Fritz & Kohl are three-year-old brothers whose original owner released them to Miniature Schnauzer Rescue because with a change in his work schedule, they had to be home alone as much as eleven hours a day. The "boys" came into rescue neutered, vaccinated, crate trained, house trained, and with beautiful teeth . . . both are very healthy, energetic and lovable. Their owner loved them enough to drive "the boys" 8 hours from Salt Lake City, Utah to La Grande, Oregon where MSR met them. Giving up your companion to a better life is devastating but taking responsibility for their future is what we sign on for as guardians. MSR was very impressed by the love Fritz and Kohl's owner had for them and has immense respect for his care and concern. If all owners loved their dogs as much as Fritz and Kohl were loved, there would be many fewer dogs in Rescue.

Niki and Jon sent in the following update to the boy's foster Mama: "The boys are doing great!! They have successfully moved right in and have made themselves totally at home. In the mornings we get up and all three boys run down the stairs and into the living room for some laps around the couches while I get my shoes on for our first walk of the day. Then we come inside and if it has been raining, I will blow dry Aries and Thor. Thor loves to watch Aries' routine and then tries to follow. We find it to be adorable but Aries can't seem to see the charm in it! Then its cuddle time - the boys all have the couch routine down, and they wait for the other to get situated before bedding down themselves. They will be nice little heaters in the winter - that's for sure!

The boys are definitely not alone any longer . . . Niki, Jon, and Aries invited them to join the family. They live in a home that backs up to a nature preserve . . . perfect place for squirrel and bird patrol with their new three year old brother, Aries. The boys were renamed Kratos & Thor because their new owner's favorite video game is Greek mythology themed and the main characters are Aries and Kratos. And Niki always thought it would be fun to have a black schnauzer named Thor. With the addition of Kratos & Thor, they now have a perfect set of schnauzers . . . one Salt & Pepper, one Black & Silver, and one Black.

The boys have a corner of the bedroom filled with dog beds, blankets and people pillows and I always find them cuddled up in the night. We feel so blessed to have gotten these wonderful dogs. They can successfully sit, lie down, stay, and Kratos can give hugs!! Thor is still working on it but I'm not sure he'll ever get it . . . he is more of a kisser! Thanks for making our furry dreams come true!" Niki and Jon