The need is greater than ever...Rescue a Scottie

In today’s economic crisis, people are not the only ones suffering the consequences of job loss and foreclosure. Many pets from foreclosed homes are abandoned, left homeless and may become victims of euthanasia or starvation.

Scotties find their way to Rescues for a variety of reasons. The Scottish Terrier Rescue Coordinators writes:
The Scotties that enter our Rescue Program come to us in a variety of ways. Many are abandoned by their owners or are turned into the pound or animal shelter. Some are picked up as strays and never claimed. Occasionally, owners must give up their dogs because of medical problems, moving into retirement homes, divorce, new baby, etc. Some become homeless because they outlive their owners. Many of the dogs that we get into our program have had little time or attention paid to them and they may not be housebroken. Some are grieving for a lost loved one. We have found that when they get into a good home where they are wanted and loved, they return that love many times over.

The current economic crisis has certainly added to the need for Rescue Scotties to find a good and loving home.

There are lots of ways to help support the Scottish Terrier Rescues. First of all there is a list of Rescue Coordinators from around the nation: http://www.stca.biz/rescuelist.asp

These coordinators work with the Scottish Terrier Club of America and should be your first choice if you are considering "adopting" a Scottie.

Rescues need help in many ways. Often they are run by a handful of volunteers that are dedicated to providing love, medical assistance and quality care until new homes can be found. As you can imagine, with the influx of more and more dogs being abandoned, they are being overwhelmed.

Donations of money, food, bedding and toys are needed and greatly appreciated. Could you be a foster home for a Scottie waiting for his permanent home? Perhaps you could volunteer your time and services to help feed, groom or train these Scotties. Sadly, some are rescued from Puppy Mills and have never experienced human contact, walking on a lead or house training.

Why not check the list of Rescue Coordinators above and see if there is one near you?

If you would like to donate to the National Scottish Terrier Rescue the information is:

Checks should be made out to STCA Rescue Trust and mailed to:

Erica Cerny, Treasurer
STCA Rescue Trust
94 Frogtown Rd.
Rockaway, NJ 07866

For more information, please contact Erica at:
Phone: 973-361-6790 or
Email: Ecerny@optonline.net

The funds you donate go to the Rescues in greatest need.