MY FOSTER FAMILY FOUND ME TO BE SUCH A SWEETHEART THAT THEY HAVE DECIDED TO ADOPT ME!  I AM NOW A BLOSSOM HAYESBERG (SRC#1953) AND THRILLED ABOUT THAT!

REQUIREMENTS TO ADOPT THIS DOG: 

1. EXPERIENCE WITH THE BREED  

2. ANOTHER CANINE IN THE ADOPTIVE HOME THAT I AM ABLE TO RELATE TOO AND PLAY WITH  

My name is BLOSSOM (SRC#1953). I am a purebred ebony Standard Schnauzer female. My date of birth is July 31,2017 and I weigh 26.15 pounds. I am micro-chipped, have all necessary vaccinations, am not yet spayed because I was not yet old enough ( I am currently in the middle of my first heat)  and cannot be spayed until I am mature enough which will be at least after I am one year old. My owner/breeder has had me health tested.  SRC had me examined by one of their approved vets too.  I am currently in heat and will not be placed with my adoptive parents until my heat cycle is completed.  The vet says that I am mid-cycle now yet since this is my first heat is it not definite as to exactly when it will be completed.

My foster family will evaluate me for a minimum of 2 weeks.  Before I came to SRC,  I lived on a farm where I could run free so I am not leash trained or obedience trained yet I did live  indoors with my  mom so I am house-broken and very loving.  I had a very happy life yet my mom, who was also my breeder, needed to find a good home for me so SRC is going to help her.  My current foster family has gone through SRC's approval process and has been associated with SRC for years. They have experience with the working dog breed, both Standards or Giants. Although  I had  a great life on the farm, when I am adopted I will need further basic training.   

HERE IS INFORMATION FROM BLOSSOM'S FOSTER MOM:

"Blossom is settling into life with the HayesBergs. Blossom is most definitely a pack dog. she relies on it for guidance, courage/strength.   If you put a leash on her to go for a walk she hits the brakes or tries to back out of her harness; however, if you put a leash on her with the other dogs, she may hesitate because it’s new to her but she quickly follows suit and goes for a walk happily. she’s getting better at not zig zagging all over the place. she’s learning to wait with the other dogs before stepping off the curb into the street prior to crossing it. we’re using treats and lots of praise to reinforce desired behaviors. we’re also using treats as distractions, like when bicyclists, skateboarders, motorcycles, etc. are passing or nearby to keep her focused on us instead of the perceived scary noises/movements. still looking for what is considered a high value treat for her though. her potty training has improved tremendously.  She has not had an accident in the house since Sunday   We use the term business. I’ll open the door and say to all the dogs, “Let’s do business” or “It ’s time to do business”.I used to have to walk her all over the yard repeating that phrase for ten to fifteen minutes but not anymore.   She even woke us up this morning to go out and then she  went and stood by the door to let us know that she needed to go out and do business. I’d say that’s great progress. the first few days could easily be chalked up to being nervous/unsettled in her new surroundings. Blossom is also learning the sit command. she’ll have a good grasp of basic obedience skills by the time  she leaves us. she’s still timid/shy, however, the playful side of her is not far away. she finds security in the kennel that we have set up in the living room. she goes in and out of it at will. we do also feed her in there.Eventually, she will have a designated spot in the kitchen where she will sit and wait to eat until released like the others. going from free feeding to eating twice a day here has been an easy transition for her. Blossom has also quickly learned/adapted to our treat routines and has enthusiastically embraced them. She still startles easily by loud noises or sounds she’s unaccustomed to like the automatic garage door, etc. to date, she has not shown any interest in our garage cats or the set of mallards that frequent our back yard or pool. SQUIRT has not taught her to bark at any and every thing/s that comes near the house (like he did Stormie). I’m sure the mailman appreciates one less barking dog. I’d say, Blossom is blossoming here at HayesBerg Heights."

 (SRC#1953) BLOSSOM's   Story

BLOSSOM with this unique identification number: (SRC#1953) just came into SRC custody and will be evaluated for 2 weeks by her foster family.  Already vetted except for being spayed because she was not yet old enough, she soon will be ready for adoption. Blossom  will be prepared for adoption by a foster family who has gone thru our approval process .  Blossom will  be spayed ONLY after she is fully mature and if adopted by then this will be the responsibility of the adoptive parents -- it will be written into the adoption contract. A paid spay receipt must be presented after she is fully mature -- after one year old to officially finalize her adoption.   Blossom is already up to  date on required shots, micro-chipped, and health tested. She had a heart-worm test which was negative yet since she is under one year old, we recommend that she be heart-worm tested once again when she is spayed just to be on the side of caution.  She is and has been on heart-worm preventative and Bravecto for fleas and ticks.

When ready for adoption this dog will be health tested, de-wormed, vaccinations brought up to date,  if over one year of age she will be spayed and if not then the adoptive parents must make those arrangements and it becomes their responsibility, micro-chipped. 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 NORFOLK, VA AND YOU SHOULD BE WILLING TO DRIVE TO THAT LOCATION IN ORDER TO PICK THE DOG UP  THERE WHEN SHE    IS ADOPTED .

Tax-deductible donation requested at time of adoption for this dog is $ 545.

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO APPLYING

When ready for adoption, this canine will  have been evaluated for at least two weeks by loving SRC foster parents who will be able to give the adoptive parents  their opinion about the demeanor of the family companion  prior to the adoptive parents   finalizing   their adoption of this canine.  All our SRC volunteers strive to do this for the well-being of their rescued canine and to assure a successful adoption. It is our worthy mission to assure that each canine rescued by SRC is placed in a loving, stable and permanent home whose family members will treat it as a beloved member of their immediate family. We are prepared to assure that all of  our rescued dogs are in great homes or we will reclaim them if necessary.

SRC’s rescued dogs are  placed in foster homes throughout NC, SC, TN, and VA until they are adopted.These same states are  SRC's approved adoption areas  so please do not apply unless you live in one of these states. You must be willing to drive to the dog's foster home in order to adopt the canine. The location of each dog is listed at the bottom of its bio.

BEFORE meeting an SRC dog, you must be approved to adopt by our Placement Team. Our downloadable Adoption Application is on our web site at  http://www.schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org/_files/SRC_APP_082013.doc      and may be submitted via email or fax (1-910-401-1317). You may request an Adoption Application to email address:  adoptions@schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org

Upon receipt of your application, a vet reference check will be done and if the vet check is satisfactory then a home visit will be done. The entire process may take up to seven days, depending on your location and the number of applications being processed at that time.

Please plan on welcoming your new dog into your home within two weeks after approval. We cannot hold dogs because this limits our intake of others in need; SRC adopts them out on a first-come, first-serve basis based on a completed approved adoption process. If you are unable to accept your adopted dog within this time frame then SRC will go to the next approval and place with someone able to give the rescue a home within the proper time frame.

SRC does not ordinarily adopt its dogs to families with children under ten years of age. Exceptions are sometimes made on a case by case basis but only when the dog has been raised with children and the children are very respectful of animals.  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 is made in honor of the adoption of your new family companion and is never a purchase of an animal.  This tax deductible donation goes forward to help incoming rescued dogs. Our average total expense per dog includes but is not limited to the list of  expenses shown below.

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; DHPP $14-36; Bordatella $14-36; Heart-worm, Lyme, Ehrliccia Testing $30-55; Heart-worm
Preventative $42 per month; Spay or Neuter $200-$500; Total Basic Vetting $478- $765; ADDITIONAL VETTING: Teeth Cleaning $300 - 550; Blood Panel $120 -185; Cherry Eye $300-$500; Urinary Tract Infection $90-150; Heart-worm 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 rescued dogs. We put our heart and souls into saving their lives.  Often the medical expense, time and effort expended to help these dogs, far outweighs the minimal donation requested to adopt these innocent ones.  Please understand SRC is limited in the number of dogs in our safe haven and if you are not selected to adopt one of them, it is not a reflection on your ability to provide a good home for a canine, simply our lack of ability to provide for the overwhelming demand from applicants.  SRC urges you to pursue rescue -- it is definitely a worthy mission even if you do not adopt from SRC.