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Daisy – Adopted

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Daisy is looking for a Furever Home!!

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Hi, I’m Daisy!

I’m a petite, white Schnauzer, around 3-4 years old.  I’m current on my vaccinations, spayed and micro chipped, too.

I was found running on the streets of the big city and boy that was scary!  Thankfully a family took me in temporarily, but they couldn’t keep me so they asked Lone Star Westie Rescue to find me a new furever home.

I’m a 14 lb bundle of love.  I’m potty trained and walk great on a leash and I sleep in a crate!  I love giving kisses and cuddling.  I think I’m pretty much perfect, don’t you?

If you need someone to love, I’m your girl.  Hurry and get your adoption application in to LSWR so we can start our new life together.

See you soon!

Daisy- XOXO

 

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** Adopted** Digby is looking for a Furever Home

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Hi everyone, my name is DIGBY!   When I came into the foster program, I was in a tough way.  But good food, good care and lots of gentleness and love from the folks at LSWR has me bouncing back in a big way!   I am 12 years young, neutered male, and full of Westie attitude!  I have great confidence and am the “new sheriff” in town at my foster home.   My foster mom is always laughing at my antics because I am full of curiosity and joy and will try anything.  Naturally because I’m a Westie I excel at everything, from helping my foster mom when she digs in her garden, to walks and to training, I am smart and give it my all.  Teach an old dog new tricks, yep, that is me, I learn new rules and routines quickly, happy to fit in.   I am crate trained for night time and when you are away, but I’m also a love bug and want to be about with you when you are home and happy to sleep on the foot of your bed at night.  I’m house trained well, and first out the door to potty, even in the rain, better than some of the others I live with!  I jump up and clap my paws together when I am excited about something, especially dinner time.  I have some slight age related vision issues, but nothing that interferes and boy I don’t miss a treat tossed to me!   I love to be with my people, whatever they are doing, and that love bug stuff, yeah I really enjoy to snuggle up on the couch and watch your favorite shows with you.  I prefer to be your primary dog, but with the right buddies I can get along fine as long as I’m the alpha dog and getting my fair share of your attention.  After all, I want my own people and will be the best boy I can be, which naturally will be awesome… cause I’m DIGBY the Westie!

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** Adopted** Molly is Looking for a Furever Home!

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I am an adorable 2-year-old Cairn Terrier named Molly. Let me tell you a little bit about me.

I came from a local shelter scared and alone and I had skin issues. My time was up and I was not going to make it out of the shelter alive until Camp Lone Star Cairn Rescue and Lone Star Westie Rescue rallied together to save me. So here I am a beautiful & happy girl and my skin issues are long gone. LSWR fixed all of that with kindness & love, great food and medicated baths.

I have really blossomed over the past few weeks. I’m in a foster home with a Westie, Cairn & a Labrador and I get along great with all of them. My best buddy is the family Labrador and I love running after her outside and playing tug-of-war inside.  I am spayed, current on all my shots, and microchipped.  I love to explore and I do great traveling in the car. I love my walks, being with humans and my furry friends.

Do I appeal to your heart?

I promise to be your best girl friend and fill your heart with love and laughter.

XOXO Molly

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out the Online Application on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/LoneStarWestieRescue or you can complete an Online Application in the menu tab above.

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Boomer and Karma **ADOPTED**

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Will you open your heart and home to Boomer and/or Karma?

These two wonderful Westies are still looking for that person or family who will love them and take good care of them as they go through life.

Boomer is in our Walking Them Home program; at 15 years young, he is starting to slow down and needs a great home where he can live out the rest of his life. Lone Star Westie Rescue will pay for all of his medical and other needs for as long as needed. He’s a very sweet guy wh…o loves belly rubs and attention. He can go on short walks. He does have some health issues, but those are being managed with medications.

Karma, at 13 years young, is still very active. She loves walks and squeaky toys. She’s a very healthy, spry girl! She will do best as the only pet in the home and no children.

Boomer and Karma have been together all of their lives. We would prefer that they stay in the same home where they are the only furkids, but we are open to the possibility of placing them separately if we can find the right homes for each.

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Boomer wanted to tell everyone our story, but I think I have a better handle on how this all works.  I’m Karma and I have never been without Boomer; he was all of 2 years old when I showed up.  We had a great life together for many years with the same family, but life happened and our circumstances changed then LSWR answered our mom’s call for help.   We saw the dogtor and went to our foster homes, but Boomer was sad without me.  His foster mom, my foster family and LSWR decided it would be best if we stayed together and now we are hanging in our foster home until our new forever family finds us!  Boomer was so relieved to see that he didn’t leave my side for 2 days. The dogtor says we are a good looking couple and in great health.

Now for the good part, me! I love to run, play, eat, and help my foster mom with gardening.  I’m irresistible and if you don’t think so, I’ll sit up on my hind quarters waving my paws to make sure you are not missing any cuteness. When the door opens to go out I’m first in line and second to the last one in. I thought I was a good swimmer, but I over estimated my abilities. It’s so hard to be humble when you have so much going for you.  I could go on about me, but I’d like to tell you about my older brother, Boomer. He’s a laid back Westie and loves….well me! He likes his belly rubbed, exploring the backyard, food and again me. He too sits on his hind quarters for dinner and treats, but hasn’t perfected the “paw waving” technique that I have mastered.  He’s a bit hard of seeing and uses me as a guide in new places.  Once he has the lay of the land there is no stopping him.

Please check out our pictures and video for more irresistible cuteness!!

Kisses and Cuddles,

Karma & Boomer

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Payton’s Story

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Payton, a 5 year old male Westie, has been in foster care at Lone Star Westie Rescue since late December.  He came in with two torn ACL ligaments in his hind legs. He had TPLO (tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy) surgery on Monday on his right knee.  He spent the night and was supposed to be released on Tuesday.  His foster mom went to pick him up and when Payton was getting ready to be released, he suffered a seizure and was re-hospitalized.  In the interim, tests proved he has Addison’s disease so they quickly started addressing that issue.  His prior blood work from his dental in December and pre-anesthetic blood work had all come back normal so the Addison’s diagnosis was a surprise.

 

The two days following his re-hospitalization,  The skin around Payton’s TPLO incision became necrotic and is too graphic for details.  Payton’s foster mom has been visiting him daily and the LSWR directors have met with his doctors and been told that Payton’s diagnosis is not good.   His doctors agreed that we should know by Monday to see how to proceed as well as thru the weekend.  He is in ICU and the facility is staffed 24/7.  He is on IV’s and pain MEDs so his doctors are comfortable they are managing the pain.  Payton is lethargic and weak, but does raise his head when he hears his foster mom’s voice.  His surgeon and doctors are doing everything they can to save him.

Update From this Morning:

When we arrived in the room and Nicole his vet tech placed him on the table he quickly turned to look at his foster mom and he perked up.  He was loved and held during our visit.  He has not eaten since Monday night, but he took his first nibble today..he ate one chicken nugget….and when he took that first little nibble there were tears in the room!   Since he ate the chicken nugget for his foster mom, the vet staff suggested we get him a rotisserie chicken so they could have it on hand to feed him throughout the day.  The vet staff is taking such great care of him and really pulling together for him.  His condition has not worsened nor improved (per the medical doctors) but his nurse said she could see him perking up a little and trying to move.  The darken skin (infection) on his right leg has not spread and the skin appeared so much better than yesterday.  The nurse agreed his leg looked a lot better than yesterday.  So baby steps, are miracles for this little boy.  LSWR staff and volunteers (“Payton’s Crew”) will be back again tomorrow to visit with him.  Please put our little Chicken Nugget in your prayers that he may recover and lead and active Westie lifestyle.

If you would like to help with Payton’s medical expense and long term care you can donate through our Donate Social tab at the top of our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/LoneStarWestieRescue or you can donate through our website Donate Button at http://www.lswr.us.  Any and all amounts are welcome and help us to continue Helping Westie In Need

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Yuki – Adopted

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Yuki Finds Her Furever Home:

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My life could not have turned out better. It was love at first sight! I was adopted by the most fabulous family in the world. My new family said I was just the one they were looking for to take care of me. They said I am the most special Westie ever and I would have to agree!

Not only do I get to go on many walks every day, but my back yard is like my own private doggie park where I can run around til my hearts content. I have a furry sister who is showing me the ropes of my new home. I easily moved right in because I knew this is where I belong.

Thank you everyone who helped me along my journey, especially my LSWR foster families…who took care of my every need. I will be having my eye surgeries in the next few weeks so please do keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you LSWR from the bottom of my heart, Yuki

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Chip’s Happy Tail

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Dodger (Chip) is living up to his name… He is Artful indeed!  He showed us just today that if we leave bags next to the bar stools, he will climb up to get to the dog treats. He also taught us that if we leave a chair pulled out, he will jump up on the table and walk around. But, he also showed us that he loves to curl up on a pillow and take a nap with his baby. He goes back and forth between the baby he got at Cathy’s house, and the green alligator. He is such a perfect fit for our family!

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** Adopted** Pattybell is Looking For Her Furever Home

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I remember the days when I had my own bed, my own toys and my family. Then one day my world turned upside down, when my owner passed away.   Lucky for me, LSWR took me into their care.   It is amazing what good food, TLC, and vet care can do.  I am loving life again and I’m ready to love again.  I am 12 years young, spayed, shots are current and microchipped.

I am so sweet and I’m in tip-top shape.   I’m enjoying the other Westies in my foster home and running and playing in the huge backyard. I am looking for that special person who will fill the hole in my heart. If you want to live happily ever after with me please complete the online application.

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Grace’s Happy Tail

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My Christmas wish came true and I was adopted by a great couple.  I can’t thank my foster family enough for all the great TLC they provided me.  They nursed me through after my surgery and then a dental. I was their first foster and they said I was just the most perfect little Westie girl.  I really liked my foster buddy, Deuce and he was a great Westie role model.

Thanks to LSWR and my wonderful foster family, Pam, Al & Deuce for saving me and giving me a wonderful start to a great New Year!!

XOXOXO
Grace

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(Adopted) Chip Looking for His Furever Home:

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CHIP IS LOOKING FOR HIS FUREVER HOME:

Meet our newest intake at LSWR. He is currently in foster care after being rescued from a local shelter. Chip is approximately five years old, housebroken, and gets along with other dogs. His foster mom says that he is a sweet little boy. However, Chip has a little bit of work ahead of him because he wasn’t given his heart worm care and he now has to undergo treatment. He started his treatment on January 5th and is eager to find a home.

If you’re interested in adopting Chip, please complete our Online Application at http://www.facebook.com/LoneStarWestieRescue or at http://www.lswr.us

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** Adopted ** Snoop Needs a Furever Home:

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Update on Snoop’s Search for Furever Home:

Snoop’s foster mom says that Mr. Snoop is doing great, but he is still looking for his furever home. Read his story below.

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I’m Snoop, the cutest and sweetest guy you could ever hope to meet. I am approximately 4 years old, very well mannered, vaccinated and microchipped.
I’m quite the gentleman, potty trained, walk great on a leash, know how to use the doggie door and I get along great with other pets. Yep, I’m all that and a bag of chips!

I love to snuggle and hang out with my humans and love attention, so if you need a snuggle-bug, I’m your boy. I have a grand ole time playing with my foster buddies.
Would you open your heart and home to a handsome boy like me? I will be a faithful and loyal companion for a very lucky family.

If you are interested in adopting Snoop please complete our Online Application at www.facebook.com/LoneStarWestieRescue or on our website at www.lswr.us.

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Jackson Finds His Furever Home:

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WHOA, WHOA, WHOA PEOPLE! Look at what happened to me. Ba Bam. Okay, here it is the short version of my story. I’m walking along on a blistering hot day and giant man hands scoop me up and I end up in air conditioning, but there is a bunch of wire cages in the place. I watch day after day as all the good looking dogs are adopted one after another. Then I hear someone say that I might not make it and Ba Boom someone scoops me up, again, and drives me off to a place called Lone Star Westie Rescue where a whole bunch of people like me and kiss me and let me poo in their yards and a bunch of other stuff. Then I meet Gilbert and Brad and I’ll be darned if they don’t have one of those LSWR dogs. They take me in and treat me just like part of the family. Not like a step-dog, but a real full blooded Westie dog. At this point, I am thinking, “Jackson, you should put on the charm and stay in this place – BA Bam.” I hone my charm on Mr. Gilbert and just about the time I get him convinced to drop his guard and make me a permanent fixture along comes this lady with hugs like you have never imagined. WHOA! Come to find out she was lost, too. But, luckily she found her way to Texas and came to see me. At this point, I am panting so hard and I have to tell Mr. Gilbert that Ms. Anita needs me and I’m gonna have to move on. With many tears, hugs and kisses I leave my mans and I am adopted by my new furever family. And, guess what? BA BAM SHALAM! I have a new brother! His name is Skye and he can’t hug like my new mom, but boy he can run and roll. I think I might have landed in heaven. To top everything off with a sweet slice of squirrel frosting mummy is going to volunteer with all those great peeps over at Lone Star Westie Rescue so I might get to see my mans again soon. Whew, what a journey. Thanks everyone for the help.

P.S. I’m still in shock in the first picture and I posted a pic of my new brother. Ba Bam!

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Yuki Needs a Furever Home:

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Here is a westie girl after my own heart. Her foster mum has reported that although Yuki doesn’t care for a bow, she seems to love wearing a boa. I think this might give her automatic entry into Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Yuki is a sweet gal that knows what she likes. She also has rebounded really well from some neglect she suffered when her family didn’t have the means to care for her. Thankfully, they made the hard choice to surrender Yuki to Lone Star Westie Rescue. She has been fully vetted and is ready for her furever home. The only thing Yuki will need from her new family is love and a few eyedrops for dry eye condition, but hey, what’s a little dry eye for a gal that has been on such a long journey. Through all her trials and tribulations Yuki has managed to keep that westie love in her heart and she looks forward to showering her new family with it every day.

If you’re interested in adopting Yuki, please complete our online application at http://www.lswr.us or go to our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LoneStarWestieRescu.

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Leo’s Happy Tail

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Our lil Leo has won the hearts of many people and is now settling into his new routine with his adoptive family. Here is what they say about him…”we are thrilled that he is such a happy, social, and well behaved little guy.” Leo will soon begin his heartworm treatment and his family is so thankful to LSWR for their efforts and love for Leo.

Run with the wind Leo – may the squirrels never catch you.

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Anna’s Happy Tail

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Anna’s owner passed away and she was turned in to a shelter.   Anna is estimated to be about ten years old and the shelter worked hard to ensure Anna got a 2ndchance at life.  Anna, scared and confused, waited 2 months at the shelter in hopes of getting adopted but no one came for her.   Senior pets through no fault of their own find themselves homeless and can you imagine the fear and confusion Anna felt from once having a home to being abandoned in a shelter?

 

We are so happy to report that all that has changed for this sweet girl, thanks to all her guardian angels that teamed up to save her.  While in foster care, Anna received the medical attention she so deserved.  She was in desperate need of a dental and needed to have 29 teeth pulled.  She is a trooper.   In the short few weeks we’ve had her, she has blossomed with such curiosity, and her zest for life is endearing and she’s coming out of her shell.  Her new mom is so in love with her new companion and Anna now lives like the little princess she is.

 

Happy & Home,
Anna

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North Texas Giving Day Funds

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Lone Star Westie Rescue’s board and founding members are all volunteers. All your donations go towards the Westies that come into our program. We do not have any paid staff. We rely on your donations to help all the Westies that come through our doors. One Westie can cost us over $300 for the vet exam, shots, and michrochipping. Sometimes, we incur additional expenses such as dental cleanings, heartworm treatment, and/or specialized skin treatments that can start at $600.

From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm we are asking for $40 donations to help cover the cost of microchipping our intakes. At over 32 Westies rescued in 2013 just microchipping cost us $1,280 and we are expected to rescue more in 2014.

To donate, go to our link https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/#npo/lone-star-westie-rescue. Lone Star Westie Rescue thanks you for your generous support.
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Cassie’s Happy Tail

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One thing you can always count on with a Westie is tenacity. Therefore, it is no surprise that here at Lone Star Westie Rescue we feel like Cassie was holding out – determined to wait for that perfect family. But, who could blame her. Once you’ve been fostered at the wonderful home of Mary and Stephen, you pretty much get picky about your future. Cassie’s new family is beaming with joy that Cassie decided to rescue them. It’s been reported that Cassie will soon be sporting her OU t-shirt in time for the Texas/OU weekend. That’s a little hard to swallow for “us” Texas fans, but we look forward to seeing Cassie help her family root on the Sooners. We have no doubt that her “furever” family will adjust quickly to her love and devotion.

Again, we want to remind everyone that North Texas Giving Day is quickly approaching. On September 18th we will be sending out a link that will direct you to the North Texas Giving Day website where you can make a donation to Lone Star Westie Rescue. http://www.northtexasgivingday.org/#npo/lone-star-westie-rescue

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Joey (a/k/a Yoda) Needs a Furever Home

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Hi, everyone.

My name is Joey, but my friends call me Yoda. I am a bouncing, lovable, 5 month old baby boy looking for my furever home.

I used to have a home and a family, but somehow I ended up on the mean streets all by myself. The next thing you know, I was taken to doggie jail where Lone Star Westie Rescue found me and came to my rescue. I am very active and get along well with other dogs. Since I am just a puppy, I will need patience and understanding as my new family teaches me the ways of this big world.

Are you looking for a lovable boy like me to join your family? If so, hurry and get your adoption application in.

Let’s start our new life together!

Xoxoxo,
Joey

If you are interested in adopting Joey, please fill out the Online Application on our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/LoneStarWestieRescue or you can complete an Online Application on our website at http://www.lswr.us.
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