Bridget

The “Tail” of Bridget’s Rescue

Pet Profile Rescue first learned about Bridget on December 29, 2025, when a post appeared on an Indiana Humane Society Facebook page featuring a lost, very matted senior Westie. She immediately caught our attention. Our director reached out to express Pet Profile Rescue’s interest in helping her. At that time, we were told only that she was sweet and overweight.

After Bridget completed her stray hold and received the shelter’s required medical care, she was transported to us on January 2, 2026. We were thrilled to welcome this gentle girl into our care and officially named her Bridget.

Upon arrival, it became clear that Bridget had been neglected for quite some time. She has extremely large, hard mammary tumors on both sides of her mammary chain, strongly suggesting she was never spayed. In addition, Bridget was suffering from severe kennel cough. Due to these concerns, she was promptly evaluated by a veterinarian, including chest radiographs. It was determined that the mammary tumors would need to be surgically removed and that she should be spayed in order to give her the best possible chance at a healthy future.

We are incredibly grateful to WestieMed for approving support for Bridget’s journey. She is a perfect example of the resilience, sweetness, and spirit of this wonderful breed.

We absolutely adore Bridget and are committed to giving her the care and love she deserves.

Christine Ader

Pet Profile Rescue

Update February 5, 2026:

Because of your generous donation, Bridget had her surgery today. She’s back home this evening and the vet said she did great during the procedure. They were able to take her entire right mammary chain and spay her. She’s on lots of medication now to keep her comfortable. We’re told the tumor diagnostics should be done in about a week.

Many, many thanks,

Patti M- Foster

Pet Profile Rescue