About Poppy

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST BEFORE YOU APPLY WE DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS, NO EXCEPTIONS, THE PERSON ADOPTING MUST BE THE ONE TO PICK UP THE ANIMAL. WE REQUIRE A COMPLETED APPLICATION, 3 PERSONAL REFERENCES WHO DO NOT LIVE IN YOUR HOME, ANY BLOOD RELATION OR IN-LAWS. REFERENCES NEED TO BE SOMEONE WHO KNOWS ENOUGH ABOUT YOU TO GIVE A CHARACTER REFERENCE AND KNOW HOW YOU WOULD TREAT AN ANIMAL. WE REQUIRE A PHONE INTERVIEW AND VIRTUAL HOME VISIT IF YOU ARE NOT IN OUR AREA. EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT THESE RESCUES IS LISTED HERE. IF YOU EMAIL US ASKING IF WE GOT YOUR APPLICATION, HAS IT BEEN PROCESSED, IF THE DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DOG IN GENERAL WE WILL NOT REPLY. WE GIVE YOU ALL DETAILS HERE. AFTER 14 DAYS AND YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US, YOUR APPLICATION WAS NOT CHOSEN. IT DOES NOT MEAN YOU WERE NOT APPROVED, WE HOLD THEM FOR 1 YR. IT SIMPLY MEANS WE HAVE ONE DOG AND FOUND THE BEST HOME FOR THAT RESCUE. PLEASE ALLOW US 14 BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DAY YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE COMPLETED. THE MOST COMMON HOLD UP ON APPLICATIONS IS YOUR REFERENCES HAVE NO IDEA YOU'VE GIVEN THEIR NAME AND CONTACT INFO. THEY DO NOT REPLY, OR YOU HAVE GIVEN US THE INCORRECT EMAIL FOR US TO CONTACT THEM. YOU MUST BE RESPONSIBLE TO FIRST ASK YOUR REFERENCE IF YOU MAY USE THEIR NAME, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BOTH EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER FOR US. AND CHECK THE EMAIL TO ASSURE IT'S CORRECT. WE DO NOT EMAIL YOU ASKING FOR THE CORRECT INFORMATION. EVERYONE IN THE HOME MUST BE IN AGREEMENT TO ADOPTING A RESCUE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU NEED TO TALK A SPOUSE OR ROOMMATE INTO A NEW ADDITION TO THE FAMILY. IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS STATED ABOVE PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. AND PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US SAYING YOU WANT TO ADOPT. IF INTERESTED YOU MUST APPLY. THOSE EMAILS WILL BE DELETED. FOSTER LOCATION: JOHNSON CITY, TN ADOPTION FEE: $500 Poppy is a female Schnauzer born Dec 2024. She's a wonderful pup. She is UTD on vaccines, rabies, deworming, Bordetella, microchip and on monthly heart worm flea/tick prevention and groomed. She is scheduled to be spayed Oct 8th so she will be ready for pick up after Oct 15th. Poppy was an owner surrender due to a bigger dog attacking her. She is approximately 10-12lbs. She is a little slow to warm up to other dogs so give her time and introduce slowly at a distance, she will come around. Being a typical Schnauzer, she likes to try to be the boss, although she does understand the word NO! She knows commands sit, stay and shake. She's extremely smart! She likes to growl a lot (typical Schnauzer talk), but it's not negative or aggressive. She loves to play tug and shake the life out of her toys. Poppy is mostly house trained but she may have an accident or 2. She does sleep thru the night without accidents as long as you take her out as soon as she wakes up, usually around 7 AM. She's use to getting a small treat right before bedtime. She is leash trained but does better with a harness she can't back out of. SHE HATES CATS, so please don't even try to make that happen. NO KIDS UNDER 12, NO EXCEPTIONS. Since being on guard from the bigger dog attacking her constantly the quick movement and unprovoked actions of kids, it would not be a good idea to force a dog to accept this. She is perfectly happy with her adult humans, playing with her toys and other small non dominant dogs. She loves to ride in the car, takes a nice stroll and be near her human. FOOD: Purina Pro Plan puppy dry food mixed with pressure cooked chicken and carrots. AM/PM feedings. REMEMBER: Poppy is a puppy. All rescues need time to acclimate to new people, smells and surroundings. She's a typical Schnauzer. She will need more training to become a perfect dog. We are not looking for someone that will return her if she growls or wants to do things her way. You must be willing to work it out. She has a history of having to fight to survive. So PATIENCE, LOVE. & UNDERSTANDING are super important. Poppy would do best in a home with another small dog to play with, fenced yard and someone home most of the time to teach her new things. Poppy's foster Mom has put in many hours of love, tears and working hard to let her know she is not going to be hurt. She is being fostered near Johnson City, TN. YOU MUST BE WILLING TO DRIVE THERE FOR PICK UP. WE DO NOT SHIP OUR ANIMALS IF YOU ARE NOT READY FOR A DOG NOW OR A PUPPY (they are work) PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. WWWW.SCHNAUZERSAVERSRESCUERS.ORG

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