Westie Rescue Update from the home front – February 1, 2022 Finely staying warm on a cold day! On of our rescue boys from 2021, is reporting in from his home in the farmland of Virginia. Mr Finley – Male Westie (2 years old) Mr. Finley wanted to let everyone know that his new home is perfect and he is enjoying life. Finley came into our program as ...

Marsh on guard duty, growing fur, and a new name!  Another one of our rescue boys from 2021, is reporting in from his home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mr Marsh – Male Westie (4 years old) Mr Marsh wanted to let everyone know that his new home is perfect and he is enjoying life. Marsh came into our program as his original home had way too muc...

It's Winter time once again, and that means the cold weather is upon us! Your dog may have a built in winter coat, but the elements can be very dangerous to your furry friend if exposure is too long. Here are some tips to keep your dog safe this winter season.  Too Cold? 

As Winter has officially arrived, the holidays are drawing near, and 2021 is coming to a close, we want to take the time to send a special Season's Greetings to all of you – our volunteers, adopters, partners, and all the 1,200 Westies adopted and those who live with you today. 2021 has brought many highs and lows for us all. We welcomed many newly...

 Over 100 Westies marched through the streets of Alexandria VA in the 50th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. After 1 mile of marching and getting petted by hundreds along the way, Westies are still excited to meet new friends! With temps in the 50's, Scottish bagpipes tunes in the air, thousands of people lining the streets up to 6 deep i...

Winston Churchill checks in from his new home Winston Churchill wanted to let everyone know about his new life now that he is officially adopted. He was in foster care at first and he did such a great job of worming his way into her heart that his new mom was his foster mom! Winston says, he followed the first rule for all adopted Westies, "Suck up...

Ms Bella checking in from her new home.  Bella wanted everyone to know she is happy and doing great at her new home. Her new parents report she is one great Westie too. She has been busy this fall with trips to the family property to inspect all the trails and animals who run around in the woods in Madison, VA. Bella says there is nothing more...

Updates on Westies adopted and in foster care as medical needs are addressed. Updates from the Home front Oct 11, 2021 Mr Finley reports in from his new home in Northern VA. Finnley reports that his new home is REAL QUIET, so his stress level is at zero. He is laying around getting tummy rubs and back scratches so all is good in his world. As an Ad...

"Mr Nipsey" and Westie Rescue – MidAtlantic Region needed your help and you stepped up to help! Donations were needed offset "Mr Nipsey's" medical bills and find that special new forever home. At 6 years old, Nipsey was dropped off at a shelter due to his extensive and dangerous ear infection and hair loss. Westie picked him and rushed him into the...

The Sunshine State Westie Rescue used this reunion as an opportunity to urge pet owners to microchip their pets and to make sure the microchips are registered. Read entire story here: https://people.com/pets/florida-woman-reunites-with-lost-dog-through-facebook-post/

Hello Westie fans, It's me, Gordie! I was just adopted this week.  I know I am not 100% Westie but that was ok to Uncle Stephen, he rescued me anyhow. He said I could get passed off as a "Westie-want-2-be, whatever that is. We drove a long way together so we bonded right away. I just love people. I was adopted this past week and I am living th...

Say hello to Mr Max who may have found a home. (trial adoption under way)  Mr Max – Adult male Westie/Poodle/Bichon Frise. Only DNA testing will say who mom stepped out with. A true quick bonding little guy. (approx. 10 years old), 15#. Healthy, happy, shots update and good to go to a new home where he is the single dog. This little guy just c...

Easter Delivery!  Little Miss Daisy is enjoying her first of many Easter Sundays in her new forever home in Virginia. Having Easter baskets delivered by a Westie puppy is often a haphazard affair. They mean well, but things get lost in the process…. 

Our latest Rescue girl is on to her new life. Say hello Ms. Mojito. She came into the program with skin infections from a home overwhelmed by a newborn child. She is 8 years old and full of life now that she has been to our wonderful vets for a one week stay to have her shots updated, blood tested, health check, temperament evaluation and multiple ...

2021One of the best "tools" to make sure your little hunter finds its way back after a run through the neighborhood chasing after little creatures, is a good tag attached to his/her collar. One of the many sources is Lucky Pet https://www.luckypet.com 1-800-543-8247. Westie Rescue has been using this company's tags on our foster dogs for many many ...

Baxter reporting in from a Christmas Card shoot.  Baxter reports in that he and his four legged brother Winston, got matching jackets for Christmas this year. Baxter was adopted in 2020 and wanted to send a card to say life is good and he is safe and happy now. "This Christmas, my mom put out cookies for Santa but Winston and I ate them. We di...

More Christmas cards came in over the holidays. Olivia and Valentino  "Hello from the two of us on Christmas Day. We meant to write earlier, but we have been so busy with life here in our new home. We have been really busy guarding the front porch from all those trucks that drive up and down our street where a human runs up to the door and dro...

Mr Finn Reporting in from his new home  Finn came into our program a few months ago as he was way too much for his owners as a high energy terrier puppy. As you can read below nothing has changed….. "I have a new life and a best buddy who lets me win at hide and go seek as well as the best game ever of zoom zoom…"Come get me" I have ever had. ...

Mr Cody says thanks for his new life.  Thanks Westie Rescue for giving me my life back. I came into the program with broken LR upper leg bone that was shattered by a baseball bat hit. Westie Rescue had the wonderful vets at Greater Annapolis Vet Hospital, replace my bone with an artificial replacement. It was VERY expensive and my recovery too...

Orvis' online has lots of Westie info and gifts for your best buddy. Hint from the Dog: Christmas is coming and the average owner spends $187 on gifts for their pets. See the dog beds as they look comfy. LINK: https://www.orvis.com/west-highland-white-terrier Shopping: https://www.orvis.com/dog-products A plug from our Webmaster: "I am running for ...