The more you are involved with CP, the more you truly know that Col. Potter is FAMILY! We all have a love of these little furkids and spend countless hours volunteering our time, pinching pennies to support their needs, sharing our joys and shedding tears in sorrow.
Last week CP received an email about a miller looking to get rid of some of her breeding stock. On the list were two Cairns. The number listed in the email turned out to be the daughter of the miller. The two Cairns were still in need of rescue and CP made the arrangements for them to become part of the CP Family with the help of Marlene. Tuesday, Marlene met the miller and picked up these two precious furkids.
Again, keeping with family, Marlene decided to name them Lotte and Otto, after her parents. Marlene said her parents would be proud to have such sweet and spunky little kids named after them.
Lotte, female, approximately 5 years old will be a beautiful red brindle when her hair grows out.
Otto, male, approximately 5 years old and just the friendliest little mill kid ever!
Lotte and Otto will be in need of foster homes next week. Would you like them to help you celebrate the Memorial Day Holiday with your family? Check out the Foster Facts if you are interested in becoming a Col. Potter Foster Home.
UPDATE: We are very pleased to announce that Servus has found his forever family! Are you looking for a TERRIFIC TERRIER? Check out our available cairns! Look for Servus and other "Happily Ever After" stories on our Post Adoption blog.
Servus was first introduced by Col. Potter in September 2007. He was one of the cairns in the group “9/11 Rescue Heroes” and is named after one of the real canine heroes who served after the tragedy of 9/11. Servus is a hero in his own right, as he fought to live, and not lay down and die in the puppy mill. After being treated for heartworms and a complete makeover it is now time to find this little “hero” a forever home ALL his own! When his Foster Mom was asked about Servus she wrote the following:
Servus is sweet and naughty, all rolled into one. He loves attention and seeks me out to pet him. He also stands guard at the babygate to watch for vermin (cats). He doesn't growl at them, but he really would like to chase them, I think. He's found out that the cat box has snacks and that their food tastes good, too. The naughty Servus takes advantage any time I forget to shut the baby gate.
Servus has the most beautiful and softest eyes. They say "love me, love me". And I do. The only time Servus barks is when he hears me come home from work and when he's excited that supper is about to be served. It's like he's saying, "Hurry up woman, I'm hungry!" As with any long term puppy mill dog, he's learning what love and life outside of a small cage are all about and makes progress each day.
Servus loves to play with toys and will pick one up and walk around with it, and will play gentle tug of war. His favorite place is standing next to me for scritches or lying in a dog bed next to me. He isn't comfortable being picked up but does not complain when I do since he loves the attention. He wags his tail all the time and is a happy boy. He's still a little shy, but will come out of that eventually.
Servus is a former breeder dog, so he does feel the need to compete with other male dogs. He's not comfortable around new dogs until he gets used to their presence. There was a new male here for a month and Servus wasn't happy at first, but then stopped paying attention after the first couple of weeks. Some male breeder cairns can be very protective once they've discovered how wonderful life can be in a home, and until they learn that their human will protect them. Obedience training is highly advised as it helps the new cairn and human to bond, as well as gives them structure. Servus is a smart little boy and will learn most anything if taught correctly by positive reinforcement. Servus was abused most of his eight years and has every right to be sensitive. Servus deserves to receive only gentleness, praise and love for the rest of his life.
If you would like to welcome this sweet little "hero" into your home and heart, click here to fill out an adoption application!
Check out Servus in his starring role in the CPCRN video "To Better Days".
Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network, the nationwide rescue formed in 2001, has rescued more than 4,500 cairns and cairn mixes across the United States. For more about CPCRN, see our website atcairnrescue.com.
Check out Servus in his starring role in the CPCRN video "To Better Days".