GR8 Lake Schnauzers

08/03/2024

Surprise Melanie flew in from AZ to see her dad. I love that our daughters come to see him/us a couple times a year. We really love and appreciate them. Doesn’t Mel look just like her Dad? Chris is coming in Nov. Troy is starting the siding on our house, it looks amazing. We are blessed with our kids!

07/19/2024

Happy Birthday Tia Bell. Love you

07/14/2024

Pergola completed! Furniture completed. Next will be the hand railing and landscaping in that order. I think Rick is loving it! I know I do. Troy is doing an amazing job!

07/11/2024

The start of our pergola.

05/22/2024

We had a great visit with our daughter Chris.

03/25/2024

I was so excited to hear from the wonderful couple who adopted both Isabelle and then Jackson. These two are completely spoiled. It made my heart fill with joy. Mom says Isabelle is still boss of the house. Doesn’t surprise me one bit💗

03/24/2024

Someone once said if you take care of someone with dementia you lose them more and more everyday. When they get the diagnosis, when they go through different stages, when they need treatment and when they pass away. This is called "ambigua loss".
I don't wish dementia on anyone. As the brain slowly dies, they change physically and eventually forget who their loved ones are. They could end up lying in bed, not moving and not eating or drinking.
There will be people who will scroll past this post because Dementia has not touched them. They may not know what it's like to have a loved one who has battled or is still battling dementia.
To raise awareness of this cruel disease, I would like my friends to put this on their page today.
Hold your finger on the post to copy and paste to your timeline.
A special thank you to anyone willing to put this on their timeline for Alzheimer Awareness Week!@

03/22/2024

Indeed

The purchase of a well bred purebred did not sentence another dog to death.
The purchase of a well bred purebred did not cause an increase in the number of dogs in shelter.
Someone wanting a dog with a predictable temperament from healthy lineage did not cause another dog to not get adopted.
Someone's meticulous research and support of only the most responsible of breeders is not the problem. It is not what you should be mad at. It is not what you should be pushing the blame onto.
I am not the one who brought these dogs into the world irresponsibly and left them in a shelter. Responsible breeders are not the ones who put dogs into shelters either.
It is my home, my life, and my choice of what kind of dog to bring into it. Maybe I needed a working dog, a sport dog, or simply a companion puppy to raise of a breed I enjoy. No matter the reason, the choice to support a reputable breeder did not send a shelter dog to its death.
A breeder who health tests, temperament tests, studies pedigrees, proves a dog worthy of being bred, and only breeds when doing so is of benefit to the breed is not contributing to the number of homeless dogs.
The number of homeless dogs in the world is a problem, but it is not a problem exacerbated by reputable breeders and those who purchase from them.
Your neighbor down the street who refuses to contain his unaltered dogs IS contributing to the problem.
Your friend who impulse bought a dog at Pet Land IS contributing to the problem.
That guy on Craigslist pumping out the trendiest designer mix as fast as he can IS contributing to the problem.
Your relative who just HAS to let their dog have one litter “so she can experience motherhood” or because “she’s just so sweet” IS contributing to the problem.
Your old high school classmate who bought a high energy working breed without taking the time to research its needs and realize it was not a good fit for their household ahead of time IS contributing to the problem.
A reputable breeder offers their lifelong support. A reputable breeder would never allow their dogs to end up in a shelter to begin with. A reputable breeder makes it a contractual obligation to return dogs they have produced back to them should you find yourself unable of keeping it.
It is understandable to be angry about the number of homeless dogs in the world, but if you take a deeper look, you will find your anger is misplaced.
If you take a deeper look, you will find reputable breeders and those of us who purchase from them are just as angry, WE are just pointing fingers at the right causes.

In conclusion, Blaming responsible breeders for shelter dogs is like blaming Harvard graduates for crack babies.

02/15/2024

Watching the neighbors on Dad’s lap/chest! Happy Valentine’s Day Friends and Family. Love you all💗

02/10/2024

Don’t accept any friend requests from me I’ve been hacked😩

02/03/2024

Relief for my Trigeminal Neuralgia is finally going to happen Tuesday! My last flare up put me in the hospital for 2 days with a tube in my nose so I could get my medicine in my system. Knock on wood, I’ve been shock free for over a week. However at a cost the meds have been kicking my butt. The surgery that I’m having is called Gamma Knife Surgery. It is radiation. There is only 250 of these machines in the world. There is a 70% chance that it will cure my Trigeminal Neuralgia. This is the first time I’ve done something without Rick by my side, he is very confused about it. Thank God Troy and Crystal are there for us. I would really love prayers and positive thoughts from my friends and family.

01/22/2024

Just a reminder for your babies💗

12/27/2023

It stinks but I’ve been in the hospital since Christmas Eve. I wasn’t able to pick up my phone or talk until now. Damn Trigeminal Neuralgia. For my Christmas gift from you I would love to see some of my babies. It’s been a very very rough week. 💗💗💗😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏

12/08/2023

Happy Holidays to all our Family Friends💗💗💗

11/26/2023

Rick is doing much better today. He continues to be more confused than normal. They are still testing to figure out what’s going on.

11/23/2023

Each day is a blessing.

11/03/2023

Newest litter has officially arrived. Ripley and Rikki’s beautiful babies. 😍

10/31/2023

Hard to believe this was just back in February. I sure miss all of our kids. They all have amazing homes that sure helps. Jewel and Gus Gus are warming our laps and have lots of love for us.

10/23/2023

The view we get to enjoy out from our living room. Usually without our sons construction trailer in the way! Love the fall in Michigan.

10/06/2023

Peek a boo!

09/25/2023

Settling into our new home. It’s so nice to have Jewel and Gus Gus enjoying our large back yard with us.

08/30/2023

I believe he is darker red now.

08/16/2023

I know that this amazing guy is now with another fantastic family. It has been very difficult decision to rehome my babies and many many tears have been shed. Both Rick and I are very happy to know that Ripley you. 💗💗💗

Let's welcome Ripley to our schnauzer family! Can't to see what our future red line will look like! Thank you very much GR8 Lake Schnauzers Mary, He is absolutely a joy to have.

08/16/2023

I know that Diamond is a very lucky girl to be with such an amazing family. We are so happy knowing that many nights she will be cuddled up next to you and your husband. It has been very difficult and many many tears have been shed, but Rick and I are very happy to know that our sweet Diamond is with you. 💗💗💗

Lets welcome Diamond to our schnauzer family!! Thank you so much GR8 Lake Schnauzers Mary we love her so much! ❤️❤️

08/16/2023

I know that Rikki is with an amazing family, much like ours. Many nights cuddled up next to you and your husband. It has been very difficult and many many tears have been shed, but Rick and I are very happy to know that our sweet girl is with you. 💗💗💗

Lets welcome Rikki to our schnauzer family! Thank you so much GR8 Lake Schnauzers Mary she is so precious!! ❤️❤️

08/14/2023

Hanging out with the pups today!! It’s way to hot for these sweet babies outside today.

08/01/2023

Due to my husbands medical problems we will no longer have all of our babies. The chances of falls are just too great. We will be moving into a substantially smaller home, small enough for me to handle everyday maintenance. Most of our babies have been placed with great families Jackson and Gus-Gus are still available. I prefer Michigan homes for them. Please PM me for information.

07/15/2023

Ms Rikki and Jackson’s sons flew home today to be with their new families. Now all 4 of these cuties live in AZ. You can really see the difference between a sable and white.

07/07/2023

This sable boy is so sweet like his dad and is entertainment for the whole day. Once he is ready for bed he is out like a light. His brother is flying to see his new family in AZ on the 15th.

07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July✨💥✨