PAWCon 2026 Charity - WRAP

For PAWCon 2026 we have chosen WRAP, Westie Rescue and Placement of NorCal, as our charity.

From Our Con Chair

In 2012 I moved to the Bay Area from Canada with my wife Roz not knowing a single person in California. I was desperate to make friends and struggling and decided to adopt a dog. 

Baxter came into my life and rescued me. He was at my side for 12 years getting me through a tough divorce, starting a business, exploring puppy/kink, finding the furry fandom, and meeting my boyfriend Mukian. He was there through all the adventures and all the cons right up until Oct 2, 2025 when he finally passed away. 

I chose Westie Rescue and Placement to help honor Baxter's memory as he was a rescue dog. WRAP rescues Westies and finds them loving homes. 

-Nacho
2026 Con Chair, PAWCon.

Westie Rescue and Placement (WRAP) of Northern California is a non-profit all-volunteer organization which was formed to rescue West Highland White Terriers (“Westies”) and find them safe, loving and permanent homes. They serve the Westie rescue needs of Northern California (from the Central Valley to the Oregon border).

They are not a shelter and have no facility.  The Westies that are rescued by our program are placed directly into private foster homes. Before completing any adoption, our rescued Westies receive a complete checkup from a licensed veterinarian, including bringing all vaccinations up-to-date, and providing any necessary treatments. We also ensure that all rescued Westies are spayed or neutered prior to placement in their permanent home.

You can learn more about us, our adoption process, our foster care needs, our relinquishment process, how to donate, volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and Westie information by visiting our website at www.westierescuenorcal.org