Westie Rescue USA is a national clearinghouse for reputable organizations serving West Highland White Terriers in need all across America. This website is supported by Westie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc., a nonprofit organization.
Westie Rescue is made possible by independent organizations and volunteers all over the USA and Canada who care for homeless and sometimes helpless Westies to find those open arms and hearts like yours.
Will you help our efforts?
All across the United States, independent Westie Rescue organizations and their volunteers are helping to identify Westies at risk of homelessness or death, fostering them, and placing them into permanent “forever” homes.
Our dogs come from lots of places. Some are surrendered to rescue from a private home. Other rescues are dedicated to rescuing Westies from “puppy mills,” where unprincipled business owners breed dogs for profit at a massive scale without regard to the dogs in “their care.”
We believe all dogs should be held harmless for their circumstance.
Through collaboration with other organizations, donations from private individuals and foundations, and the tireless work of volunteers, hundreds of Westies and other small dogs are saved each year from indignity, pain, and needless death.
Westie Rescue volunteers has helped over 2,500 Westies get the care they need to be ready for their new homes. Can you help us by making a donation today?
Westie Rescue organizations across America are in need of the skills, talents, and resources of private individuals to do their important work. From locating at-risk dogs in kill shelters and providing fostering or adopting to helping your local Westie Rescue with transport, social media, or fundraising, there are many thing you can do to support the rescue of homeless Westies. Here are just three ways you can help:
I started rescuing 10 years ago as a “temporary” foster parent. Wyatt turned out to be a dog with special needs due to the life of abuse he suffered before coming to me. I decided to become his forever mom to ensure his needs would always be met. Today I direct one of the largest Westie Rescue organizations in the United States. I am proud of our fantastic volunteers who always put dogs before people.
Karen Errichetti
Executive Director, North Atlantic Westie Rescue
2019 Scottish Christmas Parade Westies take to the streets December 7 in Alexandria, VA to show who is the best dogs from Scotland! Westie from all over the Washington DC area will be marching down the streets in full glory during the 49th annual Scottish Christmas Walk. Each year Westie Rescue invite all Westies to […]
2019 Scottish Games Westie Rescue will be attending Virginia Scottish Games August 31 & September 1, 2019 http://www.vascottishgames.org Westie Rescue will be at multiple Scottish Games and Festivals this year to show off adopted Westies. The largest is always the Virginia Scottish Games. This will be our 26th year in attending. We run the dog […]
A quick tip to keep your little one away from the dreaded itches and scratches this spring time. Baby Wipes. EVERY TIME the little monster(s) come in from outside wipe their muzzle, feet, tail and butt areas with a fresh baby wipe. Simple but effective. Where to buy? COSTCO, yep, good old bulk buy Costco. […]
Interested in finding a local Westie Rescue? Westie Rescue USA suggests you use their locator.
Did you know the average medical expense per dog in Westie Rescue is over $500? The range can be anything from $100 to several thousand. The majority of animal rescues charge a modest adoption fee that is much, much less than the expense of vetting the animal. That’s why local Westie Rescues rely on private donations from individuals and foundations to make up the difference. Want to make a difference in a dog’s life but don’t have the time to volunteer? Donate today!
