Cairn Rescue USA

Little Vinnie got his name because of his very distinguished looks resembling a very famous and talented artist - Vincent Van Gogh. Van Gogh cut off his lower left ear. Similarly little Vinnie has lost part of his left ear too. The mystery around the loss of Vinnie's ear is much like the mystery around why Van Gogh removed his own ear. There is much speculation in both cases. However, we suspect that Vinnie's litter mates chewed his ear off. Vinnie was released from a breeding facility to rescue.

Vinnie was born in September last year (2005). He is not yet neutered because of his young age. As a youngster, he is also still working on his house training skills and learning social skills.

Like the typical cairn pup, he is full of energy and loves to play. He will make some lucky family a really terrific pet.

If you think you have a place in your heart and home for Vinnie or another rescued cairn, please consider filling out an application to adopt. If you are interested in fostering or fostering to adopt, please email us.

Who's Who

For the past two and one-half years Christy Innis has shared her time and valuable talents with the CRUSA organization in many different capacities. At the present time her jobs include serving on the Board, being Corporate Secretary, and serving as Vice-president of Membership as well as Vice-president of Volunteers. She’s hoping another person will step-up to the plate and take the volunteer position.

Christy became involved in CRUSA after adopting her beloved Maxwell in November of 2003. She and her husband, Tom, adopted Maxwell from CRUSA when he was found in an animal shelter. Maxwell hasn’t always been the well-behaved, happy dog. The little guy had been neglected by his original owners and came with lots of baggage, but with love, time, consistency, and patience the dreadlocks and neurotic behavior have been replaced with loyalty, affection, and joy.

Christy lives in a small, but beautiful log home in the picturesque woods of New Hampshire with Tom, whom she met in college, and Maxwell. She loves to garden, cook, read (especially books about history and animals), play on the computer, and travel. She works as a PC Specialist and Data Coordinator in New Hampshire’s capital, Concord, for the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire. For more information, the website is http://www.bianh.org.

Black Beauty inspired Christy to be interested in animal rescue as a child. While growing up her pets included dogs, cats, birds, rodents, rabbits, reptiles, fish, and a crustacean. She began working with animals by assisting a man with polo ponies. She also worked four years as an Office Manager for the local S.P.C.A. CRUSA has filled the void that had been left when switching jobs that took her away from the animal shelter. Christy says, “There’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve helped an animal in need!”



	Christy has a warm smile.

	Maxwell keeps Christy on her toes.

Dear Dotty,

Dear Dotty,

I purchased a new coat and little boots for my dog, but my husband thinks she looks silly in the boots. What do you think?

Silly Sara

Dear Silly,

Actually you may have done your dog a favor if you walk her in the snow and slush. Salt on sidewalks and in streets will cause irritation for your dog’s paws. Even if she looks silly, her little paws will remain protected.

Dear Dotty,

At this time of year, being stuck in the house can be a problem if the weather is lousy. There is only so much baking I can freeze, so do you have a recipe for dog treats that I could make on a boring day?

Thanks!

Bored Betty

Dear Bored,

There is a website that features several dog recipes. If you go to www.gourmetsleuth.com and type in dog treat recipes, you can find them. Here is the “Basic Dog Treat” recipe.

Basic Dog Treats

Mix together:

3 ½ cups unbleached flour

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup cornmeal

½ cup skim milk powder

1 T or 1 pkg. dry yeast

3 ½ cups lukewarm chicken or beef broth (The richer the broth, the more your dog will love it!)

Dissolve the yeast in the broth and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the flour mixture. Roll the dough to a ¼ inch thickness, then cut into shapes. Brush the shapes with egg wash and bake on a greased cookie sheet at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the treats in the oven overnight to finish hardening. This recipe makes 60 medium biscuits.

Hope your dog enjoys them!!

CRUSA REPORTS as of 3/27/2006
YTD Dogs in Program	80
YTD Adopted Dogs	40
Current Dogs by Region
Mid-West	6
Northeast	21
Southeast	5
West	6

FUNDRAISING

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Do you own your own Pool? Are you getting ready for summer and need to buy chemicals and supplies? Visit POOLCLICK.COM to get your supplies and CRUSA will get a percentage of your sale. Just click on the below link or use the link from our affiliates page.

No Place Like (a Forever) Home

Remember Callie? She was the brindle puppy rescued from a puppy store by a woman who saves one dog a year from a pet shop. Callie was adopted to a wonderful family who lives in the Virginia Beach area. Callie's forever Mom reports that she and her brother are have become the best of friends and play together often. The family is very happy with Callie and think she is just great! Another successful placement by Linda S.

EBAY Fundraiser

Did you know that CRUSA has been running EBAY auctions to raise much needed funds? The puppy mill dogs that CRUSA recently liberated from a horrible life have needed extensive medical care. Aside from the usual shots and spay and neuter, many of the mill dogs have come to CRUSA with decayed and infected teeth. Most required dental treatment including many extractions. In the case of Christery, he also came with heart complications that the vet said was likely the direct result of the poor condition of his teeth and gums. Snowy, also a puppymill rescue was crabby and reclusive before her dental. Once she had many of her teeth removed and they healed, she became playful and in general a happy dog. Of course the puppymill dogs had other issues, like Missy who has struggled with a bladder infection since coming to CRUSA. Puppymill dogs do not receive medical treatment or good quality food because this would cut into the Miller's profit.

If you would like to help with this effort to raise funds, you can visit EBAY's Auction Site and enter "Support Cairn Rescue USA" in the upper right search box. You will then see a listing of all of Cairn Rescue USA's auctions. These auctions would not be possible if it were not for the generous donations of many people. If you have any thing you think would help raise funds, please contact US. You would be surprised what people will buy! Don't be afraid to offer "non-cairn" items as not everyone who bids on EBAY owns a Cairn Terrier.

Where in the USA is CRUSA?

Cairn Rescue USA is going places. Thanks to many volunteers, you will be seeing CRUSA getting out to promote our rescue. We are kicking off the year on May 13 in Virginia Beach, VA at the annual K-9 Karnival. This event brings large crowds with their dogs and offers demonstrations, vendors and so much more. Rick Kennerly has generously offered to sponsor a booth there for us. Rick and Callie's adoptive family (See No Place Like Home) along with other friends of cairn terriers like Bonnie S. (Godparent of many of our senior and puppymill dogs) will be there to talk with people, explain our adoption process and hopefully interest more people in volunteering to foster, transport or help in other ways.

CRUSA is also going to the BIG APPLE! On May 20, we will be heading into NYC in Riverside Park to attend Puppy Mill Awareness Day. There CRUSA will have a table where, like Rick we will talk to people about cairns, recruit volunteers, ask for donations and support Puppy Mill Awareness. We will also offer a wide range of goodies including t-shirts and key chains. Visit www.AwarenessDay.org to learn more about it.

We are thrilled that Doggie Designer Extraordinaire, Marybeth will be joining us in NYC. Woof and Famous will be there offering the wonderful products that Marybeth creates. Marybeth generously donates 50% of the profit from orders place through our website. Those who have bought things from her can't say enough about how wonderful they really are! Visit Woof and Famous and check out her ever changing inventory of wonderful wares and custom made clothes.

If you are interested in supporting our efforts to raise awareness about rescue, CRUSA and Cairn Terriers look for places and events in your area where CRUSA could set up a booth and let us know so we can help gather other volunteers to join you.

Disaster Planning

Tsunami Twister

Hurricanes, Tornados, Floods and Earthquakes are all disasters that we in the United States must be prepared to face depending on where we live. Disasters can strike in a moment and being prepared to protect your family and pets is a necessity. Different disasters require different plans, but there are several requirements in any disaster situation.

1. Have a Safe Location to Take Your Pets. The American Red Cross shelters accept ONLY animals that assist with peoples’ disabilities. In the midst of a disaster, it may be impossible to find a safe place; therefore, contact hotels or motels outside your immediate area to check on pet friendly policies. Ask friends or relatives about sheltering your pets in the case of an emergency. Have a list of kennels or veterinarians that include 24-hour phone numbers.

2. Assemble a Portable Pet Disaster Kit. Have a study container that fits inside a backpack, duffle bag, etc., to store items for your kit. Be sure to include: medications and medical records, sturdy leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers to ensure your pet will not escape. Have a current photograph of your dog for identification and have its name on the back of the picture as well as your name and phone number(s). Pack food, portable water bowls, cat litter/pan, and a can opener if you use wet food. Also include some of your pet’s toys. Make sure there is the name and phone number of your veterinarian.

3. Have a Plan for Approaching Disasters. Warnings may be issued days, hours, or only minutes in advance. Begin to act immediately to protect you pet as you may need to leave in a hurry. Bring all pets into the house so you won’t need to look for them and be ready in a moment’s notice. Make sure all your pets are wearing ID tags. If you do not have an ID tag, use a piece of round plastic or heavy cardboard and cover it with adhesive tape or duct tape. Use an indelible pen to write your name, address, and phone number, then attach it to your pet’s collar.

Preparation will enable you to evacuate quickly and safely. Do remember that animals react differently under stress, so keep them leashed or crated when traveling in your car and never leave them unattended where they can escape and try to get home on their own.

History of the Cairn Terrier

Although today’s Cairn Terrier can be an amusing companion and pet, its ancestors are among the oldest terrier breeds. The Scottish Highlands and adjacent Island of Skye claim the origins as early as 1500 of what was once known as the “earth dogge” or “terrier of the North.”

Until 1910 the Cairn Terrier was called the prick-eared Skye Terrier or short-haired Skye Terrier. These dogs were bred to hunt and kill vermin on rocky Scottish farms. The rocky crevice areas were known as cairns, thus the name. The little dogs excelled in their jobs more than any other breed as a hunter of mice, rats, moles, etc.

Captain Martin Macleod , an enthusiastic otter hunter maintained a pack of silver grey short-haired Skye Terriers for forty years before emigrating to Canada in 1845. Several other breeders kept the line going until the early 1900’s. Mrs. Alastair Campbell and Mary Hawke were pioneers of the strain of Cairns that we know today and in 1910 the Cairn Terrier was recognized by the Kennel Club.

Recycle to Save Lives

recycle symbol ink cartridge clipart

Did you know that you can turn those old ink cartridges into cash for CRUSA? Each used ink cartridge can be worth up to $2 for CRUSA. We are launching an ongoing fundraising effort to collect used ink and laser cartridges as well as old digital cell phones. Supporting CRUSA's efforts for fundraising has never been easier. All you have to do to participate is contact Lisa, our VP of Fundraising and she will send you some bags that you can fill with your used ink cartridges. Once a bag is full, just drop it in the mail. The postage is paid by the recycling company. It's really that easy. If you have laser cartridges or digital cell phones, the recycling company also pays CRUSA for these but the shipping requirements are different. If you regularly use laser cartridges or have a cell phone, contact Lisa for more information on the collection process.

If you want to help, here are some ideas how you can collect more ink cartridges:

- Ask friends and family to save them for you.

- Post a sign in your office with a collection box or other places you frequent like Curves, the grocery store, etc.

- Ask your vet if they will let you post a sign and some bags on their bulletin board. Also, ask your vet if they will collect them for you as they print a lot and and use a lot of ink.

- Get your kids involved in the program by collecting at school.

- Post a "Wanted" ad on your local FREECYCLE yahoo group. (Visit www.Freecycle.org ). If you do this, we recommend you get their mailing address and a bag can be sent to their home. Traveling around to pick up one or two ink cartridges is not time or cost effective.

The program benefits CRUSA but also saves the environment by keeping this plastic out of our landfills. Not all cartridges can be recycled but most popular brands except Epson can.

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