Hello, friends of WRNT! Today, December 6, 2025, was a big day for us - the kind of day that makes you smile, tear up a little, and then immediately want to hug a Westie.

Our friend, supporter, and board member Jo left us a little over a year ago. Jo had a smile that could brighten even the dullest party and a gift for bringing energy, devotion, and thoughtful ideas to our rescue. We miss her very much.

Jo was also a devoted agility fan - she joined the Dallas Agility Working Group (DAWG - how cool of an acronym is that?) and ran her Westie in competitions. Who knew a Westie could run agility? They CAN, and they DO…usually in the direction they choose, but still!

Today, Janie (Treasurer) and Shasta (Chairman) had the honor and privilege of accepting the inaugural donation from DAWG to WRNT in memory of Jo. Starting this year, DAWG has pledged a perpetual gift to support our mission to rehabilitate, rehome, and rescue Westies in need. Thank you, DAWG! And thank you to Jo's family for being there in support.

And we know Jo is still cheering us on - probably from a heavenly agility course where every jump bar stays up and every dog goes home with a ribbon.