Westie Foundation of America, Inc.

09/22/2026

We have received several requests to join our Westie Foundation Auction page. The Auction happens in August each year. There is an army of volunteers and item donators that make this awesome event come to life each year. That group springs up in late Spring to gather auction items from donators and then to post the auction rules, bidding protocols, and to author each auction item’s description and bidding outline.

Our Auction is over for 2026. So we will not add new people until late July/early August 2027. Thank you for your interest in WFA and the Westie breed! Put us on your July 2027 calendar to reach out for an auction invite! You can have a lot of fun participating and helping us to support our breed health studies.

We appreciate your interest, and look forward to your involvement in our 2027 Westie Foundation America Auction… until then!

09/14/2026

Check out these AKC.tv offerings showing this Tuesday night!

Tune in to ESPN2 for two back-to-back AKC specials starting at 8 PM ET.

First, see a different side of the game in NFL Players & Dogs: Life off the field, celebrating the special connection between NFL players and their canine companions.

Then, continue the night with AKC Celebrates USA 250, showcasing incredible canine athletes and the dogs that are part of the American story.

Two specials. One night celebrating dogs.

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09/11/2026

https://www.akcchf.org/educational-resources/library/articles/25-years-later-the-inspiring-legacy-of-the-dogs-who-answered-the-call-on-9-11/

After the events of September 11, 2001, search-and-rescue dogs raced into places no one else could safely go. Working alongside firefighters, police officers, and rescue teams, these remarkable dogs searched through ash, crushed concrete, twisted steel, and mountains of rubble at the World Trade Cen...

09/07/2026

Joanie Flynn

Good Origins

08/04/2026

Just a little inventory of our breed's many great points of reference!

08/03/2026

Want some fun shopping online this weekend? Join us for our annual Facebook Auction of items that are all about Westies! When you purchase an auction item, your donation flows straight into supporting our breed studies. It would be our honor to service your needs with our upcoming auction. Lots of variety across the auction items; you are bound to find something you will love and cherish! Thank you from Westie Lovers everywhere!

08/03/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1585470012925669&id=100043880572099

New York City just did something beautiful: they're opening pet food pantries to help families keep their dogs and cats when times get tough. With $1.5 million in funding, the city is launching free pet food assistance and expanding affordable spay and neuter services across all five boroughs through shelters and community partners.

This matters because pet surrenders often happen not because people don't love their animals—but because they can't afford to feed them. When families have access to resources, pets stay home. Dogs stay with the people who love them. That's the whole point.

08/02/2026

The Westie Foundation Facebook auction starts SATURDAY AUGUST 8 at 8 AM ET. Please join the Facebook auction group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/WestieFound.AmericaAuction.

We have some unique Westie items. If you really want an item, you will need to review your bid often to be at the top bid spot!

WFA's Mission:
Lead, innovate and advance medical research to benefit the health and quality of life of West Highland White Terriers.

Lead, guide and advocate on behalf of Westies.

Develop and communicate to Westie owners, Westie breeders, Veterinarians and others who share our challenges.

Thank YOU! We hope you will visit our auction site and find some precious Westie items to call your own. All proceeds help fund our dog health studies.

07/09/2026

Westie Nation: Check out this special upcoming webinar from our friends at the Canine Health Foundation.

Hi there,
Summer means more time on the trail, in the ring, and on the field with our dogs—but it also means greater demands on their bodies.

We invite you to join us for the next installment of our 2026 Canine Health Discovery Webinar Series.
Inside Canine Sports Medicine: Research, Rehab, & Performance
Speaker: Dr. Christopher Frye

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm ET

From agility and Fast CAT to conformation, field work, and other canine sports, every canine athlete has unique performance and health needs. Dr. Frye will explore how sports medicine and rehabilitation support conditioning, injury prevention, recovery, and long-term musculoskeletal health.

Whether you're a veterinarian, breeder, handler, competitor, or simply interested in keeping dogs healthy and active, you'll gain practical insights you can apply to canine athletes of all kinds.

Register Now
This program is pending approval by RACE for one hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Veterinary team members must attend live to receive CE credit.

Visit akcchf.org/webinars for the 2026 webinar schedule.
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