WESTIE RESCUE of CA and 7 Western States
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NEWS
2011 WESTIE CALENDARS ARE HERE........ORDER YOURS TODAY! One of our volunteer's Westies made the cover of the 2010 Standard Wall Calendar. His name is ZIPPER. He was the cute Westie head shot that is so precious! He is a real 'poser' any camera any time. He has attended previous hosted photo shoots and has made the various calander pages.....but NEVER the acclaimed Cover Shot! And we are very proud to say...the 2004 Westie Wall Calendar 'COVER' featured two of our Westies. Hunter, lying on the chair, was a 6 month old rescue, placed by our organization. He is joined by his housemate, Skyler. Hunter was placed in a wonderful loving home, after a very abusive and rocky start in life. And viola!!!!! An international
2011 EVENTS AND NEWS
JUNE 2011....SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR - Del Mar Fairgrounds-Del Mar, CA Meet the Breed Booth TBD (Date To Be Determined), AgriFair Building. Scottish themed breed booth, will provide public education, demonstrate training techniques, and have Westies for viewing. Due to the long hours we are seeking volunteers who are available to help man the hours indicated and required. Especially Monday night when breakdown must be in only one hour! This is always a great event, loads of fun and laughs.....come join us! Look for additional information and sign up on our website under Upcoming Events Come have fun at the fair!
APRIL/MAY 2011.... Annual WESTIE PAWS IN THE PARK. Held: Park Location TBD - Orange County, CA. This is a 'can not miss' hands-on participation event. Lots of giggles and laughs as owners try to get their Westies to participate in lure racing. Fun "Go-to-Ground" course for our 'of dirt' Terriers...with a live caged rat! And the fun 'barn hunt' sure to have you laughing! Our
APRIL 2011.....AMERICA'S PET EXPO - Orange County Fair Grounds, Costa Mesa, CA to be held April 15 - 17, 2011. We need volunteers and their well behaved Westies for event. Please volunteer, can you possibly give 4-5 hours? Large public participation 75,000 estimated attendance. Good dogie shopping as well! Educate and inform the public on our breed. Stop by our 'Kissing Booth' for a sloppy kiss by one of our 'Scottish Attired' adorable Westies. Check out the Upcoming Events section of our website.
APRIL 2011....We need volunteers and Westies for WAG-A-THON - Dana Point Harbor - Dana Point, CA April 24, 2010 - Saturday. Hours: 8:30AM - 1:00PM. We will have a Scottish Themed breed booth, manned by knowledgeable volunteers with well mannered Westies (in their Kilts). Also will be operating our famous...'kissing booth' will sure to be a hit! So, we need volunteers to help with the set up (7AM....yikes) and break down, available to answer questions about the breed, and give 'kissing lessons' to their Westies! Please sign up by contacting; WestieRescueCA@cox.net, use the subject line: Wag-A-Thon Dana Point. Also check out Upcoming Events section of our website. Hope to see you there!
MARCH 2011....By special invitation, we are participating in The St Patty's Day Parade - San Diego, March 12th 2011, Saturday. Parade start time 10:30 AM Sharp. Westie participants need to be there by 9:00am to assure parking availability. We need Westies and their owners for parade participants. Westies to be well behaved, leash trained (no extendo leads), good temperament, able to adapt to noisy crowds and can walk several blocks of morning parade route. Welcome all Parade participants and their Westies to celebrate the day! Be sure to register via email inquiry: WestieRescueCA@cox.net
Please visit our website to find other Westie planned events, view candid photos of calendar photo shoots, public breed education events, holiday public awareness events such as our annual participation in Home 4 The Holidays, City of La Mesa's 'dog-walk-athon', St. Patty's Day Parade, etc. Even, a '60's retro theme' Hollywood inspired movie premiere.
The premiere features two of our organization's volunteer's personal Westies. The two Westies, Willie and Lacy, participated in the filming of the motion picture 'Down With Love' , featuring Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor. Not too shabby having a walk on 'cameo' appearance with noted director, Payton Reed. The two specially selected Westies, popped out of a vintage Checker Cab, pulling director Reed through a busy New York street scene into a building. Well, actually folks, the 'animal wrangler'(...gosh doesn't Hollywood get elaborate...) off stage, offered the two Westies a piece of chicken. They bounded out of that Checkered Cab, pulling the Director along. He was yelling "cut, cut, it's a wrap, print!" Guess the Westies didn't understand Hollywood slang! Visit our site and see just what is in the works for future fun times with our Westies.
Make sure when you visit our website you check out our Westie Rescue Fund Raising Store those proceeds help defray the on-going costs to fund our rescue efforts. We feature darling collectible Westie items no Westie owner can be without. Bookmark the location...we are constantly searching for unique and different items to feature. Pay-Pal and personal checks accepted for your purchasing convenience..teehee. Look at the holiday ornaments or check out our 'Westie at Play " darling collar and leash sets. Sure to show case your Westie's charm!
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Westie Rescue of CA, a nfpo is a full service breed rescue which spans CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, OREGON, WASHINGTON, UTAH, IDAHO, NEVADA and NEW MEXICO. We are an ALL VOLUNTEER network, who work tirelessly in their committed fostered in loving homes while undergoing rehabilitation or retraining and then finding through approved applications their forever homes. We also participate in many public breed education/information forums and events. Often some rescues remain in our foster program longer than others due to major medical rehabilitation and/or surgical needs. If a dog who is diagnosed with a life threatening illness or disease, while in our care, they are lovingly fostered within our program until it is time for them to make the journey to The Rainbow Bridge. When training issues are discovered, we often consult a Certified Animal Behaviorist to determine the best corrective training, adoptive home, environment and re-training needs. We never judge why, when or where our Westies come; past experience tells us....from all walks of life. They may be owner surrendered, strays, referrals from Veterinarians, groomers, boarding kennels or caring private referrals from the public. Our goal is simple; we are here to help one dog at a time find their forever adoptive home.
Originally our area was California. However, due to our commitment and the increased number of Westies In Need, our rescue services now cover additional Western states, in addition to California. We are available to assist where a Westie In Need in the United States is located or where a Westie Rescue group/individual is not available.
West Highland White Terrier Rescue of California, is a private-not- for-profit organization. Westie Rescue of CA, apnfpo, is an all volunteer organization, funded solely by public donations and in kind contributions. The Founding Directors have over 80+ years in the breed and are associated with WHWTC of CA and WHWTC of America clubs. We work at fund raising events throughout the year to increase public awarness and fund our organization. We have a stellar reputation within the rescue community. We work with and support the efforts of other respected and responsible rescue groups.
Please remember us when giving to a favorite charity. With the downturned economy, we do need donations. Go onto our website and make a donation via PayPal or send your check to our PO Box. We sincerely thank you as do our rescued Westies!
ADOPTING A FRIEND
If you are considering adopting a Westie.....we suggest going to our website and review the detailed section Adopting A Westie.
Visit our Westie Rescue of CA Website!
Because our program covers all of California and the 7 adjoining states, our rescues are placed in pre approved loving private foster care volunteer homes. We do not have a 'facility' or 'shelter' where the rescues are available for public viewing. Interested people can read stories and photos of our adoptable dogs via the website. Visitation is only by Review Board 'Meet and Greet' invitation to a pre-selected approved adoptive family. A constant flow of 'lookers' through our private volunteer foster homes would be disruptive and disastrous to the dog's rehabilitation, not to say also upsetting to the foster volunteer's lives.
VOLUNTEERING AND DONATIONS
All donations, large or small, go toward reducing the costs associated with rehabilitation, Veterinarian medical services and medication, food, sanitation, sterilization, flea control, public education, etc. A successful rescue program is always in need of funds. Believe it or not Westies continually become displaced, day after day, month after month. The larger the area serviced, the larger the need becomes for on-going funding.
If you would like to donate items or products, rather than monies, visit our 'Currently Needed List' which is located on our websites donations/volunteering section.
So, you want to volunteer your time, energy, talents complete the 'volunteer form' on our website. We need volunteers who; can appropriately foster, provide transport, are willing to help with house and crate training, can visit shelter's to positively identify our breed, participate in owner surrender pick-ups, help organize fund raising or public education events, etc. Need, behind the scenes help as well; doing administrative tasks, delivering shelter information packets and our leaving brochures at pet related businesses.
Westie Rescue of CA, apnfpo
...serving California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico and Washington State
Post Office Box 2822
El Cajon, CA 92021-2822
Website: www.WestieRescueCa.com
Email: WestieRescueCA@cox.net
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