| Purebred dogs of all breeds can be found in shelters, | | | | organizations that handle all breeds, but have |
| and volunteers can be found in every state to seek | | | | representatives that specialize in individual ones, like |
| them out. Scottish Terriers, West Highland White | | | | Scottish Terriers or Westies. |
| Terriers, and even breeds considered rare, all pass | | | | These are usually found in major metropolitan areas |
| through shelters every year. Those who perform | | | | around the country. Your local Humane Society can |
| Scottish Terrier rescue are committed to matching | | | | often refer you to purebred dog rescue groups, as |
| homeless terriers with loving new owners. | | | | can their national organization, The Humane Society |
| Dog owners give up their pets for a variety of | | | | of the United States. Try looking in your local paper |
| reasons, and many of them have nothing to do with | | | | for dog rescue groups, or on the internet. |
| the animal's temperament or behavior. Perfectly | | | | When you find your Scottish Terrier rescue |
| loving, well-behaved Scottish Terriers are rescued | | | | organization, expect to go through an application |
| every year because their owners have died, moved | | | | process before you can get a dog. There may be |
| into retirement homes, or are suffering from ill health. | | | | adoption fees for your terrier, and most organizations |
| Other dogs find their way into shelters because of | | | | will expect you to immediately spay or neuter the |
| allergies, divorce, or new babies. | | | | dog if it has not already been. Some breed |
| Scottish Terrier rescue organizations do find strays, | | | | representatives have waiting lists, but if you are |
| dogs with behavioral problems, and dogs who have | | | | patient, there should be a Scottish Terrier for you to |
| not been housebroken. A dog that has lost its owner, | | | | rescue. |
| for whatever reason, will probably grieve, so it is | | | | (Disclaimer: Any information contained in this site |
| crucial that adopted terriers be matched with the | | | | relating to various medical, health and fitness |
| very best new owner. Rescuers will want to | | | | conditions of Westies or other animals and their |
| determine that the home the terrier is destined for is | | | | treatments is for informational purposes only and is |
| loving, secure, and committed to keeping the dog | | | | not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided |
| permanently. | | | | by your own veterinarian. You should not use the |
| If you wish to perform your own Scottish Terrier | | | | information contained herein for diagnosing the health |
| rescue, a good place to start is the breed's national | | | | of any animal. You should always consult and check |
| and local clubs. The Scottish Terrier Club of America | | | | with your own vet or veterinarian.) |
| has its own National Rescue Coordinators, and keeps | | | | I do hope that you have found the article of use to |
| lists of participating organizations, state by state. | | | | you. |
| There are also general purebred dog rescue | | | | |