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.
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.
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-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.