Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston

MICKEY

My beloved Mickey, who I adopted from MSRH in 2003, passed over the rainbow bridge in the early morning hours of June 3, 2010.  After five days at the vet’s office, I chose to bring him home and let him  be with us in his final hours.  When he passed, he was in him own bed, right beside my own, with his own things for comfort.  I took him to our  special place in the pasture at the house and laid him to rest.  He was a great friend and a patient listener and someone who I could just cry and cry with.   I will surely miss my Mickey Moo!

With Love, Cynthia Sharp

GIZMO

We adopted Gizmo from MSRH about nine years ago when she was just eight months old.  She was the best dog we ever had - she wasn’t a barker, or a whiner and she dearly loved everyone she met.  She had natural ears and a natural tail and we used to laugh that there was probably some squirrel out there looking for its tail!  We have had so many fosters and Gizmo was the perfect hostess to every one that we brought home.  She was a true companion with unconditional love.  Complications from her diabetes and blindness finally caught up with her and though we will miss her greatly, we also know that she is no longer suffering.  It makes us smile when we picture Gizmo on Gloria’s mom’s lap giving her face a real cleaning!  We love you - and miss you lots!

With Love, Gloria & Al Ewert

HUGO

Hugo came to MSRH as an owner surrender on February 28, 2010.  He had heartworms but that was only the start of the problems.  Dr. Tom Dayton at Parker Road Animal Hospital worked with him and Hugo resided there for quite some time.  He was a wonderful little man and he knew that he was wanted and loved.  “Little Man”, we shared a birthday and your foster mom will miss you.  You will always have a special place in my heart.

With Love, Marilyn Malaney

ZOE

Zoe came to MSRH in 2000.  She was an owner surrender who was heart worm positive, weighing barely 8 pounds. I fostered her through treatment and then adopted her shortly thereafter.  She was very lively, a great watch dog and a wonderful playmate to Leo (another MSRH rescue). She loved to sit in your lap, give you kisses and barked if you didn’t give her enough attention!  In 2009, she developed IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and received wonderful care through Gulf Coast.  This past year, she developed diabetes.  She fought the good fight until the bitter end.  Zoe will be truly missed by her entire family.

With Love, Vicky, Cecil, Leo, Buffy and Willow

PENNY

Born:  September 2, 1999

Penny came to MSRH in November 2009.  She was an owner surrender who hadn’t been vetted in nearly ten years.  She had arthritis, amongst other conditions, but we were able to make her reasonably comfortable.  She was quite a character and could get jealous of our most passive Schnauzers.  Penny, you are gone but not forgotten — you were loved — we all miss you — but we are glad that you are now whole and running free of your pain and sorrows.

Schnauzerly Yours & Always With Love, Karen, Mike & Our Minis

BILLY

Crossed Over:  January 27, 2010

“Believers, look up - take courage.  The angels are nearer than you think.”

Billy came to MSRH on February 2, 2009. He was a very sweet boy and loved to cuddle and to sit on your lap. He enjoyed being with people and I will miss him very much. I fostered Billy most of the time that he was with us. When I was out of town, he was fostered by one of the following:  Susan Singleton, Bruce and Gina Nero, Beverly Mattocks or Karen Coleman. I would like to thank them for giving Billy the love and affection that he deserved. I will miss his sweet little bark.  With Love, Marilyn Malaney 

RUDY

Crossed Over:  December 7, 2009

Looking out my window,
I’m thinking of you,
And all the things,
We can do…

Rudy was my very first foster.  Though there have been many since, he will always be special.  Rudy was lovingly adopted by Gail and Don McCreless on April 30, 2006.  He was very loved by both. When I would go to visit, they would tell Rudy that I was coming and he would wait for me at the window. Just six months before Rudy’s death, on June 3, 2009, Gail succumbed to cancer.  They are together again.   With Love, Marilyn Malaney

VAUGHN

Crossed Over:  December 9, 2009

“Well I’m lookin’ out the window, I’m lookin’ at you;  Well I’m dreamin’ all the sweet dreams and the memories of the past.  Feel so fine honey, that’s why our love will last.  Feel so good baby and it’s all because of you.  Yea, I’m lookin’ out the window, I’m lookin’ at you.”  Stevie Ray Vaughn

Vaughn was a foster in the loving home of Callie & Kevin Wolf.  Rescued by MSRH, and named after the great blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughn, his situation was difficult and he crossed the Rainbow Bridge on December 9, 2009.  He was a blessing, but for too short a time, and he will be missed.  We know though that you’re looking out Heaven’s window and smiling on us below.  With Love, Callie & Kevin

Annie Sonier

Born:  June 5, 1997

Crossed Over:  November 6, 2009

My precious Annie went to Heaven on November 6, 2009.  Her nickname was Annie Bananie, given to her by her “kindergarten teacher” when she was eight weeks old.  Annie had many health problems during the years, but remained one of the sweetest, most loving members of our family - no matter what she went through.  She was a breast cancer survivor, was blind in one eye, had surgery for bladder stones, and was an insulin dependent diabetic during her last three years.  She was well loved, not only by our family, but by everyone who knew her.  She will be greatly missed by her playmates, including her “best friend” Callie, the Yorkshire Terrier, and my son’s cat, Tigger.  Her human friends mourning her passing include Michael (my son), Carol, Jennie, Kate, Jan, Janet, Theresa (who groomed her with care all of her life), and the staff of Lexington Animal Hospital who treated her with love and kindness all of her life.

May God Bless my precious little girl.  We’re comforted knowing that, right now, she is running and playing with Shadow, who preceded her to Heaven.

 With Love, Pat Sonier & Family

Sammy B

Crossed Over:  October 26, 2009

 Sammy B came to MSRH in need of help and we did everything we could to save him.  In the end, the cancer would prove to be the victor.  Sammy B was a sweetheart and his foster mom, Krista Garcia, was his Schnauzer Angel and was with him till the end.  Sammy B touched everyone at MSRH that he met and we’ll all miss him.  But we know that, as he crosses the Rainbow Bridge, he’s happy, healthy and whole once again.