We are heartbroken to share the story of three loving Westies who have endured months of neglect and isolation. All three are in dire need of dental care, bloodwork and eye exams to assess their health after such prolonged hardship. Their owner had been in the hospital and then hospice care for several months, leaving these precious dogs alone in their home for four or more long months. Despite the family’s desperate attempts to intervene, complicated family dynamics tied their hands, preventing them from rescuing the dogs soon and leaving them in a dire situation.
During those months, the only care these dogs received came from a reluctant neighbor who would leave a bowl of kibble on the floor once a day. They were never taken outside to feel the sun on their backs, breathe fresh air, or even relieve themselves properly. They lived in squalor, yet despite the neglect, these three little angels remain as loving and sweet as ever.
The situation has weighed heavily on our hearts for months. Knowing these dogs were suffering, yet being unable to help until their owner passed, has been agonizing. But what’s important is they are now with us, safe and getting all the attention they deserve. The two girls, Lady and Marissa are 11 and 12 years old and Boomer is 11 year old. All three are in serious need of dentals, bloodwork, and microchips. It appears the ladies are spayed, though we had Boomer neutered.
Taking on three neglected Westies is expensive! We are grateful to WestieMed for their help getting us the vet care they need.
Karen Simondet – WROC
Update January 12, 2025:
We are absolutely thrilled to share some fantastic news! Our trio have all be adopted into loving forever homes. Boomer went to a wonderful new family who are brand-new to the WROC family – they fell in love with him right away! Maisie and Lady were adopted by two previous WROC adopters who already knew the joy of having a Westie in their lives. Boomer and Maisie found their perfect matches fairly quickly, while sweet Lady needed a bit more time and care. She required significant medical attention before she was ready to be adopted. After thorough examinations, we discovered she still had foxtails deeply embedded in her vulva, which required surgery for removal. During her time in rescue, Lady lost over 5 lbs, and we’re so happy to report that her amazing adoptive family helped her complete her weight-loss journey – she’s now a healthy, happy 18 lbs!
A huge thank you to WestieMed that make these happy endings possible. We couldn’t do this without you!