I do thank everyone who watches the website, and thank you all for your kind messages
As most of you know we are very dedicated 'family' of volunteers who all feel very strongly about looking after our special dogs, and try never to turn a dog away, no-matter its age or condition.None of us take any expenses , the adoption donations we ask for partly cover vets bills (which for some dogs this can be very expensive and ongoing) there is also Grooming costs, and feeding,bathing, and all the other costs involved with the care and wellbeing of these animals.
If at anytime you can spare even a very small amount of money, this would be gratefully appreciated, to help us continue this very necessary need.

You can donate through 'pay pal' on this website.

Thank you so much

Mo

Over very many years we have taken in westies who 'bite' we take the view it is not the dogs fault, he may be has been teased,illtreated, miss handled, lots of reasons, we bring them in to our homes, show them they are wanted, rehabilitate with people and other animals, and keep them as long as necessary, until we are sure they are ready for their new 'forever home'.

Not only do we take in dogs through 'westies in need' we try to help other kennels,pounds,other rescues, to help many of these dogs.

Recently a westies in need fosterer (with many, many, years of experience, took in a blind jack russell who had been kept in a cupboard most of his life as he was considered to be untrustworthy with people and children, the owner was going to have this dog put to sleep, this fosterer was given a brief outline of this dog, she then travelled 100 miles to collect the dog and bring him back to her home.With blind dogs they normally follow other dogs,and soon get used to not bumping into things.This dog did not, he was aggressive with her other dogs, and repeatedly banged his head against the wall, he was totally distressed. She had to make a decision to take this dog to her vet to be put to sleep, for the safety of herself,her dogs, and anyone else the dog came into contact with this poor dog.How she managed to get this dog to the vet without been savaged, I will never know, it took 4 staff at the vet to hold this dog, again it was banging its head on the wall and the table. He is now at peace.
and they say lightening cannot strike twice in the same place, well it has.
The same fosterer took a 5 month old cocker spaniel in, which had bitten, this dog was fine most of the time, but then would turn and attack for no apparent reason, she was given advice this poor dog has no quality of life, and cannot live in a normal enviroment. The person who handed to dog in has been contacted to collect this dog (which we do not really recommend as this dog willl most likely to be put into kennels, as he cannot be rehomed, and will then live a institutional exsistance with no quality of life) or he will be put to sleep, to end his misery.
Because of this we will no longer be taking into rescue any dog from an unknown source, but will still try to help other rescues, and kennels, and pounds, as we have in the past.

This wonderfui fosterer is so stressed I will not allow her to take in any more dogs, and hopefully she will recover from the dreadful situation, she has been put in.

Mo

Please keep this wonderful fosterer in your thoughts

Hi I am the latest 'newby' I came in yesterday (Thursday) I have bitten my owner,and their daughter,and do not like to go to the vet or be groomed I get quite cross.I was going to be pts but Mo and Ian said they would take me into rescue, so here I am.


I was a bit nervous yesterday, but slept well with all the other dogs last night, and I have been out and about this morning, and eaten my breakfast.
Mo and Ian brush us all after breakfast, and check our ears and eyes, so I watched all the others been treated, and then it was my turn, I let Ian pick me up and brush me, I have a very sore ear, but Mo managed to get some cleaner down, so I am doing very well really
update 09.12
Well I have really improved, and we all think i am ready for my new forever home, I still do not like my face being touched, but I have to put up with it to keep my face clean
I am 18 months old, and have had some health problems when I was a puppy, but my health is fine now,
Update 02.08.11

I am a very frightened little dog but I am learning to trust
update 10.08.11
Well I am told I am also going to the vet on Friday, with Ralph, and to the groomers with him next week, so Mo and Ian and the Vet and Groomer maybe in for a tough week with us two naughty,(but frightened) boys
update 19.08.11
Well I was fine at the vet,yesterday I went for my smart haircut, and was fine at the groomers, here is my new picture, a very smart boy

update 12.10.11
I am much more confident now, but I still get a bit worried at times, I do try to pinch some of the other doggies food, but I am doing really well

We are very privilaged to have contact with so many wonderful dogs, and on the whole so many lovely people!
We have a lovely following on the website, sometimes with people who for whatever reason cannot adopt a dog, and people who need advice for their dogs.
Recently we gave advice to a lady who's westie was unwell, this morning I received a beautiful card from Marion who lives in Limerick, with a very kind donation towards the costs of the treatment for the 2 ex puppy farm breeding bitches- Thank you so much Marion, and all the other kind people who keep these poorly dogs in their thoughts

Mo and Ian

Hi , I arrived just after Emily, I came into rescue because I do not like children, and some other people,I think I am a bit frightened really, and I think the other westies are going to help me improve.

I am only 8 months old, I do not like the groomers, so you can see my coat needs attention, anyway I had a bath this morning and did not get cross,so thats not bad for my 1st 24 hours, I have been told I will be brushed, ears and eyes cleaned each morning, along with all the other dogs, so watch out Ian and Mo I maybe better prepared for them tomorrow!
Update 02.08.11

I think Mo and Ian are winning I am now putting up with being brushed and checked each morning,.....but you never know I may suprise them one morning!
update 10.08.11

I am still battling, I will let Ian brush me each morning, but I won't let Mo check my ears because they hurt, and Mo says I will feel better when I get my ears checked at the Vet on Friday, and then to the Groomers in a week to get my long hair cut
p.s. Mo has warned the vet and groomers about me!
update 19.08.11

I was not happy going to the vet last week, I am still not confident to let people handle me, I need more time, but in saying that I went to the groomers yesterday, and let Michelle turn me into a very smart little boy
update 11.09.11

Well Mo and Ian think I have gained more confidence, and when people come to adopt a dog I enjoy making friends and I think if I could find the right person to be patient with me then I will be ok (I prefer to sit on Ian's knee, than sit with Mo, and anyway when Mo aventually sits down there are always more dogs on her knee)

Update 21.09.11

I am still unsure around my face but I am improving daily, at the moment I am sat on Mo's knee whilst she puts this update on the website, she is tickling my head with one hand, whilst she types with the other (that's not bad for a human who only needs to use one hand for the keyboard)

Update 12.10.11

I am so much improved now, and I do love to sit on peoples knee when they visit, I think I am ready for my 'forever home' now

update 09.12

Well it was my 1st birthday last week, so I have been told I am old enough now to go to the vets to be castrated ( I am not too sure whether I like the sound of that) but anyway I cannot go yet, as we are snowed in up here, Mo and Ian hope the snow will go away soon, but I hope it continues so I cannot be taken to the vet !
update 18.01.12

I had my haircut again yesterday, and Michelle said I was very good, I will also let Mo and Ian handle me now without any bother, I heard Mo say she has booked me in at the vet for next Tuesday for my 'snip' so I hope we have more snow so it will have to be cancelled again!

update 24.01.12

Well my wish has come true again, because it started snowing at 6am and it's still coming down, so vets re booked ,yet again, for Friday,will it be 3rd time lucky/unlucky!
update 30.01.12
Well I thought I was going to be lucky again because more snow arrived on Thursday so I thought my vet appointment is going to be cancelled again, but no , Ian managed to get out so I was taken to the vets for 'the job to be done' When Ian collected me he wrapped me in a lovely warm blanket, and when I got home Mo had put what she calls 'the poorly ward' which is a canvas cage, with another warm blanket in, and sat it near the wood burning stoke in the living room,and they allowed me to sleep in there for 3 nights, but then I felt well enough to go and join my friends, and sleep with them in the utility, and office.
Mo does not think I am going to be a big westie, I am quite small for a boy, and very quiet.

Hi I have just arrived into rescue today 19th October, Mo and Ian have been advised I have got 'behavioural problems' and do not like men- I think this has something to do with my past life, so we will see hope we all go on

I am 3 years old,
update 21.10.11

Well I have only been here a few days, Mo and Ian have not had a problem with me at all, I love all the other dogs, and Mo and Ian
update 05.11.11
Well I went to the groomers yesterday and behaved very well until Michelle started grooming around my ears, which I did not
like, so I had to be muzzled, anyway I look a really smart boy now

When Ian has time in the next few days you will see a picture of the 'new me'- here it is !

Hi I arrived yesterday 30.10.11 I was in a kennels but then adopted but I did have some behavioural problems, so that is why I came into rescue

I am settling in fine,so far, no problems with Mo and Ian, and the other dogs, I settled down at bedtime without a fuss, previously I had bitten, and been aggressive with people and other dogs, but I do seem to be okay now....I will keep you posted !



My date of birth was 20.10.2006 so I have just had my 5th birthday

I am castrated, I have just had my 1st vaccination so my 2nd is due in 2/4 weeks and then just a yearly booster
10.11.11

Mo and Ian think I am a really lovely boy, I have settled in so well, no bother at all, and of I do love to be tickled !

Hi I am 5 years old, castrated, vaccinated and microchipped, I am getting on fine with the other dogs, and with Mo and Ian,I would like a home, maybe with another Westie, but not with children

Hello I have recently arrived into rescue with Gina in Lancashire
I came in because my owner is moving into a flat and could not take me with her.
I am 6 years old, castrated and vaccinated, and microchipped, I do not like children , or other dogs, but westies in need seem to think I will overcome my dislike of other dogs.....we will see

update 09.12

Gina says I am settling in really well, very affectionate, and full of fun, it's good being in foster

This little girl was dumped in Kent, we think she is an ex breeding puppy farm bitch, about 3 years old, a big thank you to all the wonderful people who helped in her rescue and transport to us in North Yorkshire, Richard and Janie, Joan, Sue, Roselie, and Teresa, her ears and eyes were infected,and her skin is sore and black
She is having Dermacton Soap Baths, and Dermacton Cream on her skin, eye drops, and ear drops, daily.
She is a lovely gentle little girl, and has settled in with all the other dogs so well
03.12.11

update 09.12
Well I have had quite a few baths now, and my Dermacton cream daily, so my skin is looking and feeling much better, my eyes and ears are now clear.
update 22.01.12
Well I still have a way to go, but I am not not sore any more, and my black skin is turning pink, having my cream each day, and baths now every 3 days

16.12.11
New arrival into foster is Snowy, he is part westie part JR, mostly white but with lovely dappled ears ! he is 11 years old, but acts like 11 months !
very friendly and effectionate, gets on fine with other dogs,

He is castrated and vaccinated, wormed and flea treated

A lovely little boy

We urgently need fosterers to join our friendly team, must be 'westie wise' please contact for a chat, and/or download an complete an application to foster from the website and e mail to me

I look forward to hearing from you to help these little dogs

Fosterer in South Yorkshire urgently required
Fosterer in South urgently required (Kent area)
Fosterer in Midlands urgently required
22.01.12
We have a request to bring a 4 year old westie bitch into rescue
She has learning disabilities, her brain sends out certain signals which are not received by certain parts of her body, so she has some loss of sight, and her back legs are 'slow'. she is an ex puppy farm dog, with inter breeding problems
This little girl has now got a forever home

29.01.12
Still needing more fosteres, inc. 2 westie bitches from Kent
lived together so need to be rehomed together
06.02.12

Just been asked to take in an elderly male westie, sore and matted skin/coat, sore ears, is there anyone who could take care of this old man, and give him some love and comfort. he is in South Yorkshire.
Please contact me if you think you could help -Mo

12.02.12

More dogs needing to come into rescue
FOSTERERS NEEDED

09.01.12
I have arrived into foster with Agnes in Preston,Lancs. a lovely lady called Pat collected me from my previous owner who is very ill and cannot look after me.
I am 9 years old, spayed and vaccinated, Agnes says I am a very quiet little girl, no bother at all
You will see from my pictures I have some staining on my coat, due to incorrect feeding, I am now on the trophy food so the staining will disappear in time

I you may remember me, I was re homed but the people who adopted me but did not do as Mo and Ian advised, and I was unsure and frightened so I bit, so now I am back with Mo and Ian and feeling better, nor a bit of bother.
I am 3 years old, castrated, vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated.When I first came into rescue I had an ear infection, which was quite bad, and did not like my ear being touched. I gained confidence with Mo and Ian and let them treat me without a trouble, when some people came to see me Mo and Ian did explain what I was like when I first arrived, and they said they did not think I was quite ready for re homing, but the lady fell in love with me so it was with very firm instructions to keep me on a trailing lead,(so they could get hold of the lead, rather than me, and not to overfuss me) but anyway they did not do this, so now am back.
I had a nice brush this morning, and my ears checked (no biting!) and it's nice to see some of my old friends, and more new ones! 16.01.12
update 18.01.12
Went with some of my friends yesterday to Michelle the groomer, I behaved very well, no problem, I enjoyed my brushing this morning, and Mo checked my ears, and I gave them both a big lick!

This little chap is being fostered by Doreen and Art near Manchester.
His date of birth is 26.06.11, he is microchipped and vaccinated, too young yet to be castrated
He has had a terrible start to life, he was bought by an elderly couple who could not cope with a puppy, and they were going to have him pts, thankfully a dog groomer called Toni took him in, but re homed him with a family of young children which was too much for him to cope with, he was then re homed to an elderly man, who again could not cope with a puppy,so then thankfully was collected by Doreen and Art.
he arrived on 18.01.12 he is of course very nervous and therefore rather snappy. However being a puppy he needs lots of love and re-assurance,stability and basic training.
He loves company and thrives on routine plus exercise.He is full of beans and likes playing with his toys. Toby is terrified of shadows, lights, and reflections.
update 27.01.12

Doreen is making great progress with Toby puppy, but he is very frightened of ceiling lights,and looks up at ceilings and barks,gets so stressed that he goes round and round and will grab a trouser leg, or chair leg.
We wonder if in his previous life he was maybe shut in a room with a ceiling light left on, or lived in a flat, with people who lived upstairs and maybe came home at tea time and made a lot of noise, Toby may have then barked, and they may have knocked on the floor, which possibly wound him up more.

we have recently brought this stray scottie into rescue, she was drinking lots of water,and then of course followed by lots of wee's!
We took her to the vet last Friday 20.01.12 they did various blood tests to find she has Cushings Syndrome, she is now on daily medication, and will need another blood test in 2 weeks, and then at regular intervals, and treatment for the rest of her life.
She is a real sweetheart, we will not be re homing her, she will stay with us.

So to some of the people who contact us wanting a 'dog for free' or a small donation, Isla is one of the many 'poorly dogs we accept into rescue, despite their problems, somtimes expensive operations/treatment, and behavioural problems, we will try our best to help

these boys came into rescue due to house move where dogs are not allowed.
Brook is a male westie nearly 8 years, castrated, etc
Bentley is a male bishon frise just over 5 years catrated etc
Gary and Bridie say they are now becoming more relaxed, love to go for walks, and enjoy charging round the fields. They both adore attention, and Brook will grumble merrily along for a good old back scub.
They are both very friendly/placid dogs who are no trouble.

update 30.01.12 from Bridie and Gary

Bentley is a gorgeous little bundle of soft downy fur who likes nothing more than to have lots of cuddles and to get generally fussed over.We have had him off the lead and he loves charging around the open spaces, desperatley trying to catch up with Millie- who being an Alsatian x Doberman has an obvious advantage in the old leg department. Bentley loves being out for walks, but always wants to get somewhere yesterday and never tires on being out.
Brook is also simply marvellous little fellow, very affectionate and very playful. He puts Bric (Gary and Bridie's westie) to shame! He likes nothing more than to have your hand in his mouth and he will gently mouths your hand. His previous owner lead us to believe he may not be quite to head back if he is let off the lead, so we are still encouraging his acceptance of the larger pack before we try him off his lead.He also loves being out for walks, but takes things at a somewhat gently pace than his younger friend and likes to appreciate the finer things in life-ie all the nice smells that the fields have to offer. He is also trying to encourage grumpy old Bric that it would be fun to play together, hopefully miracles do happen! He is starting to show his more fun side and is playing with Bentley when they are in the house.Brook is also proving to be an excellent jackdaw deterrant-whenever they land in the garden, he barks and they fly off-excellent result!!!
Neither of the guys are especially food orientated, and eat slowly and delicately. Bentley provides much amusement choosing to take an individual kibble out of his bowl, and will often head over to his bed before eating it- meal times can be quite long! Brook will methodically chomp through his meals until the bowl is clean.
They are a pleasure to have, and one again we can only say that whoever is lucky enough to adopt these guys, will be getting a lovely duo, who just want to please in return for the obligatory hugs.
We have no issues with the boys. Anyway must dash, need to take advantage of the nice weather and get them out again for another walk.
Bridie and gary

Bobby came to Mel in Glasgow on the 4th February. He was collected from a disabled lady who has started working long hours and doesn't think it is fair to leave Bobby for such long periods of time. She has had him since he was a puppy. He is 5 years old, neutered, microchipped, and as you can see, very handsome, with a lovely fluffy coat. As he was not up to date with his boosters we are taking him for his 1st vaccination tomorrow, with the 2nd due in 2/3 weeks.

Bobby was very timid at first, but even in the short period of time we have had him he is becoming much less so. We had been told that he has a fear of men, however he is getting on very well with my husband and often follows him around. He is a very affectionate and appreciative wee boy and loves company, preferably human rather than canine. he does not seem to bother much with other dogs. We have a neutered male westie and they tolerate each other, but I think Bobby would much prefer a house where he is the only dog.He loves walking and positively bounces along at a great pace. He is a real joy to walk. We have also had him off the lead in the park. He was very well behaved and stayed close by our side. Bobby loves travelling in the car.

Max is in foster with Philip in Worthing (He is the 2nd Max Philip has had) he is 6 years old, microchipped and castrated, since coming into rescue he has been vet checked, wormed and flea treated. He has some sore parts on his skin, but with the Trophy food, and the Dermacton Cream Mo has ordered for his skin, he should start to improve soon.
Phillip says he is starting to be more social now, and lets Philip stroke him, and put on his harness, and he enjoys a bath with a towel dry!
He is easily spooked by loud noises and bigger dogs,although when he is close up to them he is fine. Philip seems to think he has never been allowed to socialise with them, and has been oicked up and protected from them in the past.
He is very clean and will only do his wee's and poo's in the garden, and never whilst out on a walk!

12.02.12

Hi I am the new boy, I am nearly 1 year old, I have been a poorly puppy with problems with my liver, but that is all under control now, I just have to have a small amount of medicine before my food.
I am making friend with all the doggies here, I am barking at Toby at the moment because I want him to play!

Mo says she will be booking me into the groomers, so you may soon see me with my 'new look' but at the moment I am very fluffy- had my feet dunked allready as I got them muddy playing outside.

13.02.12
Ian met Colin today at Leeming Services, Colin (Sandra's husband) had collected this elderly westie from kennels in Doncaster.
I have just bathed him, cleaned his eyes, and got a lot of the 'gunk' out of his ears, put drops in.Will continue this treatment daily.
His coat is long and matted, so he will be going to the groomers on Wednesday with Stitch