Westie Rescue Of New England Inc

01/12/2024

28/11/2024

WISHING A HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR WRNE FAMILY! 🐾🥰🐾

27/11/2024

Thanksgiving foods your dog can and can't eat! 🦃
Graphic courtesy of Daily Paws. For full story: https://www.dailypaws.com/dogs-puppies/dog-nutrition/what-can-dogs-eat/thanksgiving-foods-for-your-dog-and-what-to-avoid

10/11/2024

Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. …we stand united in respect for you, Our Veterans. We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. THANK YOU

28/09/2024

Wanted to share…so well written by See Me Home senior dog sanctuary

There's something I need to talk about, and I'm going to try to address it as sensitively as I can.
Our sanctuary was established as a safe haven for senior dogs who have found themselves in unavoidable situations, facing health crisis or homelessness in their twilight years. We have taken in dogs from shelters, strays, owners who are unable to care for them due to their own health, or sadly at the time of their own death.
Owners who would absolutely do anything to change the circumstances so they could keep their dog, but are in unavoidable turmoil and situations outside of their control and the choice has been taken from them.
We have provided sanctuary to dogs who need us, because they have nowhere else to go.

Recently, there has been an uptick in owner requests from people who are missing the point of what we do. We have had requests to surrender nine dogs in the last forty-eight hours. If you have a dog, that you have loved and cared for their entire life, and now just can't bring yourself to handle the inconveniences that come with your dog being a senior...we are not the answer. I don't know how people can forget the faithfulness their dog has provided its entire life, and as their body starts to fail and they need their people the most, they would choose to simply surrender their dog instead of supporting them to the end.

As dogs age, as with any living being, their body starts to deteriorate. Organ function, potty function, vision, hearing, mobility...every life has an expiration date, and as they draw nearer to the end, things just don't work like they used to. At absolutely no fault of their own, you have to consider how the dog is feeling after years of "doing the right thing", that first time they don't make it to the door to potty. Will your dog's "accident" be met with kindness and understanding at that time? Or will you be so tremendously inconvenienced that you decide your dog can't live with you anymore?

I don't think people realize what a dog goes through when they are rehomed after years and years with their family. I can tell you that I have cried, many times, for a dog who sits at the window watching for their family and wondering what they've done wrong to make them lose their home. They do not understand. In their deepest time of need, they just want the same support that they've given their humans all these years.

Another misconception that people have, is that we can do anything differently than they are already doing in their power, to provide anything other than a dignified end when it's time. We get messages, "I have a 15 year old dog who is blind and deaf, he has trouble walking and isn't eating well, and can't control his bowels." There comes a time where people think there's something we can do, and time isn't anything I can battle and win. The kindest and most merciful thing anyone can do for their dog is consider their quality of life and be right by their side when you offer that final gift of mercy. It's very difficult to manage these situations where I feel confident a dog might need to meet Jesus instead of me.

More people need to stay committed to their senior pets, I really don't know how else to say it. Offloading the inconvenience of an old dog is not the answer. People just need to do better. Love your old dogs until the end. They need you.

29/08/2024

UPDATE - ADOPTED !! AURORA HAS FOUND HER FOREVER HOME !!

Meet Aurora , a truly special 3 year old Golden Doodle , she is a super friendly pup that loves her people , Loves to play , go for walks and is a great companion!
Happy, smart , affectionate, sweet , playful ….
Aurora is a very healthy 40lbs , up to date on shots , will need to be spayed .
If you have great vet references and dog ownership history feel free to give us a call ,
Jackie 413-531-1241

28/08/2024

Today we fondly remember all of our cherished pets. Forever in our hearts.The Rainbow Bridge has become shorthand for the place pets go after they pass away. 🌈

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18/08/2024

Charlie here to share the best news !! A few days ago I was dumped at a shelter not knowing what was happening to me , yesterday my new family came to take me to the most wonderful forever home , I have a baby Westie sister named Agnes and the 2 best Moms ever , this is a picture of me riding in my new deluxe car seat on my way to the life I always dreamed of , all my bad days are in the rear view mirror !!

Thank you to everyone that reached out to help me !! Life is Good !! Charlie ❤️💛💙💚🧡🩷💜❤️

14/08/2024

DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR CHARLIE . SINCERE GRATITUDE TO EVERYONE THAT STEPPED UP TO HELP HIM !!!

Meet our new friend Charlie !! This sweet little gentleman is 10 years young and in good health. Sadly Charlie was dumped at a shelter but fortunately they contacted WRNE to help . Charlie is good with other dogs,( unsure about cats), he would love a home where his people/person is home frequently and has time to snuggle, play and take walks. Do you have room in your heart and home for Charlie? If you have Westie/terrier experience and have excellent vet references please feel free to apply (best done on a computer) at WestieRescueNE.com or call Jackie 413-531-1241. Charlie is located in Ct .

PLEASE LIKE & SHARE TO HELP CHARLIE FIND THE WONDERFUL FOREVER HOME HE DESERVES !!! THANK YOU !

06/08/2024

UPDATE 8/12/24 BEFORE & AFTER!!

WE ARE HAPPY TO SHOW BASIL'S GREAT PROGRESS !! He is still in need of a dedicated foster/adopt home, he will need to continue with frequent medicated baths, meds and will need to remain on a high quality diet forever. His hair is growing in quickly and he is responding so well to treatment, best of all he is feeling so much better !! Basil is a sweet little man, loves people, used to living with other dogs, not good with cats.

8/13/24
GREAT NEWS , BASIL IS GOING HOME !!! THANK YOU EVERYONE !!


GREAT NEWS!!! BASIL IS GOING HOME !! THANK YOU EVERYONE !!~

9/5/24 UPDATE - BASIL HAS FOUND THE MOST WONDERFUL FOREVER HOME !!

BASIL HAS BEENN ADOPTED !!~ WE NEED YOUR HELP !! This poor little boy is our new rescue , 3 year old Basil. He is suffering with Malassezia Dermatitis ( yeast skin infection ) caused by allergies (usually food related ) that make them very itchy with skin turning black and hair loss. The good news is that this CAN be turned around !!

We are seeking a Westie experienced foster home that is willing to feed a specific diet, give medicated baths pretty much daily for the first few weeks then spacing out as time goes on , vet visits and meds will be needed. WRNE will pay for everything Basil needs to recover. His transformation will be amazing and most importantly he will be feeling good !! For more info on this condition go to westiemed.com there's loads of good info and happy stories and before/after pics.

Can you help us help this sweet boy ?!? Once he is rehabilitated his foster family has first option to adopt , with some love and TLC Basil will be a new man, feeling good, living the life he always deserved!! If you can help please contact Jackie 413-531-1241 serious inquiries only please.

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