Welcome Verano (Summer) to CP!!

Written by CP's VP of Intakes



There are many unsung heroes in the rescue world.There are those that give unselfishly of their time, their vehicles, their money and most importantly of their hearts. Many never ask for or receive one penny of compensation, receive a thank you or know what happens to those they are first to help. These people are the rescue angels who make the contacts with many of the Puppy Mills in the small towns in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and elsewhere convincing them to release their no longer wanted or needed breeding stock to rescue rather than selling them to continue breeding or destroying them. Many of these rescue angels spend the majority of their weekends driving long distances to the middle of nowhere, stopping at puppymill after puppymill to pick-up dogs that have never known comfort, gentle human touch or medical care. They can only pick-up those breeds that a rescue has committed to taking ... the others they have to look into their eyes ... and leave them behind.

One such rescue angel works with CP on a regular basis. Last weekend she made another such trip into the depths of PM country. Thanks to her, one little Cairn is now in the loving arms of CP!!

Verano is Spanish meaning summer. I thought it appropriate to name this little girl after the season that she has finally won her freedom.

Verano is a 3-4 years old, grey brindle female who weighs 12 pounds and she's quiet, but described as very sweet and just a little doll by the vet staff.

This beautiful little girl will be enjoying the rest of her summer at the home of Bonnie and Alan B. while she waits for her forever home to find her to enjoy all the rest of the seasons of her life. Please help me WELCOME VERANO to CP!!

STONEWALL COMES TO CP!

Written by CP's VP of Intakes

Last week I was contacted by a miller in Missouri that we have received quite a few Cairns from over the years. She had two Cairns, a male she was done breeding and a younger female that had skin problems that she wanted to release to rescue. I made all of the arrangements to get them picked up and the reservations for the boarding and vetting. BUT, something kept telling me she was waffling on the female and I just had a feeling she would back out of releasing her. Saturday morning came, and about an hour before they were to be picked up, sure enough, she backed out of releasing the female saying she had given her a bath and her skin looked so much better. I politely told her how happy I was to hear that and that whenever she was ready to release her or any other Cairns, she knew where I was and we would be happy to help. And so it goes "Dancing with the Devil" ...

While the little female didn't make it out this time, the male did! Please help me welcome Stonewall. The picture she originally sent me showed a very handsome black brindle boy with a gorgeous coat. What we picked up was a very handsome black brindle boy with a shaved coat ... The miller's answer to cleaning a dog up ... shave them down. Stonewall will be turning 7 years old on July 26.

Stonewall is a donated name at the request of Carolynne McComb as a birthday gift from her boss. Just a reminder this SUNDAY IS FATHER'S DAY ... what better gift for the dad that has everything but loves dogs than to click this link to donate to name a Puppy Mill Kid after dad or something he loves; or what a wonderful way to remember your dad who is no longer with you. This is truly the gift that gives back and won't be hung in the back of the closet like last year's tie ...

Stonewall, it's wonderful to have you in the CP family ... and we'll keep trying for the little female that didn't make it out this time ...