Oak Ridge, NJ - Schnauzer (Miniature). Meet Fritz a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Color

Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White

Age

7 years 1 month old, Senior

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

My details

Good with dogs

Purebred

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Our antisocial little schnauzie Fritz is back on the market and looking for an understanding home. He was a puppy mill survivor from a particularly awful mill where dogs were likely handled roughly and scruffed on the rare occasions they were touched at all. So all the dogs saved have had some extra behavior quirks and not particularly comfortable being petted and held.
He only has 9 teeth but still has his fangs so can still defend himself when he feels threatened. He’s not a touchy feely guy- a quick pat on the head is more than enough although once he bonds he will follow you around and want to be near you, just isn’t sure quite how to handle more attention that that. He’s not a fan of being picked up, dressed up, or his collar grabbed and needs some oral sleepytime meds before vet and grooming appointments to avoid stressing everyone out. He loves other dogs especially the ladies, though sometimes has a weird way of showing it and will bark at and “herd” them like a true bossy little terrier. He loves food and is a hungry guy who will do just about anything for a treat so that’s definitely the way to his heart. His ideal home would be with other little dogs and someone who will let him be and not force love and affection on him, and accept him on his terms. He’s about 6-7 years old, had a recent dental cleaning again, is neutered and updated on shots, and hoping to find an understanding schnauzer person to love him unconditionally, even if it’s mostly at a distance.
Email njwoof@cs.com to meet Fritz in Northern NJ

Since COVID-19, we are no longer holding our Sunday adoption events until further notice, but we are scheduling meet and greet appointments with a specific dog or dogs at our meeting spots in Northern NJ. To streamline adoptions, all communication before, during, and after the adoption process is done through email only: we have limited volunteers able to return phone calls. Submit an application from our website www.secondchance.petfinder.com to speed up the adoption process and email any questions to us at njwoof@cs.com. Please check your email regularly for next steps. All our dogs reside in foster care in Northern NJ until adoption and we do not have a central shelter location. We are a small all-volunteer organization focused on rescuing local dogs from area shelters, as well as accepting some surrenders and puppy mill rescues.