About the WHWTCSET Rescue Program
Castielle Garrison was rescued from a large commercial breeding operation.
Our rescue program serves as a "safety net" for Westies who have no responsible breeder to stand behind them. Through the hard work and dedication of the volunteer members of our club, the WHWTCSET Rescue Committee is available to assist Westies in need of a new home. We try to determine the background, temperament, and any special needs of each rescued Westie based on a thorough health examination, and work with our screened applicants currently on file to find the best possible match for both the Westie as well as his or her new parents. We also administer vaccinations and medical treatment, and each Westie is spayed or neutered prior to placement. We then try to match each rescued Westie with the very best home from adoption applications in our files.
If you are not very familiar with the breed, and your interest stems from seeing one on TV or in a print ad, we would highly advise you to do some reading and studying up on the breed prior to contacting us. Please feel free to start with the About Westies section of our site. Definitely take the test to ensure a Westie would be a good fit in your family's lifestyle. This is a tenacious and challenging, but rewarding breed of dog that we recognize isn't right for everyone.
If you are ready to continue, you may have certain desires about the dog you wish to adopt, but each Westie also has special needs which are determined through an initial health, background, and temperament evaluation. Our goal is to make the best match possible. Consequently, we ask you to be as thorough as possible in completing our adoption application. Please also be aware that only under very specialized circumstances will we place rescued Westies in homes with resident cats, other small pets, or children under the age of eight. You may read more about why here.
We require that any person relinquishing a Westie to sign a release form to protect the person who ultimately adopts the dog. We also require that a binding agreement covering care of the Westie be signed by the person who adopts. The Adoption Agreement stipulates that in the event that you should not be able to continue to provide the dog a home, the Westie must be returned to the WHWTCSET Rescue. We also require that each rescue be spayed or neutered and typically alter our rescues prior to placement.
Please follow up with us if you submit an application, become no longer interested in Rescue or if your information changes. We do not keep applicants on file for more than 6 months unless you make contact again with us and request that we keep and/or update your information. Your patience is appreciated.
If you are not very familiar with the breed, and your interest stems from seeing one on TV or in a print ad, we would highly advise you to do some reading and studying up on the breed prior to contacting us. Please feel free to start with the About Westies section of our site. Definitely take the test to ensure a Westie would be a good fit in your family's lifestyle. This is a tenacious and challenging, but rewarding breed of dog that we recognize isn't right for everyone.
If you are ready to continue, you may have certain desires about the dog you wish to adopt, but each Westie also has special needs which are determined through an initial health, background, and temperament evaluation. Our goal is to make the best match possible. Consequently, we ask you to be as thorough as possible in completing our adoption application. Please also be aware that only under very specialized circumstances will we place rescued Westies in homes with resident cats, other small pets, or children under the age of eight. You may read more about why here.
We require that any person relinquishing a Westie to sign a release form to protect the person who ultimately adopts the dog. We also require that a binding agreement covering care of the Westie be signed by the person who adopts. The Adoption Agreement stipulates that in the event that you should not be able to continue to provide the dog a home, the Westie must be returned to the WHWTCSET Rescue. We also require that each rescue be spayed or neutered and typically alter our rescues prior to placement.
Please follow up with us if you submit an application, become no longer interested in Rescue or if your information changes. We do not keep applicants on file for more than 6 months unless you make contact again with us and request that we keep and/or update your information. Your patience is appreciated.
If you have questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions about Rescue.
If you're ready for an application, please click here.
