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Success Stories

Westies in Need (WiN) works very hard to match our wonderful dogs with equally wonderful new families. Here are some of our success stories!


Lilly's Story

One of our little rescues was named Lilly - she was the worst case of skin problems we had ever seen when she arrived into our rescue program. The Pet Network saw her info on our website and asked if they could do a story on our Lilly and our rescue. Click here to watch the video of Lilly and her journey...they did a great job and we can't thank the Pet Network enough for supporting us!  Lilly says THANKS too!

 


Maggie Mae Elizabeth
Maggie Mae Elizabeth

A warm WELCOME to 10 yr old Westie-mix, Maggie May Elizabeth.

Maggie comes to us as an owner surrender, recently diagnosed with diabetes. Truly heart breaking, as her senior Mommy on a fixed income was challenged with the very high cost of vet care, medication and special food and just could not bare the vet's suggestion to put her down. 

She will be having a follow-up vet visit this week for some bloodwork to make sure that she's on the proper dose of insulin.
Thank you to her foster Mommy for opening her heart and home to this sweet girl and her special needs.

An update...Maggie has been adopted! She has found a perfect and forever home

 

Maggie Mae Elizabeth
Maggie Mae Elizabeth

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Mr. White
Mr. White
This darling 7 year old Westie was found wandering the streets and taken to the local SPCA.  Our love and thanks to the amazing volunteer who went and got him out of the shelter for our rescue.
 
An update...Mr White has been adopted....he is such a lucky boy to have found just the perfect home!
 
 
 

 

Mr. White
Mr. White

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Bonnie
Bonnie

Beautiful Bonnie has come into rescue as an owner surrender. Our love and thanks to her family for reaching out to us to find her a new and perfect, and "fur"ever home.

An update...Bonnie has been adopted and is now in her new and her "fur"ever home!

 

Bonnie
Bonnie

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Caesar
Caesar
Caesar is a 15-year-old boy (born March 12, 2007) who loves to give kisses and play outdoors.  He has come to us as an owner surrender, when the family could no longer take care of him.
 
He gets along well with other dogs and enjoys naps in the sun. Caesar requires Optixcare Eye Lube 3-6 times a day and may need some assistance with climbing stairs, as his hind legs are arthritic.
 
Caesar is a sweet and loving boy who is looking for a calm and quiet place to spend the rest of his Golden years.
 
An update...Caesar has been adopted!

 

Caesar
Caesar

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JackPot and Shilo
JackPot and Shilo

Welcome 2 new additions to our WiN rescue. Please welcome Jackpot (cutest little Cairn in the world) and Shilo (she is a Westie).  These 2 sweethearts would like to stay together, so that is just what we will make sure happens!

An update...JackPot and Shilo have been adopted! They have found together their new and "fur"ever home with Lesley and her family.

 

An update the true success trajectory of this ultra sweet pair.  They could not be any more different in temperament or personality.

Shilo, now 12 years old, has the energy of a 2 year old.  As you can see she loves her toys and will play and chase by the hour, no exaggerating.  She is silly beyond words, loves her pal Jack but tests his patience when her playfulness gets a bit too close.  She loves her peeps but has very definite opinions of some folks and can be a most protective Westie.  We have learned to harness her fears, if that is indeed at the core, and let her decide who she tolerates and those she does not wish to
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Jack is now 11 and about as chill as a dog can possibly be.  He loves his treats but can be very fussy about what goes in the dinner bowl.  He is so very affectionate with the most intense, big, brown eyes staring deep into one’s soul or so it feels.  If only we could read their minds.  He is a bit of a nervous fellow and I occasionally wonder if Shilo’s protective nature comes from this aspect of her pal Jack.  

This we will never know but are so very happy to have them bringing joy and smiles daily.
 

They are both excellent walkers, love the great outdoors but also enjoy sitting by the fire with their new best friends (two legged friends).  We really do feel they came to settle with us with minimal difficulty or anxiety.
 

WIN is the success story here and we could not be happier to be sharing Shilo & Jack’s progress with the WIN community.
 

Thank you Corrie & team for all the excellent work you do.

Hugs, 

Lesley, Richard, Shilo & Jack


 

 

 

JackPot and Shilo
JackPot and Shilo

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Hunter and Tikka
Hunter and Tikka

 WELCOME Tikka (2 yrs) & Hunter (7 yrs) a bonded pair who travelled yesterday (like troopers!!!) from Mattawa, ON to their new home in Quebec.

THANK YOU to all those who took part in transport ... we couldn't do what we do, without our amazing WiN volunteers!!!!!!

An update...Tikka and Hunter have been adopted! They have found their new and "fur"ever home and so happy to stay together!

 

 

Hunter and Tikka
Hunter and Tikka

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Penny
Penny
WELCOME 8 yr old Penny ♥
 
This darling girl has boundless energy! She's keeping her foster family on their toes with fast paced walks and squirrel alert!!!
 
An update...Penny has been adopted! She has found her "fur"ever home.

 

Conan
Conan

WELCOME 11 yr old Conan ♥

This boy has the energy of a puppy ... he loves to play fetch and enjoys long trail walks. Conan has settled into his new home of peace & tranquility ... like a KING!

An update...Conan has been adopted!


 

Spencer
Spencer
WELCOME - 6 yr old Spencer, the sweetest little guy!
 
Spencer is in foster care and has a long road to recovery but we’re confident he will respond to our treatment protocol… let the healing begin.  🐾❤️🐾
 
An update...Spencer has been adopted!  This little guy who had such bad skin is now better and is off to his forever home! 
 

 

Spencer
Spencer

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Decker
Decker

Welcome Decker to our rescue. Our love and thanks to his family who contacted us asking for help to fin him a new home.

Decker is just 10 months old, neutered and is a cutie for sure!

An update...Decker has been adopted! He has found his "fur"ever home with Michael and Carolyn and is such a happy boy!

Decker
Decker

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Kenzie
Kenzie

Hey all, we need a HUGE Westies in Need welcome for our newest arrival, please say hi to Kenzie.

This 2 year old un-spayed girl (sorry Kenzie, but that is gonna happen!!!) is the SWEETEST girl. She has some skin issues that we are going to address right away (and you all know that skin never scares us!!!) and then she will be ready to join a new home.

Welcome Kenzie!

An update...Kenzie has been adopted! She has found her "fur"ever home with Star and her family and is such a happy her!

Kenzie
Kenzie

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Jazzy
Jazzy
Please welcome Jazzy she is an owner surrender entrusted to WIN as her family could no longer care for her
 
An update...Jazzy has been adopted! She found a new forever home.
 

 

Ida
Ida
WELCOME 5 month old Ida. Thank you to her owner for entrusting WiN to find her a good home! 🐾💕
 
An update...Ida has been adopted! She found a new forever home.
 

 

Nagano
Nagano
Welcome Nagano to our rescue! 
 
Unfortuately  his owner passed away and requested that he be left in the care of Westies in Need for placement and it was our honour to do that! 
 
Welcome sweetie
 
An update...Nagano has been adopted! He has found a new home and "fur"ever home.
Nagano
Nagano

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Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel

🐾💕WELCOME 4 month old Hansel (L) & Gretel (R) … this full of beans duo are fostering in Quebec. We will be going through all of our currently applications to find these 2 darlings the perfect homes!

An update...both hansel and Gretel have been adopted. They are now part of two wonderful families who are so excited to have a new Westie addition!!!

Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel

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Lucy
Lucy
A big warm WELCOME to "Lucy" who joins our rescue from the Ottawa Humane Society.
 
Lucy is with a volunteer foster family who took her for a much needed "spa day" and will evaluate for us what type of new home would be most suitable.
 
Lucy has a condition known as "gingival hyperplasia" and WiN will be making arrangements for her to see a specialist to see how we can help her!
 
An update...Lucy has been adopted! She found a new forever home.
 

 

Scottie
Scottie

Scottie has come to us through a shelter after he was surrendered. He has some skin issues that we are going to work on and then he will be ready to join a new family!

An update...Scottie has been adopted! He has found a new home and even gets a new Westie brother to play with!

Scottie
Scottie

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Maize
Maize

This handsome 3 year old full Cairn is so full or energy!!! He needs to see our Vet to be neutered and then will be off to his new and "fur" ever new home!

An update...Maize has been adopted! His new name will be Toddy and he even gets a Westie brother, Scrumpy, to play with and they are already playing like two peas in a pod!!! What a great life for our boy!

Eliza Jane
Eliza Jane

Eliza Jane is a tiny little 3 year old Westie! She is such a sweet girl and is having such a lovely time at her foster home!

An update...Eliza Jane has been adopted! She has found the most perfect new and "fur"ever home and her new Mommy could not be happier!!!

Eliza Jane
Eliza Jane

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Peanut
Peanut

Welcome 4 month old Peanut to Westies in Need!

Boy, I think we sometimes forget how active a Westie puppy is!!!! He is quite the boy for sure....he is too young to be neutered right now, but as soon as September rolls around.....sorry Peanut, but "the boys" will have to go!!!!

An update...Peanut has been adopted! He is loving his new home and is all booked for his neuter in the fall!

Peanut
Peanut

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Happy
Happy

This adorable little 5 year old is just as sweet and happy as her name suggests! She needs to see our Vet for her spay etc and then she will be ready to join a new family!!!

An update...Happy has been adopted!

Chloe
Chloe

Please welcome Chloe she is a 3 yearly old sweetie, an owner surrender her family loved her very much but sadly had to give her up.

An update...Chloe has been adopted and has found her "fur"ever home.....what a lovely girl!!!!

Brutus
Brutus

Welcome 12 year old Brutus to Westies in Need. Brutus comes to us as an owner surrender and he is just about the sweetest boy we have ever met!

An update...Brutus has been adopted! This little darling is enjoying his new home!!!

 

Brutus
Brutus

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Jazz
Jazz

Welcome Jazz to Westies in Need. Jazz is 8 years old and is so handsome as you can see!!! He is neutered and will be ready to join a new family soon!!!

An update...Jazz has been adopted! He has found a wonderful new home and is such a happy boy!!!

 

Emmy
Emmy
Owner surrendered, 15 month old Emmy joins our WiN rescue family today! ❤️
 
Thanks to everyone involved with her transport.
 
Emmy is fostering while we address her medical concerns. We will share updates as we learn more over the coming weeks.
 
An update...Emmy has been adopted!

 

Merlot
Merlot

Welcome Merlot to Westies in Need.

He comes to us as an owner surrender and we can not thank the family enough for trusting us to find him a new home!!!

An update...Merlot has been adopted! He has found a wonderful new home and is such a happy boy!!!

Merlot
Merlot

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Batman
Batman

Please welcome Batman to our rescue!  This adorable boy with the adorable name needed to be neutered, but is now all done and is ready to join his new and forever home!

An update...Batman has been adopted! This little darling is enjoying his new home!!!

Batman
Batman

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Winston
Winston

WELCOME 11 week old “Winston” who came into rescue with special needs.

Winston was born with a congenital eye disease. Winston has 50-60% vision now but over the next weeks/months he will become totally blind. He is just a darling boy and deserves the very best.

An update...Winston has been adopted by a family with experience in special needs, not only with blind dogs. This family adopted a Pug 7 years ago that was paralyzed and had a cart made for her to provide mobility.  Puggle is now 11 years old and welcomes her Westie brother.

From all of us at WiN, we wish you many wonderful years Winston!!!!

Winston
Winston

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Jenny
Jenny

Darling Jenny was found wandering by animal services, however when contacted her family chose not to claim her. She is 17 years old, partially deaf (she may see some shadows) and deaf, she ws released into our rescue.

Jenny needs to see our Vet for a very good check up and then we have to address her bad dental and then she will be off to find a new home.

Welcome Jenny!

An update...Jenny has been adopted! She has found a new home with Sue and her family!!!

 

Maggie
Maggie

Darling Maggie is 11 years old and comes to us as an owner surrender. She is just a tiny little girl and is as sweet as can be. Maggie would do best in a home with no other dog as she loves to have her human all to herself as she is such a cuddler!

Welcome Maggie

An update...Maggie has been adopted! She has found an amazing new family and will be the center of the household!

Maggie
Maggie

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Old Blue Eyes...

OK...this one is not really a WiN Westie

... but when we found this old picture of Frank Sinatra with a sweet little Westie, we just knew we had to put it on our website, somewhere!!!

Can you blame us???

 

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