Since its inception in 1997, NJSRN has rescued and rehomed nearly 1,700 Miniature Schnauzers and Schnauzer mixes. Every one of these dogs has a story ... 1,700 dogs ... 1,700 stories.

Fred is the reason NJSRN exists today. He was rescued from Texas and placed in the home of one of our members. Fred's pawprints led the way for many other dogs.

Every one of these dogs has a story ... 1,700 dogs ... 1,700 stories.

Harry and Sally, a pair of Schnauzers that were rescued together, and were adopted together. Harry and Sally brought much joy to their new owner for several years, visited her while she was in the hospital, and were with her in her final days.

Every one of these dogs has a story ... 1,700 dogs ... 1,700 stories.

Devo, a middle-aged Schnauzer that selected his family at one of our adoption events. Many families met Devo that afternoon, but he selected one man and would not leave his side.

Every one of these dogs has a story ... 1,700 dogs ... 1,700 stories.

Mason and Dixon, two dogs rescued from a shelter in West Virginia. The dogs had been picked up as strays and dropped off in the night box at the shelter. No one was sure how long they were on the run, but we now know that they saw some of the worst in people. When they were rescued, one of Mason's legs was dangling from his hip. His leg was amputated and he recovered. After his surgery, we learned that Mason still carried metal from someone's rifle.

Every one of these dogs has a story ... 1,700 dogs ... 1,700 stories.

Then there was LadyBelle, a quiet, undernourished female with hair matted from neglect and green play dough. She had trouble walking because her former owners did not trim her nails, and they had grown so long that they had begun to curl.

Every one of these dogs has a story ... 1,700 dogs ... 1,700 stories.

Accord, a striking male with a thyroid condition that required constant care and monitoring. While in foster care, NJSRN was able to stabilize his condition, and he was adopted. The "Texas dogs" a massive undertaking to save 56 dogs. Almost all of the dogs had ear mites. All needed bathed and groomed. All of these dogs were placed into new homes. Willie James and Sassy Marie, who spent many years traveling cross-country in the bed of their owners' semi. Sassy gave birth to three puppies while in rescue, and one of her puppies was adopted by our most famous adopter - Mary Tyler Moore. (To read more about Mary and Shana, see NJSRN - The Early Years.)

Every one of these dogs has a story ... 1,700 dogs ... 1,700 stories.

Some of the dogs and their stories remain within the NJSRN family. There's Dorian's Midge and Milo (left), and her husband Chuck's Sammy (right). Midge and Milo both had liver shunts that were corrected with surgery. Sammy ... well, Sammy is truly daddy's girl - she just tolerates everyone else.

Kelly's Maxwell and Cole. Maxwell's original owner was a battered woman with a special needs child. She placed Maxwell with an older neighbor before she and her child moved from their abusive home. At two years old, Maxwell was way too much for the woman to handle, so she turned him in to NJSRN. Cole had two health problems - a liver shunt and an undescended testicle. Surgery corrected both problems, and he's happy and healthy in his new home.

Deb's Josh, Chelsie (left), and Bradley. Josh was abandoned by his owner in his golden years. Deb fostered him, and Josh spent his last few years with someone who loved him. Princess Chelsie was diagnosed with cancer and given a few months to live. Deb wanted to make sure that her last months were peaceful, and Chelsie thrived for two years before ending her reign. Bradley is happy and healthy, and enjoying life with his brother, Dylan.

Every one of these dogs has a story ... 1,700 dogs ... 1,700 stories.

Would you like to share your dog's story? Please send a photo and write-up to info@njsrn.org.