Every year, for a variety of reasons, Westies in this country find themselves in need of new homes. Sometimes they are lost, abandoned, or turned in to shelters. Sometimes owners must give up their dogs because of medical problems, moving into retirement homes, new baby, divorce, allergies, new house, nipping at the children, etc. And sometimes they are rescued from commercial breeding facilities, commonly referred to as "puppy mills".

Good breeders accept responsibility for the dogs they produce and will take them back at any stage of their life and make an effort to find a new suitable home for them. Irresponsible breeders fail to live up to their end of the bargain, don't care what happens to their puppies once they are sold, and will normally sell a puppy to anyone who has the money to pay for the puppy...little or no questions asked.

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The West Highland White Terrier Club of America (WHWTCA) Rescue Committee was established by the Board of Directors on October 6, 1999, to recognize, aid, and promote regional and individual rescue efforts, many of which had existed for some time.

To make a donation, report a Westie needing assistance, or for further information about the WHWTCA, click here.