Of the 142 rescue puppies, one has ties to the Chicago area, according to local animal rescue One Tail at a Time.

If you are unable to pay the purchase price of a Giant Schnauzer from a reputable breeder, a breed rescue is a worthy option. Adopting a dog from a shelter may cost anywhere from $100 to $300 or more.

The dogs and puppies, mostly miniature schnauzers and schnauzer mixes, were taken away from "deplorable conditions," Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) reports. The remains of multiple dead dogs were also ...