Foster Rosso's aka (Trusty-Rusty) latest adventure!

Written by Rusty's foster Mom


Nope - he didn't escape, and no he hasn't killed any more critters (though a mouse had a near miss last week when hubby flushed one out hiding under the bird bath).....while I was walking him this morning he stuck his muzzle into a clump of burrs. The little itty bitty ones that stick to everything....especially doggy fur. I didn't see it happen but on the way back (we were in a field next to the house) he rubbed his face on the ground.

I thought he found something stinky! When we got back in the house I was giving him his biscuit and see the little nasties all around his mouth and nose. Yikes - right down to the skin. Amazingly (after I put him on the washing machine) he let me pull each one off. There was no way to cut them out b/c it was too close to his eyes and not even enough room to get the scizzors underneath. I was afraid I would be sending out an SOS for ideas to get these off of him!

I think I know where he found them so we will be avoiding that corner from now on.

It's never a dull day with Trusty-Rusty in the house.

Russo is being fostered in Michigan. You can click here to find out more about him or the many cairns that CP has available for adoption.

Russo (Rusty is very Trusty)

Contributed by Russo's foster mom

So tonight I get home, let the pups out and soon Lexi and Heather come in but Rusty as usual stays outside. So I peek out and he is sitting under his favorite tree in the corner close to the birdhouse that he is obsessed with. So I take a picture - attached - and you can see the birdhouse in the upper right hand corner. For the past two+ weeks he has watched that birdhouse - barked at it, jumped against the fence at it and generally just made a fuss. I would check the b-house and see evidence of a nest being built with dead stuffy cotten left in the yard so thought he probably saw a bird fly in and out of it.

So when my husband gets home he decides to pull open the house and take the nest/stuffing out and holy cow there is something in there at the bottom under all the stuffy stuff! So he shuts it quick (I think it's a bird) and then he opens it up again - and it's a little squirrel in there making a nest!! It jumps out, scampers up the b-house to the fence and runs away. Of course now T-R (Trusty Rusty) really is frantic - because all this time there really WAS something in that house - he wasn't a crazy Cairn - he was protecting the yard from those dang squirrels that had the nerve to actually set up house right under his nose!!!

So the b-house is now sitting on the ground, stuffy stuff out where it will stay until T-R finds his forever home (not sure when that will be!!!) and he can no longer be tormented by the bold squirrels in my back yard.

I did throw extra wine into the chicken dish I made for dinner. Thought I deserved that even though it's a week night.

Rusty is being fostered in Michigan.You can check him and all of the available cairns on our website by clicking here.

Foster Rosso (Rusty) and his latest antics

Contributed by Rusty's foster Mom





Yesterday morning I took my foster Russo (Rusty) for his first daily walk before I leave for work and as he passed a tree (that last week had some sort of critter close to it so now he and Lexi always slow down by this tree) he grabbed something from the ground which starting squealing. I thought it might be a bird (which he chases out of the back yard) - but no it is a SQUIRREL!! I tried to get him to drop it which he finally does - and as it goes flying in one direction his harness slips off!!! EEEK - the squirrel is twitching (bad sign) and thankfully Rusty (now known in our house as Trusty-Rusty..... NOT) sits there quietly (for him) watching the squirrel die trying to figure out how to get back over there. I grab his collar (thanks goodness these kids come with both) and hold on to him managing to get the harness back on him. But he is good, I get the harness back on, we leave the now dead squirrel and continue on our way so he can do his job!!

He also managed to get into my daughter's back pack and chew on her retainer so I'll be replacing that. But so far he hasn't eaten any shoes or socks though he does love to steal them and play chase - everyone has been warned not to leave shoes on the floor.

So today's project is adjusting this harness again to make it more snug on this big boy. I included a picture of him celebrating after a recent stuffie kill in the back yard!!



Rosso is being fostered in Michigan and you can learn more about him and his adventures at our website.

Help Needed in the Search for SKYE!

A search is being planned to find Skye and get her back home! Skye has been missing from her Ann Arbor, Michigan home since 5/31. With July 4th being next weekend, we’d like to do everything we can to get her back home before that scary time. She has been sighted several times in the same neighborhood, White Oak Dr., Pine Oak Dr. and English Oak Dr., just off of Newport Rd., the latest being Sunday 6/21. If you can help we need searchers that will actually go out and search for her and also watchers at different locations that will watch for any sightings of her. We are hoping to get as many as we can to help. We are planning an evening search on Saturday, June 27th between 5pm to 8pm or as long as you can stay, if you wish to come earlier in the day that will be fine too. Most of the sightings have been either early morning or evening; this is around her regular eating times and she is probably out searching for food so this is the most likely time to see her. If you know of anyone else that can help feel free to tell them or bring them along. You can also forward this to anyone you think might be interested. We are planning on meeting at the Rudolf Steiner School, 2775 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor. We need as many eyes as possible looking for Skye.

Come prepared with good walking shoes and a cooler with plenty of water. If you are planning on being a watcher you may want to bring a folding chair. You could also bring a bicycle and ride around the neighborhood. Also, a pocket full of yummy dog treats (cut up hot dogs or cheese are great) and a leash would be helpful as well. Make sure all yummy treats are VERY small, just enough to entice her. One very important thing to remember is if anyone spots her, they need to get down on the ground immediately, not move and please do not approach her, unless they have a dog with them and she is coming towards the dog, any movements need to be made very slowly. Calm is the key!! We will have more information on Sat. for those who come to help.

If you can help, please email Lindsey at lindseykkerr@gmail.com. If Skye is found before Sat. it will be posted on the blog and anyone that has contacted us by email will be notified. The weather for Sat. is scattered T-storms and showers Sat. night. If it is storming we may have to cancel - she most likely will seek shelter and will not be moving about.

Thank you for considering joining us in the search for Skye!

Skye is Home Safe in Michigan!

Skye came home on her own late last night. Connie went out to call one more time before bed and Skye came running across the yard, tail wagging, and jumped right on her.

Skye’s family is ecstatic and they can't make coherent sentences now because they are so happy and relieved. Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers.

Lost Cairn in Ann Arbor, Michigan - Now FOUND!

A former Col. Potter Rescue, Chastity, now know as Skye, pulled away from her owner last night just before bedtime. The leash was apparently not hooked completely as it came off the harness loop. She is not wearing her Col. Potter tag, but does have a tag with the owner's name and phone number. She lives outside of the city in an area which is very wooded with lots of deer.

Skye's owner, Connie, could use assistance searching for and capturing the little social butterfly. If you or your friends or relatives would be able to assist in the search, or if Skye is spotted, please contact Connie on her cell phone, (734) 761-3715. Connie is located in Ann Arbor Michigan, zip code 48103. Perhaps something good and stinky (cheeseburger, sausage, fish, etc.) may entice the little wanderer. Skye is a gray brindle, mostly gray. Skye is wearing either a red or black harness, with her tag attached to the harness.

Please keep Skye and the people searching for her in your thoughts and prayers.

Lost Cairn in Northern Michigan

Catarina slipped out of her harness while on vacation with her foster family in Northern Michigan. If you have seen her please call 419-351-7803. For additional information, please visit Petfinders and let's get this girl home!