Westies Tasmania & Westie Rescue and Rehoming Tasmania
West Highland White Terrier Breed clubs, Pet Groups & Associations - TAS
Westies are in high demand in Tasmania and as such the demand exceeds supply. If you want a pup you need to speak to the breeders and get on waiting lists. It is not often you can secure a pup when you want one. Most breeders are very choosy in who their pups go to.. so you can also expect to be questioned and not guaranteed anything.
Mainland puppy farms sometimes advertise in newspapers and on gumtree and marketplace. BE WARY.. reports from people caught indicate loss of money and or a sickly puppy if you get one. Registered breeders breed for the betterment of the breed. Be wary of backyard breeders and unethical breeders that offer no backup. Some people will buy from registered breeders on the mainland. There are many good breeders that will assist with puppies delivery to here. ..but ask lots of questions and get to know your breeder and ask for lots of progressive photos. If you still decide to go ahead, We do not provide breeder references.. but a breeder list of breeders within our group can be obtained by emailing us only DO NOT PHONE.
Rescue Dogs are not common in Tasmania. We have a rescue group but there is a long waiting list and adoption applications MUST meet strict criteria. There are no guarantees. We work for the consideration of the dog not the human wanting one.
Every westie that comes through our rescue, will receive immediate treatment and to help fund these costs, we fundraise through a number of initiatives, including auctions, westie days, and sales of merchandise.
Once dogs come into our care they are immediately vet checked, we assess their temperament, their needs, their personality. If necessary, we undertake a rehabilitation regime under the care of our vet and or naturopath and we seek advice from qualified dog behaviorist/trainer.
When we decide they are ready to find their forever home we review all adoption applications. Compatability with a loving "forever home" will be the priority. We do not guarrantee you a dog. You will be joining a waiting list and the wait could be long.
Westies ARE NOT a high surrender breed in Tasmania. This is a good thing... BUT
We offer a service for those who need us....
We are a registered charity (ACNC) and Incorporated association in Tasmania.
We have a support network of hundreds of westie lovers here in Tasmania and throughout Australia.
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