Rescue Reports Katy Today (August 7, 2008), I picked up Katy. She was surrendered by an older couple who have gone to live in a retirement home. They had two westies but could only take one with them so they chose to let Katy go. Katy is five years old and she is quite stressed. There has been a lot of upheaval in her life in the last few months. Due to their age and health conditions, the owners weren't able to care for her properly. She was allowed to do her business in the house and she was given human food to eat with the result that she is very overweight. She has also had a very bad haircut but fortunately that will grow back. Katy's vet told me that she tends to get skin allergy problems in September and she is prone to ear infections. Katy will also have to be spayed. Several people have expressed an interest in her but we have not had a chance to review the applications or do home visits yet. So for now Katy will stay with us. Katy has not been spayed. Pearl, our alpha dog, has some problems with Katy and will not allow her on the bed. To address this I sleep downstairs on the fold-out couch with Katy in a sleeping bag. Here she is getting ready for bed. Katy in the foreground, Gerry behind. We fostered Katy for about two weeks. She was placed in a loving home here in Guelph and we hope to keep in touch with her and her family on a regular basis. Return to Rescue Reports