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Westies in Need - WiN
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About UsWesties in Need (WiN) is the largest Westie
rescue organization in Canada. We are 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! |
