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OUR ANNUAL WESTIE HOLIDAY PARTY |
December 9, 2007 - Lee and Linda Wible, who hosted our annual holiday party, extended
a warm, festive welcome to club members and guests. Beautifully decorated for the holidays, the Wibles' home
was filled with the spirit of Christmas. It was the perfect setting for celebrating . . . Westie
wreaths, garland, beautifully-decorated trees, nutcracker soldiers . . . lavish Christmas decorations at every turn. The
Wibles prepared a holiday feast, and everyone who attended added to the vast array of side dishes and assorted baked items,
so we all enjoyed one taste sensation after another. Following dinner, many of us tried to knock off a few
calories with a spirited Westie gift exchange game featuring many new items. Click on
the photo below to see a few snapshots from the holiday party.
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January 15, 2008 - Genie Landon and Toby Samo hosted the first meeting of the New Year in their
beautiful home along with the help of co-host Deborah Rappaport. Genie's Westies, Iszie and Lola, helped make everyone
feel right at home. Our club's rescue chair, Jennifer Garrison, gave a presentation on the club's rescue program, which runs solely on donated funds. Jennifer has
devoted a tremendous amount of time to all aspects of rescue, from handling inquiries and applications, to transportation
of rescues, to acting as a foster home, and coordinating with fellow club member Dr. Kay McGuire, our designated rescue
veterinarian.
Most of our rescues are surrendered by their owners, and the primary reasons are (1) because the owner no longer
has the time or money to take care of their Westie, (2) the owner's health is failing, or (3) the dog has health
issues or aggression issues. In 2007, Jennifer handled the rescue and placement of six Westies. In addition
to Texas rescues, Jennifer has been involved in the rescue of Westies from Louisiana and Mississippi. Following
any needed veterinary care, Jennifer looks for that perfect forever home. By fostering the dogs herself, Jennifer
gets a good idea of the dog's personality and temperament, which helps in determining the right fit.
The adoption procedure starts with a two-page application, which Jennifer usually follows with a telephone
interview. In addition, Jennifer always makes a home visit before placing a rescue. Most of our applicants find
us through word of mouth and websites. The best applicants tend to be those who have previously owned a Westie,
have a fenced-in yard, no children, and lots of time to devote to a new member of the household. After Jennifer places
a rescued Westie in a new home, she will call periodically to check on family integration. The dog is with its
new family for a one-week trial basis before final paperwork is signed. Jennifer has contributed a great deal
of her time to the club's rescue program. She finds it very rewarding when each rescue story has a happy ending.
Click on the photo link below to visit the Rescue page on this website and/or contact Jennifer at rescue@westieclubhouston.com. Thank you, Jennifer, for a job well done!
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Click the photo to visit our Rescue page |
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