$500; Urinary Tract Infection $60-100; Heartworm Treatment $300-700; Luxating Patellas $1,800 per leg; Cruciate Surgery $1,200 per leg; Entropian Surgery $250-$500; Demodectic Mange $100 per month; X-Ray $80 - $110; Ultrasound: $300; Cataract Surgery $1500 - $3000; Boarding $300 per month per dog
We want to thank you for your interest in our dogs.
