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Cairn Rescue USA We are incorporated in New York, but thanks to the internet we are able to rescue Cairns nationwide.

Cairn Rescue USA is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing Cairn Terriers dogs like Toto from the WOZ. Cairn Rescue USA is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing Cairn Terriers dogs like Toto from the Wizard of Oz. Our rescue Cairns come from animal shelters and

humane societies; others are released to us by their owners due to changes in family circumstances, the birth of a human child, having to move, divorce. death, illness, financial distress or to the owners realizing that a Cairn is not a good match for them; still others come from puppy mills where they have spent their lives in small wire cages producing the cute puppies that petstores sell. We do not have a shelter or similar facility and depend on a network of volunteers who under our officers guidence rehabilitate our rescue Cairns in their homes. Our rescue Cairns are spayed/neutered, tested and if necessary, treated, for heartworm and other parasites, and brought up-to-date on their vaccines prior to their placement in loving forever homes. To learn more about how you too can become a foster home, to adopt one of our wonderful dogs or to donate to help us continue helping these wonderful dogs, please visit our website at www.CairnRescueUSA.com

Have you joined the Cairn Rescue USA 2025 Annual Benefit Auction? The weekend is coming, and this will be a great time t...
06/11/2025

Have you joined the Cairn Rescue USA 2025 Annual Benefit Auction? The weekend is coming, and this will be a great time to check out the items up for bid. Remember, the auction closes at 1:59:59 this coming Sunday Nov 9. Here’s more information and a sampling of some of the items that have been donated. Read more HERE: https://conta.cc/43hD71E

Check out our NEW Cairn Rescue USA Newsletter - to tell you all about the CRUSA rescues who are ready for their forever ...
03/11/2025

Check out our NEW Cairn Rescue USA Newsletter - to tell you all about the CRUSA rescues who are ready for their forever homes. Click HERE https://conta.cc/4ogCdux to find the one you've been looking for!

UPDATE: WE HAVE A FOSTER HOME. THANKS FOR EVERYONE WHO REACHED OUT TO MEURGENT - CHICAGO AREA FOSTER HOME NEEDED ASAP. ...
27/10/2025

UPDATE: WE HAVE A FOSTER HOME. THANKS FOR EVERYONE WHO REACHED OUT TO ME

URGENT - CHICAGO AREA FOSTER HOME NEEDED ASAP. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE COMMENTING

Seeking a (preferably experienced) Chicago area foster home for a little 2-Year-Old Westie boy who is currently undergoing treatment for Lepto. His owners can not afford the bloodtests and rechecks associated with his care. Here is ALL we know....

* He has been an only dog so we don't know how he is with other dogs. If you have another dog, be prepared to keep separate and make "smart" introductions over an extended period of time. Let's assume he does not get along with cats.

* He has lived with four children and loves kids.

* He is smart and affectionate.

* He is not neutered and once lepto treatment is completed he will be neutered at the rescue's expense.

* Please don't request transport to other parts of the country. You need to be within driving distance of Chicago and be prepared to go the distance.

* If you haven't previously fostered for--or adopted from-- Cairn Rescue USA then you'll need to fill out a foster home application ASAP. You will find it at: https://cairnrescueusa.com/foster-home-application/
If you've fostered for us or adopted from us, simply comment below of your interest.

Finally....we know he's cute. :-) In fact, he's adorable! But please comment ONLY if you have a willingness to foster.

"Dazy" is an energetic and healthy 12-year-old purebred Cairn Terrier (without papers). Her family purchased her from a...
06/10/2025

"Dazy" is an energetic and healthy 12-year-old purebred Cairn Terrier (without papers). Her family purchased her from a breeder when she was a puppy and they decided to surrender her to CRUSA instead of taking her on a move to a new city with them. She came to live in a foster home in Wisconsin and has now been there for several weeks and her personality has really come out. She is bossy and likes to play-fight over her toys but there is no “bite” in her “bark”, as they say. She gets along great with her 3 foster brothers and she sleeps right next to “Mom’s” side of the bed on her pillow. She came to rescue a bit overweight, but through frequent dog park visits and less cheese at bedtime, she is losing weight already which is making her much more mobile. We have identified no medical issues, she is good in the bath, she likes to sit with her people. She is 100% potty trained and is not destructive. She listens well and stays with us when off-leash at the fenced dog park and she is a real sweetheart. Still a dignified Terrier at heart, she is a great companion dog and would make someone a lovely friend. She deserves to spend the rest of her days as the pampered queen she is accustomed to.
Please note that it will be the responsibility of the adopting family to arrange transportation to the suburban Milwaukee area to pick up Dazy.
To fill out an application to adopt Dazy, please go to our website: https://cairnrescueusa.com/adoption-application/

CALL FOR FOSTER HOME: "Sugar" is a 5 yr old Cairn/Chihuahua mix in Chicago whose family is moving out of the country on...
03/10/2025

CALL FOR FOSTER HOME: "Sugar" is a 5 yr old Cairn/Chihuahua mix in Chicago whose family is moving out of the country on October 15th. She is friendly, housebroken, good with children and UTD on vaccinations. She is good with other dogs. Afraid of scooters, bicycles, vehicles (like many terriers). She'll need some help with crate training. This sweet little girl needs your help! Please fill out our foster home application at https://cairnrescueusa.com/foster-home-application/ or contact our Midwest Placement Director at [email protected]. You'll receive a prompt response. If you've previously fostered for-- or adopted from--Cairn Rescue USA-- an application is not necessary. Thanks everyone!
UPDATE: Sugar has found her foster home! We will keep you abreast of her progress and when she is available for adoption.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! CRUSA is in need of FOSTER HOMES for dogs in all parts of the country; currently we have dogs in th...
23/09/2025

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! CRUSA is in need of FOSTER HOMES for dogs in all parts of the country; currently we have dogs in the Midwest, Eastern and Southern states waiting on loving foster homes. If you can help, please visit our website and fill out our volunteer form. The address is https://cairnrescueusa.com/volunteer/. Your help in being the bridge to our fur babies getting their forever home would be much appreciated.
Pictured is "Dazy", currently being fostered by our volunteer Colleen Lake in suburban Milwaukee.

Just in time for the last day of August! Enjoy the August issue of Carin' for Cairns (link below). You'll love Huckleber...
31/08/2025

Just in time for the last day of August! Enjoy the August issue of Carin' for Cairns (link below). You'll love Huckleberry's Happy Ending (pic left below), and consider Ned for your own Happy Ending - he's our Adopt Me feature for August. Learn about the British Royals and their Cairns, and put the CRUSA Annual Benefit Auction on your calendar (starts Nov. 5, 2025). Have a great summer end! https://conta.cc/3HxpUKo

Remember Carrara?She is now ready for adoption!!! Are you her person?She now resides in Munfordville KY with her foster...
31/08/2025

Remember Carrara?
She is now ready for adoption!!! Are you her person?

She now resides in Munfordville KY with her foster mom, and doggie siblings.

Here are some things about Carrara. Enjoy reading!!!

She's very sweet and affectionate. She wants to give you all the slurpy kisses!

She's not a fan of grass and wet grass Really ticks her off. I can see her being an astroturf dog lol. Being in the grass too much makes her itchy. She will need a home that doesn't want her outside a lot.

She's pretty good about being housetrained. She never in the house. She has no potty signals yet so occasionally we have a #1 accident. She never potties in her crate. Ever.

Loud or quick things really bother her. Toddlers and boisterous dogs are not going to be her cup of tea.

She's safe in a crate but unhappy. However, she has learned if I say No really sternly to quit yapping. Unless I leave the house and then a heck of a lot of barking goes on.

At night she's an armpit sleeper. She likes to curl up in that hollow and snore. She absolutely loves to sleep with people.

So far she cannot or will not jump up into things. She uses bed and couch stairs or begs until you pick her up.

Man she can talk when she's excited. She howls like some eerie white wolf when she is happy to see you. Or her food bowl-Lol. It's pretty darn cute!

She is starting to like the idea of toys but doesn't yet understand what qualifies as one. Your towel might be a toy or your shoe or your T-shirt.

She has a very enlarged heart. Fortunately it doesn't have any murmurs. Therefore she does not tolerate being hot for very long and she is lower energy than a typical one year old Westie.

Because of her very big heart, she will not be able to take steroids if her skin should get out of control. Therefore her new home should be rigidly committed to a zero treats and people food policy. She thinks a piece of her dog food Is a treat so it's fine

She takes 5 to 7.5 mg of ceterizine per day and wild caught salmon oil over dinner. For a westie she is doing really, really well skin wise. If a skin spot flares Coat Defense works really well on it.

She is spayed and will come fully vaccinated. She's being fostered in Hart County, KY.

She's a delightful dog. She loves being with people. She loves my cairn terrier and will not do well as an only dog. She's chatty and terrier stubborn and cute as a button.

She was born in March of 2024 and is now a perfect weight at 14.2 lbs. She is good for the Dremel on her toenails and for a bath. She does okay in the car but it upsets her tummy and she fusses.

So far walking on a leash is not a grand idea on her part, but we are working on it. Right now she will need a terrier proof fence. She does like to dig (as most terriers do).

If you think you might be her person and you are committed to the Westie lifestyle, please lick here to complete the adoption application:

https://cairnrescueusa.com/adoption-application/

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