Say Irrasshaimase (Welcome) To Our Japanese Couple - Written by CP's VP of Intakes

Japan conjures up an exotic place and gracious people. Our Japanese Couple came from a much different place...

One of the rescue lists posted last week of an Amish puppy mill in PA that had some breeding stock he wanted to get rid of and would deal with rescue if he could "make a deal" and if not, he would kill them as he had done in the past, sort of a kamikaze mission where they didn't have a choice. Among those listed were a breeding pair of Cairns. I couldn't let them fall on their samurai swords, but instead, wanted them to be able to enjoy the beauty of a Japanese Garden.

Yesterday, the rescue representative made the trip to PA and got out a variety of breeds including our Japanese Couple. Cheryl P. met the rescue representative and transported our Japanese Couple to our vet for boarding and vetting. Cheryl also named our Japanese Couple and provided the pictures. THANKS Cheryl for your help!

Please say Irrasshaimase to Mari (mah ray) meaning beloved and Michio (me she oh) meaning young man on the right path. They are both 5 years old, very shy and frightened. Mari has a tumor or hernia and her paws are raw and severely splayed from living on wire. Michio is matted to the skin with dreadlocks.

Both Mari and Michio will be traveling to their foster Uchi (homes) this weekend. Mari will be traveling to be with Kim D. and Michio will be traveling to be with NEW foster mom, Glenna S.

Irrasshaimase to Mari and Michio, a gracious life now awaits you...