When it comes to adopting a Giant Schnauzer, it is important to remember that VSGSR may have little idea as to the history of the dog or its background. Some of our dogs come from people who purchased their Giant from what we call back-yard breeders, or BYBers, who give little consideration to the effect their practices, may have on the natural traits of this exciting breed. Some dogs come from reputable breeders but went to homes where they suffered from ignorance, neglect or abuse. Others are surrenders due to legitimate life-altering events but where rescue was the best place for the dog.

Giant Schnauzers are often highly driven, self-motivated, energetic, intelligent, and CHALLENGING. A dog with this much “personality” can be a difficult dog to live with if it isn’t given a fulltime job to do that includes exercise, socialization, and training.

Giants are very slow to mature. Between the ages of 1 and 4 years, they are teenagers and require much structure. This is when their instincts begin to develop. Socialization is critical during this stage. The more they are exposed to new people and situations, the better they are able to evaluate whether someone means harm to their owners or whether they are friendly.

We suggest you refrain from dog parks until you know your dog well and know how he/she is around other dogs. A Halti or Gentle Leader (leash) may be very beneficial in helping you learn to control your dog. Obedience classes are crucial and we can suggest a few places with good trainers.

You also need to find someone who will help you with grooming, training, behavior problems, health issues, or anything else that might come up during the life of your Giant.

You will find our application to adopt on this website. After you fill it out online, click the send button and it will come to us directly. After we receive the application and discuss it among our group, we will make an appointment to do a home check to make certain the environment is suitable for keeping a Giant Schnauzer or one of our other schnauzers. Following that, we determine if we have a dog that suits your life style. We do a thirty-day foster contract before finalizing the adoption to make absolutely certain this is the best home for the Giant and the best Giant for you. Our adoption fees range from $150 for older Giants or Giants with medical problems to $350 for younger giants. Prices for smaller schnauzers and schnauzer mixes range from $150 to $250 depending on the age and health. All of our dogs are vet checked, all shots are current, each dog is spayed or neutered as necessary, a full panel blood test is done and any problems that are uncovered are treated if at all possible, and each dog is micro chipped. If more than one dog is adopted at the same time, discounts do apply. Our fees never cover the amount of money we put into each dog. But we do it because we think they are worth it.

If you have any thing that you might do to help us, we need the following:

• Volunteers to transport dogs.
• Volunteers to check the shelters for Giant Schnauzers.
• Financial help in the form of donations. No donation is too small to help and is always appreciated.
• Donations may be made through Paypal using this email address… phxgsrescue@hotmail.com
• Old cell phones may be recycled and dropped off or mailed to Deer Creek Animal Hospital, 3025 E Rose Garden LN., Phoenix, AZ 85050, and the phone is 602.404.0066.

Valley of the Sun Giant Schnauzer Rescue
P.O. Box 648
Mesa, AZ 85211
www.vsgiantschnauzerrescue.org
phxgsrescue@hotmail.com
Voice mail only 602.212.6775