Cairn Rescue USA

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

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/

22/08/2025

BUCK IN A NUTSHELL: Note - Buck is MATCHED. A gorgeous 2 1/2-year-young Cairn boy looking for a forever home. He is fostered in Iowa, and requires a terrier-experienced owner, preferably without other dogs (and absolutely no small dogs or cats). An all-adult home with a fenced yard is preferred. No small kids. If that sounds like you, read on. . .

"Buck" is as beautiful a Cairn as you will ever meet and will be a wonderful addition to a TERRIER-EXPERIENCED, ADULT household that is committed to training with love and consistency. Buck had no training and little guidance as a puppy, so when he came into Cairn Rescue USA he was a bit of a "wild child". His owners had never neutered him so he was also a marker but that completely stopped once we had him neutered. We are happy to report that Buck is now 100% in the housekeeping department at his foster home, though may possibly have an accident or two when coming in to a new home.

Buck is still very much "a puppy" and has puppy energy! He is very affectionate and loves his toys. "Sweet" and "silly" are two words that his foster mom uses to describe him. He shows an immense willingness to learn and will excel in a home that is committed to positive reinforcement training (he is very food motivated) and a structured environment.
In his former home, Buck co-existed with two large breed dogs but does NOT do well with small dogs (or cats) and would likely prefer to be a "one and only". An all-adult home would be best for this boy. Absolutely no small kids, as Buck has been nippy with little ones in the past. A fenced yard is a definite plus as Buck enjoys the great outdoors and has a pretty reliable recall. His foster mom is working on acclimating him to a crate and he already goes into his x-pen by himself!

Buck is neutered and up-to-date on all vaccinations and procedures. We can only consider applicants who have a proven track-record of veterinary care if there is prior pet ownership. An adoption application is a must if you have not adopted from CRUSA before. If you are a previous adopter, send an email to [email protected] to let us know of your interest in Buck. If approved, you must travel to the foster home in Iowa, as we do not ship dogs.

21/08/2025

DARLING RUDY IN ST. LOUIS AREA IS ONCE AGAIN AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Through no fault of his own, Rudy's adoption fell through and this popular, adorable 3-year-old is once again in search of the perfect family! Read all about Rudy below.

Darling Rudy in St. Louis area is an adoptable Dog - Cairn Terrier & Terrier Mix searching for a forever family near Springfield, IL. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

Meet Cararra, she is being fostered in Mumfordville KY. DOB is 3-17-24. [She is named after the only type of marble Michelangelo would sculpt with.] Carrara was a breeder release and pregnant thinking she was due any day, spent several days making nests, until she developed pneumonia on top of her anemia, coccidia and giardia. Then she just laid there like a limp rag.

She still has some lung issues left over from the pneumonia after the abortion. She also has a enlargeed heart (fortunately with no murmur).

Her intestines were very, very inflamed and needed metronidazole.

On the plus side no heartworms and no more coccidia or giardia or wormies. She is also up to 13.6 lbs from 11.6 lbs and does not look starved any more.

Her kisses on my hand this morning were such a loving thank you for saving her.

Please contribute to her vet costs as she still has a long way to go. You can contribute through our PayPal at www.cairnrescueusa.com,
Facebook or if you would like to send a check send to:
Cairn Rescue USA
24 Landing Lane
West Windsor NJ. 08550

Carrara and CRUSA thank you.

04/08/2025

UPDATE: HAMISH IS IN AND BEING FOSTERED IN TITUSVILLE!! I need a foster home for 7 yr old Hamish. Hes in Titusville, FL. He does have Cushings. Hes just a sweetheart. Hamish is an owner surrender. He's current on vaccines, neutered and housebroken. Won't you please consider fostering Hamish. https://cairnrescueusa.com/volunteer/

27/07/2025

Mark your calendars for our upcoming auction, if you are not a member, ask to join

https://www.facebook.com/groups/304451706740755

19/07/2025

UPDATE FOSTER FOUND!!

TJ, located in Bryant Arkansas needs a new foster home. The male in the foster home has been become aggressive to TJ and TJ needs another home, ASAP. He has a very chill temperament and does not mind being handled at all for grooming and doesn’t mind being picked up. He is slower and hard of hearing since he is a senior dog. Very sweet and loves pets behind the ear. He has a bit of storm anxiety and will find his safe spot to hide during thunder.

He is current on vaccines and neutered. If you are interested in fostering TJ please let me know.

09/07/2025

Buck is now accepting applications for his furever home. He is being fostered in Northeast Iowa and the potential adopter will need to travel there to finalize the adoption. He is 2.5 years old. He does not do well with other small dogs, but has been okay with large dogs. He HATES cats. If you have a mole problem in your yard, he is your guy to take care of that! He is super smart, playful, and affectionate. If you are interested in Buck, fill out an application at:
www.cairnrescueusa.com
Previous adopters do not need to fill out a new application.

08/06/2025

Hi Everyone. We are still looking for a foster home in NH for a 12 yo male Cairn.

08/06/2025

Remember Leia and Obi in Florida? They are in their Furever Home!!