Dogs of every breed find themselves in need of new homes. This does not mean it's a "bad dog". Many times the decision to purchase a dog was not thought out and the owner finds they did not expect the time or energy necessary to devote to a dog. This can be especially true of Terriers who are very high energy. Dogs come to us through death of owners, divorce, moving, change of circumstance, abandonment, and strays at shelters. Look at our past placement stories and you will be amazed at what wonderful companions they are! Check back often to see who's new on the adoptable list.
These wonderful dogs are waiting for their forever homes! New Happy Endings stories!
Thanks to the friends of rescue in Milford & Traverse City, Michigan. Please visit www.mainstreetartmilford.com , www.landchoices.org, www.anythingairedale.com & our friends in Connecticut, www.deniscurtisssculptor.com/index.html
"Saving just one dog won't change the world, but it will surely change the world for that one dog"
Richard C. Call
FOR SALE!
Beds are generously sized 33 inches x 25 inches. The top is quilted to heavy fleece, the back of the bed and piping are made from upholstery grade claw proof ultra suede.
The zippers installed are quality YKK brand. The whole bed is machine washable including the inside pillow that has a zipper opening. This allows you to replace the filling if necessary.
The whole bed is sewn with industrial thread.
Lastly, these beds are made with love by a friend of Wire rescue who sews professionally.
Washing instructions:
Remove cover and close the zipper. Machine wash warm using regular laundry detergent. No bleach please. Hang to dry.
Price is $65 and includes shipping. Click here for bigger view! ONLY ONE BLUE BED AVAILABLE!
“Taffy is doing really well. What a difference in just a couple of months. Taffy is interested in where we are and loves to be close by. She is happy and bubbly and loves to play and go on long walks with her friends Sterling (the Weimaraner) and Dempsey the English Bulldog. Taffy is the dominant one in these friendships, but both these dogs are well balanced and submissive. She is fantastic greeting other dogs in our neighbourhood too” .
Spike is a seasoned traveler. Here he is on a recent trip. Relaxing on the hotel bed and looking out onto the street, people watching.
Dixie and Bob in the motorhome!
A supporter suggested we define how our rescue funds are used since he read that many groups have paid volunteers, and not much money reaches the dogs. We have no paid volunteers. The few foster homes receive reimbursement for veterinary bills only. They pay for food and boarding themselves.
Volunteers donate travel time and miscellaneous expenses. They also donate their time, love and efforts.
In short, your donation pays for rescue veterinary bills and heartworm prevention. Most of the dogs we receive in rescue have had little or no veterinary care, and they require everything including dental cleaning.
We appreciate your support!
Lynda
If you would like to help with rescue dog expenses, please click the HOW TO HELP link. You can also PayPal to tripleterrier@comcast.net
Thank you for your support!
The Adoption Process
Every Wire Fox Terrier (WFT) from Great Lakes Rescue has been fostered pre-adoption in a foster home and has been evaluated. This is a labor of love for our volunteers. We let you know as much as possible about each WFT prior to placement to help ensure a successful adoption. Returns are difficult both for the dog and for the family involved.
What you can expect of us: Every dog has been to the vet for a check up and has been spayed or neutered and is up to date on vaccinations.
We give you as much information pre-placement as we have about each dog.
We work with you to help match a prospective dog with your family’s situation.
We follow up after placement to help problem solve. This is not a business, it is a labor of love and a part of our heart goes with every dog we place!
We hope that every placement is forever, but for the life of every dog we want that dog back if it ever becomes unwanted again.
Some of the things we will require of you are:
A completed application.
A successful home visit.
Everyone in the home should want the new WFT.
A securely fenced yard (or successful ownership of a WFT previously without a fence).
An ID tag with your name and number to be brought at the day of adoption.
Adoption donation to cover expenses.
Notify us at any time if the adoption is not working out.
Many people have inquired about the ADOPTION FEE. An appropriate adoption donation is not set. Given the veterinary care, shots, spay/neuter, heartworm testing, shelter bailout fees, dental work (teeth cleaning), and travel, the average adoption donation should be in the $250-300 range.
