Schnauzer puppies and dogs in Minnesota

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Tiki, the sweet and goofy pup with a heart full of love! Tiki came to us from BARC and has been winning hearts ever since with his charming personality. Tiki may be a bit shy at first, but he warms up quickly and becomes an affectionate companion. He loves belly rubs and has a cute habit of standing on your leg to get your attention. While he might be unsure of new people initially, give him a few minutes, and he’ll be your best friend. Tiki is great with children over 10, adults, seniors, and other dogs, both big and small. He’s leash trained, crate trained, and does well in the car. With a moderate energy level, Tiki enjoys playtime but also loves to relax and snuggle. He’s still learning how to ask new dogs to play and sometimes barks in their faces, which not all dogs appreciate. However, he’s improving and just needs a little guidance. This playful pup is full of personality and will talk to you when he can see you, making him a delightful companion. He’s affectionate and goofy, bringing joy to everyone around him. Tiki would do best in a home where he can have some time to warm up and feel safe. He might be a bit timid and scared at first, but with patience and love, he becomes the best companion you could ask for. If you’re looking for a lovable, playful, and affectionate dog, Tiki is the perfect match for you. Just give him a little time, and he’ll shower you with love and loyalty. Tiki is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 1/11/2025  and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 9am and noon. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame.  Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 28, 2024, 2:50 pm

Hi there, I’m Anny. I’m an adorable, purebred Schnauzer girl who was rescued from the icky commercial breeding life in September 2024. Oof, things started out pretty rough for me. Humans were scary, life was scary, kennels were scary, everything was scary. I have been through a ton of things in my first 2 years of life and let’s just say most aren’t pleasant at all. Thank heavens for rescue and my patient foster parents and my foster siblings - because I have begun to really enjoy being a loved family member and this dog thing is pretty awesome. I am not going to be for every family, because I’m still learning to be brave and happy every day. Loud noises frighten me. Like the garage door or the doorbell, or anytime my foster mommy drops something - I run for the hills. Also, kissing my face - please don’t do it. I’m not saying I won’t ever hate it, but right now the sound and the human face in mine just deeply scares me. Picking me up - please don’t do it. I was lifted against my will for 2 years and I really, really don’t like it at all. I will run away from you if you try to do it. I know I sound difficult, but I’m just still learning that humans and being a loved part of a family is a good thing. Here is where I have made enormous strides - eating - it’s my favorite time of the day. Having a meal every day is just heaven. I desperately need another doggie companion. I will follow my sibling and take all of their cues. Confidence is key, and I really need to have another fur buddy with me at all times because I do get anxious if/when I’m left alone. Walks - at first I was terrified of the leash, like terrified and I still don’t love it, because having something put on my neck scares me, as do the noises from cars, but I will walk with my fur sibling, and I actually quite like doing it. I will absolutely need a fenced secure yard at first because walking with my new family will take a lot of time, trust, and training. Now my good points - because I have many!  I’m all Schnauzer - Silly, Sassy, and full of personality! When I get comfortable, I am a very happy and chill girl! Laying by the fireplace in a cozy bed is my true happy place! I am pretty good about my kennel.  Never had a single mess in it, but I need to be coaxed patiently to go into it. Once I’m there I’m a super good girl and I don’t make a peep. I love chewing! Bones, bully sticks, greenies, anything. I love to chew! I also love laundry and enjoy stealing it and scattering it all over my foster mom and dad’s house. They laugh, because catching me with tshirt in my mouth is super funny! I am very sweet and there isn’t a doggie friend I have disliked and my foster family has pups come for visits a lot. I have gotten along with all of them - young, old, and small. I sleep in bed with my foster family. I really like it. I turn into a little goofball. It’s one of the few places I will let my foster mom and dad pet me, and rub my belly, and I even give them hand kisses. Since loud noises really frighten me, young children are not recommended. I also have to live in a house with a fenced yard that is connected to the home, because I will take off quickly if given the chance and I will run away and I will not come back, or let you touch me or pick me up. For a family with older, kind, and respectful children, a mom or dad who works from home, or a recently retired mom or dad, I would be a great addition to the family, as long as I have a fur sibling to hang out with. I know that’s a lot of info, but I have overcome so much and with every new day I continue to make huge strides in showing what a great and brave girl I am.    Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, dental, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee:  $750.00    Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 21, 2024, 3:45 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.  Hi I’m Mateo!  I’m a handsome scruffy little lady who is looking for a family of my very own.  I came here from a shelter in Arkansas where I found myself when my owner passed away.  I wasn’t there too long before I came to MN where I found myself in a foster home.  It took me a bit to open up to my new foster.  I was sad and confused since I had lost my home and owner.  I was lucky though that I got to come here with my brother.  I don’t need to be adopted with him, but if you have room in your heart I’d certainly love to be adopted with him.  We love being together! When we meet I’m shy with new people and need a bit to warm up.  Once I trust you though then I’m a happy lady who likes to dance and give you my bestest smile!  My former owner taught me that when it’s time to be picked up you turn around and look over your shoulder so you can easily be picked up.  I can be playful with my brother, but I tend not to play with the other fosters here.  It’s not that I don’t like them, I just kinda do my own thing or hang with my brother.  I don’t really care about toys, but I do enjoy food and treats.  I’d love a calm home with no kids where I can lounge around in peace and watch the world out the window and just lay by your feet.  I’m small and don’t take up much room other than a big space in your heart. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.    ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) December 3, 2024, 12:02 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.    Hi I'm Irene!  I'm a happy friendly lady who's looking to share my life and love! I can found running around my home doing zoomies and jumping against my foster mom's legs begging for attention. I love getting hugs and pets and scratches.  I get the cutest full body wiggles!  I do get a little mouthy because I get a little over excited.  I don't bite down I just find your hand or arm sitting in my mouth haha!  Need a kiss?  I can be persuaded to give you one of those too.  This super happy confident girl is how I am with my doggie friends around.  When my doggie friends aren't around I'm more bashful and unsure.  Because of this I currently ask for a doggie friend in my future home. I'm a pretty inquisitive girl and enjoy exploring my home.  I'm doing great in kennel training and keep it clean.  I've been doing well on potty training too.  The leash is a bit scary, but I'm working on it.  Together I know I can master it so that I can keep on exploring the world.  I haven't met any kids yet, but I think I'd be fine with older kids.  I think little kids might get scared since I can be mouthy like I mentioned before.  I'd never hurt anyone, I just want to be loved.  I can't wait to meet you! Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.   ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) November 6, 2024, 10:49 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.    DOB:   05/01/2017 Requires another dog in home: Yes  Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes Okay with cats: Unknown Okay with children under 12 years old: No Weight: 11lbs Food Fed: Farmina N & D Requires a fenced yard:   Yes, needs a fenced yard Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area. Invisible/ underground fencing is not recommended for most rescue dogs. HI I’m Molly!  I’m an adorable tiny little girl who is just as happy as can be!  I have the cutest smile and when I’m really happy my whole body wiggles like crazy.  If I don’t have the body wiggles then I have the cutest nub wag to show you I want to be friends.  I’m a little nervous with people.  I want so bad to be your friend, but I will stay just a tad out of reach.  I get up my courage though if you bend down to me and I give happy little kisses to your hands and then dance around you til I come back for another round of kisses.   I do like pets though and will give you my belly for belly rubs.  Each day my foster mama holds me and I shake for a few minutes, but then I settle in.  I know that we are working on trust and confidence and I’m getting it pretty quickly!  I really enjoy the presence of another dog and they give me a lot of confidence so I do ask that my home has one.  I’ll be following them and you around the home because I’m curious about things.  If you work from home I make a great companion because I’m usually pretty quiet and will snuggle up with the dog in your home and nap.  I’ve discovered that tv is a pretty interesting thing too and my foster mama catches me watching it pretty often.  I’m working hard on kennel and potty training.  I’m a little too scared to walk on leash yet so I haven’t practiced it much, which I another reason I need a fenced in yard right now.  I haven’t met any kids or kitties yet.  I can say that kitties are bigger than I am so I might be just fine with them.  I think little kids might be a little too loud and overwhelming for me so older respectful kids would be a better fit.  If you have love to give and a little patience then I think we would be great together!  I promise you won’t be disappointed! Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders.  Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a  particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit.  Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.     ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) December 24, 2024, 11:26 am