Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network

Sunday Sweets

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Sunday is full of SWEETS! Each week we will showcase the sweeter side of Cairns. If you have a sweet filled cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture for an upcoming "Sunday Sweets" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.)

Griff

Maggie

Lucy

Rocky

Friday's Funnies!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

T & R Pitcher

Wacky Wednesday!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Wednesday is the day to be WACKY! Each week we will showcase a terrierific cairn picture with an appropriate caption. If you have a terrierific cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture and caption for an upcoming "Wacky Wednesday" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes. )

A big shout out to these smart terriers for being our Wacky Wednesday models this week.

Sunday Sweets

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Freddy

Gem and Abbie

Gem

Smuckers

Col. Potter Transport Volunteers!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Contributed by CP Volunteers

Spring is here – believe it or not! – and families are starting to think about Summer travel, so what better time to reflect on the travel involved in saving Cairns in need?

Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network (CPCRN) Transport Volunteers travel a combined average of 15,000+ miles each month…

…averaging 187,064 miles every year…

…totaling 2, 244,768 miles - and counting!

A single transport can take 10 or more drivers and cover more than 800 miles!

Without the quick response of the Transport team, many times Fosters have to be boarded - costing Col. Potter hundreds of dollars that could otherwise be spent saving another life!

Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network (CPCRN)

Transport Volunteers Move Cairns!!!

The CPCRN Media team proudly presents a delightful New video, Col. Potter Transport Volunteers Move Cairns!!! featuring many current and former CP Foster Cairns, finding their way to Freedom with the help of our fabulous CP Transport Volunteers – and by a few unconventional methods! May this charming video put a smile on your face and lift your spirits – and maybe encourage you to Volunteer!

Transport Volunteer Driver form:
http://cairnrescue.com/rescue/transport.htm

CPCRN Volunteer form:
http://cairnrescue.com/rescue/volunteer.htm

Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network is an all volunteer Rescue, saving Cairns, one dog at a time. Please adopt, volunteer, or donate so we can help more Cairns enjoy Freedom, starting with the Transport of their lives!!!

Watch Video Now!

Friday's Funnies!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Off the Leash

Wacky Wednesday!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Wednesday is the day to be WACKY! Each week we will showcase a terrierific cairn picture with an appropriate caption. If you have a terrierific cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture and caption for an upcoming "Wacky Wednesday" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes. )

A big shout out to Abbie for being our Wacky Wednesday model this week.

Sashay Reveals her Charms to Col. Potter!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Written by a CP Intakes Coordinator

Sashay, a beautiful 6 year old Wheaten Female

Please say “Hello!” to Sashay, a gorgeous six-year-old Cairn girl with the biggest brown eyes! Wow! If she isn't just a little princess waiting to happen! Look at what a difference a few hours with Col. Potter has already made in the life of this beauty! She will surely be the pride of the pack as she sashays her way into someone’s heart! Thank you, Angel, for tackling those tangles and letting Sashay’s beauty shine through!

Sashay came to Col. Potter hiding some of her Charms!

Sashay is an owner surrender who came to Col. Potter because her people were leaving for a country far, far away where pretty little dogs are not as welcome as they are here. All things considered, Sashay decided it was best for her to come over to Col. Potter for safe haven (besides, she just hated her passport picture), and now she is in her wonderful Foster Home, ready to chart a better course.

Let's all wish Sashay a happy, beautiful life, and give her a hearty Welcome to the CP clan!

Collier Begins Again with Col. Potter!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Written by a CP Intakes Coordinator

Collier, an active 2 year old Wheaten Male

The world witnessed the horror of the Boston Marathon bombing incident a few weeks ago. The reign of terror continued afterwards and another innocent victim was added to the list, the young MIT police office, Sean Collier. In his short 27 years of life, this young man touched many hearts with his wit, personality, zest for life, professionalism, and, most of all, his big, caring heart and easy smile. These are two good things to remember and remember about his life.

As a tribute to this fine young man, our newest young boy is named Collier. He is two years old and has had quite the experience in his short life. Early Winter, he was found out in the country in the middle of nowhere. He was very hungry and cold, with no shelter. He had no ID or even a collar. A Rescue Angel came along and offered him a ride to the nearest vet clinic, where Collier enjoyed warm quarters and plenty of food! When no on came forward to claim this little guy, the kindly vet began the search for a new home for his young patient. One day, a man came to the vet clinic with one of his animals and he took Collier home to his family. Home at last, but not for long...

Collier, adorable, young, and full of Cairn instincts!

Although Collier loved his family and they loved him, it wasn't the best place for a young Cairn with a very healthy prey drive. Life down on the farm was far too tempting - although Collier thought he was in Cairn heaven! The day he caught his own fresh dinner, it was decided that he needed a home with less temptation. Sometimes prey drive just gets in the way!

This young Cairn survived a rough situation out in the cold on his own and is very lucky to be alive. He's enjoying the better things in life now, thanks to an unknown Rescue Angel. It is easy to imagine that Collier's Rescue Angel was a lot like Officer Collier - always putting others first and helping in any way possible.

Please welcome Collier - a very lively and adorable young boy!

Humbly and in honor, a four paw salute to Officer Sean Collier.

Coach Signs Up with Col. Potter!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Written by a CP Intakes Coordinator

Coach, a handsome 3 year old Wheaten Male

Please give a warm welcome to this handsome little 3 year old Cairn boy! Coach’s family surrendered him to a shelter when they lost their jobs and could no longer care for him. The shelter contacted Col. Potter and fortunately we were able to say YES!

Coach’s name was donated by Geri and Joe P. through our Name a Rescue Cairn Program in memory of Mark N., who LOVED the pups and to whom they brought so much joy. He was a gifted coach and mentored many kids and adults. He coached kids in high school track for the last 5 years and in weightlifting for many years.

Welcome Coach! We’ll find you a new Team! And we fully expect that Coach Mark will be watching over you until that time comes…

Name a Rescue Cairn

Sunday Sweets

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Sun, 05 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Renate

Lucy

Bennett and Jay

Aswin and Viktor Kolme

Col. Potter Reaches out for Rayna!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Written by a CP Intakes Coordinator

Rayna, a sweet 2 year old Wheaten Female

Please welcome a sweet and petite two year old girl named Rayna! Rayna's story has a tragic accident, a stoic victim, a Guardian Angel, and a Rescue - Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network.

The Guardian Angel witnessed a small dog dart through traffic on a busy multi lane road. This wonderful Guardian Angel then followed the dog home so that she could let the owner know the danger the dog had just survived. Upon arrival at the home, the angel found an injured and underweight girl laying on the front lawn – now CP's Rayna.

Sweet little Rayna has a fractured pelvis and nerve damage

Seems she had been hit by a car, but the owner was financially unable to seek medical assistance. The Guardian Angel was able to talk the owner into surrendering the suffering little girl to her. Rayna's Guardian Angel immediately drove her to a veterinarian for examination and xrays. Poor Rayna's pelvis was fractured and she had nerve damage.

Rayna's Guardian Angel needed help and reached out to Col. Potter. Happily, CP agreed to bring Rayna into the family! Currently, Rayna is in her Foster Home waiting to learn if the nerve damage will heal so that she can avoid amputation of her leg.

Everyone that has come into contact with Rayna has marveled at her sweet temperament and her bravery. Not a whimper despite her very painful condition. Please welcome this sweet girl and keep her in your thoughts and prayers!

Rayna's full medical expenses are unknown at this time, but they continue to mount through follow-up visits and normal vetting. If you would like to help with Rayna's medical expenses, please send your check with a note for Rayna #6333 and mail it to:

Rayna Medical c/o Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network (CPCRN)

Ms. Danielle Rackstraw

PO Box 1354

Menifee, CA 92585-1354

Friday's Funnies!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Raising Duncan

by Chris Browne

Wacky Wednesday!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Wednesday is the day to be WACKY! Each week we will showcase a terrierific cairn picture with an appropriate caption. If you have a terrierific cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture and caption for an upcoming "Wacky Wednesday" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes. )

A big shout out to Benny and Bella for being featured in Wacky Wednesday this week.

Sunday Sweets

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Goldie Rose

Renate

Silhouette

Kayla

A Warm Welcome to Sweet Childie!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Written by a CP Intakes Coordinator

Childie, a sweet 6 year old Wheaten Female

Please give a warm CP welcome to our new girl, Childie!

This sweet, six year old, Wheaten Cairn girl found herself abandoned in a shelter when her family decided they didn't want her anymore. Luckily for her, this particular shelter is a safe place that does all it can to help their charges. They reached out to Col. Potter and asked if we could help. Thankfully, we could!

Childie is reported to be super sweet, friendly, and loves to cuddle. She is named in honor of a very special Mom, someone who adored all children, and who was loved right back. Childie is settling into her Foster home, and will soon be looking for that perfect Forever family!

Welcome, Childie!

Friday's Funnies!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Off the Leash

ShyAnne finds a Warm Welcome at CP!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Written by a CP Intakes Coordinator

ShyAnne, an 8 year old Wheaten Female

ShyAnne is an 8 year old female shelter intake whose Owner fell upon poor health, and was hospitalized as she was near death. The police called the local shelter to get this woman’s three dogs that had been left alone in the house.

Happily, the Owner pulled through, and, after she was released from the hospital, she tried to reclaim all three dogs, though she was now in a wheelchair. Two of the dogs were content to be house dogs, but ShyAnne was known to run out the front door at every opportunity. Previously, she had been found as a stray from such an event. The shelter personnel talked the Owner into letting them keep ShyAnne, for her safety and well being, but the other two dogs went back home with the Owner.

ShyAnne is a social, funny little girl. She was getting very depressed in the shelter pens, so Col. Potter was called, and ShyAnne has now became our newest CP kid.

Let’s all give ShyAnne a warm CP welcome!

Wacky Wednesday!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Wednesday is the day to be WACKY! Each week we will showcase a terrierific cairn picture with an appropriate caption. If you have a terrierific cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture and caption for an upcoming "Wacky Wednesday" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes. )

A big shout out to Joan and Sarut for being the Wacky Wednesday models this week.

Sunday Sweets

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Ella

Molly

Rheita

Torran

Friday's Funnies!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Off the Leash

Kevin Patrick and LaVon find Freedom with CP

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Contributed by CP's VP of Intakes

Kevin Patrick, a 7.5 year old, Black Brindle Male

LaVon, a 2.8 year old, Gray Brindle Female

The horrendous, insidious acts this Monday at the Boston Marathon reinforce how fragile and unpredictable life can be. In today's world, it is impossible to safeguard your family and friends against these random, tragic acts of violence against innocent people by such militant and agitated groups or individuals who have no regard for human life. The silver lining is that every tragedy shows us the many heroic individuals, who emerge, and the strength and resolve of people not to give in to this threat to our freedom.

In the midst of the chaos and turmoil of Monday, two little Cairns won their freedom and found safety with Col. Potter. Both of them are named from our Name a Rescue Cairn Program. This program is such a wonderful way to honor or remember someone, while helping a little Cairn in need. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving the gift of life.

#4371 Kevin Patrick: Male, Black Brindle, DOB 9/27/05 - donated by Jan and Stan D. in memory of their nephew, who was only 28 years old when he was murdered in December 2000. Kevin was an Air Force vet who served as an MP with a great canine German Shepherd as his partner.

#4372 LaVon: Female, Gray Brindle, DOB 6/13/10 - donated by Doreen and Bill W. Bill won a family football pool and donated his winnings in memory of his mom, Mary LaVon Walker.

Out of Monday's tragedy, our silver lining came in the form of one little Black Brindle and one little Gray Brindle Cairn getting their first taste of Freedom. Please help us welcome Kevin Patrick and LaVon to the CP family!

Name a Rescue Cairn

Col. Potter Welcomes Filmore!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Written by a CP Intakes Coordinator

Filmore, a handsome 6 year old Gray Brindle Male

Please say “Hello!” to our newest Col. Potter boy, Filmore, an Owner Surrender who's Mom could no longer keep him and decided to contact us for help.

He is 6 yrs old and a very handsome boy! He did a B&B and then hopped a flight to his Foster Mom the next day. A special thanks to Kate S's sister, Patti, for helping Col. Potter pick up Filmore from his owner and then getting him on his flight.

He had a long way to travel. Let's all please welcome Filmore to the loving arms of CP as he begins his next journey in life!

Wacky Wednesday!

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Wednesday is the day to be WACKY! Each week we will showcase a terrierific cairn picture with an appropriate caption. If you have a terrierific cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture and caption for an upcoming "Wacky Wednesday" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes. )

A big shout out to Gilly for being the Wacky Wednesday model this week.

Sunday Sweets

noreply@blogger.com (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Wiz

Kenna

Maximus Todd

Parker

Pokie