| red dogs of all breeds can be found in shelters, and | | | | If you wish to perform your own Westie Terrier |
| volunteers can be found in every state to seek them | | | | rescue, a good place to start is the breed's national |
| out. West Highland White Terriers, and even breeds | | | | and local clubs. The Westie Terrier Club of America |
| considered rare, all pass through shelters every year. | | | | has its own National Rescue Coordinators, and keeps |
| Those who perform Westie Terrier rescue are | | | | lists of participating organizations, state by state. There |
| committed to matching homeless terriers with loving | | | | are also general purebred dog rescue organizations |
| new owners. | | | | that handle all breeds, but have representatives that |
| Dog owners give up their pets for a variety of | | | | specialize in individual ones, like Westie Terriers or |
| reasons, and many of them have nothing to do with | | | | Westies. These are usually found in major metropolitan |
| the animal's temperament or behavior. Perfectly loving, | | | | areas around the country. Your local Humane Society |
| well-behaved Westie Terriers are rescued every year | | | | can often refer you to purebred dog rescue groups, |
| because their owners have died, moved into | | | | as can their national organization, The Humane Society |
| retirement homes, or are suffering from ill health. Other | | | | of the United States. Try looking in your local paper for |
| dogs find their way into shelters because of allergies, | | | | dog rescue groups, or on the internet. |
| divorce, or new babies. | | | | When you find your Westie rescue organization, |
| Westie Terrier rescue organizations do find strays, | | | | expect to go through an application process before |
| dogs with behavioral problems, and dogs who have | | | | you can get a dog. There may be adoption fees for |
| not been housebroken. A dog that has lost its owner, | | | | your terrier, and most organizations will expect you to |
| for whatever reason, will probably grieve, so it is crucial | | | | immediately spay or neuter the dog if it has not |
| that adopted terriers be matched with the very best | | | | already been. Some breed representatives have |
| new owner. Rescuers will want to determine that the | | | | waiting lists, but if you are patient, there should be a |
| home the terrier is destined for is loving, secure, and | | | | Westie or West highland Terrier for you to rescue. |
| committed to keeping the dog permanently. | | | | |