Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Welcome the Country Cuties!

CPCRN was contacted by a local Westie Rescue group that was in the process of getting several Westies from a puppy mill in the West Tennessee area. They wondered if Col. Potter wanted the Cairns that the breeder also wanted to get rid of. Well, of course the CP Intakes Team said sure! This morning we picked up the Country Cuties, three little cairn girls who are now beginning their new life of freedom. So please welcome Trisha, Emmylou and Wynonna!

Trisha, named for Country Music artist Trisha Yearwood, is a Wheaten female, approximately 2-4 years old, the smallest at 12 lbs. Trisha has half her right ear missing. Both her ears and her tail have hair loss and blackened skin, and her ears have an obvious yeast infection. She's really stinky and very pitiful and scared right now. She cowered at the back of her crate, but didn't fight when she was pulled out and didn't mind too much being held. She will receive a nice Malaseb medicated bath today and start treatment for her yeasty ears, and she will be spayed and get a dental on Thursday or Friday.

Emmylou, named for Country Music songbird Emmylou Harris, is a Wheaten female with a little gray mixed in, approximately 2-4 years old, 14 lbs. Emmylou has a large mass protruding from her abdomen that the vet suspects is an inguinal hernia. Emmylou was the most friendly and outgoing. She readily gave kisses and did not appear fearful. She will be getting a bath today too, as all these dogs were pretty odiferous, and then she will have her spay, dental, and hernia repair later in the week.

Wynonna, named for the wonderful Wynonna Judd, is a Black Brindle female with lovely red highlights, approximately 4 years old, 17 lbs. Wynonna also has a large mass protruding from her abdomen, probably an inguinal hernia. Wynonna was fearful, but easily handled. Wynnona will also be having a bath today and a spay, dental, and hernia repair later in the week.

It hurts our hearts to see the two girls with the hernias, knowing they were probably bred in that condition. And poor little Trisha is just a pitiful mess right now. Please welcome these kids into the Col. Potter family, and say a prayer for all three of these girls as they undergo their surgeries later this week.


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