DAISY -- 12 years old

 

Daisy lights up our lives with her boundless energy. At 12 years old, she seems to have the energy of a 2 year old!  Each morning she lies in wait for the “Dreaded Postman”. She barks at the sound of the squeaky brakes of the postal truck still two blocks away!  Daisy patiently slows her pace to walk in step with Josef.

 

~ Alan & Sylvia Franke

JOSEF -- 12 years old

 

The first time Brittney and I met, she was a very frightened little Westie. She had been in a “puppy mill” situation, rescued and sent to Pam. Sadly, she lost her pups and needed a quiet home. Britt has been my best friend for about two years now. She smiles with her eyes and her tail all the time. She loves my daughter Kristie. Britt sleeps right by my bed in her house. Just before she curls up for the night Britt checks to see that I am in my bed too. Thank you, Pam, for my little girl.

 

~ Colene Rowell

TRAVIS -- 7 years old

 

Travis came to me 7 years ago at 4 months of age. He was a typical Westie puppy- opinionated, stubborn and hysterically funny. Most of all he was loveable and remains that to this day. Wherever he goes his personality shines through. Nothing gets by this little guy. His dog sitter has given him the nickname of “Spunky”.

 

~ Lee Wanetik

ELMO -- 5 years old

 

Elmo’s nick name is “Chunky”. He was originally from Arkansas and was sent to me by his foster Mother. The minute he arrived, two years ago, he fell in love with Travis, his big brother. He is the alpha in the family but gets his way in a quiet and sneaky way. His tail is always wagging and he lives for his daily visit to the Foster City dog park where he fence runs with all the big dogs. He is very brave as long as the fence is there. Life in my house is always fun with these two great Westies.

 

~ Lee Wanetik

SOPHIE -- 5 years old

 

Sophie is extremely loving, sweet and affectionate – always showering me with kisses. She is a real social butterfly, wanting to say hi to every dog and person she sees. Often times, when the alarm goes off in the morning, Sophie climbs on top of me and kisses my face until I get out of bed. I feel very blessed to have this delightful little girl in my life.

 

~ Linda Williams

CAMERON -- 4 years old

 

Cameron and I have been together for two years. Every day with him is special. He is full of love and has enriched my life so much. Thank you Pam for such a wonderful, sweet boy!

 

~ Lani Pattison

BUTTERCUP -- 11 years old

 

Words from Buttercup: I was adopted in 2001 after being rescued from a puppy mill in Hollister, CA. The vet said I was probably about 3 years old. Besides my Mom and Dad, I was welcomed by my human sisters, Eva and Liz, and shortly thereafter by my Fairy God Mother, Colleen who calls me her fur-child. I am very loved and spoiled. I am rarely left alone, everyone wants me. What a good feeling!  I am beginning to slow down. My sight and hearing are aging but I try not to show it when I am around my youthful friends.

 

~ Suzanne Austen

BUDDY -- 7 to 8 years old

 

Buddy came to us as a foster care rescue dog. My father had just had a massive stroke and this dog immediately bonded to him so we gladly adopted him and called him after my father’s nickname. He loves “sleepovers” and always likes to visit our overnight guests before returning to Mom & Dad’s room at dawn. He keeps us laughing.

 

~ Karyn Brillisour and Normann Sivertsen

LILLE (LILLEHAMMER) -- 16 ++ years old

 

Lille has traveled all over the country by air and auto bur prefers the sofa. Friends who are not dog fanciers say “I would like a dog if it was just like Lille; she is so sweet and well-behaved”. Our French friend says she has an “elegant” face and many tell us adopting Lille was one of the best things we’ve ever done. We call her “Norm’s blood pressure reducer”.

 

~ Karyn Brillisour and Normann Sivertsen

CHLOE & BRODIE -- 10 & 9 years old

 

We adopted Chloe and her littermate Bridget in 2002 but we lost Bridget to a bee sting a few months later. So we came back to the club for a companion for Chloe, and Brodie filled the bill exactly. Chloe is the boss and Brodie is very happy with this set up. They are both such sweet little dogs and we can’t imagine our lives without them. Both dogs vie for positions in Jim’s lap and chair when Barbara is not around. But usually when Barbara is home, Chloe will jump up in her lap and nestle under her arm and will encourage her to rub her tummy at any time. Brodie sticks to Jim most of the time but he will sit in Barbara’s lap if Jim is occupied. Both Westies love their walks at Lake Cabot Park every weekend and while Brodie is most interested in the other dogs on the trail, Chloe is most interested in using her instincts to do what she is bred to do – hunting moles and other little critters.

 

~ Jim and Barbara Thurston

POPO -- 4 years old

FRITZ -- 13 1/2 years old

 

Fritz turned 13 in December and has now spent over eight years of his life with Bill and Ineke, who count their lucky blessings pretty much every day since they rescued him. Fritz has had a good year since last years Rescue Parade, enjoying good health and daily trips to the park. On the other hand, he has become more of a curmudgeon about the groomer, skateboarders and squirrel intruders in his backyard.

 

~ Ineke Ruhland and Bill O'Such

CASPER -- 7 years old

 

We fell in love with Casper the first day he came to us. Casper enjoys being outside, lying in the sun or chasing all the birds and squirrels out of our yard. At night he likes to lay in bed and watch TV. We feel fortunate he decided to adopt us as his family.

 

~ Richard and Caroline Dant

MAC -- 6 1/2 years old

 

Mac is a goofy lug of a dog, greatly inquisitive and loves to steal the attention from his sister Emma who believes it is meant for her alone. He always looks like he understands exactly what you are saying, will voice his commanding bark if he thinks you are showing too much attention to the females, be it cuddling for affection or playing with the toys. He has the sitting/beg posture routine down to a science for whatever he think he wants! Sometimes he’s so laid back we wonder if he has terrier blood in him at all !

 

~ Bill and Teresa Houseworth

EMMA -- 6 1/2 years old

 

Emma was rescued along with her brother Mac from an ad on Craigslist at the age of 1 ½ yrs. With papers for free. She is obnoxiously affectionate, loves nothing more than cuddling, has delusions of royal heritage, and loves to be pampered and the center of attention. She is the first to bark when she feels there is a need. Emma is the alpha member of our little pack! She was recently diagnosed as Addison’s. She’s now called our “Million Dollar Baby”.

 

~ Bill and Teresa Houseworth

CHA CHA -- 7 years old

 

Cha Cha was another Craigslist free Westie with papers. She is full of energy, loves to play all day long and will do a Westie wrestling Smack Down with our male whenever she can. She has a funny little lilt to her bark, lifts her body up and down and goes “Woo Woo”. She loves daily walks, rides in the car no matter how long or short the duration, laying on her back to be petted and has been known to sleep with her head upside down. Cha Cha startles visitors with a soft mouth greeting on their wrist to show her acceptance of them to our pack. She is a really fun little dog to balance out the other two mellow Westies she shares her home with.

 

~ Bill and Teresa Houseworth