Photo of the week Sept 27

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...

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Photo of the week Aug 31

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...

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Photo of the week Aug 1

"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...

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Westie Rescue podcast

Want to know more about how Westie Rescue operates, surrendering a dog, adopting a Westie, or volunteering to help Westies in your area of the USA? Come hear our podcast! https://www.animalrescueprofessionals.org/podcasts/westie-rescue-usa/

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Westie Gets Caught in a Meat Grinder (Humor)

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.

 

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The Meaning of Rescue…

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...

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Sad News from an Adopted Westie’s home

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...

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Scottish Christmas Walk Dec 7, 2019

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 ...

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“My Westie Barks, but what is he/she trying to say?”

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 ...

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Westies (Who and What are they?)

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...

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Is a Rescued Westie Right for You?

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by visiting nawestierescue.org. The West Hig...

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