NWR’s placement decisions are made by the knowledgeable and experienced members of NWR’s rescue team and they are based on what NWR believes will be the best fit for both the dog’s unique needs and the goals of the applicants seeking to adopt.
Prior to any dog being rehomed, multiple applications are reviewed to identify which ones appear to be eligible based on the location and needs of the individual dog while matching, as closely as possible, the preferences expressed by the applicants for the type of dog they would like. The number of adoption opportunities are affected, of course, by factors such as the number of dogs relinquished to NWR each year, where they are located, and the number of adoption applicants available in any given area at any given time, all of which are outside of NWR’s direct control.
To help people who want to adopt a rescued Wheaten increase their chances of getting a dog, NWR suggests also checking with the regional Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier clubs listed on our CONTACT US page, trusted organizations who may also have rescued Wheatens available for adoption. To consider acquiring a Wheaten from a reputable breeder, NWR recommends contacting one of the breeder members on Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America Breeder’s List.