Lucky - WestieMed Grant Recipient January 2017

Lucky

by westiemed in Stories

Lucky is a six-year-old Westie that ran in front of our van, sat down and stared at us. My husband opened the door and he jumped right in. It was obvious he had been on his own for a while. His fur is severely matted and even after a professional bath, he is still brown with dirt. We immediately took him to a vet and had them do a check up on him and check for a microchip. He was hookworm positive and we treated him for that ailment. He is also heartworm positive. When we got the estimate for the treatment, we were heartbroken. We knew we couldn’t afford to pay for it. Our kids were devastated, as they had already fallen in love with him. 

We brought Lucky home and after he was cleared of the hookworms, we introduced him to our Foxhound, Scout. She needed a friend and they quickly became just that – friends! They run together, play, chase rabbits and even eat together. Lucky fits into our family immediately. 

We reached out to the San Antonio Area Scottie and Westie Rescue (SAASWR) and told them our situation. They directed us to WestieMed and thanks to this wonderful organization, Lucky will have a second chance at a healthy and loving life! Thank you!

The Robledo Family

Update November 22, 2017

Lucky - WestieMed Grant Recipient January 2017
Lucky – WestieMed Grant Recipient

Lucky is doing great!! We took him for a haircut and found out he was mistakenly listed as a Westie and is in fact a Schnauzer!!  

He is older than we originally thought also but he loves living with us. He loves my daughter and follows her around. He also sleeps with her. 

He has a “sister” named Scout that is a Foxhound mix. I am including a picture of them both. They get along well and play most of the day. 

We really appreciate your assistance with Lucky’s medical bill and mostly for your patience through us figuring out which treatment was best for him.

You are a blessing!

Lydia

Millie WestieMed Grant Recipient December 2011

Pasadena (Now Millie)

by westiemed in Stories

“A190738” was the subject line of the email I received on Oct 25th from the Rescue Coordinator at San Antonio Animal Care Services.  She’d come in on Oct 20th as a stray, but the coordinator had been out and since she wasn’t properly classified as a Westie, I didn’t receive any alerts.  She was scheduled for euthanasia on the 26th, but the coordinator put a hold on her until she heard from me.  When I said we would take her, ACS named her Pasadena and scheduled her vet appointment.

I was out of town on business when Pasadena was released, but one of my volunteers picked her up and transported her to her new foster home where she has lived since Nov 1st.  She had severe ear infections which we’ve cleared up, but she is partially or completely deaf.  She is heartworm negative, but positive for 2 tick-borne diseases which we are still treating with antibiotics.  She’d lost all of the fur on her legs and underside from a yeast infection, but we’ve cleared that up too and little tufts of white fuzz are starting to grow.

Dena, as we call her, is estimated to be about ten years old, but she’s a real sweetheart who enjoys her walks, other people and dogs, and has a lot of spunk left.  It will be a challenge, but we hope to find a good home for her with a Westie lover who has a big heart.

Julie Walker Director
San Antonio Area Scottie & Westie Rescue

Update February 1, 2012

I wanted to let you know that Dena was adopted this weekend.  She is still partially/mostly deaf, but we cleared up her ear and skin infections and she’s got about 1/2 inch of fur on all of her old bald spots.  The woman who adopted her just lost Max, her 15-year-old deaf westie, so she was fine with Dena’s age and hearing problems.  Her story has a happy ending and we really appreciate your assistance.

Thanks,
Julie Walker
San Antonio Area Scottie and Westie Rescue (SAASWR)

Update July 6, 2012:  Pasadena is now called Millie

Dena is doing well!  She is now called Millie, which is short for Millicent.  I’ve seen a recent picture of her, but don’t have it myself.  I’ll ask her owner to send it to me and will forward it to you when I get it.

I’m currently out of town, so it may take a couple of days, but you’ll be hearing from me soon with a picture.  I appreciate the generosity of your organization.

Julie

Update December 12, 2012

Millie WestieMed Grant Recipient December 2011
Millie WestieMed Grant Recipient

Millie is doing fine. 

She has a beautiful coat now and no problems with her skin. 

She’s still deaf (mostly), but also practices “selective listening’ according to her owner.  🙂

I’ve attached a new picture of her. 

Thanks again for helping with some of her bills.

Julie