Thinking About Adding a Pet
Thinking about adding a pet – possibly an Affenpinscher to your family? Should you adopt a rescue?
Here are “Five Good Reasons to Get A Rescue Dog”, from LOST DOGS AND LONELY HEARTS BY Lucy Dillon, copyright (c) 2009 by Lucy Dillon. Used by permission of The Berkley Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Group (USA) LLC.
They’re house-trained: Puppies are adorable but housebreaking them is torture for you and your carpets. Older dogs, on the other hand, are usually clean in the house, and barring a few accidents while they settle in, should take little or no reminding where the facilities are.
What you see is what you get: Cute puppies turn into unexpectedly huge and demanding dogs within a matter of months—which often leads to them being dumped at the rescue center. Adopting a fully-grown adult means you can plan for exercise needs, feeding needs, and how he’ll fit into your family life.
Not all rescue dogs are “rejects”: Marriages break down, owners die, circumstances change, and model pets can find themselves looking for new people through no fault of their own. Dogs that are turned in for being “too boisterous” or ”rough” are often just in the wrong home; with the right amount exercise and mental stimulation, they can be transformed into happy companion.
You’re getting a support network: Rescue shelters don’t want to rehome a dog twice! Not only will they guide you through choosing the right dog for you, they’ll be on hand to offer advice and support afterward—and with the experience of dealing with so many dogs, there won’t be many questions they can’t answer.
Not all rescue dogs are Heinz 57: If you’ve got your heart set on a particular kind of dog, it’s simple to track one down, either by searching internet rescue sites, or by contacting the national breed rescue. Responsible breeder will always take back puppies if the owners can no longer look after them, and will make sure they’re going to a good new home, second time round!
How to Adopt
You can view Affenpinschers available for rescue here.
Please read the dog’s description and location and consider if it is the right dog for you. If you’re interested in adopting a specific Affen, please fill out an Adoption application. Please complete a separate application for each dog you are interested in.
Adoption Fees:
Less than 3 years old $450
3 years to 9 years $400
Older than 9 years $300
This fee helps to offset the costs of basic preventative care including spaying and neutering, vaccines and heartworm tests, in addition to any extra medical care the dog may need. Often this adoption fee does not even cover the cost of basic medical care.
Adoptions require reference checks and a home visit.
After Adoption
We are here to help for the life of the dog. Please contact us with any questions or concerns at any time, regardless of how long it has been since you adopted! We are Affen lovers and experienced Affen owners and we’ve been through a lot! If you ever need suggestions or advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We also LOVE to get updates and photos of our adopted dogs. Nothing makes us happier than to hear of the adventures of our alumni!
We do not have any Affens in our rescue program at this time.
Please continue to check back.
Adopted!
George is an older Affenpinscher who needs special attention and dedication. His owner passed away, George was always his favorite and it is very sad that George has no one now. He is in decent health, but he does have some issues. He is very sweet, and would do so well in a quiet and laid back home. Please consider giving George a soft place to land. He is located in western NY state.
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Available Dogs
The following dogs are available for adoption. Please read the dog’s description, location and consider if it may be the right dog for you before submitting your application.
If you do not see a dog that interests you, please contact our rescue coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We may have dogs that are almost ready for adoption but are not yet on our website.
Fill out the adoption application.
Happy Tales
The dogs below have found their forever homes. You can read their stories.