"Annie" Checked into Westie Rescue looking for a new home and it has been found. Annie, a 12 year old female who came into the Westie Rescue program in the MidAtlantic area, as she had announced that she is a queen, and needs a retired couple/stay at home parent catering to her short list of needs. Miss Annie is only happy when sitting next t...
Lauren Chartrand-Houlden sent in a photo of her "Charlie" playing on the beach. Charlie sent along a note to say he made a donation to help his name sake get better and to offset his medical bills. It is appreciated by one and all. Hello from the beach! Yep this is me getting all sandy and ready for a large drink and a car ride. There is noth...
Chloe reporting in on her new life…. Hello, I'm Chloe and this is me at the Outer Banks, NC on vacation with my new family. I am one year old and I came into Westie Rescue when my previous owners had a forced move to the West Coast for work. They were moving to a high rise condo so I decided I like No VA and wanted to stay, so Westie Rescue f...
Charlie was "discovered" by a caring couple who noticed that he was tied to a rear door of a house they were visiting. After a few conversations with his distracted owners, they discovered to their combined horror this was Charlie's life, tied to that rear door. The byproduct of young children and no interest or time left for little Charlie. So, th...
"Hello, We are Willow and Winston. A bonded pair who came in from Ohio in July 2020, as our owner died and we needed help finding just the right home for our second chance at a great new life. Westie Rescue reviewed all their pending applications, as we are pretty picky and we wanted to stay together. Willow says she has some medical needs but we h...
Being Leader of the PackWesties are loyal, affectionate, playful, enthusiastic, and little clowns. They bring joy to our lives.However, they can also be stubborn, loud, possessive, aggressive, and bossy. It will be up to you to determine if your new friend is a good companion or a terror. Dogs, by nature, consider their companions whether they are ...
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Humor and a JOKE! No dogs were harmed during this filming…. 🙂 For those with good vision it is actually a very white Schnauzer/or a poorly breed Westie want-2-Be.
During this past weekend a Military working dog suffered severe injuries in the line of duty… Westie Rescue supports our four legged hero! 'Special breed of courageous': Delta Force operator hails valor of military dog wounded in Baghdadi raid by Russ Read of the Washington Examiner | October 27, 2019 Though no U.S. forces were killed in the Saturd...
The Meaning of Rescue… Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry – So much to regret. Hmm . . . Yes there it is, right on the top Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these thi...
Subject: Puppy house training Skills- (By Jane Fink) Here is the info on a method of puppy training that works. Begin a schedule. Take puppy outside every time it awakens from a nap and 10 to 20 minutes after each meal. Learn to closely watch your puppy. Any signs of sniffing and circling indicate the need to go potty. Get the pup out immediately. ...
GOOD BYE "GENERAL WESTMORLAND" YOU WILL BE MISSED FOR A LIFETIME. All, Many of you have heard me tell the story of the call I received many years ago from a US Army command officer who was being transferred to the Middle East. She asked me to find just the right home for her little solider of a Westie named "General Westmoreland" (Wes for sh...
Westies will take to the streets December 7 to show who are the best dogs from Scotland. Join Westie Rescue and over 200 Westies to wow the crowds who line the sidewalks to watch us go by. Bring a coat as this event is "Rain or shine" so dress accordingly! Westies from all over the Washington DC area will be marching down the streets in full glory ...
A quick tip to keep your little one away from the dreaded itches and scratches this fall. 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. Now go get the leash, the winds are getting ...
Great article in Psychology Today on what dogs are trying to communicate to you through a bark. This may help you understand your Westie's bark telling you that the mailman's truck is coming down the street! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201906/concise-dictionary-dog-barks Enter your text here ... Please remember that ...
Every once in a while a Westie comes into our program who needs some extra special medical attention to get ready for a new life. Some Westies need allergies conditions identified and treatments started, some need surgery to repair broken parts, others like Koda, come to us with conditions so critical that they need multiple vet visits and speciali...
These short-legged terriers of Scotland are now one of the most recognized of Scottish dogs. All terriers undoubtedly descend from the same roots. Westies are valued as intrepid hunters of small game. They will keep you and your home safe from Squirrels, Chipmunks, and the UPS man. West Highland White Terrier Originally, their coat colors ran...
Training Tips By Jane Fink Jane Fink has been involved with Westies for the past twenty years. Her experience includes training her own pack for obedience, tracking, earth dog trials, agility, and pet therapy. Ms. Fink is a co-owner of a leading obedience school and writes the widely acclaimed Westie Wisdom, a weekly advice column that can be acces...
So it's happened. Your vet has just told you your dog has…gulp…diabetes. Visions of needles and poking your beloved Westie fill your head. Can I manage this? Yes you can!
Adopt don't shop! We hear that phrase all the time, but is adopting the right move for you and your family? And what's different about adopting a Westie versus buying one? This article was contributed by Karen Errichetti of North Atlantic Westie Rescue, Inc. You may contact Karen at
