Rescue

Westies in Need For a variety of reasons, each year a number of Westies find themselves in need of new homes.  Responsible breeders take care of their own, but pet stores, puppy mills, brokers, and many backyard breeders stop when the money changes hands.  Many people take on a dog when they are not prepared for it.  Many do not research the breed and choose the wrong dog for their lifestyle and personality.  Many do not feel a need to commit to a dog for their lifetime.  Some dogs are lost, some are abandoned, and some are owner-surrendered.  Sometimes owners are forced to give up their Westie due to medical problems, divorce, moving, allergies, a new baby, or some other reason. Our Rescue Program Our rescue program is the "Safety Net" for Westies who have no responsible breeder to stand behind them.  Through the hard work and dedication of 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 along with any available information about the Westie.  Vaccinations are given and any required medical treatment is administered.  We then try to match each rescued Westie with the very best home from adoption applications in our files. Click Here for Our Rescue Stories Adopting a Rescued Westie   If you are interested in adopting a rescued Westie, the first step is to complete an adoption application (see the link to download the form at the bottom of this page), which we use to gather information on prospective new homes.  The application form will also give you an opportunity to state your preferences regarding age, gender, etc.  Your application remains with our Rescue Chair and is not used for any purpose other than to make the best possible match with a rescued Westie.   Fees are not charged, but we request a minimum donation of $100 to help offset medical and other expenses.  These donations are used to pay veterinary expenses and other out-of-pocket costs during the rescue process.   If you have a Westie in need of rescue or if you are interested in applying for adoption of a rescued Westie, please contact our Rescue Chair:   rescue@westieclubhouston.com     Click the link below to download our application form: WHWTCSET Rescue Adoption Application

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