Rescue
At this time we do not have any Wires in rescue. Being a rare breed here in the US, it's often years in between Wires coming into our care in need of rehoming. Fortunately, so many of the breeders in the US still require their dogs be returned to them if ever a family is unable to continue care for their dog. This allows the breeder to evaluate the Wire, screen potential families and then rehome the dog themselves so the dog doesn't fall into a shelter or rescue situation. We are happy to have volunteers on our Rescue committee for home visits and if you would like to be on a list for contact in the future should a Wire need placement, we'd be happy to hear from you! rescue@wvca.club
In 2003, WVCA Rescue was created in response to several WVs or possible WVs in shelters. As a rare breed, they don’t turn up in shelters often, although occasionally a dog is relinquished to our club’s Rescue by the owner. We define a “rescue” as a WV from various types of shelters, a stray, an abandoned dog, or a dog whose owners can no longer care for it. WVCA Rescue is dedicated to the welfare of such Wirehaired Vizslas. Rescue program workers are volunteers, and give their time, effort, expertise, and often their own resources to help WVs in need. WVCA Rescue is supported entirely by donations. We always appreciate donations of funds, supplies, and services.
Dogs in the rescue program are spayed, neutered, and their temperament evaluated before placement into a new home. In addition, all applicants wishing to adopt through the rescue program are carefully screened by experienced Rescue volunteers (Wirehaired Vizsla owners, breeders, and trainers.) A detailed questionnaire, interview process and home check are all part of this screening process. Please email us at Rescue@WVCA.club. All adoption fees go directly to the care and veterinary expenses of each dog.
How you can help:
VOLUNTEER -The WVCA is always looking for volunteers. There are many ways you can make a difference in the life of a rescued Wirehaired Vizsla. You can help drive Wires from one place to another, conduct home visits on applicants in your area, do telephone interviews and reference checks, participate in special events/fundraising, be a foster home, and more.
DONATE -Many expenses are involved in the pre-adoption process of our Wires such as veterinary care, microchips, the making of the adoption packets that accompany each adopted Wire to their new home, postage fees, and transportation costs. The costs to prepare Wires for adoption often far exceed the adoption fee for the Wirehaired Vizsla. The WVCA, Inc – Rescue is a volunteer-based organization that exists solely on adoption fees, fundraising events, and individual donations.
Don’t Wait, be part of the support and the solution- contact us today at Rescue@WVCA.club.
