Wire Fox Terrier Rescue Midwest Adoption Gallery

WINSTON & FIONA were reunited! After an all day transport and drive, they are safe at WFTRM Chicago. They could not stop kissing and giddy to see each other. But this was the happy ending to a very stressful 3 days. I spoke with an owner about relinquishing her Wire Fox Terriers. She left a domestic situation, had a temporary spot with a friend and needed to move to a women’s shelter to get her life back on track. After Christmas we were to set up the transfer. Christmas evening, she sent an email saying Winston was tossed out of the car by the boyfriend and is now in the Dog Pound. The next morning, as soon as the animal control opened, I telephoned and explained the situation and wanted to come get him. The Dog Warden wanted a call from the owner as he was on stray hold, so I had her contact them. After calling back, I was told that I can get him . . . but I must take the pit bull too. What pit bull? No point in trying to convince these Wardens your side and how we should consider the welfare of the dog. The owner explained to me, I know this is a lot to ask but the pit bull is mine too. I don’t have room for her or would be the best option to place her. I spent the entire day emailing (not one response) and phoning every rescue in Ohio about the pit bull and surprisingly 95% of the numbers listed on the state site were disconnected. I was later told that most of the rescues in Ohio closed up. My mind raced with every trick in the book to get Winston sprung from jail – he was scared and the only “labradoodle” amongst a building of pit bulls. Friday morning, I phoned first thing – calling from a different number. The gal answered and put the call on speaker. I wanted to clarify the situation a little better, tell them about his bonded sister Fiona, I had a release, their vet records etc. The girl talks to the sheriff in the background – it’s that lady again for the white dog. He said I made him adoptable today so first come to the door gets him. Come on Please! – it will take my volunteers 40 minutes to arrive so he agreed to put a brief travel hold on Winston. Thank heavens for Vicki and Neal to the rescue – they got there quick, filled out the paperwork and the fee was waived for Rescue. Sigh of relief when the pictures were texted of Winston walking out of the pound. The owner is thankful that her fur kids are safe and will be at WFTRM. I have been and will keep in touch with her to give her updates and pictures. We can have a great life one day and then it can spiral down the next. We all need compassion and understanding and knowing her Wires are safe is a weight off her shoulders. The animal control emailed me Monday morning that Stella the pit bull was adopted!

Winston & Fiona are the sweetest pair of Wire Fox Terriers. They are just darling, gentle and loving, well behaved and mannered, house trained, quiet and cuddlers and just melt my heart with every look. They get along well together, enjoy each other’s company, no squabbles over food, treats or toys. Although Fiona does think they are all hers. They arrived as very wooly bears and had a spa day at the groomer and look and feel fabulous. They both love to go for walks, car rides and out for adventures and exploring outside. Having a spot to look out the window is a must and surprised they don’t bark at the squirrels at the feeder. They come inside when called which is such a pleasure especially when it is very cold out. Winston was welcome at the doggy play groups and had fun playing but Fiona was kicked out. These two are just a joy to have around and fill your heart with so much happiness.

Winston was born November 10, 2017 and recently turned 7 years old. He is Ginger Wire Fox Terrier with big butterscotch circles strategically placed. A bigger fella and weighs around 38 pounds and nicknamed him my big Ginger Bear. He is so gentle with the nicest disposition and sweet innocent face. His personality is precious – hopping and leaping around, playing with toys and does the cutest paw pump a hundred times a day. Winston can jump up on the bed but does a cute put the front paws up and waits for foster mom to hoist him up. He is a lover bear, enjoys cuddles and rubs and your company. He heads outside and enjoys exploring the backyard, every bush and corner of the gardens. He is just the bestest boy ever. Winston is Neutered, Rabies – Distemper – Bordatella vaccinations, Heartworm tested negative, on Revolution, full bloodwork panel, Ear cleaning and a cytology and has an ear infection. Simplera was placed in his ears which lasts 30 days. He is fecal checked and micro chipped. Winston is having surgery on January 8th to have a fatty lipoma removed from his stomach area and one on his rump.

Fiona was born July 14, 2018 and is 6 years old. She is a typical female Wire Fox and all terrier. She is a lovely tri-color Wire that weighs about 24 pounds. She looks so little next to her brother and is quite comical this pair. Fiona loves toys, all the toys, even snatching the one that Winston has. She is very athletic and fast on her feet. She will hop up next to you and cuddle in close. She has a more independent side and agenda and busy with things to do and hunt for. When that door opens she heads right to the spot on the deck where she smelled possie last. She did rip a hole in the deck board, making a big hole enough to stick her head in and look around! Her prey drive is on 24/7 alert. Fiona is very gentle, loving and with a wonderful disposition like her brother. She loves to roll around on the bed rubbing her back and making pig snorts and when she sleeps – she snores! But it’s really funny. Fiona is Spayed, Rabies – Distemper – Bordatella vaccinations, Heartworm tested negative, on Revolution, full bloodwork panel and micro chipped.