Since its creation, NJSRN has had a single mission: Finding permanent, loving homes for Miniature Schnauzers and Schnauzer mixes throughout the northeastern United States.http://www.njsrn.org/ Adoption donations typically range from $50-$600:
Age 10+ years: $50-$150
Age 8 - 9 years: $150-$250
Age 5 - 7 years: $250-$350
Age 3 - 4 years: $350-$450
Age 1 - 2 years: $400-$550
The adoption fee for al
l puppies is $450-$600. In some cases the puppy may be too young to fix, and there will be an additional $100 refundable spay/neuter deposit, which will be returned upon veterinary documentation of altering. We have a special "Senior for Seniors" program, in which the adoption fee is waived for a senior citizen adopting a senior Schnauzer. Occasional dogs may have slightly higher than average adoption fees, depending on circumstances and our expenses. The adoption donations listed above represent the range: the exact fee will vary depending on the dog and our costs. Please feel free to ask about the specific donation required for a dog of interest. All dogs adopted from NJSRN receive the following:
Veterinary examination;
Spay/neuter;
DA2PPv and Rabies vaccinations;
Treatment for worms and intestinal parasites;
Heartworm test;
Dental cleaning and extractions, if needed;
Urinalysis to detect potential urinary tract infections and bladder stones; and
Bloodwork, if necessary. If the dog has any other medical needs, they also will be addressed. We will have the dog microchipped, if possible, and it will be groomed or shaved down if its coat is very matted. The dog will also be evaluated for temperament and a determination of the type of home that is best suited for its needs. The value for all of these services is more than $450!! Adoption fees are donations to New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network, not payment for value received, and are based primarily on the age, health, and temperament of a particular dog and our expenses. Please understand, NJSRN is not a shelter, and we are not subsidized - most shelters receive municipal funding, while NJSRN operates entirely on adoption fees and donations. All of our members are volunteers, and none of us receives a salary or payment of any kind. Every dollar we generate through donations or adoption fees goes toward the care of our dogs - primarily for veterinary expenses, plus a small amount for grooming, board, and occasional shelter fees. Volunteers usually pay the costs for transport, fostering, dog food, phone calls, postage, printing, and adoption screening out of their own pockets.
