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Westies in Need - WiN
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About UsWesties in Need (WiN) is a volunteer rescue
group, providing care for Westies that have been surrendered, taken from puppy
mills or are in danger of losing their lives in local Animal Control
facilities. The dogs that come into our rescue program come to us from various
means. Some are strays; some have been surrendered, abandoned or left at
shelters by owners who no longer can care for them due to circumstances such as
moving, illness in family, new child, divorce, etc.
We are a non profit
group operated by dedicated individuals working to provide a safe and loving
environment for these wonderful animals. WiN operates solely by donations and
fundraising. We are entirely staffed by volunteers and we do not get any grants
or funding and ALL funds raised benefit Westies in need.
 Our
wonderful mascot that you see on this page was made for us by our friend,
Christine Chown. Please see our links page for info
about Chris.
We asked her to draw us a mascot that would represent a
Westie who was searching for a new home...a hobo if you will...which very
appropriately is a short form for "Homeward Bound".
All monies
raised by WiN goes towards paying veterinary expenses incurred. Many dogs we
bring into rescue are in need of medical intervention in addition to the
regular series of shots and spay/neuter. Such vetting may include dental work,
ear infections, blood tests, surgeries, etc. These costs may be in the several
hundred dollars or possibly in the thousands. We do what it costs to get a sick
Westie well again, so we can find them loving and forever homes.
WiN
does not have a shelter or physical location. Instead, we operate through a
tight-knit network of rescue coordinators and foster homes, trying to rescue as
many Westies as possible.
When Westies in Need was created, first and
foremost we wanted our name to be synonymous with high ethical standards. We
wanted the people that donated to our cause to feel absolutely certain that
their funds were going to be used solely for the dogs that we care for. We
achieve this through our 'open-book' policy. We will gladly open our books to
any individual or group who has donated to us and would like to confirm the use
of every single penny we bring in. This is of the utmost importance to us.
We also guarantee that no WiN dog who comes into our rescue is ever
relegated to live in a kennel environment. All of our dogs live inside nice
warm homes with their loving foster families till forever homes can be found.
These families work incredibly hard to ensure that the dogs they foster
get all of the love and attention they need to help recover from their previous
lives and move on with their new life! These dedicated and loving people are
the backbone of the WiN team. We appreciate them more than words could ever
say. May all our rescued Westies know that they are now truly and forever
home! |
We are Rescue
Until you have held
a tiny puppy in your arms as it kissed your face with slobbery puppy breath and
felt their love,
Until you have held an injured or severely ill dog in your
arms and felt their pain,
Until you have looked into the eyes of a tired,
aging, senior dog and felt their wisdom,
You will never understand the life
of a rescuer.
We find beauty in the most incomprehensible places and the
otherwise homely faces.
It is our gift to see beyond the dirt, terror,
sadness and defeat and find the true soul that lies within.
We Are
Rescue
Rescue One...'til there are
none! |
