Wescue
Our West Highland Terrier Rescue Mission
Every day in America dogs and cats are abandoned at or rescued by local shelters. You can help by adopting a lucky pet, of course, but that’s not the only thing you can do.
Pet food donations are always welcome. So are dog treats, so trainers can reward good behavior and make the pets more adoptable. Pet dishes, pet beds and pet toys will help brighten a lonely day for the animals.
Cleaning supplies are also almost always welcome–check with your local shelter as to what types and brands they prefer.
To find your local pet shelter, enter your zip code here.
Remember, you may not be able to change the world, but you can change the world for one animal. For more information on Kitchen Magic’s Wescue effort, please feel free to give us a call at (610) 365-3140.
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Dog Mourns at Owner’s Funeral
Above we see Hawkeye, the dog, mourning at the death of his beloved owner, Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson, who was killed recently in Afghanistan. At Tumilson’s funeral in Rockford, IL, his beloved canine friend lay at the foot of the casket throughout the ceremony. Hawkeye’s grief brings to mind this earlier story, which we covered here. [...]
Dog Rescues Boy from Cougar
Posted on January 8, 2010 We usually tell the stories of people rescuing dogs, but here’s a story of a brave dog, Angel (seen at left) rescuing a boy from a cougar. Eleven-year-old Austin Forman was gathering firewood at his home near British Columbia when a cougar attacked. Angel, who was slightly smaller than the marauder, fought [...]
Where Do Dogs Come From?
Posted on April 16, 2010 Dogs have been companions to humans for at least 30,000 years, and possibly 100,000 years. It is believed that the first dogs were wolves who cooperated with humans in hunting. Later, when agriculture came along, the role that dogs performed also changed. The dogs we know today are descended from [...]
A Dog Returns the Favor
Posted on April 30, 2010 A good dog named Chica saves a stranger’s life…. If you’re considering getting a pet, please get one from a shelter. Don’t be fooled into thinking that animal shelters and pet rescues are filled with dog or cats that were discarded because they’re “bad”. Shelter pets for adoption are wonderful companions who [...]
Meet Tonia
Posted on May 14, 2010 Although she’s a spaniel and not a West Highland Terrier, Tonia was aided by our Wescue effort and put in a good home. Tonia belonged to a lady who lived in the city, but was unable to keep her. With Wescue’s help, she went to a very nice lady in [...]
Support Your Local Shelter
Posted on May 28, 2010 When you buy a dog from a pet store, you may be supporting so-called “puppy mills.” There dogs are bred and raised in cramped, unhealthy and inhumane conditions. There are similar concerns about “kitten factories,” which are a smaller but growing problem. Some cities are taking steps to curb the [...]
How Buddy Became McTabish
Posted on June 11, 2010 Poor Buddy was one of several dogs rescued last year from a Pennsylvania puppy mill by Westie Rescue. Ten years old and neglected and abused, his hair was so matted and filthy that he had to be shaved so his skin could heal, and his teeth were so diseased there was [...]
Max and Peaches
Posted June 18, 2010 Westies Max and Peaches were two happy little dogs. Brother and sister, they lived together for 12 peaceful and fun years, until their beloved owner passed away. Thanks to Kitchen Magic’s Wescue charity, a new owner was found who took both dogs, so they could stay together and enjoy each others [...]
Noble Mama Dogs and Cats
Posted June 25, 2010 For a change from our usual Wescue post, dogs rescuing others. In this case, three white tiger cubs abandoned by their own mom…. Here’s a kind dog mama looking after two orphaned fox kits… And not to discriminate against our feline friends, here’s a mama cat in the [...]
Keep Pets and Kids Safe on the Fourth
Posted on July 2, 2010 The Fourth of July is one of America’s most festive holidays. Depending on where you are, there will be parades, hot air balloons, barbecues, concerts, fireworks and more. Sad to say, it’s also the time when fire departments gear up to fight blazing homes and wildfires, while emergency rooms brace [...]