Have your children have been insisting on getting a dog for a long time? Do you feel that your family is ready for one? The best way to own a dog is to rescue one. So, if you’re located in or around Houston and willing to rescue a dog, we have a fluffy suggestion for you: Westies! They’re a cute and loving breed, not just because they’re fluffy and adorable, but also because they are loyal to and protective of your family.
Westies have long been a popular choice of lap dogs and are great for your children to play with. But this is not always the case. They can be a lap dog only up to the age of 2 or 3. After that, they are a high-energy breed and don’t like being held back. West Highland White Terriers, or as we popularly call them, the Westies are adorable little balls of fur. But their breed is a hunter breed and have traditionally been bred as hunting companions. Nothing stops them in the pursuit of their hunt.
Best of all, they will be a new addition to your family. These critters love to play around, go out on long walks and car rides. They would be a great company for your kids in the family. Also, Westies love to “zoom”, meaning, to run around in the space around them as fast as they can. You can sense their happiness when they get to do so.
If you are based in or around Houston and looking to adopt a westie, the best place would be the Westie&Scottie Rescue Houston.
Westie Rescue Houston is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, sponsored by donations. The Houston Westie Rescue is dedicated to providing superior medical care, skills, and finding these innocent Westies and Scotties a home in the Greater Houston area. They are known to rescue over 150 dogs each year, westies and other terrier breeds, ever since the year 2001.
Westie Rescue Houston adopts these dogs through multiple channels. While some are stray ones, some abandoned by owners due to health, finances, or family reasons. Some others are picked from over-filled animal shelters
At Westie Rescue Houston, dog adoptions are organized. Educational and public awareness campaigns are also hosted. In order to cover the medical care and attention needed by these innocent creatures, Westie Rescue Houston accepts direct donations from the public and those adopting from them.
The adoption process generally takes about a few weeks to a month to complete, depending on several other factors, such as volunteer availability and suitable dog availability. The typical adoption process can be summarized as follows:
