Showing posts with label 5 years old. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 5 years old. Show all posts

Friday, February 15, 2013

Two Special Boys find Love at Col. Potter!

Contributed by CP's VP of Intakes


Brandy Alexander, 5 year old Wheaten Male

Ziggyman, 10 month old Wheaten Male

It's time for slings and arrows, hearts and flowers, current loves, and ones no longer with us... Yes, it's Valentine's Day this week, and most people think of other humans in terms of being their Valentine, but many of us Cairn Lovers also consider our furkids when celebrating Valentine's Day.  After all, we each have that special "heart" dog and Valentine's Day is the holiday of hearts!

Two little male Cairns have never had anyone to love them, and most certainly were never anyone's "heart" dog, but all of that changed this week when they became members of the Col. Potter family.  As you can see from their pictures, they certainly can stand some loving care, and that's exactly what they are getting.  One day, real soon, they too will know what love is and become someone's "heart" dog!

Both of their names come from our Name a Rescue Cairn Program and were donated in memory of very special furkids, so what could be more appropriate than for these boys to carry the names of furkids that were so very loved...

Brandy Alexander:  Male, 5 years old, hanging dreadlocks all over his body – His name is donated by Claire M. in memory of her wonderful Collie;

Ziggyman:  Male, 10 months old, black, leathery skin on his little body – His name is donated by Debbie C. in honor of her Ziggy - he was loved so much;

These Two Special Boys will immediately start feeling the outpouring of Love from their CP family as we wrap our gentle, loving arms around them!

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Please welcome Stoney and Poochie

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer


Please welcome Stoney and Poochie to Col. Potter. Stoney is a 5 year old male and Poochie is a 5 year old female. They are both described as well-loved, happy little cairns. Another case of family circumstances causing upheaval and the need to find a new place to call home. We know how well cairns adapt to whatever life throws at them and that they will happily adjust to their new lives. Welcome sweet kids!

Stoney



Poochie

Special thanks to 2 volunteers for helping get them safely and quickly to us – Sheri K and Harvard K.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

WELCOME A NEW BOY TO THE CP FAMILY!

Written by CP's VP of Intakes

How many times have we heard the story of a little Cairn doomed to death through no fault of their own? We've heard all the stories and have heard all the reasons, or should we say excuses. The fact still remains that without Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network little Cairns like our newest boy would have no other options, no place of safety and most importantly no future.

This particular little boy is very special in the fact that he so parallels the life of the person he was named for - mid age, and facing sudden death. His name is a donated name from our Name a Cairn Program. The difference is this little boy now has a future and the chance to live out his life to the fullest.

Please help me welcome JR. He was picked up as a stray and is estimated to be about 5 years old. He was deemed unadoptable because he has what was described as an umbilical hernia and his skin and hair show the effects of flea dermatitis and allergy. Yes, he would have been Put To Sleep for two simple and easily fixed medical issues. JR is named in memory of Danielle and George's son who died suddenly and unexpectedly and far too young.

Remember, it is only through your support that Col. Potter is able to rescue little Cairns like JR. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Please Welcome Denny!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



Please welcome Denny to our clan. Denny is a spunky 5-year-old out-going wheaten boy who comes to us with some serious skin problems. Denny's family was no longer able to carry the financial burden of trying to get him cured, so they surrendered him to his veterinarian, expecting Denny to be euthanized. Instead, the good doctor took Denny in and started him on treatments for his skin. The clinic then contacted Col. Potter to see if there was a home somewhere out there for this sweet boy. You better believe it! Our equally spunky CP volunteers were there in a flash to bring this little guy into the fold.

Let's give Denny a solid CP welcome!

Saturday, April 16, 2011

~A KISS SAVED FOR LATER~

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



Do you remember the 'Sealed with A Kiss' kids- Sarut, Bacio, Kisu, Suudella, Fili, and Halik? For those new to Col. Potter, this group was part of a seizure in which six of twelve cairns were considered needing rescue help. The other six were adopted out by the receiving shelter.

Last week CP was contacted again by that same shelter. One of the six adopted out was returned, due to reportedly not getting along well with the resident dogs in the adoptive home. They felt that he had his best chance with cairn rescue, and reached out for help.

SO please give a huge CP welcome to JOCKO, the KISS that was saved for later! He is estimated to be 5 years old, a stunning red wheaten, and a bit scared right now given all the changes in the past week. He is B&Bing and will move to a foster home this weekend.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Please welcome Gadgit!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



One of the sweetest boys you'll ever meet is now a Col. Potter kid. Gadgit is an owner surrender, almost 5 years old, very affectionate, obedient and cute as can be.

With a changing family situation, Gadgit found himself in need of rescue. He was a loved family member and it shows. Gadgit is not a take charge kind of guy, he just goes with the flow. He's always ready for a car ride, walk around the block, a romp in the backyard or just cuddling up to watch your favorite show. Whatever your pleasure, it's his pleasure too! Gadgit is a delightful cairn who can shake a stuffed toy with true cairn gusto.....

Please welcome the one and only, GADGIT!!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Please Welcome Lacy Lou......

Written by a CP Intakes Coordinator


She is a brave little girl who remains a sweetie after all she has been through in her 5 years. Lacy Lou spent the first years of her life as a mill mom. She was then rescued and adopted. Lacy Lou's story should have been a happy one after that, but her owner fell on hard times due to the economy and was no longer able to care for or keep Lacy Lou. Col. Potter was contacted and Lacy Lou became a CP girl.

Lacy Lou is already in her foster home and reported to be quite the charmer.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

CP rescues Miss Tinker

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



Please give a warm welcome to a special girl, Miss Tinker. She comes to us needing the help our group knows how to give so well. She is scared, covered in flea dermatitis and lice, having just weaned her last litter. This tiny wheaten girl, who will turn 5 in December, is confused and sad. She is finally free from her life of misery, but she does not know that yet. All she knows is that the life she was leading is now changing. What will those changes be? Will things be worse? More of the same? Will she be safe?

Can she even imagine that there is a 'BETTER'? How can she imagine what she has never experienced?

She spent the last week getting her spa treatment, along with being well fed, clean, dry, hydrated, and cared for the first time in her life. We will show her there is a 'better' life.

In a short time, I imagine her eyes will be clear and bright, and her face will be smiling. I hope she never thinks back to her past, unless its only to think ,"Glad that's over'.

Miss Tinker, you will love being clean, dry, fed, handled with gentle hands. You will have soft bedding, toys, treats, grass under your paws. Most of all, you will learn about LOVE from humans.

We are so glad you are here!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Two adorable boys join CP!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer

Stardust




Moonshine



Please welcome these two adorable little 5 year old cairn boys. They’ve been together since birth (litter mates) enjoying a wonderful life until their parents became victims of the current economic conditions. Their parents contacted Col. Potter asking if we could help.

They are both very healthy, happy and friendly little guys and even give nose kisses to strangers. Moonshine is a little bigger than his brother Stardust, but they are both very solid/muscular boys. Their former Mom says the weight difference is because Moonshine sometimes eats both of their meals. We’ll make sure Stardust gets his fair share of food in his foster home. I don’t think it will take long for these boys to find their forever homes.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Watch out for Gator!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



Please welcome this handsome little red wheaten boy--Gator. He is 5 years old and was picked up as a stray. The shelter located his owner (via his microchip) but the owner didn’t want him back – said he has health problems and is moving.

Gator is an extremely happy dog and carried on many conversations with the staff at the shelter while there. He has some skin issues and needs to lose a few pounds, but other than that he is very healthy.

Welcome little guy – Col Potter will get you back into top shape and find just the right home for you!

Friday, September 3, 2010

Theodore joins CP!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



Please welcome Theodore to the Col. Potter family. He is 5 years old and described as charming, friendly and quite a bit overweight! I’ve heard that his foster mom (aka personal trainer) is already planning on the “green bean diet” and lots of exercise for this young man.

Welcome to the family Theodore!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Rambo charges into CP!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



Please help welcome Col. Potter's Rambo! This sweet, gentle, loving boy is 5 years old, knows no strangers, and loves life. He enjoys carrying toys around and is looking for a very special forever family. Just look at that smile!

Welcome Rambo!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Bunnie hops into Col. Potter!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer




Bunnie arrived in Col. Potter just before Easter. She is 5 years old and very precious. Just like the Easter Bunny, she brings a basketful of joy wherever she goes!

She loves to cuddle, play ball and go for walks. She has been in her foster home for a few days now and has hopped right into their hearts. She has met many new people and they all think that she is precious too.

Give Bunnie a big welcome and start watching for updates from her foster family. This Bunnie is going to bring a basketful of joy to the family that is out there just waiting for this precious girl!

Did I mention she is precious??




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Monday, January 25, 2010

Welcome "JAYDEN" To The CP Family!

Written by a CP Intakes Team Coordinator


Jayden is a 5 year old cairn whose world as he has known it was turned upside down. Like many families these days the economy has made them make changes that they would never have thought they would have to and their pets are suffering too. CP was able to say yes to helping find Jayden a new home.

This guy has been left alone so much that he is suffering some big time separation anxiety, whenever he can't see his human and is a big time barker. The foster mom is hoping this will change quickly!! He just needs a family that can give him the love and attention he needs so, matchmakers do your magic as you do for all CP cairns and make that happen. Give a big warm welcome to Jayden!!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Welcome Tilly to CP!!

Written by a CP Intakes Team Member


Hi everyone, I'd like to introduce Tilly! She's a precious 5 y/o little girl who is fitting right in at her current B&B location ! This girl just hasn't missed a beat.

She was so loved by her previous owner that her transition to her foster home will be a breeze as well, I'm sure. Just look at her cute little pictures! WHAT A HAM! I have a feeling this one is not going to be in foster care very long!

Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this girl into the loving arms of Col. Potter.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

THE CP FAMILY WELCOMES PETULA!

Written by a CP Intakes Coordinator


Welcome Petula as in Petula Clark……………….Look to the Rainbow! If you read the words to this song it’s very fitting. Look, look, look to the rainbow and follow your dreams, whenever the world falls apart, never give up. Well, this little Petula has been looking for that dream and it is now starting to come true. She had been adopted out twice from this shelter and was returned each time because they said she was "boring". Now I have heard a cairn called many things but, boring has never been one of them.

She's very sweet, not at all aggressive, but is not interested in interacting with people. She's not afraid, but will just go and sit in a corner. Put her with some other dogs and she comes alive! She really enjoys being with her kind. They almost put her down the last time she was returned but decided to give her one more chance. They did try to tell everyone about her personality quirks. They felt that she will be adopted again as she is so cute and everyone falls in love with her. If she is adopted and is returned again, she will definitely be put down.

So, they wanted to get her into rescue where they knew she would find a good home and contacted Col Potter. I'm guessing that she was probably a Puppy Mill girl that was seized in a raid and made her way to this shelter. If people aren't aware of her background, they would not know what to expect from her. She certainly deserves a chance at a happy ever after! So, for this little one this past Tuesday being her 5th birthday, she got the best present she could have gotten. She is now part of the CP family and we will make sure that she finds a good home that will love her just the way she is, quirks and all!

I can’t say enough about the volunteers that are ready to jump into action on short notice to help a cairn in need and Stacey W. was the one to pick this special Petula up and get her to the vet for boarding. Thanks to all the volunteers out there ready and willing to help, CP could not save the cairns they do without each of you.

Keep looking to the rainbow “Petula” and may all your dreams come true!