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CRUSA Chronicles
Volume 5 August 2005
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Featured Cairn
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Scottie is a really terrific
little dog. He is about 2 years old and full of energy. His
foster Mom says he is well behaved, knows several commands.
He even comes when he is called. He loves to play ball and
gets along well with his foster brothers and sisters.
He doesn't like the sound
of a vacuum cleaner or the steam from the iron. He probably came
from a royal family that never did mere housework and thus he is
unaccustomed to those noises and barks when he hears them.
Scottie was adopted from
CRUSA by a family who was not willing to work through the adjustment
period. Thus he was returned to CRUSA almost immediately.
Scottie like every CRUSA dog needs time to adjust to his new
environment. It can take a couple weeks before a new dog
starts feeling comfortable in his new home. Scottie's foster Mom says
she never sees any of the behaviors that his adoptive family claimed he
exhibited.
Scottie will only be
placed with a family in within Washington State so that his foster Mom
can provide ongoing support where needed for Scottie.
If you think you have a place in your
heart and home for Scottie, please consider filling out an
application to adopt.
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Who's Who
Shell Lewis is our
month's Who's Who. Shell describes herself as the
“new kid on the block”, but in the one year she has volunteered with
CRUSA, she has helped with intakes by speaking with shelter managers,
supplied needed transports, coordinated foster homes,
and offered “B & B” from time to time.
She says she filled out an online application and the rest is history.
Shell lives with her husband
and dog, Skippy, in Geneva, Illinois which is a historic river town
about 35 miles west of Chicago. Skippy was acquired from Shell’s son
and daughter-in-law who found that terrier puppies require more time,
attention, and commitment than they were capable of providing.
Agility competition in the
United Kennel Club has become a great outlet for Skippy’s energy and a
wonderful bonding experience for him and Shell. Currently Skippy
is
ranked as one of the top 50 Novice dogs on the
UKC’s “All Stars Roster”. If he can maintain that status
through the end of the year, he’ll be invited to Kalamazoo, Michigan
for a competition. Shell and Skippy are also working towards a UACH
championship!
For 22 years Shell worked for
Sears, Roebuck, and Company in Chicago where she was a writer and
executive producer. She still provides her services on a freelance
basis producing videos and writing corporate scripts. Shell feels that
producing videos and large-scale meetings is not unlike finding homes
for dogs. Both coordinate a large number of people with different
skill sets to get a project completed in a tight timeframe. The
difference is that dog rescue pays much less, but is far
more
rewarding.
Shell and her husband also
own a business called “Blue Heaven Antiques” which was featured in
“Country Sampler Magazine” last year. They collect and deal in antique
blue and white china produced in England in the 1800’s.
Maggie, age 2, and
Christopher, age 9 months, are the Lewis’s grandchildren. “Skippy” was
one of Maggie’s first words.
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Shell Lewis shows her
big smile. |
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Shell with husband Jim,
granddaughter Maggie and of course little Skippy. |
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Skippy is definitely a
blue ribbon boy! |
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Skippy enjoys playing
with his look alike foster sister Molly. |
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Cairnfest 2005
| The word is out -
Cairnfest 2005 is planned for October 15, 2005. It will be
held in Princeton Junction, NJ. Once again, Violetta has
offered to open her home to our growing population of Cairn fans.
We are busy planning lots of fun
activities for you. This year we will have a
pre-Halloween theme and a costume contest for the dogs.
Like last year, we will have a live auction. If this is your
first year, bring lots of cash as the bidding gets mighty fierce!
We will have lots of great food and beverages. Many
cairn themed items will be offered for sale as well.
Joining us at Cairnfest gives everyone
the opportunity to meet your fellow volunteers, meet the adoptive
families and see more cairns than you have ever seen in one place.
The latter is worth the trip alone.
If you are flying in, choose the
Newark International airport. The Airtran will pick you up at
the airport and drop you off at Princeton Junction.
The following are some of the hotels
that are near by and are pet friendly. Please be sure to
check their rates and fees:
- Red Roof Inn - 3203
Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 - 609-896-3388
- Residence Inn by Marriott
- 4225 Route 1 South, Princeton, NJ 08543 - 732-329-9600
- Howard Johnson - 2995
Brunswick Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 - 609-896-1100
- Amerisuites Princeton
Carnegie Center - 3565 US Route 1, Princeton, NJ 08540 -
609-720-0200
- Courtyard Princeton -3845
Route 1 Princeton Junction, NJ 08540 - 609-716-9100
- Peacock Inn - 20 Bayard
Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540 - 609-924-1707 (This is a B&B)
2004 Cairnfest - a good
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CRUSA
REPORTS
as of 8/10/2005 |
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YTD
Dogs in Program |
92 |
| YTD Adopted
Dogs |
47 |
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Current Dogs by Region |
| Mid-West |
6 |
| Northeast
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19 |
| Southeast |
10 |
| West |
5 |
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FUNDRAISING
Have you visited our Curiosity Shoppe
lately? We have added a link to
Woof and Famous. This is the new and
hip boutique owned and operated by our very own volunteer Marybeth.
Marybeth being very talented has created designer collars and
leashes, unique clothes, belly bands and accessories for your pet
and so much more. You can also select from a variety of
fabircs and custom design something for your pet. Any
purchase made at Woof and Famous by using our link will result a 50
% donation being made to CRUSA.
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No Place Like
(a Forever) Home
Remember Tucker the
little pup with the adorable ears? Tucker was adopted by a
wonderful woman who also has a basset. Tucker's Mom reports that he
loves playing with her basset. She also says he is enjoying
the new baby pool purchased just for him. His Mom says she
smiles every time she sees him because he keeps her laughing.
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Traveling with Your Pet
Pet Friendly Universe
Summer is winding down, the kids are back
at school and vacations are ending for many. However,
this is also the time when those who don't have kids enjoy the empty
beaches, the discounted hotel rooms and the short waits at the
museums and theme parks.
Taking your pet along with you can be
easier than you think. There is an amazing website for all
travelers who prefer not to leave their dogs and cats at home.
It can be found at
www.PetsWelcome.com. Not only does the site list pet
friendly hotels, resorts, beaches, campgrounds, etc. in the United
States, it includes Canadian and International information as well.
There are even links for emergency veterinarians in some locations.
This site will prove to be invaluable for those who prefer to "hit
the road", so check it out today!!
Please remember
that the temperatures may seem to be dropping but it can still get
quite hot in a closed car. Please don't leave your pet in the
car.
See the Summer Heat / Hot Dog -
April 2005 CRUSA Chronicle for more information.
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Photo Contest
Don't forget to enter the photo contest!
Although we have had a lot of inquiries and a few photos sent, we would
love more of your photos. So get those camera's snapping.
All photos should be submitted before September 15, 2005. Review the
details and rules in our
July
CRUSA Chronicles.
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Home Again Micro-Chip
If you
purchased a Home Again micro-chip for your pet you may need to
reregister your information. The AKC / Home Again partnership
failed and it is now the responsibility of the owner to maintain the
data via the web -
http://www.homeagainid.com.
It is also possible that some of your data may have been lost.
Please check the website and confirm that your pets are properly
documented.
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Super Seniors
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Molly's Story
written by Debby Sodders
In early May our 17-year-old Cairn,
Molly, suffered a stroke that totally incapacitated her. We had no
other option than to do the unthinkable, yet most humane service
for her well-being and send her over the rainbow bridge through
euthanasia. Making that decision was made easier by her
willingness to go peacefully.
Molly was extremely strong willed as many terriers are. Even until
the day she suffered the stroke, she was determined to be
self-sufficient; however, she had become incontinent several
months earlier. That weakness bothered her so much that we took
turns getting up in the middle of the night to take her outside.
Once housebroken, Cairns prefer not to mark in the house!
Incontinence usually does not happen until near the end of the
senior's life.
Caring for a senior dog is like caring for an aged person. Slowly
different parts of the body begin to deteriorate. For Molly it was
her eyes, then her back knees, but these problems really did not
occur until she was 15 years old. Because she could no longer
climb our steps, we made her home in one room close to the dog
yard door. It was an area in which she felt safe and comfortable
with her comforter and food bowl side-by-side. She needed only to
walk straight ahead a short distance to get outside.
Seniors can be so delightful! Gone are the chewing, digging, and
escaping problems of younger dogs. Seniors are grateful for every
stroke of love and attention they receive. They love you
unconditionally until it's their time to go with the angels and
show that gratitude by sleeping at your feet or wagging their
tails at the sound of your voice.
Prospective owners should not be afraid to adopt a senior dog.
What they may lack in activity is given ten-fold in love. We
actually had a senior for seven years as anything over 10 years
old is considered a senior. For five of that seven years, Molly
was an active, vibrant dog who still loved to chase squirrels, go
for walks, and ride in the car. She never bothered anything in our
house and being a teddy bear collector with over 200 stuffed
bears, "NEVER BOTHERED" is a big deal! Most likely a senior dog
would be best for anyone who has never experienced being owned by
a Cairn terrier. Some terriers can be a handful for people without
experience and a senior dog, who has already been housebroken,
demonstrates his/her manners, and loves to be with his/her people
would prove invaluable for choosing a younger Cairn in the future.
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