Spring 2011

Inside this issue:

Toby the therapist 2

Catalog Ad Donors 3

Catalog Ad Donors 4

Thank You Volunteers 5

Highland Finds 5

Press Release 6

Event Calendar 6

Daisy Dishes 7

Alumni News 8

Alumni News continued 9

Advance Sales 10

West Highland Herald Westie Rescue, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years!

SPRING 2011

The West Highland Herald is published several times a year by Westie Rescue, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization run solely by volunteers for the welfare of homeless West Highland White Terriers (Westies). All donations to Westie Rescue, Inc., are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Comments, inquiries, and

suggestions welcome!

Send to [email protected]

Westie Rescue, Inc.

www.HelpWesties.org

Presidents Message Earlier this year we held a fundraiser to sell lines for placement of an Ad in the catalog for the Columbia Terrier Association all Terrier Show.

The show will be held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Maryland on Friday, April 22, 2011. Thanks to many of you we were able to fill two (2) pages in the catalog. We have reproduced the list of names as they will appear in the ad.

Funds raised from the ad will be used to pay for veterinary care, food and other sup-plies for the rescued Westie’s. On behalf of Westie Rescue, our thanks to those of you who once again supported this fundraiser and our efforts to provide continued care for our rescued Westie’s.

Karen Spalding President

Spring brought beautiful weather for the Super Pet Expo in March and the week-end was busy with the Westies attracting plenty of attention. Our Westies did their part in this exciting event. Annie and Andy worked diligently covering the Friday night shift; on Saturday, Boy and Marshie greeted everyone with tail wags and kisses from the kissing booth; and on Sunday, Andy and Cosmo worked the morning crowd with a happy dance for the visitors. No one could resist those adorable faces! Our volunteers welcomed visitors and answered questions about our rescue program. We accepted donations for Westie themed items. New this year were the Westie-opoly games. Vendors throughout the exhibit hall offered everything from couture pet wear to beds and toys. We all agreed that it was a great weekend and a memorable event.

Submitted by Mary Ann Kalwarski

Super Pet Expo

Westie Rescue, Inc.

Post Office Box 187

Bluemont, VA 20135

540-554-2963

www.HelpWesties.org

Email:[email protected]

Board of Directors

Karen Spalding

President Glenda Pearsall

Vice President Mary Ann Kalwarski

Treasurer Donna Magruder

Corresponding Secretary Roger West

Recording Secretary

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Toby The Therapist Submitted by Mary Ann Kalwarski

Dogs are the best medicine and Westies are the best of the best! I recently fell and fractured my left arm. My three little dogs pitched in to encourage me to keep moving, but Toby was the one who really helped push me through the physical therapy exercises.

Toby’s hilarious facial expressions as I endured the rigorous exercises encouraged me to work through the pain whenever I wanted to give up. I’m sure he was anticipating lots of treats when I did those “wall crawls” with my hand on the kitchen wall. He must have thought I was reaching for the treat jar. Lying on the bed, he would peek over and “count” as I stretched out on the floor lifting a cane back over my head and down to the floor (notice, he got the bed). When I did my pendulum swings, Toby sat on the chair wagging his tail and trying to lick my face.

Toby made certain that I got plenty of fresh air by insisting on walks outside on those freezing and windy winter days. We also kept to a strict feeding schedule so that we wouldn’t miss breakfast, lunch or dinner. I’m positive that he was only helping me keep up my strength! My boy was a perfect little therapist!

Easy No Sew Toy

Step 1: Cut three (3) pieces of fleece 3” wide by 30” wide long. Step 2: Tie a knot in one end of the fabrics leaving about 4 inches from the edge. Hold the knot between your knees and braid the fleece strips. Step 3: Tie a knot in the end of the braid. Now you have made a dog toy.

Where does my adoption fee go?

• Spaying/neutering $150-$300

• Distemper vaccination $20-$30 x2

• Rabies vaccination $15-$25

• Heartworm test $15-$35

• Flea/tick treatment $50-$200

• Microchip $50

• Office visits $35-$45

• Interceptor $25-$35 six doses

• Special food $35-$50

• Collars/Leashes $10-$15 per set

• Bedding $20-$40

April 22, 2011

Columbia Terrier Association Catalog Ad

Proudly Owned by a Rescued Westie: Toby, owned by Kayla & Andy Midgette Bromley, owned by Sharon Hiltz Tucker, owned by Dave & Stella Forbes Willie, Mike & Linda Sheaffer Molly, owned by Dr. Stanley S. Andrews, DDS Wrigley, owned by Todd Young Annie, owned by Mary Ann Kalwarski Toby, owned by Mary Ann Kalwarski Maggie Mae, owned by Alan & Carolyn Lumb Chloe, owned by Gail & Phil Reese Tucker, owned by Alan & Carolyn Lumb Cosmo, owned by Roger & Jane West Maggie, owned by Andy Canter, Jr. Brodie, owned by Andy Canter, Jr. Katie, owned by Leslie & Ed Goldenberg Molly, owned by Peter & Liz Myers Tucker, owned by Cynthia & Lyn Goodwin Rosie, owned by Jess & Jane Lockaby Daisy, owned by Cynthia & Lyn Goodwin Ellie, owned by Betty Thornton Charlie, owned by Jess & Jane Lockaby Maggie, owned by Ron & Peggy Murr Tess, owned by Mike & Sheila Donnelly Snowball, owned by Sandra Kalinsky Max, owned by Bill & Mary Wildberger Tess, owned by Mike & Sheila Donnelly Louie & Daisy-Mae, Janice & Malcolm Palin Wesley, owned by Roger & Ann Weinhiemer Bella, owned by Jim Johnson & Matt Shepard Sparky, owned by Jim Johnson & Matt Shepard Cupid, owned by Alison Kerester & Robert Nolan Kelsey, owned by Beth Zemble & Phil Rosenzweig Jack, owned by Beth Zemble & Phil Rosenzweig Gracie (aka Lucky), owned by John & Johanna Cote Channel, Daisy & Mystic, owned by Don & Durie White LuLu & McDuff, owned by Sherry Gryder & Robyn Motley

In Honor Of: Callie, made by Alison Kerester & Robert Nolan Abigail Rae, made by Kelly Tharp Daphne Gentry, made by Brice Verdier Duncan, made by John Kemp Killundine Westies, made by Brice Verdier Abby, made by Helen W. Gates Phoebe, made by Bob & Kirsten Hills Bayle, made by Dee Smith Maisie, made by Mike & Linda Sheaffer Sammy, made by Andy Canter, Jr. Bailey, made by Jesse & Cathy Archer Boy, made by Karen Spalding McDuff, made by Cathy & Mike Hughes

M. Antoinette Kelley, made by Diane Kelley Don’s Tracadie, made by Jo Shiffler Frosty’s Memory, made by Kathy Chenault Sherlock, made by Sherry Gryder & Robyn Motley Astro, Mattie & Opie, made by Sherry, Robyn & Kay All My Foster Westies, made by Mary Ann Kalwarski My Brother Wrigley the Westie, made by Hamilton the Scottie Our Westies, Past, Present and Future, made by Cynthia & Lyn Goodwin


In Memory Of: Marty, owned by Alison Kerester & Robert Nolan Lacey, owned by Lynda Zoller Tamsie, owned by Don & Peggy Righter Fred, owned by Cathy & Mike Hughes Mona, owned by Cynthia & Lyn Goodwin Millie, owned by Cynthia & Lyn Goodwin Molly, owned by Brice Verdier Brier, owned by Brice Verdier Daphne Gentry, made by Brice Verdier Ceilidh (Kaylee), owned by Cindy Hintz Willie, owned by Jess & Jane Lockaby Fred & Lucy, owned by Flo Tull Angus, owned by Jess & Jane Lockaby Parker, owned by Jess & Jane Lockaby Scottie, owned by Donna Magruder Tibby, owned by Donna Magruder Scottie, owned by Betty Wingate Tibby, owned by Betty Wingate Duffy, owned by Betty Wingate Truffles, owned by Diane Kelley Molly, owned by Bill & Mary Wildberger Sasha, owned by Kayla & Andy Midgette Tasha, owned by Kayla & Andy Midgette Tisha, owned by Kayla & Andy Midgette Nikki, owned by Kayla & Andy Midgette Daisy, owned by Bob & Kirsten Hills Shultz, owned by Sharon Hiltz Chelsea, owned by John Kemp Doozer, owned by John Kemp Delorean, owned by Mike & Linda Sheaffer Mysti, owned by Loren & Jane Ferguson Sarah II, owned by Roger & Jane West Crash, owned by John & Johanna Cote’ Lily, owned by John & Johanna Cote’ Charlie, owned by Jesse & Cathy Archer Alfie, owned by Linda Long Mickey, owned by Linda Long Nikki, owned by Mary Ann Kalwarski Holly, owned by Gail & Phil Reese Baylee, owned by Dee Smith Maggie Mae, owned by Dee Smith Lady, owned by Dee Smith Isabel, owned by Ron & Peggy Murr Sake, owned by Ron & Peggy Murr Gracie, owned by Randy & Susan Williams Taz, owned by Andy Canter, Jr. Spunky, owned by Andy Canter, Jr. Peacenik, owned by Val Bryant Twosocks, owned by Sharon Bryant Molly, owned by Barbara Woods Frosty, owned by Kathy Chenault Stirling, owned by Barbara Woods Tessa, owned by Mike & Sheila Donnelly Daisy, owned by Malcolm & Janice Palin Ernie, owned by Beth Zemble & Phil Rosenzweig AW, owned by Nancy Hill Chivas & Guinness, owned by Don & Durie White Finnegan, owned by Nancy Hill Jenny, owned by Matt Shepard & James Johnson Annie, owned by Bob & Johnette Ulch Colby, owned by Matt Shepard & James Johnson Princess, owned by Matt Shepard & James Johnson Mandy, Muffy, Ivee, & Sara, owned by Karen Spalding CH Killundine Blackberry Summer (Brier), made by Karen Spalding

Westie Rescue Supporters: Don & Durie White The Verdier Family Cindy Hintz Jess & Jane Lockaby Sally Ann Merwin Roger & Patricia Plaskett Bob & Kirsten Hills Helen W. Gates Dee Smith Katie & Wilson Wyatt Charles & Dorothy Valonis Debby Langar Andy Canter, Jr. Diane Kelley Dr. Stanley S. Andrews, DDS

Received After Deadline

Proudly Owned by a Rescue Westie: In Memory Of:

Millie, owned by Don Dant Sammie, owned by Alan & Alana Butler Rocky, owned by Alan & Alana Butler


Volunteers Roger & Jane West Mary Ann Kalwarski Karen Spalding Bob Spalding Glenda Pearsall Donna Magruder Doruss Stephens Don & Durie White Betty Wingate Flo Tull Lynda & Margaret Zoller Charles MacCampbell Demarie Givens Judy Cooper Rick Pearsall Dee Smith Jennifer Speight

SPE Westie Volunteers “Annie” Kalwarski “Andy” Tull “Beau” McCampbell “Cosmo” West “Boy & Marsh”, the rescues

In Memory of… Tamsie, made by Don & Peggy Righter Frosty Chenault, made by Sharon Bryant Alf, made by Patricia Featherston Frosty Chenault, made by Kirk family Kipper, made by Mary Ann Kalwarski

In Kind Donations Dog coat, by Greg Grenier St. Francis Collar Tags, by Sharon Bryant Roll of 28 cent stamps, by Donna Magruder Rescue ID Tags, by Donna Magruder Stuffed Musical Westie , Flo Tull 2011 Westie Calendars, Flo Tull Artwork, Sara England


Thank you for Showing Your Support for Westie Rescue January 2011—April 2011

Westies Proudly owned by Location

Kenzie Susan & Randy Williams Virginia Cholo nka Duffy Fitzgerald Family Virginia

Westie Rescue Alumni Association

The Westies listed below have been rehomed between January 2011—April 2011

Donated Services Caring Hands Veterinary, Centreville, VA Caring Hands Veterinary, Bristow, VA Loudoun Veterinary Services, Purcellville, Virginia Bob Spalding—Storage trailer

Rainbow Bridge Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge.

If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven, and bring you back again.

Tamsie, loved by the Righter Family Bayle, loved by Dee Smith

Alfie, loved by Linda Long Logan, loved by Ann Marie Lubert

Ginger, loved by the Green Family Kipper, loved by the Alexander Family

Highland Finds…

Available at our on-line gift store…..$18.00

Embroidered T-shirt is available in gray.

Visit our Website www.helpwesties.org for a variety of Westie items such as: T-shirts, sweatshirts, car magnets, garden flags and totes.

Still Arriving...additional items celebrating our ten year anniversary. Be sure to check our website for special purchases.

Must haves for any Westie fan.


If you are interested in volunteering for one of the following events contact: [email protected]

2011

Pet Fiesta Saturday, May 7, 2011

10 AM—4 PM Reston Town Center Reston, Virginia www.gooddogz.org

Whine N Westies

Saturday, May 14, 2011 11 AM-6 PM

Breaux Winery—Dog Day Live Music 1 PM—5 PM / Food Available

$5.00 admission donation (proceeds benefit attending rescues)

36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane Purcellville, Virginia 20132

www.breauxvineyards.com/events

10th Anniversary Celebration Press Release Westie Rescue, Inc. has collected the best recipes from group members, family and friends and compiled them into an attractive keepsake cookbook.

We will begin selling these one-of-a-kind cookbooks in June for $10.00. They may be purchased from any member of the organization at our Whine N Westies events. All proceeds will go to providing spays, neuters, vaccines, microchips and medical treatment for our rescued Westies. The cookbook contains a favorite celebrity recipe in addition to 130 well-loved recipes including appetizers, main dishes, desserts and many others. Recipes include the contributor’s name, enabling you to find the recipes of family and friends.

For more information contact Glenda by email at [email protected].

"Our Perfect Companions Never Have Fewer Than Four Feet" - Colette


Daisy Dishes Submitted by Durie White

Hi, readers-it’s Daisy: I always look forward to this time of year. The cold winter months are about to end and my favorite social season has arrived. This year, Fat Tuesday fell on March 8, so the Mystic Krewe of College Bark held its Mardi Gras Pawrade the preceding Sunday. The Westie Meetup group our people joined on our behalf hosted this annual event. Of course, my sibs and I wore our purple, gold and green collars-Laissez les bons temps roulez! The Pawrade itself was rained out, but we enjoyed the savory smells of gumbo and other “Nawlins” fixings while frolicking with other canine guests in attendance. In addition to Westies (definitely the majority of invitees), we rubbed paws with a Scottie, a poodle and a Jack Russell. Next up on the social calendar is the Dulles Pet Expo. Chanel, Mystic and I are not enamored of the crowds at the Expo, but since our people volunteer to staff the Westie Rescue Inc. booth, we have asked them to serve as our personal shoppers during their off-hours. Certainly there will be merchandise suitable for our refined taste. The one negative experience I have endured during this otherwise lovely time of year was a visit to our vet to have my teeth cleaned. But even that trial was mitigated by the fact that I was in a locale that has been frequented by a celebri-ty. Our vet’s Scottish Deerhound won the 2011 Westminster dog show! Yes, readers, I set paw in a space tread upon by the owner and acquaintances of Hickory. I have asked to “friend” her on Facebook, but so far, no response. I’m sure it’s an oversight. Our friendship with Marty the Maltese garnered us an invitation to attend a White Tie and Tail Doggie Prom to benefit United Maltese Rescue. The invitation has been extended to both people and leashed, human/dog-friendly pets. My people plan to attend with Marty’s people and we may accompany them if my personal shopper finds suitable attire for my sibs and me. Speaking of attire, I must go through my wardrobe to unpack my spring clothes and put away the winter kilts. So ciao for now. Your dishing diva, Daisy

Alumni News… Hi Glenda, I wanted to say thank you one more time for so much! We met up with Rick on time with no trouble and Allison and I were so happy to meet Duffy! He is a little doll and has made himself right at home. He slept with me last night and doesn't seem a bit out of sorts. Thanks so much for taking such good care of him and letting us make him a part of our home. Also, thanks for the goodie bag and food! My best to you and Rick and the girls, Kathi

Please accept this donation in honor of Frosty our beloved little friend and neighbor. His loving owner is Katherine Chenault. Thank you very much.

The Kirk family

Happy Spring. Paddy is doing well at my neighbors. My 4 year old Westie, Peggy Ann is a great companion. She has been very helpful since my heart attack last April, getting me out of bed and walking at least twice a day—good for cardio rehab!

Regina Van Doren

Thanks for the note pads. As previously reported by email, Alfie passed away in August 2010.

Best wishes to “Westie Rescue” in the future and thanks for all the love and happiness Alfie gave me.

Sincerely,

Linda Long


In Memory of Bayle Rainbow Bridge February 9, 2010 Bayle was quite the charmer, clown and entertainer. She was a great keeper of the many secrets that I told her. Definitely had a Westie "tude" when she wanted to. She was the social butterfly of the neighborhood. When we went for walks....she went to socialize, not take care of "business". She was smart and knew many words and knew how to get what she wanted. She loved people, especially the kids, other dogs, as long as they weren't in her house, squirrels, rabbits, rides in the car and opening presents. She was my fur baby & companion and loved by all that knew her. Bayle did not like dressing up in her many pretty sweaters and coats. She would just stand there and not move until I took them off her. Now Bayle has gone to Rainbow Bridge. I love her and will always miss her. Thank you for the honor, of allowing me to share my life with her. Till we meet again Bayle.....my sweet ba-by.... Dee Smith Dear Karen & Bob, Thanks so much for Kenzie’s toys. She loves playing with them and her green bear is still her favorite. I can’t tell you how much we love this dog. She has brought such joy into our home. We have been walking many miles. I think she has her heart set on a ten-minute mile and we may get there soon! She is still barking at the animals on TV and was ready to take on two whales a few days ago. Thanks for this wonderful dog. Susan


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WESTIE RESCUE, INC. P.O. BOX 187

BLUEMONT, VA 20135

Advance Sales Cookbook Coupon

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Phone: ______________________________ Email: _______________________________ Price per book $10.00 Submit to: Westie Rescue, Inc. Number of books: _____________ PO Box 187 Bluemont, VA 20135 Total: ________________ Attn: Cookbook Committee (To be completed by WRI staff)

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