LET'S CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF TWO NEW CP FAMILY MEMBERS!

Written by CP's VP of Intakes

Yesterday two Cairns found their freedom thanks to Col. Potter! They've never had a chance to enjoy the things our resident furkids take for granted, but that's all about to change! They will now receive the medical attention they need to address ongoing conditions and they will receive the love and attention to change those scared, wild eyes into soft, loving ones.

As we celebrate this Memorial Day, let's give thanks to all the veterans who gave their lives for this great country and give us our freedom every day. I would also like to thank the volunteers and supporters of Col. Potter who work so hard to support the rescue efforts and make freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif available to these little furkids we all love so much.

In celebration of two have crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge, I am honored to introduce:

Sister: Female, born 5/15/03. Wheaten with crumpled black ears. Her name was donated by Kris B. whose friend loved her cat, Sister, for more than 20 years.




BenBen: Wheaten male, born 4/7/09. BenBen's name was donated by Denise H. in honor of her Benny (CP's Martin) who went to the RB in June, 2010.



Let us all take a moment to remember and thank those that helped make freedom possible for all ...

Memorial Day

Written by Dan from Dog Reflections

On Memorial Day we take time to remember those servicemen and women who have given their lives in order to secure and maintain America’s freedom. In every Military conflict in our nation’s history, you will also find stories of canine heroes. Dogs have played vital roles as mascots, guards, trackers and even mine detectors - saving thousands of human lives.

Rags was a Cairn Terrier mix who served as the mascot of the 1st Infantry Division during World War I. He “joined up” in 1917 in France and held his title until his death in 1931. Rags was recruited by Private James Donovan, who found himself AWOL after overstaying his leave in Montremere. Just as 2 military policemen approached him, he tripped over the small stray. Donovan thought quickly and said he was part of a search party, sent out to find the Division’s Mascot. Thus Donovan was out of hot water and Rags had a name and a job! Though he was a small dog, Rags relayed messages from the front lines. His greatest moment of heroism came during the Meuse-Argonne Campaign in 1918, when he ran a vital message through falling bombs. Although the terrier was gassed and partially blinded, he survived. Donovan however, was not so lucky. In 1920 Rags was adopted by the family of Major Raymond W. Hardenberg. He is buried at Aspen Hill Memorial Park & Animal Sanctuary in Maryland.

Read more about 7 brave dogs that served their country during war times by clicking the following link: In Honor of Memorial Day - 7 Famous Dogs of War

To see pictures of pups supporting our troops and honoring their fallen comrades click the following link: We Support Our Troops