In past 28 years of helping homeless Westies get the care they need and the RIGHT home selected for life, I am always asked a few questions from potential adopters. Where do these dogs come from?How often do you get dogs?How many Westies do you have looking for new homes? How long will my wait be to get a Westie?Are many sick and need care?Can I co...
Westie Rescue will be at The Virginia Scottish Games and Festival this year to show off adopted Westies. This will be our 29th year in attending. We run the dog events and the Terrier Races (Demos on Saturday and actual Racing is on Sunday). Virginia Scottish Games August 31 & September 1, 2024 http://www.vascottishgames.org Please co...
Greentree shelter, North Park Allegheny county, PA Saturday September 17, 2022 Come and join in the fun with your Westie as Westie Rescue of Western PA takes over the park for a grand walk among the trees. Save the date ! Join Westie Rescue of Western PA For our Westie walk and picnicSaturday September 17, 202211:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Location: Green...
In the past weeks the number of older Westies coming into the program has exploded. Each Westie has been cared for at our wonderful vets in Annapolis Maryland, where they receive a complete health checkup, blood test screening, shots updated, any issues identified and treatments started, a warm bath, nails trimmed, and a beginning of great food and...
Crime wave continues: Pittsburgh Police seeking Mom and Dad of this Criminal Perp. *UPDATES* 3/14/2022 Do you know me? If so, I need help ASAP. No there is no reward. UPDATES: As the Perp was led away he was heard yelling, "To heck with a phone call, I want a Milk Bone and some water!" The arresting officer said he traveled well but wanted to get i...
Ms Skyler has passed on….. Received a sad update this week as one of our seniors we placed in 2021, has died even after worming her way into her adopted home owner's life and hearts. She had become a "Best Buddy" helping in the shop with Corvette repairs, hanging out with the boys and getting head scratches and shoulder rubs. Ms Skyler previo...
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 ...
