Adopt
Find the schnauzer who suits your home.
We make every effort to match our available animals to homes that suit their disposition and needs. We appreciate your patience and understanding through the adoption process.
Dogs available for adoption
Our current dogs are listed on our Petfinder page, which the rescue keeps up to date.
No dogs are listed right now
New schnauzers arrive often. Send in an application so we can match you when the right dog comes in.
How adoption works
Step 1
Browse the dogs
See who is in foster care now, and share them with friends and family.
Step 2
Submit an application
An application is required before adopting. It tells us what type of dog you are looking for.
Step 3
Screening and references
Our volunteers screen your application and contact your references.
Step 4
Meet your match
We match you with a dog whose disposition and needs suit your home.
Adoption application
By completing an adoption application, you consent to Homeward Bound screening your application and contacting your references.
Opens our secure application form.
Good to know
We are foster-based. There is no central facility to visit. Email us and we can tell you all about our rescue dogs.
Where we place dogs. Delaware, Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Adoption donation. The amount varies by dog. Age, health and any special circumstances all play a part, so please ask us about the dog you are interested in.
Not ready to adopt?
Fostering saves a life too, and every dog we take in needs a foster home first.