Link: ASPCA Adoption Success Stories
Walker and Coco
Submitted by Jessica of Berlin, CT
“Coco the rabbit was going to be auctioned off to a restaurant for food,” remembers Jessica. “Luckily she was saved and adopted by Walker, my 12-year-old West Highland white terrier, and me. Terriers often like to chase small animals—but Coco thinks she’s a dog, and she and Walker bonded right away. These guys are great buddies, and I am happy to have rescued them!”
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I am so excited about your note!!
I have had a rabbit for 4 years and my husband and I are just to buy our first dog, and the only one we both like is the westie, but I was so afraid that the dog could hurt my bunny….
I will love to hear more details about how your pets get along.
I have read so many stories, for example this:
Animal aggression. West Highland White Terriers are less scrappy toward strange dogs than many other terrier breeds, but they are still a determined force to reckon with if they decide to initiate or accept a challenge to fight. Most terriers have strong instincts to chase and seize small fleeing creatures. This can make for conflict if you own a cat. It may be much worse than that if you own a pet rabbit or hamster!
Please write me if you have something to tell me, before I buy the westie.
Thank you, greetings from Mexico!
almaaloaizaa@yahoo.com
Alma: Check with the source of the article. We just reported the story, we didn’t experience it. Good Luck!!!