Wheatens In Need®
(WIN)
Wheatens In Need, founded in 1998 as a 501c-3 non-profit charitable organization, is dedicated to providing a safe haven for abandoned, abused, unwanted, or otherwise homeless Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.
A large network of volunteer Wheaten Terrier lovers provide foster homes and transportation throughout the USA and Canada. The "WURL" (Wheaten Underground Railroad) has aided many Wheaten Terriers by getting them either to foster homes or to their new adoptive homes. The "Walk for Wheatens" is a group of WIN volunteers who are on the look out for possible Wheaten Terriers.
Our WIN volunteers provide temporary foster homes for the needy Wheatens. During this foster period, the Wheaten will typically have been checked by a veterinarian, treated for any infirmities, spayed/neutered, and evaluated for temperament. The evaluation process in the foster home may take only two weeks or could last a few months. The nature of the rescue situation will generally determine the length of time it takes to place a Wheaten Terrier in his or her new home.
A Transfer Agreement will be required for any Wheaten Terrier that is entering WIN. If the breeder is known and is responsible, WIN will notify them and assist the breeder in whatever way is necessary.
With over 200 carefully screened applicants on file, WIN has great success in placing these dogs. After placement, our adoptive families receive the support that is so necessary to insure that these Wheatens have truly found their 'forever' homes.
It is through these supporters, all across the U.S. and Canada that the following has been achieved:
Wheatens Re-homed in:
1998 - 36
1999 - 65
2000 - 78
2001 - 81
2002 - 83
2003 - 74
2004 - 77
2005 - 86
2006 - 97