Owner Turn-In's & Placement

Out of the last 22 dogs that we have rescued, 17 have been from owner turn-ins. They have been for many reasons such as the owner’s death, divorce, family situation has changed with a new baby, financially unable to take care of the Scotty, health reasons, owners having to move into assisted living, or just bought the wrong breed and aren't compatible with the temperament. Whatever the reason, we feel it is an act of kindness to turn these animals over to a breed rescue such as Scottish Terrier Rescue Northwest – it is what we do.

We do not judge the reasons; only praise your decision to give the dog to us. We take these animals and get their shots updated, have a general exam done by a Veterinarian, get them neutered or spayed as needed, check their temperament and place them in a home that is able to take care of the special needs of each individual dog.

We have over 100 applicants waiting to adopt at any one time and qualify them by talking to their Veterinarian reference, as well as their personal references. We do personal interviews with the candidates as well as a home study to insure the safety of the animals after placement. Every time we look for the best candidate for a specific dog, the perfect home appears with just the right home environment and experience to take care of each dogs needs.

We do not put a dog somewhere to store him, we place him where he will have a wonderful life in what we consider to be the perfect “forever home."

If you have a Scotty in need of a new "forever home," Please contact our Placement Coordinator, Jon Beteag, via e-mail: placement@scottyrescue.org, or phone: 253-858-7739.

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