Rescue Coordinators and Associate Rescue Coordinators (as defined in the "Guidelines for Rescue Coordinators") may apply to the WHWTCA for financial assistance for any purebred Westie to cover costs related to the rescue of any purebred Westie which requires medical treatment or other rescue assistance and is in a rescue situation.
Rescue grants not to exceed $500 per occurrence are available from the NRC.
A request for rescue funds must be made in writing to the Rescue Chairperson in a WHWTCA-approved application format which will include case history, budget/expense information, and any other information deemed necessary.
The application must receive approval by the majority of the full NRC before funds are distributed.
Grants in excess of $500 must be authorized by the WHWTCA Board of Directors (BOD) as requested through the NRC Chairperson. The BOD recognizes the time-sensitive nature of rescue matters and will respond to the NRC's request to exceed this limit in an expeditious time frame.
No organization, which compensates any member for anything other than out-of-pocket expenses, shall be eligible for assistance under this program.
Funding will not be approved for established personal pets.
The applicant (individual or group) must have legal possession of the Westie for which the funds are being requested.
The Westie is not terminally ill.
The Westie will be spay/neutered before adoption.
A photo of this Westie must accompany the application either in print or digital format prior to the release of the funds.
Verification of the medical condition, treatment, and all veterinary and boarding (or an estimate of these) charges will be confirmed prior to the release of these funds.
Receipts are required for reimbursement.
Applicants who are approved or rejected will be so notified via letter or electronic mail.
Westies who have shown hostility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Westies who have been denied rescue will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Funds shall also be available for rescue assistance in Natural Disaster situations.
Application for Financial Assistance in PDF format