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“Mr Westley” – Young male Chihuahua /Westie/Jack Russell mix, (approx. 1.5~2 years old), 6-8#. Busy little guy seeking new home. Currently in foster care as his owners changed jobs and is now out of the area 4 days a week. Shots updated, health checked, blood testing, etc. This little guy is seeking a new family as he has found himself alone and kenneled too many days.
He comes into the program as one happy little guy who is well on his way toward socialized, leash trained, who would like nothing more than a new bed to snooze on and a yard to keep rodent free. He is a happy and gentle four-legged partner. He is house trained, LOVES humans but need extra time for new introductions. He is looking for a partner for power walks and couch snoozing. Great road trip partner, beach walker, sidewalk patrol captain, toy tugger, and general all-around good boy. He can jump into your arms.
Best Home: High activity with lots of power walks.
√ No little Kids
√ Fenced Yard and/or power walker
√ Lots of energy
√ Ball player
√ Will sleep in your lap
√ House trained
Westley says: “I need a new home as my dad got transferred. Lots of tears on both our parts as I loved them too. Now to my requirements for my next life:
I would like to have a great home with a human or two to pet me and be my best buddy. I like to play with toys (I am a great ball retriever) so the more the merrier. I am a very good-looking guy as my mom was a Westie but she thinks my dad was a Jack Russel or was he a Chihuahua? Mom was not certain. I am the result of that rendezvous. I love to be by your side in a chair or even better a couch. I love to travel in the car. I would like a window seat near the driver.
As a little guy, I will guard you from other dogs and strangers. Once we have a 20 min intro, I am accepting of “newbies”. I have my very own new leash and collar. All I need is YOU and a new bed. A fenced in yard to explore would be wonderful too! Call now as I will be a super best buddy, chair cuddle, and TV watching buddy at night.
I like sleeping in my crate as it is my “house”.
Call Uncle Stephen today to arrange a visit. Hurry as I would like to get started on sucking up to my new owners and catching up on my beauty sleep.
Location: Currently in foster care in Northern VA area.
Adoption Ready
Breed Standards: Chihuahua is a tiny dog with a huge personality. A national symbol of Mexico, these alert and amusing "purse dogs" stand among the oldest breeds of the Americas, with a lineage going back to the ancient kingdoms of pre-Columbian times. The Chihuahua is a balanced, graceful dog of terrier-like demeanor, weighing in at around 6-8 pounds. The rounded "apple" head is a breed hallmark. The erect ears and full, luminous eyes are acutely expressive. Coats come in many colors and patterns, and can be long or short. The varieties are identical except for coat. Chihuahuas possess loyalty, charm, and big-dog attitude. Even tiny dogs require training, and without it this clever scamp will rule your household like a little Napoleon. Compact and confident, Chihuahuas are ideal city pets. They are too small for roughhousing with kids, and special care must be taken in cold weather, but Chihuahuas are adaptable as long as they get lots of quality time in their preferred lap.
“Mr Westley” – Young male Chihuahua /Westie/Jack Russell mix, (approx. 1.5~2 years old), 6-8#. Busy little guy seeking new home. Currently in foster care as his owners changed jobs and is now out of the area 4 days a week. Shots updated, health checked, blood testing, etc. This little guy is seeking a new family as he has found himself alone and kenneled too many days.
He comes into the program as one happy little guy who is well on his way toward socialized, leash trained, who would like nothing more than a new bed to snooze on and a yard to keep rodent free. He is a happy and gentle four-legged partner. He is house trained, LOVES humans but need extra time for new introductions. He is looking for a partner for power walks and couch snoozing. Great road trip partner, beach walker, sidewalk patrol captain, toy tugger, and general all-around good boy. He can jump into your arms.
Best Home: High activity with lots of power walks.
√ No little Kids
√ Fenced Yard and/or power walker
√ Lots of energy
√ Ball player
√ Will sleep in your lap
√ House trained
Westley says: “I need a new home as my dad got transferred. Lots of tears on both our parts as I loved them too. Now to my requirements for my next life:
I would like to have a great home with a human or two to pet me and be my best buddy. I like to play with toys (I am a great ball retriever) so the more the merrier. I am a very good-looking guy as my mom was a Westie but she thinks my dad was a Jack Russel or was he a Chihuahua? Mom was not certain. I am the result of that rendezvous. I love to be by your side in a chair or even better a couch. I love to travel in the car. I would like a window seat near the driver.
As a little guy, I will guard you from other dogs and strangers. Once we have a 20 min intro, I am accepting of “newbies”. I have my very own new leash and collar. All I need is YOU and a new bed. A fenced in yard to explore would be wonderful too! Call now as I will be a super best buddy, chair cuddle, and TV watching buddy at night.
I like sleeping in my crate as it is my “house”.
Call Uncle Stephen today to arrange a visit. Hurry as I would like to get started on sucking up to my new owners and catching up on my beauty sleep.
Location: Currently in foster care in Northern VA area.
Adoption Ready
Breed Standards: Chihuahua is a tiny dog with a huge personality. A national symbol of Mexico, these alert and amusing "purse dogs" stand among the oldest breeds of the Americas, with a lineage going back to the ancient kingdoms of pre-Columbian times. The Chihuahua is a balanced, graceful dog of terrier-like demeanor, weighing in at around 6-8 pounds. The rounded "apple" head is a breed hallmark. The erect ears and full, luminous eyes are acutely expressive. Coats come in many colors and patterns, and can be long or short. The varieties are identical except for coat. Chihuahuas possess loyalty, charm, and big-dog attitude. Even tiny dogs require training, and without it this clever scamp will rule your household like a little Napoleon. Compact and confident, Chihuahuas are ideal city pets. They are too small for roughhousing with kids, and special care must be taken in cold weather, but Chihuahuas are adaptable as long as they get lots of quality time in their preferred lap.
Step One: Rescued Westie is off to the Vet hospital for medical health checkups, shots updated, teeth cleaning, neutering, any medical conditions identified and treatment started, and the start of normal food and daily schedule.
Step 2: Temperament review
Step 3: Review APPROVED Applications on file that match the Westie available. Review available Westie with applicants. Set up interviews and home visits with Westies available.
Step 4: Adoption trial stay (one week)
Step 5: If it is a match, adopters make a donation to Westie Rescue to help offset the expenses of the next Westie that is coming who may need extensive medical care. (Suggested donation range: $350-$600).
This process allows every Westie to move from loss of home to new home in a matter of days instead of weeks. The process lowers the stress to the dog and the volunteers who make up our program. After 28 years of running this program and having over 1,300 Westies placed, I can say it works, as we have a 99% success rate of finding the RIGHT new home for every Westie that comes in on the first try.
Each Westie Westie that comes into our program receives the following health check-up and treatments:
Wellness check up
Full blood test screening + urine and stool.
SNAP = heartworm and 3 tick borne diseases
Shots up dated (as required)
o Rabies
o Distemper
o Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Checked for fleas, ticks, and internal parasites (hook, round, & whip worms)
Bathed, groomed and nails trimmed (if needed)
Neutered/Spayed (if needed)
Any medical conditions identified and any required treatment started (continued by new owners with our
assistance and oversight)
These health check points demonstrate why our program is very different from most rescue groups and why our medical costs run quite high on each and every Westie that comes into our program. Many Westies have not received regular medical attention during the course of their lives and frequently have highly treatable conditions that, unfortunately, were never attended to when they come into our program. Other Westies, just need a few shots, a health check, blood tests, and they are ready for the next chapter of their lives.
This comprehensive health screening process allows each Westie to be ready to start a new life in that special “Just Right” new home.
Start a new life together with a homeless Westie!
Rules for Adopted Westies:
Rule 1 — Suck up to your new humans so they will not return your sorry butt.
Rule 2 — Don’t screw up a good thing once you get there.
Rule 3 — Follow Rules 1 & 2 everyday so you will bore into your human’s life and heart and they will care for you for life!
Westie Adoption Process
Step One: Rescued Westie is off to the Vet hospital for medical health checkups, shots updated, teeth cleaning, neutering, any medical conditions identified and treatment started, and the start of normal food and daily schedule.
Step 2: Temperament review
Step 3: Review APPROVED Applications on file that match the Westie available. Review available Westie with applicants. Set up interviews and home visits with Westies available.
Step 4: Adoption trial stay (one week)
Step 5: If it is a match, adopters make a donation to Westie Rescue to help offset the expenses of the next Westie that is coming who may need extensive medical care. (Suggested donation range: $350-$600).
This process allows every Westie to move from loss of home to new home in a matter of days instead of weeks. The process lowers the stress to the dog and the volunteers who make up our program. After 28 years of running this program and having over 1,300 Westies placed, I can say it works, as we have a 99% success rate of finding the RIGHT new home for every Westie that comes in on the first try.
Each Westie Westie that comes into our program receives the following health check-up and treatments:
Wellness check up
Full blood test screening + urine and stool.
SNAP = heartworm and 3 tick borne diseases
Shots up dated (as required)
o Rabies
o Distemper
o Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Checked for fleas, ticks, and internal parasites (hook, round, & whip worms)
Bathed, groomed and nails trimmed (if needed)
Neutered/Spayed (if needed)
Any medical conditions identified and any required treatment started (continued by new owners with our
assistance and oversight)
These health check points demonstrate why our program is very different from most rescue groups and why our medical costs run quite high on each and every Westie that comes into our program. Many Westies have not received regular medical attention during the course of their lives and frequently have highly treatable conditions that, unfortunately, were never attended to when they come into our program. Other Westies, just need a few shots, a health check, blood tests, and they are ready for the next chapter of their lives.
This comprehensive health screening process allows each Westie to be ready to start a new life in that special “Just Right” new home.
Start a new life together with a homeless Westie!
Rules for Adopted Westies:
Rule 1 — Suck up to your new humans so they will not return your sorry butt.
Rule 2 — Don’t screw up a good thing once you get there.
Rule 3 — Follow Rules 1 & 2 everyday so you will bore into your human’s life and heart and they will care for you for life!
Please fill out the online application FIRST to get on our email list for available Westies.
Please fill out the online application FIRST to get on our email list for available Westies.
More about this rescue
Who We Are:
Westie Rescue USA - (www.WestieRescue.com) connects Westies in need, potential adopters, and rescue volunteers all over the USA find each other.
Westie Rescue MidAtlantic Region - primarily helps Westies in VA, MD, DE, NC, SC, WV, Washington, DC, eastern PA and southern NJ.
North Atlantic Westie Rescue - primarily helps Westies all over New England, parts of NY State including Long Island, and nothern NJ.
Westie Rescue Western PA - primarily helps Westies in Pittsburgh, eastern OH, and surrounding areas
SunShine State Westie Rescue - primarily helps Westies in Florida
Westie Rescue Alabama - primarily helps Westies in AL and surrounding areas
And over 23 other Westie Rescue organizations in the continental US, who cover States, cities and towns like yours.
Who We Are:
Westie Rescue USA - (www.WestieRescue.com) connects Westies in need, potential adopters, and rescue volunteers all over the USA find each other.
Westie Rescue MidAtlantic Region - primarily helps Westies in VA, MD, DE, NC, SC, WV, Washington, DC, eastern PA and southern NJ.
North Atlantic Westie Rescue - primarily helps Westies all over New England, parts of NY State including Long Island, and nothern NJ.
Westie Rescue Western PA - primarily helps Westies in Pittsburgh, eastern OH, and surrounding areas
SunShine State Westie Rescue - primarily helps Westies in Florida
Westie Rescue Alabama - primarily helps Westies in AL and surrounding areas
And over 23 other Westie Rescue organizations in the continental US, who cover States, cities and towns like yours.
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