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CRUSA Chronicles
Volume 10 May 2006
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Featured Cairn
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Gabby is a wonderful girl who
is only 7 years old. She came to CRUSA via a shelter where
she was surrendered by her elderly Mom who could no longer care for her.
She was obviously loved greatly and her charming personality shows it.
Gabby loves to be with you
and will follow you from room to room. She likes to be held but
prefers to perch herself in a place where she can watch your every move.
When Gabby came to CRUSA, she had issues with her skin that the vet said
was due to allergies. Her skin is now clear and her hair is
growing back nicely. She does require a pill twice a day but
doesn't mind taking it if you hide it in a bite of cheese or some other
tasty treat.
Gabby is tormented by
storms. She becomes very agitated and will circle. She
will stop circling if you get her attention but will remain agitated
till the storm has long past. Over time with training, she may be
less bothered by the storms and not circle.
Circling is not not something she does everyday but during storms and
when startled by loud noises. However, it might be a good
idea if she went to a new home where she would not be left for long
periods of time - especially during storms. NOTE: The 4th of
July may also bother her depending on how close you are to fireworks.
Gabby walks nicely on a
leash and enjoys exploring in a fenced area. She also has
excellent housetraining skills.
If you think you have a
place in your heart and home for Gabby 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.
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Who's Who
Andrea Denninger
is a woman of many interests. She loves to travel, snorkel,
create, and rescue. Here’s the rest of the story!
After 9/11 Andrea (pronounced An-dray-uh,
she’s from Amsterdam, The Netherlands) began an online
fundraiser for Search and Rescue dogs involved in the search for
survivors and bodies of the World Trade Center disaster in New
York City. One of the items she made for the fundraiser was a
USA bandana. Eileen Czablewski
purchased several bandanas and the CRUSA connection was made.
Now, after retiring, she has been able to rescue for CRUSA;
however, the Cairn was not the first breed in which Andrea found
an interest. Before developing fibromyalgia,
she was instrumental in rescuing Airedales.
Although Andrea can no longer foster
Airedales due to her syndrome, she is still very involved in her
fundraising websites for the breed. She writes dog biographies,
has over 500 webpages, and has sewn
over 1000 bandanas! (http://www.alldogssite.com)
Two Cairns and one Airedale reside with
Andrea and her husband, Neal. Andrea says she “accidentally”
obtained her first Cairn, Cari,
(http://www.alldogssite.com/cari1.html) after the death of her
Airedale, Misha.
Cari has convinced Andrea that
Cairns are a wonderful breed. Rico, the second Cairn, had been
listed in the local paper, but when Andrea went to pick him up
for CRUSA, she became a “Failed Foster Mom” as she was smitten
with the little guy. April, a 15-year-old blind and deaf
Airedale mix is Andrea’s third dog. She had been left tied to
their front door in a blizzard!
For 31 years Andrea worked as a Library
Media Technical Assistant at Reuther
Central High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, but retired last
December on her birthday. She now as a
computer scrap booking business
using photographs, writing captions, and framing the photographs
for scrapbooks.
Andrea lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin with
her husband, Neal aka
VetteMan. They were married in a
tropical Jimmy Buffett-style wedding
in May 2004. Cari and Rico were the
ring bearers and stayed throughout
the entire ceremony and reception. Neal and Andrea love to
travel and have been to Australia and Honduras for snorkeling
and scuba diving; however, she says
entrusting her three dogs to anyone is difficult.
Andrea invites everyone to visit her
websites to learn more about her and her “family”.
http://www.alldogssite.com
Also visit the WONDERFUL web pages she has
made of our rescues' stories:
CLICK
HERE TO SEE THEM
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Andrea hugs Maxi, a foster boy. |
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Andrea's Cari and Rico. |
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April, the Airedale, keeps
the fosters in line. |
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Andrea finds a way to
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Dear Dotty,
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Dear Dotty,
Is it necessary to have my dog checked
every year for heartworm if she is on prevention 12 months out of
the year?
Thanks!
Sadie
Dear Sadie,
In checking with my veterinarian, the
belief is better be safe than sorry. Already this spring there
have been 5 confirmed cases of heartworm in my county. The
procedure is quick and easy, so have the reassurance that your dog
does not have this deadly disease!
Thanks for your question!
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Dear Dotty.
My children received a baby rabbit from
their Aunt Millie for Easter. Our dog does not care for the rabbit
and we're afraid he will hurt it. Is it fair to keep a rabbit as a
domesticated animal?
Worried Mom
Dear Worried Mom,
Unless you have a special pen for your
rabbit away from your dog, then you may have a right to be
worried. What was the aunt thinking? If you know a rabbit breeder
close to your home or have relatives on a farm, then the best
solution would be to allow the rabbit to live in a
safe environment. The children could visit the rabbit and help
care for it and your dog will be happy!
Good luck!
Dotty
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CRUSA
REPORTS
as of 5/29/2006 |
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YTD
Dogs in Program |
116 |
| YTD Adopted
Dogs |
63 |
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Current Dogs by Region |
| Mid-West |
11 |
| Northeast
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23 |
| Southeast |
11 |
| West |
6 |
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FUNDRAISING
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urine on your sofa?
Is your dog marking in the
house? Try a bellyband. Click on the picture
below to place an order and stop cleaning up!
Just click on the above link or use the link from our
affiliates page.
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No Place Like
(a Forever) Home
We have a new Post Adoption team lead by
Kathy Garis the VP of Post Adoptions. Kathy has been
collecting photos and updates on our former fosters. She
is doing an excellent job and posting that info on our yahoo group -
CairnRescueUSA. Thanks to Kathy and her team for all
their hard work that they have already done. We all look
forward to more happy stories.
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Spring Toxins
Along
with the beautiful spring weather comes the threat of poisons in
new plants, pesticides, and fertilizers. While you’re hunting
for the perfect landscaping remember some important facts:
Toxic
plants that effect the heart:
1.
Lily of the Valley
2.
Oleander
3.
Rhododendron
4.
Taxus
5.
Kalanchoe
6.
Wild Hyacinth
7.
Star of Bethlehem
Plants
that cause kidney failure:
1.
Lilies (cats only)
2.
Rhubarb (leaves only)
3.
Grapes
Plants
that cause liver failure:
1.
Cycads
2.
Mushrooms/Toadstools
Plants
that have multiple effects:
1.
Autumn crocus (heart failure possible)
2.
Castor bean
Plants
that cause stomach upsets:
1.
Tulips (bulbs)
2.
Daffodils (bulbs)
Pesticides and Fertilizers: Always remember to read the labels
and use as directed away from children and pets. Most labels
will stipulate how long children and pets need to be restricted
from the area where the pesticide or fertilizer is used. Choose
the right product for the job and buy/use only EPA-registered
pesticides/fertilizers. Carefully follow the instructions on the
container!
After
usage, thoroughly wash your hands and face and launder your
clothing. Lock up the products out of the sight and reach of
children and pets. Store the pesticide/fertilizer away from pet
food. Dispose of empty pesticide or fertilizer as directed on
the container.
Keep
the American Association of Poison Control hotline telephone
number in a handy place and use it if you think your pet has
ingested a toxin. Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
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Puppy Mills - What Are They?
Time magazine in 1994 estimated that 25%
of all purebred dogs suffer from serious genetic problems. Why?
Puppy mills or breeding facilities sell large numbers of dogs to the
public across America. Problems within these facilities include:
overcrowded conditions, poor food and shelter, inbreeding,
overbreeding, minimal veterinarian care,
and the lack of socialization with humans. The genetic disorders
usually do no appear until the dog is middle-aged.
Where are these dogs
sold? Most are sold directly to the public via newspaper ads, the
internet, pet shops, and pet brokers. To the unknowing consumer who
purchases the “mill” puppy, it may mean expensive veterinarian bills
and the heartache of seeing a beloved pet suffer.
Some dogs are sadly
forced to live in breeding facilities all their lives until they no
longer serve a purpose and are killed. Females are especially
vulnerable to this demise if they no longer can produce puppies.
Why is this
happening? All 50 states have anti-cruelty laws, but such laws are
seldom enforced in puppy mills even though the USHS has successfully
lobbied for increased funding. Thousands of
breeding operations exist in the United States and with less
than 100 USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) inspectors
nationwide, the job is overwhelming. Inspectors not only oversee
puppy mills, but also zoos, circuses, laboratories, and animals
transported by commercial airlines.
What can we do
as consumers? Do not purchase your pet at pet shops unless the
breeder is local and can guarantee lineage. Purchase only dogs
registered with the American Kennel Club, but even the AKC can
not guarantee all dogs in its registry, so beware. We need to
encourage state and national officials to stop puppy mills, urge
your friends and relatives not to purchase pets over the
internet or from newspaper ads, and check out the reputation of
breeders who may have the breed of dog you wish to own.
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Recycle to Save
Lives
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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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