Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston

Benson (aka Lil’ Bit)

Crossed Over:  August 31, 2009

My oldest rescue boy (estimated at 14 years), Benson, known affectionately around here as Lil’ Bit, departed for heaven on August 31, 2009. 

Benson was a small dog, with a huge presence.  He joined the pack at Serenity Ranch for Retired Miniature Schnauzers at two yaers ago.  Lil’ Bit was blind in one eye and nearly blind in the other.   But his ears sure worked well and he learned to get around by listening for us.  Within a few days, he had reorganized the pecking order in the pack to put himself as the leader and put Miss Cagney’s nose out of joint.  Even on the morning of his passing, she was testing him to see if he would back down.  She is going to miss having him to pick on!  Miss Lacey loved to clean Benson as he was th eonly one who would sit still for as long s she wanted to fawn on him. He got a great bath on the morning of his passing as Lacey did not want him to show up in Heaven dirty!  With the hormone imbalance Benson’s departing has put in the pack, Bailey is going to be outnumbered once again!  Bailey will miss Benson the most at night when he doesn’t have a buddy to snuggle up against.  Who knew that Lil’ Bit would sneak his way so quickly into our hearts!  His grouchy little old dog habits and endearing way of using his blindness to snuggle his head into any human female chest will be fondly remembered.  We will be waiting for the next old friend to come to us….Cagney and Lacey make great seeing eye dogs!  With Love, Lori Magyar

Butch

Crossed Over:  October 16, 2009

Butch came to MSRH and me via a wonderful schnauzer angel who unchained him from a tree where he had no water, no food and no shelter.  He could not stand and was nothing but skin and bones.  He held his head at 180 degree angle (vertigo).  He would try to walk and fall down.  He was one of the “kitchen” crew (we referred to it as Kimmie’s kitchen)!!  He knew when I would go to the treat jar and would come trotting over.  Even though he ate regularly, he did not gain weight.   We feel priviledged to have known him and given him a chance for a new life — living in the house, with clean & soft bedding, and regular meals.  Butch knew that we loved him and he will be surely missed.  Butch, you are now whole and can run and play — now that you have traveled over the Rainbow Bridge.   Schnauzerly yours,  Karen Coleman

Derek

Crossed Over:  September 25, 2009

Derek was a charmer - from the moment MSRH rescued him.  He tried so hard to be happy and hide how sick he was but MSRH could tell something was wrong.  Unfortunately, the prognosis wasn’t good.  Derek was infected with Ehrlichia - a severe blood disease spread by ticks.  For months, Dr. D and the loving staff at Parker Road Animal Hospital tried in vain to save his life.  For a while, we thought he’d soon be better.  But it wasn’t to be.  We’ll miss you, Derek!  Love Always, Your Friends at MSRH.

Before he crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, Derek left this message:  “MSRH never once balked at the cost of my care.  And all told, it exceeded $3,000!   Counting some of the other sick dogs that MSRH has cared for, they’re more than $12,000 in the hole!  I’d sure appreciate it if folks could make a donation on my behalf.  Please see the MSRH Donate! section of the website.”

Candy “The Cane” Bacon

Adopted:  April 21, 2007

Crossed Over:  August 14. 2009

My beloved Candy Cane,  known as “The Cane”, passed over suddenly August 14, 2009.  I adopted her from MSRH in April of 2007.  She had had one owner who had passed away and then was dumped in a shelter cause of her senior age of 10.  She may have been 10, but was unaware of her age as she played like a puppy until her last day.  She could walk 5 miles a day and still be ready for more. She climbed tress, went after ducks in a pond and all who knew her remarked that she was ageless!

Fondly called the “The Queen” by some, she had personality plus!  An alpha female through and though…she knew what she liked and wanted and got it! Though I only had her for 2 years and 4 months it seemed like she had always been a part of my life. We had a bond like no other four legged furry one before her.  I still “see” her in all her favorite places and can not watch a duck on the water nor squirrel run up a tree without feeling the tremendous loss of her presence in my life. She was as no other and will be sorely missed.

Play well my sweet girl with Patia at The Bridge until we meet again. 

Love Always, Karin Bacon

ODIE

Born:  December 8, 1995

Crossed Over:  September 11, 2009

Our sweet boy, Odie, passed away peacefully at 4:55 pm. on Friday, September 11th, in the loving arms of his parents, Jo and Kris.  Along with his parents, he also leaves behind his two canine housemates, Raven and Max. 

Odie was born on December 8, 1995.  He was initially rescued by the SPCA, who in turn, turned him over to Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston.  He was then adopted by Jo and Kris on January 31, 2005 from that organization.  Jo found his posting on the internet, spoke with his foster mom, and then traveled with Kris to Houston to meet him and bring him to his “forever home” in Mansfield.   At that time, he was suffering from a severe skin infection, which was immediately treated and he soon blossomed into a handsome guy.  It was discovered several months later that he was losing his eyesight, caused by Progressive Retinal Atrophy, a common disease in Miniature Schnauzers.  At the time of his death, he was completely blind. 

Odie was best known for running in his sleep.  While lying down and asleep, he would kick his legs frantically in the movement of a dog running as fast as he could!   What could he be chasing?!!  

He will be missed, and loved, forever.  With Love, Jo and Kris

Megan Guzman

Born:  January 5, 1999

Crossed Over:  August 27, 2009

Megan will be dearly missed.  She was the reason why I started helping MSRH.  She was my first indoor baby and was a lot of fun.  We, or at least I, thought “We” wanted to help other schnauzers, but I soon discovered that Megan was a Diva and would have preferred to remain an only child.  However, because of her I did rescue 3 others - Max, Coco, and Baby.

Megan loved to get on the furniture when no one was looking.  She loved being the center of attention.  She loved food and was quick if she got a hold of some people food.  Megan was disobedient and we all allowed it.  She had an opinion about everything.  She was my baby and Diva.  I hope she and Max are having fun together at the Rainbow Bridge.  With love, Chris Guzman.

Jermaine Jackson

Born:  March 6, 2009

Crossed Over:  August 10, 2009

He lived a short life but was loved by all who knew him.  Love, Martha Sarrack.

BUSTER SHAFER

Adopted 24 December 2009;  Crossed Over 24 July 2009

We have lost a precious child of ours.  Buster came to us full of life and was loved by everyone and everyone loved him.  Our nine nieces and nephews, our three adult sons and all the Rice Military neighborhood will miss him dearly.  Buster died in his sleep and was such a loving and caring dog that he did not even make a noise.  Thank you MSRH for helping us rescue Buster.   Sincerely, Sandra and Randall Shafer

Born:  30 May 1997 in Round Rock Texas

Crossed Over:  2 June 2009 in Houston, TX

He will be dearly missed.  Who will play catch with me?  Who will guard me and try to protect me from all things?  Who will jump on the bed and see what goodies I left on the night stand?  Who will swallow my ear-rings and then force me to examine his poop for several days afterwards?  

Already this morning, I expected to see him wake up and examine the house before lying down to watch me work.  He was loved and will be missed.