Sunday, October 23, 2011

Rescue ME.


It all started about 10 years ago when we were still living in the DFW area of Texas. Our beloved family friend, a mixed terrier (part Westie - part "Benjie") who had been with us for over 19 years, had passed away 2 years prior, and we were ready to begin our search. We went to local pounds weekly for several months each time walking away without a dog. Finally, one day, a wonderful lady who had been watching us come and go, stopped us asking if we were looking for a specific breed. We let her know we were looking for a Westie.

Letting us know that there were rescue organizations for most all breeds, she directed us to a bulletin board where we saw exactly what we needed--the contact information for Marv, in Dallas, the organizer of North Texas Westie Rescue. Quickly jotting down his number and practically tripping over each other in our excitement, my daughter and I went out to the car to make the call. He answered on the 2nd ring.

Marv was so kind, but he let us know that our request of a Westie puppy, would not be quick in being fulfilled. Because we knew we were in the right place at the right time, we told him we would wait for his call. And he did. Five long weeks later, the phone rang. It was Marv letting us know that he wanted us to come and meet him so he could show us "Harley". She was six months old and in need of a new home. We quickly drove over to Dallas and fell in love with Harley at first sight. She was perfect.

10 years later, we feel really blessed to have had her in our family. She's amazing--such a comfort, a great companion, a "ferocious" watch dog, and ironically, she is also exactly what Marv said she NEVER would be---a lap dog! Westies do not typically like to sit in your lap curling up for a snooze . . . but ours does! She can go from 75 mph to a full, snoring deep sleep in about 2 minutes . . .

We love her.

There are most ALWAYS West Highland Terriers in need of adoption. Google "West Highland Terrier Rescue + Your City" or "Westie Rescue + Your City", and see if there is a new family member anxiously awaiting YOUR call!

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