2006 FOSTER PHOTOS

Princess is 4 years old and on the small side (13 pounds). Her parents got her when they were available to be with her a lot. However, her dad recently died and her mom is working. Princess was alone a lot.

Princess is a very sweet little girl but she does have one problem. She is not fully housebroken. The vet believes this is behavioral and not medical. Princess gets along well with other dogs although she would like to demand more than her share of "human attention". She seems to be a typical Westie. Her new family would need to spend time on her house training. She needs someone who will be home to take her out frequently. Her family needs to be accepting of diapers if she cannot be completely housebroken.

As of October 8, Princess has been adopted into a home where they understand her housebreaking issues and are willing to work with her on it.

Tinkerbell is a very nice little 6-year-old girl who is well-socialized. She is living well with other Westies. (She plays with and keeps up with a ten month old puppy in her foster home.) She came from a home with children and cats and was not having problems with either. (Note: We do not adopt to families with children under the age of ten regardless.)

She attended a fun dog show with our Club; spent the day with 20 other Westies without any problem. She even won her class in the show because she moved along so nicely in the ring!

Her family had to give her up because she has a disease called Addison's and they were unable to afford the medications that keep her well.

Tinker requires a shot every 25 days (at a cost of about $40). She have weaned her off it Pred altogether except in situations which we anticipate will be stressful. She is a dog who shows no sign of the disease as long as she receives proper care. Everyone who has met Tinker has commented on what a nice little girl she is. She would love to have a human who would be a home for her and would have plenty of lap time to share with her. (Her hair was cut very short when she came in but it is filling in nicely now. She has had a dental and is ready to go to a new home whenever we find just the right family for her.)

Great News! Tinkerbell has found her forever home. She is now a sibling to a Great Dane and a mix who is about her size. It is very entertaining to see her setting the rules for the Great Dane! Her mom and dad have volunteered to foster for us so we had a "double win"!!

Tinkerbell has now been adopted.

Holli Hannah is nearly three years old. She was surrendered to rescue because she was having problems with children. She is not well socialized with children or other dogs. After a short time in her foster home, she settled in and became friends with her foster sister. Foster Mom found she could not resist her and has now adopted her. Holli's new name is Holly Golightly.

Jesso's family lost their employment and were forced to cut expenses. Jesso is ten months old and very much needed neutering. After neutering and with a little training, he became a very nice little boy (14#) and has been adopted by a lucky family. Jesso is very, very active and now enjoys playing with his older Westie brother.

Becky is 11 1/2 years of age. Her owner has gone into an assisted living situation and has been unable to provide proper care for Becky for some time. She realized her limitations and agreed to surrender Becky. Becky came into Rescue and is being fostered currently. She had never been socialized with other dogs and, while she is not fighting, she is very nervous around other dogs. We believe she will do best as an "only child" for someone who would like a sweet little girl to keep them company. Becky is in good health and up-to-date on her medical care. She would simply like to have someone to love during her remaining years. Becky knows that her adopter will need to be someone whose heart is big enough to be able to love her despite her age. Remember that many Westies live to age 15 and some even beyond.

Becky has found a home where she is the youngest of three Westies! Someone had a very big heart indeed!

Crosby was found as a stray. After the legal hold period was up, the shelter turned him over to us. Crosby is very tiny, all of 10.1#. It is possible that there is something other than Westie in him since he is so small and his hair is extremely soft and curly. He isn't as "blocky" as most Westies (very light boned rather than that sturdy feel we are used to), but in Rescue where we get mostly Westies from puppy mills, we are used to seeing a lot of Westies who have differences from standard. Based on looks, we are calling him a Westie.

Crosby is a very loving little boy who acts as though he was someone's much loved pet. He is doing well with the other dogs in the pack. His health is good. His age is estimated to be 2-3 years old. He is somewhat vocal....will make a great watchdog! But overall he is not unusually "barky" by Westie standards.

CRosby is very protective of his "mom", especially in his home. His foster mom is working hard and has seen a lot of progress. We hope to place him sometime after the first of the year.

Barney (estimated to be 6 years or so) was turned in to a shelter as a stray. He was then turned over to Rescue while he recovers from a skin issue common to rescued Westies. Barney is a nice little boy who is doing well in his foster home. He has had a dental and had a couple of tumors removed while under. His hair is coming back in nicely.

This little man will be good for someone that is home most of the time and wants a lap dog. He loves to be held. He is also good with cats and seems happy when he see kids. (We don't leave him unattended when kids are around and do not adopt to homes with children under the age of ten.) The bent ear is due to thick cartlidge, possible where he had a tumor removed.

Barney has now found his new mom, just in time for the holidays!

Katie's family decided to divorce. Three-year-old Katie went with mom and that was okay for a while but when Mom needed to find a job and a smaller apartment, there was no time or place for Katie. She is a sweet girl who is a bit timid. But as she becomes accustomed to her foster home, she has now begun to play with her two foster brothers. She is ready to be adopted but we are looking for a home where someone will be home during the day and where, if there is another dog in the home, the dog is mild mannered. (Katie has now been adopted)

Diamond, age 6, came into rescue because she wasn't doing well with the young children in her home. She is being fostered with three other Westies and a larger dog. Diamond is doing quite well but would like to be "doggie bosS". She doesn't care for it if another dog gets in her space uninvited. We are looking for a home where she can be an only dog or where the other dog is larger. Diamond might not be able to last all day while the owner works so it would be best if she had a stay-at-home person or someone who is gone for only half a day at most. (Diamond has now been adopted)

Lily (age estimated to be around 2) ran loose in the neighborhood for weeks before she was finally turned in to the shelter. She was pulled from there and is now in foster care. Her coat was so matted, she had to be shaved down. And she has a mild case of heartworm which is now being treated. Lily eventually was adopted and is enjoying a lot of attention in her new home.