This past fall, we received a message through our rescue’s Facebook page from a heartbroken woman who needed to make the difficult decision to surrender her beloved 12-year-old Westie, Whitzy. Life’s challenges, including a landlord no longer allowing pets, left her searching for a safe and loving new home for her Westie girl.
It was clear from the start how much love Whitzy’s mom had for her. After a heartfelt discussion, she trusted Preston’s Care Network to take Whitzy in and find her the perfect new family. We couldn’t wait to meet this special little girl with the unique name! Whitzy, was named after her former owner’s son’s favorite childhood book “Suzy’s Zoo” which had a duck in it named Whitzy. She even had an adorable nickname: Whitzy Woo!
As we do with all our rescues, Whitzy was taken to our vet for a thorough exam, updated vaccinations, and a microchip. It didn’t take long for us to notice something was amiss—Whitzy had very bad breath, a classic “tell-tail” sign of dental issues. After closer inspection, we learned her teeth were in terrible shape. She was already missing ten teeth, and her mouth needed urgent care.
When Whitzy went in for her dental cleaning, the news was more severe than we anticipated. Multiple teeth had to be removed to relieve her discomfort and prevent further health issues. In total, eight teeth were extracted, leaving just one troublesome tooth that the vet couldn’t remove during the procedure because her heart rate began to drop after being under anesthesia for so long. That last tooth will be taken care of when she undergoes another procedure in the future.
Thanks to the incredible support of WestieMed, Whitzy received the life-changing dental procedure she so desperately needed.
Once Whitzy recovered, she was like a brand-new pup! Her playful energy returned, her discomfort was gone, and her kisses—which she loves to share—became much more enjoyable thanks to her fresh breath.
Whitzy’s story is a testament to the power of love, community, and organizations like WestieMed that step in to help these dogs in need. She’s now happier and healthier, and we know her journey to finding a new forever home will have the happiest ending.
Thank you, WestieMed, for giving sweet Whitzy Woo the chance to thrive and keep spreading her love (and kisses)!
Preston’s Care Network