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| Bradley, an approximately 2-3 year old Wheaten Male |
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| Leon, an approximately 3-4 year old Wheaten Male |
What
a difference the Internet and social networks have made for the world of animal
rescue. Col. Potter's Rescue Team searches for Cairn Terriers daily and
on many different web sites. Because someone who had been perusing the
web took the time to share information about a few dogs in need, CP learned
about two handsome Wheaten boys that needed rescue quickly. Bradley and
Leon had been surrendered to a rural shelter and both tested positive for heart
worm. A Cairn at a shelter with such a diagnosis is usually put to sleep
because the cost of treatment and personnel to manage the critical care of the
dog is not something they have the ability to offer.
An
average of six to eight times each year, Col. Potter rescues just such a little
Cairn, giving them the chance to overcome this dreadful condition and live a
happy, healthy life. The prescribed
treatment program runs an average cost of $1,000 and is not for the faint of
heart, requiring a dedicated Volunteer to be there for a three or four month
duration, managing every aspect of every day for the dog undergoing treatment.
Happily
for Bradley and Leon, the remote location and diagnosis did not deter our CP
Volunteers from saving these two boys! Bradley
is a 2-3 year old boy who weighs in at a healthy 23 pounds and is raring to go.
Leon
is 3-4 years old and will be joining CP's boot camp to lose a few of his 25 pounds.
Both boys are happy and friendly. They have traveled to their Foster Home this weekend and are settling in. Thank You!! to all the Volunteers helping with
their transport and to Foster Mom Chris C. who will help the boys through their
heart worm treatment.
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| Bradley and Leon all cleaned up and ready to go! |
Many
rescues will not consider dogs that have tested positive for heart worm as they
don't have the financial resources or Foster homes able to manage the lengthy
treatment. Bradley and Leon's chance at life will have a hefty price tag.
If you would like to donate to help defer some of the costs of giving
these boys a second chance at life, please mail your contributions, noting Bradley
and Leon, to:
Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network
Bradley & Leon Medical
c/o
Danielle Rackstraw, Donations
PO Box 1354
Menifee, CA 92585-1354
Want to make a donation but prefer to
use a credit card?
Donate
through our Titus Trail Relay for Charity fundraiser,
where CPCRN is proudly represented by Jim Demos, and funds raised between now and the end of June will go toward these medical
expenses!
Treating a Cairn who
is Heartworm Positive
There
are 5 stages in a heartworm diagnosis. Bradley and Leon are Stage 1
(mild) so they will be on a 2 month protocol of antibiotics, steroids, and heartworm
medications, plus supplements, as well as 2 Immiticide injections - 1 one day
and the 2nd 24 hrs. later. This requires 2 months of inactivity - only
outside to potty and then either in a crate or on Foster Mom or Dad’s lap.
No
running, jumping, playing....
The
initial medications start killing the microfilaria (small eggs/worms) and the
injections kill the large worms (11 - 14" long). The inactivity is
essential as the bloodstream must absorb all of the dead worms and anything
that makes the heart beat faster can cause a dead worm clot to be thrown (like
a blood clot) and can be deadly for the dog.
Following
the injections, the Cairns
will be tested again, and as soon as they are declared heartworm free, they
will know the joy of being able to romp in the yard again without being
restrained by a short leash! They can
expect to enjoy happy, healthy lives in their loving Forever homes, playing to their
hearts’ content! A perfect ending for two
very special little boys!
Col. Potter Needs a Few More Waiting
Rooms!
Please
Volunteer to Foster and help us offer a safe Foster placement to every Cairn in
need!
Please Consider being a CP Volunteer!
CP
Foster Home Application form:
CP
Transport Volunteer Driver form:
CPCRN
Volunteer form:
Col. Potter’s Name a
Rescue Cairn Program
