Dutchess

My story

We have a transport set up to leave SoCal on 11/16/24 to NorCal and OR. We would love to add Libby to our trip for the right family ❤️ Travel costs are in addition to her adoption fee. Travel costs/adoption fee are always due when we arrive in person with your new baby in hand ❤️ Meet Dutchess. She is a 1 year old purebred miniature schnauzer. She is weighs 21 pounds. Yes, she is full grown and at a healthy weight. She is leggy, and very sturdy in size and weight. She is spayed, current on vaccines, microchipped, had a wonderful exam with our vet, and has offically been cleared to find a home all her own ❤️ She is house trained, and will let you know when she needs to go outside by sitting by the back door. She will simply stand back if she doesn't need to go when asked to unless it's to accompany you outside and just hang out 🙂 She is crate trained, and currently sleeps in her crate at night only. She is very well behaved in the home, and has free roam throughout the day. She can easily have her sleeping arrangements changed to being in your room on a dog bed, or in bed with you if you desire. She LOVES human touch, and affection so the closer she can be to her humans, the happier she is ❤️❤️❤️ She is leash trained; and does very well on her walks. She looks forward to any length of walks, however often she can get them 💕 She used to always stroll around her neighborhood with her prior owner proud to be by his side always ☺️ She is AMAZING with other dogs and cats alike. She has gotton along with every animal she has ever met, so if you have others at home she will be their instant friend. However, her TRUE joy comes from her people, and as long as she has them then she doesn't need another animal in the home. She is very Velcro to her people, so if you have the time, space, and love to give them Dutchess's heart will always be full ❤️❤️❤️ She is amazing on road trips around town, and LOVES her spa days with our groomer. She is NOT a barker, but will alert you of unfamiliar sounds (sometimes 😂) She is that friend you never knew you needed. She is always waiting anxiously for you to return home, let alone from another room in the house 😂 She is excited the moment she locks eyes with you again, every time. Dutchess has a beautiful heart, and truly loves with every single ounce of it. Once she knows you are there to stay in her life, she will be your absolute best friend. It was very hard for her when she had to say goodbye to her past owner, but he unfortunately was unable to care for her the way she deserved and he wanted her to have a better life so he reached out to us to take her in. Dutchess will be nervous when she first meets you, but she will warm up quickly and without doubt. She has a kind soul, just one that knows loss so she never knows one's intention in her life, so please know that we are looking for someone to come in and give her the patience, understanding, and unconditional love she will need to thrive in life again ❤️❤️ Her adoption fee along with its breakdown is on our website at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/ at the bottom of her adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/dutchess. It covers her spay, (she was in heat so she had an in heat spay increase which required longer anesthesia time, iv fluids, and an antibiotic shot that was given to aid in the healing of her in heat spay.) It also covers her ear plucking they did/exam, dental exam (ears and teeth both were in great health!), her Vaccines, microchip/registration, and her exam with our vet who has officially cleared her to find a home all her own ❤️ And as always, it also contributes to the care involved in time she has been here with us, her grooming costs, and the training we have personally done with her ☺️ Pictures attached are of her before her spa day (I'll have updated photos soon so make sure to check back!)

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Dutchess, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.