Heidi's original owner, an elderly person in Idaho, passed away - and Heidi was taken in by a couple in Oregon with dog rescue experience. The couple divorced, and the man ended up with Heidi. He was very attached to Heidi, but he shared a house, and she was left in his bedroom, with food and water, for 8 to 10 hours a day. After realizing that the life he could provide wasn't the best for her, he released her to Miniature Schnauzer Rescue.

Heidi came into rescue looking like a tubby little upside down dust mop - hair from one end to the other. A serious haircut turned Miss Dust Mop into a beautiful little Cinderella. She had her teeth cleaned; a diet plan put in place, and spent several weeks romping with her foster brother, Louie.

Life for sweet little Heidi Girl really has turned into a Cinderella story. Don and Jean are taking very good care of her. They had a dog trainer come in and help them with Heidi's transition to her new home.

This little one has people with her all day . . . she is loved and safe. Don says Heidi "is the sweetest dog he has ever had." He has fallen head over heels for her, and has a lap ready for her at naptime.