Memorials Adoption

Adoption Process

Prior to placement of a rescue Westie with a potential adoptive home, the following steps must be taken:

• an application for adoption is received and screened
• an interview and home check are done to confirm suitability
• a home visit form will be completed.

After the Westie has been evaluated by the foster care home and the foster care report has been completed, all applications will be reviewed to determine which home would be the most suitable for that particular Westie. Adoptive homes will be determined by their suitability for a particular Westie and not by the date their application was received.

Potential adoptive homes must complete a minimum of three months of foster care with the Westie prior to the adoption being finalized. During this time they will be visited by a volunteer/representative and contact maintained via visit, phone or e-mail to ensure that this is a good match for all concerned. The length and frequency of these contacts and/or visits will be at the discretion of the volunteer/representative but should not be less than once per month and may be pre-arranged or unannounced drop-ins as they deem necessary.

If for any reason, the Rescue volunteer/representative feels that placement does not appear to be providing a suitable environment for the Westie, the foster period will be extended in order to correct any deficiencies or the Westie will be moved to a more compatible home. Since every Westie is an individual, no adoptive home will be penalized because one placement was unsuccessful. However, if a subsequent adoption attempt is also unsuccessful, the application must be re-evaluated and another home check performed to determine if this home is indeed suitable for a Rescue Westie.

Westie Rescue Adoption Application

Terms of Agreement between Rescue and Adoption Home

Please send the completed forms to: