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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

12/11/2024

CHICAGO AREA TERRIER PEEPS...URGENT! HARRY NEEDS A NEW FOSTER HOME ASAP!

Harry is an adorable terrier mix who recently joined our rescue group. He is in need of an immediate foster home! Harry is sweet and affectionate and gets along great with other dogs. No cats. He has only had a couple of accidents in his foster home and would do best with a foster parent who is home most of the day. Transportation within a 2-hour radio of Chicago available.

04/11/2024

Congratulations to Megan H. of St. Louis who adopted 8 year old Luke yesterday. No, Luke is not a Cairn...he's a purebred Havanese who was a stud dog in an Illinois kennel. He now gets to live his life as a beloved companion, instead of a puppy producer.

Kudos to foster mom Michele Donovan who did an exceptional job getting Luke ready for his next stage of life. Thanks to Mary Whitledge who is always willing to step in at a moment's notice to help with transportation. And a thumbs up to Terri Pearce who fast tracked the reference checks. "Takes a village".

30/10/2024

CASPER AND OPAL GET GROOMED....UPDATED PICS!
Adoption Application at: https://cairnrescueusa.com/adoption-application/

CASPER AND OPAL IN MICHIGAN

YOU MAY REMEMBER CASPER AND OPAL, TWO GORGEOUS PUREBRED CAIRNS WHO JOINED US JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. WELL, THESE BEAUTIES ARE NOW UP FOR ADOPTION (SINGULARLY OR TOGETHER) BUT WILL REQUIRE A SPECIFIC TYPE OF TERRIER-EXPERIENCED HOME. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY TO SEE IF YOU'D BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR ONE OF THESE GORGEOUS CAIRNS. IF SO, WE WOULD WELCOME YOUR APPLICATION WHICH YOU'LL FIND AT: https://cairnrescueusa.com/adoption-application/. Please note that these dogs are are located in Michigan and travel to the foster home (need name of your town again) is required. No flying!

Please be patient once you submit your application. This is not "first come, first served"; rather the foster home and placement director will coordinate to make the best match for both dog and adopter.

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6-year-old Opal and 2-year-old Casper came into rescue from an Midwest Amish breeder. While many retired breeder dogs are fearful of humans come to us very undersocialized, these two are most welcoming of human attention and affection once they get to know you. But they still have MUCH to learn!

As their past living quarters would have been a barn or perhaps a kennel and run, they were never fully housebroken They DO keep their kennels clean at night, however, if you are seeking a fully housebroken dog, these dogs would not be right for now. Full potty training will require patience and time and lots of positive reinforcement. Likewise, neither dog has ever been on a leash so a fenced yard is an absolute must and leashed walks is a skill that must be taught gently and slowly. Working with a trainer would certainly be a plus.

Both Opal and Casper demonstrate a bit of initial shyness that is very typical of dogs that come from a breeding background. At a first meeting, Casper "pancakes" or crouches down but once he is picked up, he loves to be held and petted. Opal, on the other hand, rolls submissively on her back when meeting a newcomer but now, like Casper, she looks forward to interaction with her foster mom.

Both dogs have very good appetites. They have not interacted with the other Cairns in the household (only each other) but they have seen them through fencing and there has been no aggressive behavior.

As breeder dogs, Casper and Opal would not have had access to toys, however, Casper does play with them a bit and while Opal doesn't at this time, chances are she will in the future.

Retired breeder dogs learn much from other dogs and ideally, we would like to see these two go to homes with one other like-sized dog. These dogs would not be appropriate in a home with small children (under 12) or where someone is working 8 hours a day. Their ideal home would be one where there is a "work from home" dog parent or an active, patient retiree who wants to shower a needy little dogs with time and attention. No cats!

Both dogs are fully vetted. Opal has been spayed and Casper will be neutered in early November.

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15/10/2024

I just wanted to let everyone know that Xena, my foster girl who had the IBS/PLE went to the Bridge today. Thank you to those who donated to her care. She was a special little girl.💓🩷🩷

23/09/2024

Update on Fergus: please note that we have matched Fergus to a foster home. Thanks to all those who expressed interest or filled out a foster home application.

21/09/2024

Mia Rose has gone to her Furever Home this morning. Thank you Amy Kennedy and Jim for falling in love with my tiny baby girl!

19/09/2024

Mia Rose, got seated today and a MUCH NEEDED dental, 14 teeth pulled!

08/09/2024

PUPDATE ON MIA ROSE, AFTER GROOMING:
First, thank you to Aleana Yocum for offering to groom her this morning! She looks soooo much better!

07/09/2024

DO YOU LIVE IN INDIANA OR OHIO???

If you live in the general vicinity shown in the map below, THIS is your chance to make a difference in the life of two Cairns who have spent their entire existence in a puppy mill. These "breeder releases" are coming into Cairn Rescue USA but ONLY IF THERE ARE FOSTER HOMES WILLING TO HELP!

* Transportation help within the area shown can be arranged.

* We have no pictures or information on these dogs other than they are Cairns. One is a male. One Is a female. They do not have to go to the same foster home. THAT IS LITERALLY ALL WE KNOW. Given that they have been used as breeder dogs, they will likely be very shy. Flexibility & patience is key. Obviously they will not be house trained.

* A brief form will be required for you to fill out and a commitment to keeping a dog in a secure area or on a leash at ALL times is a must.

* CRUSA pays for ALL vet care while you foster.

* Foster home has first right of refusal for adoption.

PLEASE COMMENT BELOW IF YOU CAN FOSTER

07/09/2024

Meet Miss Mia Rose. My newest little girl in Richmond KY .. she's a breeder release, that's all I know. But she stinks, lol. This little was supposed to be under one yrs old, nope she's around six yrs old. She needs a dental horribly bad! Look at her teeth!!! She is 10lbs!

We need your donations to get her vetted and spayed and a MUCH NEEDED groom!! You can also to our website to donate:
https://cairnrescueusa.com/donate/

More later and THANK YOI!!

29/08/2024

Taking a poll, do you think my babies like him, lol. One on his feet too

20/08/2024

It is with a very, very sad heart that I am writing to say that Natalie (Talie), the little mill girl with the heart condition, passed away this evening, from a heart attack. Please send love to her adoptive and former foster family as they are truly devastated. She had become such an intricate part of their family. I know her Westie brother Teddy will be lost too. F
Run fast Talie girl, you were so loved!

02/08/2024

Tired of the summer heat? The Summer Issue of Carin' for Cairns will be just what you need for a distraction. Pictured is our Happy Ending star, Brodie. Just click the link and read on: https://conta.cc/4bJZGNV

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