When Raiven left the breeding industry her adopters knew challenges lay ahead. They adopted her knowing she had a heart murmur and were not deterred. However, things became more complicated and a heart scan showed exactly what’s going on with Raiven’s heart.

It was a chance meeting at a dog event that brought our immediate attention to how Schnauzerfest could, and should help Bramble and Poppy. Both dogs were in need of essential dental work, which closely followed the expense of other unexpected veterinary treatment.

Anousha, Esther and Shimmi are in the care of Northumberland Dog Rescue. Veterinary treeatment will include neutering, dentals and for Anousha, removal of a mammary lump.

When 7 year old Luna developed diabetes it brought other health complications for her. Both eyes formed cataracts and these rapidly worsened, causing blindness. Luna’s vet recommended bilateral cataract surgery to help Luna’s quality of life.

When 6 year old Sherlock’s adopters contacted us it looked likely that an urgent blood transfusion was needed and more extensive investigations to identify the cause of his symptoms. His family had exhausted his insurance cover and other financial options in the weeks up to Sherlcok’s critical situation.

Alfie is around 8 years old. Not a lot is known about his life except that he most likely lived until recently in a puppy farm. All signs point to his life being one of deprivation and having never lived in a home. He is also blind.

Freya and Bree are elderly dogs who are in the long term care of Miniature Schnauzer Rescue Ireland. Both have multiple health conditions which are well managed through excellent veterinary care and medication. A Schnauzerfest Grant is supporting the monhtly costs of medication, to help MSRI get through the worst animal welfare crisis in their, and our history.

Enid has recently been adopted having left the breeding industry. Fortunately for Enid she has few of the issues which many dogs carry with them from that background and she is settling in well.

Rupert’s age is estimated to be around five. Not a lot of information on his background is available but it is known he was kept as a breeding dog. His shy and nervous ways suggest he was not treated kindly. He now has a good life ahead of him away from the breeding industry where dogs are treated as commodities. Rupert, like all dogs deserves so much better.

The rescue was faced with a difficult and upsetting situation when three schnauzers arrived with them. The dogs were in such an appalling state of neglect they were immediately admitted to the vet. Their coats were so badly matted they had to be completely removed under sedation.

When 13 year old schnauzer cross Tyson’s family gave him up to others to look after him, his world crashed. But, as is often the way, this turned out to be the saving of Tsyon. He has Cushings disease and s now loved, cared for and will be for the rest of his life.

Dee was in a council pound and attacked by another dog, causing serious injuries to her neck which became infected and infested with maggots. Her rescue sought immediate veterinary treatment as soon as she was in their care. There was a surprise waiting for everyone.

When 3 year old Snootsy began limping, his family were not prepared for the sad news to come. After investigations it was found that cancer was in Snootsy’s leg and to make matters worse, it had spread. This was devastating news for his family, made all the harder by existing serious health problems of Snootsy’s owner.

Winnie and Zoe lived in poor conditions before they had the better fortune to be taken in by Miniature Schnauzer Rescue Ireland. They had been used for breeding and it’s likely the conditions were typical of many low welfare breeding facilities.

Willow is a schnauzer cross whose life has been hard and neglectful. Her age is estimated to be around 6 years old and she has lived outside the whole time. When North East Terrier Rescue were asked to help her, she was due to be euthanised.

Tal and Nye, aged 10 years old, were taken in by Oldies Club when their owners could no longer cope with their declining health and the care they needed. A wonderful Oldies foster home is caring for the boys and they are doing very well. Their future is safe thanks to Oldies and in part, the support of a Schnauzerfest Grant

One morning in June we received an email with an urgent request to help find a home for 12 year Guy whose owner had recently died. The request came from a long time supporter who knows we’re not a rehoming charity, but hoped we could put our network into action and help.

When 9 year old Paddy’s owner contacted us for help it was obvious that circumstances were difficult, complicated and upsetting for all involved. She had made the difficult decision with her family, that Paddy’s best future was not with them.

Pippi’s care since adoption has proven unexpectedly costly for her adopter, as she has had a few health matters to address. She was also keen that Pippi be neutered and a Schnauzerfest Grant recently covered the costs of this.