Sunday Sweets

Sunday is full of SWEETS! Each week we will showcase the sweeter side of Cairns. If you have a sweet filled cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture for an upcoming "Sunday Sweets" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.)

Truman & Betsy

Tootsie with a special message, click here to order a cookbook!

Lucia

Tippy

Tazz fka Harvey

Halle

Fortune and Gabriella

PLEASE WELCOME CP'S NEWEST FAMILY MEMBERS!

Written by CP's VP of Intakes

Recently, six little Cairns made their way to freedom, out of the heat, humidity and oppressive conditions they have been enduring this summer and into the care and comfort of Col. Potter's loving arms! We have little in the way of details on them and will have to rely on our vet to provide that. My thanks to our CP volunteer for making the trip to pick them up, get pictures of them and gave them a place to spend their first night in freedom before heading to the vet this morning.

Four of these furkids have names from our Name a Mill Cairn Program. It doesn't have to be a special occasion to remember or honor someone and the Name a Mill Cairn Program is the gift that lives on.

Please help me welcome our newest CP family members:

Abie Rose: Female, named in memory of Kathy T's mom who passed away on 5/26/10; she was truly Abie's Wild Irish Rose

Diva: Female, red wheaten - named in memory of Lynne B's beloved Dobe

Mylinda: Female, wheaten

Sainted Riley: Male, red wheaten - named in memory of Rebecca P's and Paul J's first Cairn

Sir Isaac Newton: Male, gray brindle - named in memory Of Rebecca P's and Paul J's precious CP puppy, Sandia, who died tragically right before his 3rd birthday.

Stunner: Male, brindle, born Jan. 2010

Welcome to the good life, welcome to CP!

Clooney snuggles into CP

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



Picture this – one sunny afternoon 2 little cairns go to the dog park with their mom for a little fun. While at the park mom asks another dog family if they could take the 2 cairns and find them a new home. If not, she would have to take them to the local shelter. The compassionate, animal-loving family takes the 2 cairns and quickly finds a home for one. But after several months, they hadn’t found a home for Clooney and contacted us for help.

Clooney is 7 years old and is reportedly a pretty calm little guy. He is a snuggler, good with other dogs and children, likes taking walks and traveling in the car – AND…… he still enjoys going to the dog park!

Welcome Clooney! We’ll find you a new forever family!

Wishbone joins the CP family!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



Wishbone is a 5-1/2 year old little cairn who joined the Col. Potter family recently. His family could no longer care for him and asked if we could find him a new family.

Fortunately, Col. Potter's plea for foster homes turned up a home that hadn’t fostered for a few years. And, as fate probably had a hand in this, the foster home just happened to be in an area we could get little Wishbone to very quickly.

Welcome Wishbone!

Col. Potter is always in need of new foster homes. Click here if you are interested in learning more or considering becoming a foster parent.

Friday's Funnies

Dog is Saved Twice by the same Animal Rescue Worker

www.pawnation.com



Scruffy the canine escape artist is giving Welsh animal welfare officers a run for their money.

The 12-year-old trouble-making terrier has been rescued twice this year by the same inspector from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), in two different parts of of the U.K., BBC News reports.

Earlier this year, RSPCA inspector Julie Fadden helped to save Scruffy from a bad home situation in the town of Merthyr Tydfil. "The dog was living in very poor conditions, so I rescued him," Fadden told the South Wales Evening Post.

Last month, Scruffy was adopted by new owners in Swansea, some 60 miles away.

But just two days after moving in, Scruffy managed to escape his new digs and go for a wander. He apparently squeezed through a cat door, jumped over a wall, and made his way through a dense hedge before wandering down a busy road, BBC News reports.

Fadden was called in to rescue the dog, and was surprised when she recognized him as the pooch she'd saved from the other side of South Wales. Fortunately, Scruffy wasn't injured, and he'd already been microchipped by his new owners.

"We had everyone out searching and scouring the area looking for Scruffy," his new owner, Sue Overment, told BBC News. They were thrilled to be reunited with the pooch later that night.

"He looked really laid back without a care in the world," Overment told BBC News. "He's such a determined little mutt. We should rename him Harry Houdini."

Introducing Kaden!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



Kaden has had a bit of an up and down life. We have no early history other then he was a stray and became companion to an elderly gentleman for many years. When this gentleman could no longer even care for himself, Kaden was taken in by the man's relative. His relative loved Kaden and even took him with to his work. Then they had a child, and as time passed it became clear that Kaden could not adjust to little people in his home. They knew they would have to find Kaden another home without little people and posted an ad to craigslist.com.

This is where CP's great volunteer searchers on the Intakes Team stepped in. A letter was sent explaining the dangers of offering a dog free and information about Col. Potter. His family contacted CP asking if they could place Kaden with us because they wanted to ensure Kaden would be placed in a home where he would be happy again.

Huge thanks to our CP volunteer who took a day off work to help Kaden become a Col. Potter boy!

Welcome Kaden!

Can Cairns type and talk? The Proof is at Hand

Contributed by a typing cairn

Deer Antee Karin anna ebbereewon,

Doncha dayr beleeb wat dat hooman toldju. cee da tached fer possitib proof.

Rockey Man Mahar

Does Cypress Speak?

Contributed by a CP foster mom

This is really not off topic as you will see. I am sure we all
remember the story of "Yes Virginia There is a Santa Clause." In
case you forgot, a bunch of MEAN people tried to say Santa did not
exist which they were later proved wrong by the wonderful children
and a few smart adults who knew Santa did exist.

Here in lies my story. Last night I was speaking to one of my
adoptive homes who will remain nameless but she adopted 2 dogs from
me, works on contracts team and the Matchmakers team. So you will
probably figure out who this mean, evil person is.

Like I said we were talking & I was looking at my emails, just then
an email from Stacey came in with her adorable story about Cypress.
This other person says to me you know I have had to tell adoptive
homes in the past that the dog is really not the one telling these
stories. I said WHAT???? You mean Shelby and all the other dogs who
post on CRM do not write these stories? Well who does? I am
confused. NO KARIN she tells me, dogs can not type or tell stories.
Seriously. How can this be. This person laughed at me. Worse yet,
Mike was out & called me a bit later, I told him that this person
told me dogs do not write stories on CRM, people do. Poor Mike he
almost wrecked the car from the shock of being told this.

This woman should be ashamed. Next she is going to tell my poor
Catera who just had 9 teeth pulled there is no tooth fairy. My plan
is to go to Florida, telling her I am coming to visit. Stay a week,
lounge around her pool, then while she is at work, her 2 girls & I
will get on a plane & fly home. I do not think my girls should be
subjected to a non believer.

Thanks for listening if you have any better ideas let me know

Wacky Wednesday!

Wednesday is the day to be WACKY! Each week we will showcase a terrierific cairn picture with an appropriate caption. If you have a terrierific cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture and caption for an upcoming "Wacky Wednesday" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.)

A big shout out to Max for being the Wacky Wednesday model this week!

Enjoy Pictures and Video from the Annual Cairn Pool Party in Walnut Creek, CA

Contributed by CP Volunteers

Toddy

James, Scout and Reesa

Hostess

Well, a good time was had by all! We had perfect weather-about 80-82 degrees, but shaded by mulberry trees. We had about 18 Cairns, 2 Schipperkes, a Westie, a Norwich, and a little terrier (I think) mix. The only one who made any trouble was my Willie.

There were Col. Potter people, friends from my dog training and parade classes, former Cairn club members, and a couple friends of people in the group, who have become part of the pool party family. My former foster Franz/Scout was there, with his mom and dad, and a couple people I've gotten to know from doing home safety visits. Boise and Tampa (fosters) were here with their foster mom.

CP's new Tippy, picked up at the shelter a week ago by Denise, and flying tomorrow to her foster home in FL, went from lap to lap--she's a little doll, and won't last long! Denise and I tried very hard to get a couple who were there, to apply to foster her, and hijack her (The wife fell in love with her!), but no luck.

No one got in the wading pool, and only Toddy got in the pool--she did her "flop in the water on a step" trick.

We had chips, dips, olives, grapes, and munchies, followed by hamburgers and hot dogs, salads, and desserts.

The hot dog eating contest was fun as usual, with 3 winners, and a bunch of dogs who are going to practice for next year. The winners were Monkey, Toddy and Tacy (one of the Schipperkes). The oldest was Scout/Franz' sister Annie, who's 17, and Rascal, who is 2.

Two friends spent several hours here on Friday, setting up the backyard, and 5-6 stayed after yesterday, and put everything away. As usual, it was a successful event. I think I sold 5-6 blankies.

A wonderful time was had by all, that would be dogs & humans! Carol is a great hostess! The weather was perfect! What a great group of warm hearted people. Gracie & I were so glad we went & the 3 hr drive actually went by fast (it helps when you get behind people going 80 mph!)

It was a great day with an excellent mix of Cairns, Cairn folk and good food. The weather was perfect. It didn't seem like it had been a year since the last one. That year sure went by quick.

Thanks to Carol for hostessing the event and to her helper elves who assisted with organizing the party and providing great treats to eat.

We hope you enjoy this video of the partygoers, people and cairns!

Dogs Sneak Food When We're Not Looking

Analysis by Jennifer Viegas

www.news@discovery.com

If a dog's eyes appear to be riveted to you and your sandwich the next time you try to enjoy lunch, consider the clever, strategical intent of your rapt viewer. That's because new research has just demonstrated dogs quietly sneak food when we're not looking, waiting for the perfect opportunity to bite, steal and nosh.

Before every dog owner and lover reading this comments, "Duh! I knew that already," the finding is not to be taken lightly. The research, published in the latest issue of Applied Animal Behaviour Science, adds to the growing body of evidence that dogs possess theory of mind, the ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others.

In other words, dogs can likely perceive what we see and know, allowing them to take advantage of us when opportunity arises. "Stains," a dog featured on Animal Planet, has mastered the approach, as this video shows.

Shannon Kundey of Maryland's Hood College and colleagues tested the phenomenon out in a more structured, scientific way on 20 dogs. To do this, they gave the dogs the opportunity to take food from one of two containers.

"These containers were located within the proximity of a human gatekeeper who was either looking straight ahead or not looking at the time of choice," explained the scientists. "One container was silent when food was inserted or removed while the other was noisy." The vast majority of the dogs approached the silent container that was being pseudo ignored by the person.

The researchers then adjusted the experiment to see how dogs would react if the food container was noisy yet was still ignored by the nearby "gatekeeper," or if the dogs weren't particularly quiet when grabbing the snack.

According to the scientists, the "dogs preferentially attempted to retrieve food silently only when silence was germane to obtaining food unobserved by the human gatekeeper. Interestingly, dogs sourced from a local animal shelter evidenced similar outcomes."

This latter finding "conflicts with other recent data suggesting that shelter dogs perform more poorly than pet dogs in tasks involving human social cues," writes Kundey and her team. Aside from giving some props to shelter dogs, the study suggests that the food nabbing skills aren't necessarily learned through repeated experience. The sneakiness may have evolved in wolves, the ancestors to dogs, and could therefore have genetic components.

We humans may also have an inborn drive to take food away from our dinner mates when they aren't looking. Have you ever grabbed a French fry, piece of sushi, or some other small, yet tempting, item when a friend or relative has left the table?

Admittedly, I did that the other night. Sorry, Grace. The fried won-ton on your plate was good.

Caine joins the CP family!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



An email came to Col. Potter for help--very distinguished middle age male cairn was in a shelter and had some medical problems that were preventing him from finding a new home. CP agreed to take Caine into its care. He is reportedly a very happy and friendly little man.

Please give Caine a warm welcome into our CP family!

Dogs Automatically Imitate People

www.discoverynews.com

Some dogs may look like their owners, but all dogs imitate their human companions.

THE GIST
For the first time, scientists have proven that dogs automatically imitate humans.
Dogs cannot easily curb this tendency to imitate us, even when the behavior is not in their best interest.
Humans, non-human primates and certain birds automatically imitate individuals within their own species too.

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, dogs often shower us with praise. New research has just determined dogs automatically imitate us, even when it is not in their best interest to do so.
The study, published in the latest Proceedings of the Royal Society B, provides the first evidence that dogs copy at least some of our body movements and behaviors in ways that are spontaneous and voluntary. In other words, they can't really help themselves when it comes to copying people.

"This suggests that, like humans, dogs are subject to 'automatic imitation;' they cannot inhibit online, the tendency to imitate head use and/or paw use," lead author Friederike Range and her colleagues conclude. It's long been known that humans do this, even when the tendency to copy interferes with efficiency."For example," according to the researchers, "if people are instructed to open their mouths as soon as they see the letters 'OM' appear on a screen, responses are slower when the letters are accompanied by an image of an opening hand than when they are accompanied by an image of an opening mouth."

In a scientific first, Range -- a University of Vienna researcher in the Department of Cognitive Biology -- and her team tested this phenomenon on dogs. Ten adult dogs of various breeds and their owners, from Austria, participated in the experiments.

All of the dogs received preliminary training to open a sliding door using their head or a paw. The dogs then watched their owners open the door by hand or by head. For the latter, the owner would get down on the floor and use his or her head to push up or down on the sliding door.

The dogs were next divided into two groups. Dogs in the first group received a food reward whenever they copied what the owner did. Dogs in the second group received a food reward when they did the opposite.

All of the dogs were inclined to copy what the owner did, even if it meant receiving no food reward.

"This finding suggests that the dogs brought with them to the experiment a tendency automatically to imitate hand use and/or paw use by their owner; to imitate these actions even when it was costly to do so," the authors report.

The scientists suggest owners would do well to match their own body movements, whenever possible, to tasks at hand during training sessions.

For example, if an owner is trying to teach a dog to shake "hands," the person might have more success if he stretched out his own hand to demonstrate. The observing dog would then be inclined to stretch out a paw, mirroring what the human did. At that point, a food reward could be offered to the dog, reinforcing the behavior.


WATCH VIDEO: Dogs recognize pointing gestures on a similar level as toddlers.


The owner is reinforcing bonding and cooperation with the dog, too.
"Researchers have known that human beings prefer the behavior of other people who subtly imitate their gestures and other affects," said Duane Alexander, M.D., director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child and Human Development. Alexander worked on another study showing that non-human primates automatically imitate each other. Certain birds do this, too, but it may be very rare in the animal kingdom for one species to almost subconsciously imitate the behavior of a completely different species.The dog-human bond may therefore have few, if any, parallels.

"Dogs are special animals, both in terms of their evolutionary history of domestication and the range and intensity of their developmental training by humans," Range and her team explain."Both of these factors may enhance the extent to which dogs attend to human activity," they added, "but the results of the present experiment suggest it is the latter -- training in the course of development -- which plays the more powerful and specific role in shaping their imitative behavior."

Tippy's big day

Contributed by a CP Transport Volunteer

So today I got to do my first EVER transport! My husband and I drove about 90 minutes from home, to pick up Tippy from the Vet and deliver her to Denise for her B&B. She is flying to Florida on Monday. We get to the Vet clinic and she's all ready to go. They bring her out and I am in love. She is TINY and adorable!

I called to her and she ran right over. I got down on her level and she jumped in my lap and gave me a nice bunch of Cairn kisses. My husband called her, to put her CP tag on, and he got the same treatment. This girl is sweet, sweet, sweet! The clinic manager said that she was a sweetheart and that she was a good guest, even if she did complain about her accommodations.

We got her all tagged, harness on and leash in place. We took her out front and she immediately did her business. Such a good girl! I had brought a blanket, a stuffed marrow bone, some treats and a couple of toys. I didn't want the poor girl to be bored, right? I put her in the crate and she immediately grabbed one of the toys and started squeaking away. I snapped a quick picture, which you can see above. By this time, we were wondering how someone could let this sweet girl go. I don't know how she came to be in the shelter, but she didn't belong there. Honestly, he and I had a VERY long discussion about whether she would make it to Denise. But we know our current pack and we just didn't think we should upset the apple cart. Harmony is a good thing.

We drove the hour to meet Denise. Tippy would fuss and then settle in. After a few minutes she would fuss again. So, he would give her a small piece of the treat. She would settle, fuss, treat. Settle, fuss, treat. You get the idea. He kept telling her what a great life she would have and just how sweet and cute she was. And yes, I told her the same thing. It took everything we had not to take our exit and head home.

When we got to the meeting spot, he refused to open his door so I could take out the crate. Yes, he was totally in love. But, he also loves the harmony in the house. Our Izzy would not take kindly to another spunky female. He did open the door and we got her safely stowed in Denise's car. Denise says she is particularly fond of the pink stuffed bone, which makes me doubly glad I brought it for her.

When we got home, I got a message from my youngest son. He's wondering why she wasn't dognapped and why I hadn't informed him of her existence. I knew she wasn't right for him either. Mother knows best! I know she will find the most perfect home. And who knows, someone may fall head over heels for her at Carol's pool party. We are unable to attend and it's probably a good thing. I don't know that he could spend much more time with her and NOT bring her back here.What a wonderful experience it was. Tippy is the cutest and sweetest little girl. Welcome to freedom Tippy!

If you would like to volunteer to help transport one of our cairns please click this link. Even if you can only drive one hour each way, it can make a difference! Thanks for considering it.

Sunday Sweets

Sunday is full of SWEETS! Each week we will showcase the sweeter side of Cairns. If you have a sweet filled cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture for an upcoming "Sunday Sweets" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.)

Henry fka Winnipeg

Kelly

Gilly

Indy

Lucy and Gabby

Duke

Matty arrives at his foster home - Video!

Contributed by Matty's foster mom

This is Matty. He is a kind, sweet, gentle, loving little guy even after what he has been through. He never makes a fuss of his frequent bathings to clear up his skin issues. And his hair is growing back nicely.



Matty

He has made friends with the other 'kids' and plays well with them. He loves chasing the others around and around the yard. He may be the smallest one, but he certainly isn't the slowest one. The thing he enjoys the most is foster mom's lap & belly scritches. In return, he gives tiny little kisses.

Matty will be available for adoption soon. He is being fostered in Oklahoma. Please click here to see his intake story. You can visit our website to see all of the available cairns for adoption and to find out more about Matty.

Welcome O'Duffy to CP

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



This little cutie became a Col. Potter kid yesterday after being released from a breeder. He’s about a year old and has a gorgeous multi-colored coat. He’s reportedly a little timid and a bit unsure of what’s happening to him, but is also described as a real sweetheart by his rescue angel, Mary N.

O’Duffy – enjoy your week at the spa and welcome to the family!

Give a warm welcome to Tippy!

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



We received a call on Thursday afternoon from a CA shelter that this little, 3-4 year old, male cairn was way past his hold time and no adopters or local rescue groups were going to take him. The shelter gave us until Monday to get him or he would be euthanized. I put out a plea to our SF Bay-area volunteers and had an overwhelming response of offers to help, even though the shelter was 2+ hours from where most live.

So, yesterday Denise F made the long trek to the shelter to save the little guy. When she arrived, she called to let me know about a “little problem” – turns out the little male is actually a little female! So we had to do a quick name change. Tippy is now at the vet for a week of r&r. The vet reported the first thing she needed was a bath since she smelled so bad, but added that she’s very sweet and friendly with all the staff. She loves being carried around and is an enthusiastic tail-wagger.

Please welcome Tippy to Col Potter and give a big round of applause to our CA volunteers, especially Denise for spending all day getting her to safety.

Friday's Funnies

Note from CP Blogger: We're sure that all dog owners, particularly those that share their lives with terriers can relate to this.

Rescue angel guides Matty to CP

Written by a CP Intakes volunteer



The heat and humidity this summer has been tough for all of us. Luckily we can escape to air conditioning, shade, cool places and the comfort of our homes. A refreshing drink of water can quench our thirst and parched throats.

Can you imagine being a young cairn out in the middle of nowhere enduring near 100 degree heat? On top of that, you are running down the road to the point of exhaustion looking for something or someone.

Matty was found in this situation. A woman driving down a country road, no houses for miles, saw this little guy running down the road. She stopped, gathered up Matty and he collapsed in her car from exhaustion. It was a very lucky day for Matty. His rescuer just happened to be a person who regularly works with shelters and rescues to save furkids of all kinds. She gave him food, water,shelter and TLC. Matty suffered fur loss from a flea allergy and his rescuer helped ease his discomfort. Matty had no microchip or identification of any kind. She contacted Col. Potter after no one came looking for him.

Matty is a delightful young cairn, possibly around 3. He's housebroken, neutered, gets along with dogs of all sizes and cats. He's playful, curious, charming and loves lap time. He also enjoys air conditioning.

Thanks to all of you who support Col. Potter and the rescue of cairns. Without your support it wouldn't be possible to rescue sweet cairns who are in emergency situations like Matty. Just look in his eyes and know that if it hadn't been for his rescue angel, he wouldn't be here today. She was very thankful that Col. Potter was able to help with the next step in Matty's journey.

Col. Potter is very lucky to have our newest little guy, Matty!

Lost Cairn Terrier- reward! Missouri - (Winfield/Troy area)

PLEASE help us find our beloved family dog, Yoda. Tri colored (brindle- but mostly black) Cairn Terrier (looks like toto on wizard of oz but a little bigger). REWARD for his safe return!!! He went missing late last Friday night on hwy W.

His name is Yoda but he probably won't come when called (or he wouldn't be lost) however he is very friendly. no tags or collar (but has been vaccinated so he's not sick or anything) PLEASE call if you have seen him- my sister is currently out searching for him. Call 636-290-5520 day or night- my name is Kristin. Other numbers you can reach us as are 636-358-7692 or 636-528-0601 if no answer at the others (they are cell phone so we are worried about the reception while we search) Thanks!

Please help! If you have seen this little guy, please contact me! He is my little brothers dog and he is heartbroken that he is gone. He went missing late friday night off of hwy W. There is a reward for his safe return! My phone # is 636-290-5520.

If you live in or are near the area, please consider contacting Kristin and helping to bring this lost little guy home. Please continue to pray for his safe return.

Video of Foster Gloria Playing with Zeus-Warning- May spin up your furkids

Contributed by Gloria's foster mom

Gloria aka Ginger was rescued back in May by Col. Potter. You may remember she had been sent a kill shelter on her 4th birthday with a horrible skin condition. Gloria had been an "only child" and she is learning to live with other dogs. She has an "empress" complex also. Chloe, Zeus and I are working with her manners.

The link below is Gloria's photo album. The first item is the video of her trying to engage Zeus in play. Gloria is a tad bit too excited and Zeus won't play with her when she is "spun tight". He's a smart boy.

Gloria tends to spin up a lot and she is vocal. She is always loud and bossy. Note: The blue collar around her neck is a calming collar. I think I need switch brands. Her antics and vocals are worth the watch. As a frame of reference go to the last photo in the album which is her intake photo. She's come along way since May.

Gloria is being fostered in Virginia. Please go to our website to check her out and all of the cairns available for adoption.



Gloria

Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday is the day to be WACKY! Each week we will showcase a terrierific cairn picture with an appropriate caption. If you have a terrierific cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture and caption for an upcoming "Wacky Wednesday" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.)

A big shout out to Sadie for being the Wacky Wednesday model this week!

IT'S NOT FAIR! CYPRESS SPEAKS AGAIN...

Contributed by Cypress' foster mom

Dear Cuzins,

I am SO disappointed! Mommy promised me that I could meet the other kids this weekend after I got my stitches out. Then the vet said my 'incision' (whatEVER that is) wasn't all the way healed and it would be good to 'keep me quiet' for another few days. HA! Keep ME quiet?
Anyways, that means I have to stay in Ft Knox for a few more days! AND Mommy torturefied me today and took off half a dog worth of hair. Now my lovely locks aren't 2-3 inches long! *Sigh*

On the bright side, I don't have any nasty mats in my hair anymore. Of course that means my butt doesn't have much hair at all, but Mommy says it will grow.

Also, I DID get to meet Maggie and Stewart and Katie and Joie, but only one at a time and we didn't get to run and play. Actually, Stewart and Maggie just stood there and let me sniff their butts. Mommy said the word I'm looking for is 'nonplussed'. Katie likes me I think. She thinks I'm cool because I'm smaller than she is. And Joie wanted to play with me. She looked thrilled to see me. Well, that is until I sneaked up and playfully chomped on her ear. She made a 'mama sound' then. But the brother and sisters definitely look promising once I'm allow to join the social circle. It looks like I'm going to be a HIT!

AND Mommy did take me outside for a photo shoot this afternoon. She said I need to work on standing still for a second so my pictures aren't so blurry. WHATEVER! A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do! I just have lots of things to DO! Mommy says at least you can see my pretty face in these pictures.

OH! And the vet said I weighed 9 lbs 4 ozs on Saturday! Mommy says she can't feel my backbone so much any more.

Here's the link to the pictures!

http://picasaweb.google.com/cairngirls/Cypress#slideshow/5500637300446036258

xoxo

Cypress

She is being fostered in Missouri and will be available for adoption soon. Please visit our website to see all of the cairns that we have available for adoption.

Foster Cypress says hello!

Dictated to Cypress' foster mom




Dere CP Fambly,

Dis is Cypwess.

It is berry good to meet you. I gots newz to tells you. Did you know that there are MONKEYS at my new house? Las night when my mommy gots home and herd me cwying anna cwying she said, "Dinner will have to wait. Cypress needs to go out and play in the backyard."( Did I tells you I likes my mommy?)So she fastened my leesh and let me play in da yard whiles she picked up poop.

She ran UP the yard and DOWN the yard anna I ran beside her, mostly in front obs her. :-) Den she gabes me kisses, put me back in my roomb and pwomised dat she would send Mary out to pway wif me again after dinner. (Dis is where da monkeycomes in....)

Soz after dinner Mary came and took me outside AGAIN! Anna den da funniest ting happened.... All ob a sudden I heard a MONKEY calling me! It sounded like the monkey was inside Mary! I started running and running, chasing Mary to follow da monkey call. Dat monkey had Mary jumping and dancing anna making da cwaziest monkey noises!

It was berry fun. Now me anna Mary habs our own speshul game.It's called MONKEY CHASE. Mama sez she herd not so many peeps outta me after I be running anna running in da yard. Monkey Chase must be a pretty good game to play before bedtimies.Soz all you cairn cuzins, be on da lookowt for MONKEYS inna your back yards! Deyiz da mostest fun. Gots to go now. I habs a berry bizzy day ahead obs meredecorating my roomb.

xoxo

Cypwess - da MONSTER! (hehe)

Cypress is being fostered in Missouri and will be available for adoption soon. Please visit our website to see all of the cairns we have available for adoption.

TOP 10 Household Items That Could Harm Your Dog

Contributed by a CP Media Volunteer


There was a discussion among us the other day about chemicals used on the lawn. Received this in a newsletter. Just as a refresher for us all.

Top 10 Household Items That Could Harm Your Dog


There are many dangers in and around the home that can spell disaster for your dog. Due to canine curiosity and their tendency to explore the world using their mouth they can ingest common household items that are potentially toxic. Toxicoses account for approximately 15 to 20 percent of animal emergencies at emergency facilities and listed below are the top ten categories of common household items that are most frequently seen.

People food

Just because we can eat it does not mean our food is safe for our canine companions. Chocolate contains large amounts of caffeine and theobromine which dogs do not tolerate well. It can cause clinical signs ranging from gastrointestinal upset, irregular heartbeats, abnormal blood pressure, tremors, seizures and even death in extreme cases. In general, the darker the chocolate the more toxic it is. The toxic dose is calculated by factoring in your dog’s weight, the type of chocolate and how much chocolate was ingested. Please contact poison control or your veterinarian with this information to see what steps will need to be taken. Inducing vomiting is recommended if the ingestion was within the last two hours and depending on the dose, your dog may need to be hospitalized so he can receive activated charcoal and IV fluids. Chocolate tends to be one of the more common toxicoses but there are other foods to be aware of.

Grapes and raisins can cause acute kidney failure; macadamia nuts can cause GI upset, tremors and weakness. Avocado contains persin which causes vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Sugarless gums contain xylitol which can cause dangerously low blood sugar levels. Signs of low blood sugar are weakness, loss of coordination, tremors and occasionally seizures. Several days after ingesting xylitol dogs can develop elevated liver enzymes and sometimes liver failure. Compared to dog food, people food in general is richer, higher in fat and spicier. Dogs that indulge in people food tend to experience gastrointestinal upset or in severe cases can develop inflammation of the pancreas which usually requires hospitalization. Please keep people food away from your dog's reach. If you have family or friends coming over inform your guests not to feed your dog and make the kitchen and dining areas off limits for your canine friend.

Rodenticides

Mouse and rat baits are designed to be appetizing to rodents to encourage ingestion, but unfortunately, for the same reason many dogs find these baits appealing as well. By far the most common type is the anticoagulant based rodenticide. Active ingredients for these are typically warfarin based anticoagulants such as brodifacoum, bromodialone and diphacinone. These baits work by blocking vitamin K dependant clotting factors causing massive internal bleeding and death for any rodent that ingests it and the same mechanism applies to dogs as well. Because dogs tend to be bigger than rodents it takes longer for the bleeding to occur, typically within 3-5 days. If the ingestion was recent, induce vomiting and seek veterinary attention. Your veterinarian will prescribe oral vitamin K for 2-3 weeks and may want to check your dog's clotting times. For the next couple weeks you will need to watch for lethargy, weakness, loss of appetite and pale gums. If you notice any of these symptoms seek veterinary care immediately. In serious cases, blood transfusions are sometimes necessary.

There are two other kinds of rodenticides that are less common. Baits containing cholecalciferol increases the dog's calcium and phosphorous causing the soft tissue to mineralize. The kidneys are most affected and acute kidney failure is common. Hospitalization with fluid support and medication to lower the serum calcium and phosphorous is usually needed. Bromethalin (note the similarity of the word to Bromodialone) based rodenticides working by acting on the brain. It makes the brain swell up triggering tremors, seizures and eventually death. There is no specific antidote and only supportive care can be given. Of the three, this is the hardest one to treat and is usually fatal. If you have a rodent problem and feel the only solution is to lay out baits please use only anticoagulant based rodenticides since they are the least toxic of the three types and the easiest to treat. Place the baits in a location where your dog cannot reach them and once a day check to see if the baits are still there. Dispose of the baits properly when your rodent problem is gone. If you find a bait missing or has been tampered with and believe your dog ingested some seek veterinary attention immediately.

Keep the package the bait came in and bring it with you to the vet. I know of one case where the owner told their vet that the bait was D-con which is an anticoagulant based rodenticide. Unfortunately, this owner used D-con as a generic term for all rodenticides. The veterinarian in this case treated the dog with vitamin K. The dog later presented at the emergency clinic with neurological signs because the bait was actually bromethalin based. So be safe and hang on to the packaging material and bring it with you to the vet so there is no confusion.

Insecticides

The most common insecticide that dogs tend to eat is the ant or roach baits. They contain an attractant such as peanut butter or bread which most dogs find appealing. Luckily the insecticides used in the baits today are typically non-toxic in mammals or the dose contained in the baits is so low that serious toxicosis is unlikely. In fact, there is more concern that the container of the bait can end up as a gastric foreign body. For this reason follow the same guidelines for placement as the rodenticides baits. Keep the packaging and contact poison control if you believe your dog ingested an ant or roach bait. Less common insecticides to be aware of are metaldehyde based snail and slug baits and methomyl based fly bait. If you use insecticides be sure to keep your dog away from the area where it was used.

Human pharmaceuticals

This category includes prescription medications and over the counter drugs meant for humans. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are toxic and should never be given to your dog. Never give your dog over the counter medication without first discussing it with your veterinarian. Keep your prescription pills out of reach. The bottles may be child proof but they certainly aren't dog proof. Don't leave pills lying around on nightstands or on top of counters for example. If possible take pills in the bathroom with the door closed so that if you accidentally drop a pill your dog cannot run in and gobble it up. If your dog does get into your pills contact poison control with the drug name and approximate number of tablets he ate in order to determine what treatment your dog may need.

Veterinary pharmaceuticals

Some pills that veterinarians prescribe for dogs are flavored to make them more palatable and apparently some taste so good that dogs think they are treats. It is important to keep all medication for your dog away in a safe place. If your dog needs medications be sure you understand the dosing schedule and ask any questions you might have about the medication before you leave the veterinarian's office. Never apply flea and tick products meant for your dog on any feline companions you may have.

Plants

This is more of a problem with cats but I have seen puppies that chewed on plants and sometimes adult dogs will chew on plants when their stomach is bothering them. Some toxic plants to be aware of are Narcissus and hyacinth bulbs, oleander, rhododendrons, cyclamen, amaryllis, yew and chrysanthemum. Know the species you have in your garden, do some research to find out which are toxic and which are safe and try to only plant non-toxic varieties of plants. If you're not sure whether your plants are safe, keep your dog out of the garden and watch him around houseplants.

Fertilizer

Another reason to keep your dog out of the garden is fertilizer which often smells like food to dogs. There is a wide variety of fertilizers, but they typically contain varying amounts of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous with insecticides and herbicides as common additives. Restrict access to newly-fertilized gardens and garden sheds or garages where fertilizer is kept and keep the packaging as a reference just in case. Or use an organic, pet-friendly alternative.

Cleaning products

Many of these products are just as toxic for our dogs as they are to us. Store all cleaning products away when not in use and consider using natural, organic cleaning solutions instead. If your dog has ingested a bleach-containing product or a drain cleaner, do NOT induce vomiting. As always contact poison control with the product name and the approximate amount ingested and seek emergency veterinary care.

Heavy metals

Zinc and lead are the most common culprits. The most common cause of zinc toxicosis is ingestion of pennies. Pennies minted since 1983 are primarily zinc and some dogs love to ingest coins. Clinical signs are gastrointestinal upset and anemia from red blood cell destruction. Surgery is usually necessary to remove the pennies to prevent further absorption of zinc. The best treatment is prevention so keep your pocket change in a jar out of your dog’s reach. Thankfully, lead toxicosis is becoming less common due to industry safety guidelines. It is no longer a common component of paint but keep in mind that when renovating older homes that lead may be present in paint chips and dust and your dog should be kept away during periods of renovation.

Miscellaneous chemicals

Antifreeze is very sweet and attractive to dogs. They appear drunk after ingesting even small amounts. They appear fine after a few hours but go into kidney failure as few days later. The toxic component is ethylene glycol. There is an antidote but it must be given shortly after ingestion so if you suspect ingestion seek veterinary attention immediately. Much less toxic is propylene glycol based antifreeze, so whenever possible purchase propylene glycol based antifreeze. If you do use ethylene glycol based antifreeze be sure to prevent access and be sure to dispose of it properly as it is toxic to wildlife as well. Many other chemicals pose dangers as well such as paint, paint thinners, solvents and pool chemicals. If a product is labeled toxic then assume it's toxic to animals as well and store chemicals out of reach.

Be prepared by considering toxic emergencies when putting together a first aid kit for your dog. Please check out our first aid guide for dog owners for more information on building a first aid kit. Be sure to include a bottle of fresh sealed 3% hydrogen peroxide and a bulb syringe so you can induce vomiting when necessary, saline eye solution in case you need to flush the eye and dishwashing detergent to bathe your dog with in the event of skin contamination. Lastly, always keep the number of your regular veterinarian, emergency clinic, and poison control handy. The number for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is (888) 426-4435. It's a poisonous world out there but with knowledge and prevention you can help keep your dog safe.

Remember that prevention is the best treatment!

Meet Cypress, the foster puppy 'monster'!

Contributed by Cypress' foster mom

So have you ever taken a foster because he/she's just SO cute?Little Cypress is a little mite at almost 9 pounds and Mary pleaded for us to foster her. Well it's AMAZING what almost 9 pounds can do! She's a little squirm worm, wriggling with joy whenever you pick her up. She absolutely LOVES people. The past couple of days she's decided that having her own bedroom away from the rest of the family is just NOT acceptable.

She has been complaining LOUDLY that she needs to be included. (Did I mention that a high C is not out of her vocal range? In fact, she quite likes the 'upper register'.) So last night she took matters into her own paws. After her nighttime walkies,but before going in her crate for bed, she was again registering her usual complaints - her expen is the wrong shape, her garbage can is in the wrong place, the towels don't belong on the bed. You know, the usual decorating tips from an 8 month old cairn girl. THEN IT GOT QUIET............In my mind, whether the kids are cairn or human, quiet is NEVER a good sign.

So I opened the door to find out what was happening. Who should meet me from theend of the bed? Yep, little monster Cypress. She'd taken care of her expen. It was now a loooong rectangle stretched across the room. She'd knocked down the garbage can to be more accessible and taken the towels off the bed. (They were in her way and looked better on the floor anyway.) She was SOOO proud of herself, wiggling happily on the bed. So I laughed at her, called her a monster, put the room back together, popped her in her crate with a cookie and a kiss, and turned out the light - threatening a lid for her expen if she tried that trick again.

With nary a peep last night, she arose happily and went on her walkies with Mary. She wasn't back in her pen for 5 minutes before she met me at the door again, happily wagging and wiggling to come out and play, although this time she did it without moving the expen. So out came the expen lid to keep her safe. I've promised her that she can meet the pack on Saturday after she gets her stitches out. She will have had a week to get used to the smells and sounds and routine of our house and will be ready to make some new friends.The good news is that she has kept her crate dry EVERY night since she's been home! YAY! She's a cutie, but a monster. I think she subscribes to the rule: "You can say(do) ANYTHING as long as you smile when you say(do) it!"

Cypress is 8 months old and being fostered in Missouri.

She will be available for adoption soon. Please visit our website to see all of the cairns that we have available for adoption.

P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods

For Immediate Release
Contact: P&G Consumer Relations - 877-340-8823
July 30. 2010

P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk

CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 - The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.

The following products are included:

Product Name
Version
"Best-By" Dates
UPC Code
Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas
All dry sizes and varieties
01Jul10 - 01Dec11
All UPC Codes
Eukanuba Naturally Wild
All dry sizes and varieties
01Jul10 - 01Dec11
All UPC Codes
Eukanuba Pure
All dry sizes and varieties
01Jul10 - 01Dec11
All UPC Codes
Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin
All dry sizes
01Jul10 - 01Dec11
All UPC Codes

The affected products are sold in veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers throughout the United States and Canada. No canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement. A full listing of UPC codes can be found at www.iams.com

These products are made in a single, specialized facility. In cooperation with FDA, P&G determined that some products made at this facility have the potential for salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling all products made at this facility.

Consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed should discard them. People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8823
(Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).

# # #
About Procter & Gamble
Four billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Gain®, Pringles®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun®, and Fusion®. The P&G community includes approximately 135,000 employees working in about 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

Media Contact: Jason Taylor 513-622-3205


UPC CODES FOR P&G PET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS RECALLED ON JULY 30, 2010



EUKANUBA DOG BG PURE

Item UPC
PURE TURKEY *
4 LB
0 19014 03191 7
PURE ADULT MAINTENANCE *
4.5 LB
0 19014 03958 6
PURE PUPPY GROWTH *
4.5 LB
0 19014 03949 4
PURE ADULT MAINTENANCE *
15 LB
0 19014 03953 1
PURE ADULT LARGE BRD *
15 LB
0 19014 03959 3
PURE PUPPY GROWTH *
15 LB
0 19014 03955 5
PURE TURKEY *
15 LB
0 19014 03192 4
PURE ADULT MAINTENANCE *
30 LB
0 19014 03952 4
PURE ADULT LARGE BRD *
30 LB
0 19014 03960 9
PURE PUPPY GROWTH *
30 LB
0 19014 09364 7
PURE TURKEY *
30 LB
0 19014 03193 1
EUKANUBA DOG CUSTOM CARE


CUSTOM CARE - SENSITIVE SKIN
5.5 LB
0 19014 01935 9
CUSTOM CARE - SENSITIVE SKIN
28 LB
0 19014 01936 6
EUKANUBA DOG DRY NATURALY WILD


ADULT SALMON & RICE
4 LB
0 19014 02780 4
ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN
4 LB
0 19014 02776 7
ADULT VENISON & POTATO
4 LB
0 19014 02783 5
ADULT SALMON & RICE*
9.5 LB
0 19014 02894 8
ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN*
9.5 LB
0 19014 02895 5
ADULT VENISON & POTATO*
9.5 LB
0 19014 02893 1
ADULT SALMON & RICE
15 LB
0 19014 02781 1
ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN
15 LB
0 19014 02778 1
ADULT VENISON & POTATO
15 LB
0 19014 02784 2
ADULT SALMON & RICE *
19 LB
0 19014 02897 9
ADULTTURKEY & MULTIGRAIN *
19 LB
0 19104 02898 6
ADULT VENISON & POTATO *
19 LB
019104 02896 2
ADULT SALMON & RICE
30 LB
0 19014 02782 8
ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN
30 LB
0 19014 02779 8
ADULT VENISON & POTATO
30 LB
0 19014 02785 9
All NATURALLY WILD SAMPLES
7 oz.

IAMS VETERINARY FORMULA CAT DRY BAG


WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE
2 KG
0 19014 13720 6
INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE
5.5 LB
0 19014 15210 0
OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D
5.5 LB
0 19014 21305 4
RENAL MULTI-STAGE
5.5 LB
0 19014 21405 1
URINARY 0 - MODERATE PH/O
5.5 LB
0 19014 15510 1
URINARY S - LOW PH/S
5.5 LB
0 19014 14210 1
INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE
14 LB
0 19014 00859 9
WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE
18 LB
0 19014 02236 6
URINARY S - LOW PH/S
20 LB
0 19014 14221 7
IAMS VETERINARY FORMULA DOG DRY BAG


INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE
5 LB
0 19014 12405 3
OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D
5 LB
0 19014 15105 9
WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE
5 LB
0 19014 12205 9
RENAL EARLY STAGE
5.5 LB
0 19014 14410 5
JOINT
6 LB
0 19014 21006 0
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE FP
6 LB
0 19014 12106 9
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE KO
6 LB
0 19014 21106 7
PUPPY INTESTINAL LOW RESIDUE
8 LB
0 19014 12908 9
WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE
14 LB
0 19014 12214 1
JOINT
15 LB
0 19014 21015 2
OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D
15 LB
0 19014 15115 8
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE FP
15 LB
0 19014 12115 1
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE KO
15 LB
0 19014 21115 9
INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE
15 LB
0 19014 12415 2
RENAL EARLY STAGE
15.5 LB
0 19014 02235 9
WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE
28 LB
0 19014 12228 8
INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE
30 LB
0 19014 12430 5
JOINT
30 LB
0 19014 21030 5
OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D
30 LB
0 19014 15130 1
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE FP
30 LB
0 19014 12130 4
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE KO
30 LB
0 19014 21130 2
INT LOW RESIDUE BREEDER BAG
37 .5 LB
0 19014 12437 4
* Available in U.S. Only. All other SKUs are available in the U.S. and Canada.

Sunday Sweets

Sunday is full of SWEETS! Each week we will showcase the sweeter side of Cairns. This week it's the playful side of these sweeties. If you have a sweet filled cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture for an upcoming "Sunday Sweets" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.)

Tootsie

Keegan

Rocky & Gabby

Connor Bambi

Sydney, Jamey, Darcy, Riley, McKinley and Molly

Rocky

Aponi