Molly is a somewhat timid, low-key gal who spends a good deal of her day napping. When awake she follows her foster dad around the house and lets him know when she has to go out and when she is hungry. This is an even-tempered, slightly reserved little lady who has a great deal of love to give.

There are a total of four Cairns in Molly's foster home and she gets along well with all of them.

Molly is crate-trained but her foster family gives her free reign of the house and she'll tend to gravitate towards a favorite chair or pillow.

While Molly is 'mostly' potty-trained and will head for the door when she has to go out, she will leave a little "present" from time to time and is not 100% reliable. Molly would be a wonderful addition to a flexible, quieter home with a fenced yard and an owner who is home throughout the day. She would do best in a household with at least one other older dog as she seems to like canine companionship. Her future family must be able to commit to the emotional and financial responsibilities that come with owning and caring for a senior dog.

Molly is up-to-date on all her annual vaccinations and has tested negative for heartworm disease. Like many seniors she has cataracts and is somewhat hard of hearing. In the past, she had blood in her urine and although this condition has not re-occurred in quite a while, she is on a special prescription diet and her future home must be committed to maintaining her food regimen.

Below is a video of Molly:

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I Am Housetrained!
Jasper is housetrained.

My Personality
Jasper is very loving. He wants to be beside you or on your lap when you are sitting down. He also loves being outside, so a fenced yard is preferable for him. He loves to play with toys, and he gets along great with his fellow Cairns. His only issue is that he can be food aggressive with the other dogs, when it is feeding time or sometimes a treat. Says his foster mom: Even though as his foster mom, I always feed them in their crate, Jasper can be a little overanxious as he anticipates being fed. However, I can put my hand in his bowl and he does not do anything. I also have turned him over, groomed him, moved him around and he does not mind at all.

I Am Up to Date
Jasper is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations, micro-chipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where is Jasper Now?
Jasper is located in a private foster home in Richmond, Kentucky. Jasper does not need to be in my home, he really needs his furever home. So, why don't you give this handsome little guy yours?

I Am Housetrained
Sully is housetrained.

Where Did I Come From?
Originally rescued from a puppy mill, Sully was adopted in March 2010 together with his Cairn sister Gracie Leigh. Unfortunately, a family illness and a new job with very long hours forced the family to make the difficult decision of returning them to CRUSA and now both dogs (Gracie Leigh & Sully) are looking for a new home that will adopt them both so they can stay together.

Ideal Home
Sully's vet claims that Sully is the best behaved Cairn that he has ever treated. A naturally calm dog, Sully is well-suited to a home with other dogs and cats. While he is good with children, he absolutely adores older adults. He is not happy when left alone for long periods of time or when crated. He shows his anxiety by nibbling on his backside or marking. Sully loves belly rubs, fluffy toys, and bacon. Highly intelligent, Sully takes commands well and will let you know what he wants by poking you with his nose or staring at you with his big black eyes. Whoever adopts Sully will be a lucky dog owner, indeed.

Up To Date
Sully is neutered, up to date on his vaccines, microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where is Sully now?
Sully and his sister Gracie Leigh are located in a private foster home in Richmond, Kentucky

See More Photos of Sully and Gracie Leigh
To see more pictures of Sully, click HERE. To see more pictures of Gracie Leigh, click HERE.

I Am Housetrained
Gracie Leigh is housetrained.

Where Did I Come From?
Gracie Leigh was adopted in March 2010 together with his Cairn brother Sully. Unfortunately, a family illness and a new job with very long hours forced the family to make the difficult decision of returning them to CRUSA and now both dogs (Gracie Leigh and Sully) are looking for a new home that will adopt them both so they can stay together.

Ideal Home
Gracie loves regular walks and runs, and would be well-suited to a home with a yard and children. She gets along well with other dogs and cats. She loves playing catch and chase, but is also happy snuggling in your lap. She likes her quiet time, and will den in her crate several hours each day. She learns quickly, and follows commands.

I Love Dressing Up
Gracie loves playing dress-up, and is disappointed when her winter sweaters and bows are removed.

Up To Date
Gracie is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where is Gracie now?
Gracie Leigh and her brother Sully are located in a private foster home in Richmond, Kentucky

See More Photos of Sully and Gracie Leigh
To see more pictures of Sully, click HERE. To see more pictures of Gracie Leigh, click HERE.

A Special Sweet Soul
Nala's Foster Parents are still working on her house training and improvement has been made, but, it does take time for mill dogs to learn the ropes. Nala is such a sweetheart, when you look into Nala's big eyes you can see the fear she feels but now also a little happiness. Like most puppy mill dogs if you move too fast, she will bolt or freeze in fear so you have to move slow around her.

Just a Little More, Please
Nala likes to sit to the side and watch the other dogs most of the time. She is learning to play but she is cautious of what is going on around her. She does like to be rubbed and will let you know she is not satisfied yet by talking to you or tapping you with her paw.

Dinner Time Success
Nala has moved to eating in the dining room with her Foster Canine Siblings which is a big step for her. She gets so excited and even barks at her Foster Dad when she thinks he is not moving fast enough for her when it is dinner time. Nala is getting closer every day to coming when her name is called. Nala is also getting better with the walking on a lead but still needs work.

Up-To-Date
Like all CRUSA dogs, Nala is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations, has tested negative for heartworm disease, is micro-chipped and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Meet Sassy B. Dazzle!
Sassy B. Dazzle is an 12 yo female Cairn Terrier that was dumped at a local shelter by her owner because she was too old. Sassy was confused and terrified at the shelter and would have been euthanized, but a compassionate shelter worker called CRUSA and alerted us to Sassy's plea.

I Need Your Help!
Sassy is a sweet senior and a loyal companion but she has an enlarged heart and that has made it difficult for her to find a forever home. While in CRUSA, she takes heart meds, such as Enalapril, that are very expensive. Won't you please help CRUSA continue to procure Sassy her heart medications by making a tax-deductible donation?

I Am Up To Date.
Sassy is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, has been tested for heartworm disease, is on a monthly heartworm preventative and is microchipped. She has an enlarged heart as mentioned above and takes heart medications.

Where is Sassy Now?
Sassy is located in a private home in Odenton, Maryland. To see more photos of Sassy, click HERE.

CRUSA Saves Another Cairn
Duncan Sr. came into CRUSA from a kill shelter in WV as a stray.

A Little Sweetie
Duncan is 10 years old and is just a very nice little dog. During his physical the Vet detected a heart murmur. Duncan also tested positive for Lyme and he is being treated for it.

House Trained? YES
Duncan is house trained and walks very gently on the leash. He loves to be held and carried. He is just a real joy to have around. He takes a treat very gently from your hand.

Fatten Me Up Please
Duncan only weighs about ten pounds and loves to eat. He is underweight and needs to gain a pound or two.

Where Is Duncan Now?
Duncan is located in a private Foster Home in Odenton, MD.

I'm Up-To-Date
Duncan is up-to-date on all vaccinations, has been neutered, has tested negative for heartworm disease, micro-chipped and is on a monthly heartworm preventative. If you are interested in adopting Duncan, please complete our Adoption Application.

My Special Needs. Please Be Sure You Can Meet Them.
When we first got Zuka from the shelter, she weighed only seven pounds and you could see every bone in her body. As it turned out, Zuka had an undiagnosed pancreatic enzyme deficiency and was starving to death as a result of it. Her levels were 0.4 while normal levels are 5 to 35. CRUSA's vet brought her pancreatic enzyme deficiency under control with Viokase-V and she began gaining weight slowly but surely, to a normal level. She now weighs 15 pounds and requires a 1/4 teaspoon of the Viokase-V twice daily. She will need to stay on the Viokase-V for the rest of her life plus she will also need to take a daily Vitamin B pill and a multivitamin supplement.

I Am Housetrained! Plus I Am Good at Catching Treats!
Zuka is housebroken and will let you know when she wants to go out. She sleeps nicely in bed with her foster mom every night and does not leave the bed until the morning. Overall, she is a very happy little girl and loves the attention her foster mom gives her. She also is very good at catching bites when thrown to her!

I Walk Nicely on A Leash and Love Cuddling! I Like Children! I Also Like Other Dogs So Long as They Don't Live With Me.
Zuka walks nicely on the leash and she loves to cuddle next to someone. She is a really sweet little girl and likes children and other dogs. However, while she likes other dogs she meets and plays nicely with them, she is too alpha and will eventually intimidate them or even beat them up if they live with her, so she should really be an only dog. Zuka has been adopted twice to homes with other dogs and has been returned precisely because she ended up intimidating the resident dog (two labs the first time and a cairn the second time).

I Am a Goofy Dog!
Zuka is a sweet goofy dog, who likes to have fun and entertain you. She likes to wear t-shirts and will ask you to put one on her.

I Am Up To Date!
Zuka is up-to-date on her vaccinations, has been spayed, is microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative. As noted above she does require Viokase-V twice daily, a vitamin B pill and a multivitamin supplement.

Where is Zuka Now?
Zuka is being fostered in a private home in Odenton, Maryland.

See More Photos of Me and Watch My Video!
To see more photos of Zuka, click HERE. Below is a short video of Zuka:

Please Sponsor Me!
If you cannot adopt me, please consider sponsoring me. Make a tax-deductible donation to help CRUSA buy the Viokase-V that I need to take twice daily by clicking on the paypal button below (I thank you!):

I Am HouseTrained and Crate Trained
Otis is housetrained but of course if left alone for long periods, he may have an accident. Otis sleeps in his crate at night.

I Get Along With Other Dogs But Would Not Miss Them
Otis has been warming up slowly to the other Cairns in his foster home. However, since he lived for 8 years as an only dog, he does not appear to miss canine company and would do well as an only dog.

I Have Dry Eye and Need You To Put Eyedrops in my Eyes
Otis came to CRUSA matted and with severe dry eye that had not been taken care of in his prior home. He is now on prescription eye drops that need to be put in his eyes several times a day and will need to remain on the eye drops for the rest of his life as his tearducts no longer produce tears. A stay at home parent would be ideal for Otis.

Prefer an Adults-Only Terrier-Experienced Home
Otis sleeps in his crate at night, and his new family should NOT let him sleep in bed with them nor sit on the furniture next to them because if he falls asleep, he does not like to be moved or disturbed while sleeping. For that reason we also prefer a terrier-experienced home for Otis with adults only and no children.

I Am Up To Date!
Otis is up-to-date on his vaccinations, is microchipped and has been neutered. He has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative. As noted above, he also requires eyedrops for his dry eye condition.

Where is Otis Now?
Otis is being fostered in a private home in Aberdeen, Maryland. To Adopt him, please fill out an Adoption Application.

See More Photos of Me!
To see more photos of Otis, click HERE.

I Can Act Like a Puppy, but I’m House Trained, I Don’t Chew on the Furniture, and I’ll Actually Listen to My Owner!
Despite her weight, Bella is very energetic and playful. She loves playing “fetch” and chewing on nylabones and squeaky toys (which she is very hard on). Like a puppy, she is very inquisitive, both indoors and out. When you talk to her, she looks straight into your eyes and cocks her head to the side, like a puppy, trying to understand. If you are not pleased with her behavior and tell her “no”, she will usually stop what she is doing and look chastened. She is affectionate and likes being with her foster parents; she will follow them around the house and camp out next to them when they settle in. She is not a lap dog, though. She’s friendly with people. If you give her a belly or butt rub she will grunt contentedly. She goes into her crate on her own at night and stays there the entire night. She likes her walks with the resident Cairns, and while she enjoys a good sniff as much as the next Cairn, she is a walking sniffer, not a stationary sniffer.

I Live for the Day I Can Catch a Squirrel or a Rabbit!
If there’s squirrel or rabbit within the range of Bella’s senses, watch out! If she is inside, she will scratch like crazy to get out and get that critter. If outside, she will pull as if her life depended upon it, often without warning. When she is on a walk, she does a lot of looking around for you know who. She is likely do well in AKC earthdog trials. We do not know how she is with cats, but being so prey driven, there is a good chance she would not do well with one in her home.

I Can Have Problems with Other Dogs, and They Tell Me I Have to be The Lone Ranger in My New Home!
In her foster home, Bella has shown that she can be jealous of the two resident Cairns and eager to demonstrate who is Top Cairn. She has initiated scuffles with them over food, toys, attention, who gets to occupy certain space, who goes in and out the door first, and for no apparent reason. But she likes going on walks with them and will wait for them once she is out the door and at the end of the driveway, and then walk merrily with them after they catch up. She also got into a couple of scuffles when let loose in a dog park. Therefore, Bella must go to a home where she will be the only dog. That is not to say that she can never meet other dogs. She has met many dogs on her walks outside without a single problem, sometimes offering to play with them. But she must be closely watched and kept on a firm lead.

I’m Up-to-Date and Ready to Go!
Bella is up-to-date on all vaccinations, she has been spayed, has tested negative for heartworm disease, is micro-chipped and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where Am I Now?
Bella is located in a private home in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Housetraining, Crating and Walking.
Nicky is 90% housetrained. She will go to the door but not say anything so you have to watch her. It should not take her long to be 100% housetrained in a home that can take her on regular walks or where someone is home and can watch her as she goes to the door. As far as crating is concerned, Nicky is fine with her crate but does not like it when you invade her crate space when she is in it. Her foster home is working on this and she is getting better. The foster home is also working on sit commands with her and is making progress. She is a good eater and will do almost anything for a treat. She does well on a lead and has a nice gait. She does panic, however, when she can not see her daughter Georgina.

On Dogs, Cats and Children.
Nicky likes to play but is also content with chewing on a stuffed animal. She likes be near you all the time, relaxing in your lap or next to you and giving kisses. She is more independent than her daughter Georgina. When her foster dad lies on the couch, Nicky likes to get under the blanket with him. She gets upset when other dogs invade her space. Her foster home does not have cats or children so we are not sure how Georgina would do with them.

Car Rides!
CRUSA asks all adopting families to either crate their dogs while riding in a car or use a doggie seat belt for the safety of both the dog and the owners.

I Am Up to Date
Nicky is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccines, microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventive.

Where is Nicky Now?
Nicky is located in a private Foster Home in Aberdeen, Maryland. The foster home would like for mother and daughter to be adopted together.

Housetraining, Crating and Walking.
Georgina is 90% housetrained. She will go to the door but not say anything so you have to watch her. It should not take her long to be 100% housetrained in a home that can take her on regular walks or where someone is home and can watch her as she goes to the door. As far as crating is concerned, Georgina is being trained to like her crate which she is getting more comfortable with each day. The foster home is also working on her sit commands and is making progress. Georgina is a good eater and will do almost anything for yogurt. She does well on a lead but likes to sniff everything. She panics when she can not see Nicky.

On Dogs, Cats and Children.
Georgina is playful (running and jumping) and likes to chase a ball but has not learned to bring it back yet. She is laid back for her age but will bark when someone is on the property. She likes be near you all the time, relaxing in your lap and giving kisses. She plays well with the other cairns in her foster home. Her foster home does not have cats or children so we are not sure how Georgina would do with them.

Car Rides!
CRUSA asks all adopting families to either crate their dogs while riding in a car or use a doggie seat belt for the safety of both the dog and the owners.

I Am Up to Date
Georgina is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccines, microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventive.

Where is Georgina Now?
Georgina is located in a private Foster Home in Aberdeen, Maryland. The foster home would like for mother and daughter to be adopted together.

Housetrained!
Ella is housebroken, but if left alone for long periods, she may have an accident so CRUSA is looking for a new forever home for her where someone will be home most of the day and is willing to work with Ella on keeping her housebroken.

On Dogs, Cats and Children
Ella loves to play chase and be chased by her canine brothers and sisters. Not sure if she likes cats, but the foster parents think she would do well with older kids.

Sleeping & Feeding Arrangements
Ella is a very good girl and at night, she sleeps peacefully in her crate with her favorite toy, or on her foster parents’ bed. Ella is fed in the kitchen with the other dogs so she can learn matters and not to eat the other dogs’ food.

I Am Up to Date
Ella is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccines, micro-chipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where is Ella Now?
Ella is located in a private foster home in Accokeek, Maryland.

Housetraining, Walking and Crating.
Nemo is 100% housebroken! He also does excellent on leashed walks. He is not crated in his foster home.

On Dogs, Cats and Children
Nemo does well with his canine foster sister but tends to spar with his canine foster brother, so he would probably do better as an only dog. Not sure about cats or young children as the foster home does not have any.

Car Rides!
Nemo rides well in the car. CRUSA asks all adopting families to either crate their dogs while riding in a car or use a doggie seat belt for the safety of both the dog and the owners.

I Am Up to Date
Nemo is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations, microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where is Nemo Now?
Nemo is located in a private foster home in LaPlata, Maryland.

Special Needs
Floorjte has Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), which means that her pancreas does not produce the enzyme needed to digest food. She is on a special diet and the enzyme must be added to her food.

Housetrained!
Floorjte is housebroken and will let you know when she wants to go out. Since she is housebroken, she is not being crated. She sleeps nicely in bed with her foster mom every night and never leaves the bed until the morning.

On Dogs, Cats and Children
Floorjte plays some with the other dogs in her foster home, but one can tell that she has been an only dog since she has a tendency to growl if another dog gets too close to her bed. She does not like little children, which is the reason she was surrendered but would do okay with children over the age of 10. Her foster home does not have cats, so we do not know how she would do with cats.

Car Rides!
CRUSA asks all adopting families to either crate their dogs while riding in a car or use a doggie seat belt for the safety of both the dog and the owners.

I Am Up to Date
Floorjte is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccines, micro-chipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where is Floorjte Now?
Floorjte is located in a private foster home in Odenton, Maryland.

Housetraining & Crate Training
Shahsia is 90% housebroken. CRUSA is looking for a home for Shahsia that is willing to work with him to complete his housetraining and where someone is home during the day so he will not be crated during the day and again at night. While he is being housetrained, Shahsia sleeps in his crate at night and keeps it clean. However he does not like his crate very much.

On Dogs and Cats
Shahsia loves playing with the other dogs in his foster home and with his toys and would do well with another dog in the home. As his foster home has no cats, we do not know how he would do with cats.

I Need a Home Without Children!
Because Shahsia is still very much a puppy and does have some food possession, he needs a home without children that live there or that visit. A home that has experience with terriers is also preferred.

Car Rides!
CRUSA asks all adopting families to either crate their dogs while riding in a car or use a doggie seat belt for the safety of both the dog and the owners.

I Am Up To Date!
Shahsia is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations, micro chipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease, and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where Is Shahsia Now?
Shahsia is located in a private Foster Home in Accokeek, Maryland.

Housetraining, Walking and Crating
Rocky is housetrained. He is a very good boy and at night, he sleeps peacefully in his own personal dog bed which he loves very much. Rocky is fed with the other dogs in his foster home without any incidents. CRUSA is looking for a new forever home for Rocky where someone will be home most of the day to give him attention. Rocky also walks well on a lead.

On Dogs, Cats and Children
Rocky loves to explore the backyard with his canine brothers and sisters. Rocky is very intelligent and learns commands easily. He does not likes cats, but his foster parents think he would do well with older children.

Car Rides!
Rocky rides well in the car. CRUSA asks all adopting families to either crate their dogs while riding in a car or use a doggie seat belt for the safety of both the dog and the owners.

I Am Up to Date
Rocky is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations, micro-chipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where is Rocky Now?
Rocky is located in a private foster home in Accokeek, Maryland.

I Am Fully Housetrained!
Kobi is fully housetrained.

No Special Diet Required
Kobi's only problem is that he eats just about anything he can get into his mouth, including paper, leaves, cigarette butts, etc. His new owners will need to be watchful on walks. When he gets something he wants he stands over it and guards it and growls. However, he knows the command "DROP IT" and when he walks away the object can be picked up. If he is a little stubborn to "DROP IT", a little squirt from a water bottle will do the trick.

I Am Very Loving!
Kobi is a very affectionate dog. He also walks very nicely on the leash, just watch out for those stray cigarette butts or trash! As for sleeping habits, he does like to sleep in bed with you.

Where Is Kobi Now?
Kobi is located in a private foster home in Odenton, MD.

I Am Up-To-Date
Kobi is up-to-date on all vaccinations, has been neutered, has tested negative for heartworm disease, micro-chipped and is on a monthly heartworm preventative. If you are interested in adopting Kobi, please complete our Adoption Application.

See More Photos of Me!
To see more photos of Kobi, click HERE.

Watch My Video!
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House Trained and Sweet
Molly is wheaten in color (i.e. beige), is fully house trained and very sweet. She is also very active.

Loves Even Small Children
Molly is used to humans of all ages, even small children, and loves attention and playing with toys. She also enjoys car rides.

Prefers Human Playmates
While she gets along with the Cairns in her Foster Home, Molly rarely engages them in play and prefers to play with the humans than with the other dogs, so she may do better as an only dog. We do not know how she reacts to cats.

Loves Outdoors and Indoors
In her Foster Home she enjoys running in the fenced yard and barking at the squirrels and other critters, but also enjoys going indoors to watch the outdoors from a window, sitting on the top of the couch.

Fenced Yard Required
Molly walks very nicely on the leash except that if she sees other dogs being walked on leash or a person riding a bike or a motorcycle, she is reactive and starts barking and pulling and making a scene. We therefore are looking for a home for Molly that has a fenced yard.

Medical & Dietary Requirements
Molly has a bowel condition that makes her stools soft. She takes daily prednisone and is on a special home cooked diet (half chicken and half rice) for this condition. Without the prednisone and the diet, she gets diarreah, loses protein and can die. Her vet is attempting to lower her prednisone dose but it is possible that she will need to remain on 10 mg per day for the rest of her life and not live more than a year because the prednisone will eventually induce Cushings. Due to this condition, Molly’s adoption fee will be waived.

Where Is Molly Now?
Molly is located in a private Foster Home in Princeton Junction, NJ.

I Am Up-To-Date
Molly is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations, has tested negative for heartworm disease, is micro-chipped and is on a monthly heartworm preventative. Please see her Medical and Dietary requirements above.

See More Photos of Me!
To see more photos of me, click HERE.

Please Help CRUSA Help Me!
If you cannot adopt me, please contribute to my vet care using this link:

I Am Affectionate and Laid Back
Smoochie has a very good temperament, is affectionate and very laid back. She loves watching TV with you, licking your hands and having her belly rubbed.

I Am Housetrained But Can Exhibit Submissive Urination
Smoochie is housetrained but can exhibit submissive urination when greeting you as you come home if you use a baby voice or a high pitched voice to greet her. This is a behavior where the dog leaks a little bit of urine out of excitement or to acknowledge that you are higher in the pack rank.

What is Smoochie Like?
Smoochie is a doll. She loves running to you when you call her name, tail wagging at full speed. Smoochie also loves going to the yard and sitting below a tree to watch the birds and squirrels. They fascinate her.

Smoochie Needs to Lose Weight.
Smoochie tends to gain weight easily and does not like to walk a lot, so it is difficult to lose what she gains. She will need to be put on a diet. She currently weights 24 lbs and should probably weigh only 17 lbs.

I Get Along With Other Dogs.
Smoochie gets along with all the other Cairns in her foster home and plays with the other female Cairns only. Her foster home does not have cats, so we do not know how she would do with cats.

Ideal Home
Smoochie would do best with a stay-at-home parent, perhaps a retiree or an owner who works from home or who works part time or who is otherwise home a lot to spend time with her and take her out for walks so she can continue to lose weight.

I Am Up To Date!
Smoochie is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, microchipped, has been tested for heartworm disease, and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where is Smoochie Now?
Smoochie is being fostered in a private home in Princeton Junction, NJ.

Watch My Video!
Below is a video of Smoochie with her brother Shotzie (RIP) in her foster home:

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I Am Housetrained
Sasha is fully housetrained. In her foster home, Sasha uses a doggie door to let herself out into the fully-fenced backyard and is also taken out for a daily walk. She walks well on the leash. She is also crate trained and at night she sleeps peacefully in her crate. She is not destructive and can be given free reign of the house during the day and even at night. If during her walk she sees a tennis ball on the sidewalk, she will go and pick it up and carry it in her mouth the entire way home.

Ideal Home
Sasha gets along well with other dogs but her true love are humans. She loves and craves attention and would probably like to be the only dog in the home and not have to share her human(s). We do not know how she would do with cats since her foster home does not have any. Older children would be okay but young children would not, as she sometimes forgets to be gentle when taking her treats and can scratch your hands and fingers with her teeth if you forget to remind her to be gentle. This is because the steroids that she takes for her autoimmune disease keep her hungry all the time.

I Am Up To Date
Sasha is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, is microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative. She is currently under the care of a vet dermatologist.

My Skin Condition
Sasha suffers from an autoimmune disease that causes her skin (body, face, neck and legs) to break out into crusty lesions that bleed, irrespective of what she is fed. This is likely the result of years of feeding a corn-based dog food. We are working with her vet dermatologist to find the right balance of autoimmune system suppressant and steroids to stabilize her skin and allow her to live a normal life. We hope to find that balance in the next couple of months. She also gets baths as needed with a medicated dog shampoo.

Please Help CRUSA Help Me.
Sasha’s dermatology treatment and meds have been expensive, costing CRUSA over $2,000 so far. If you cannot adopt Sasha, please consider making a tax-deductible donation using the paypal link below, so CRUSA can continue to provide her the treatment that she still needs. Sasha thanks you.

See More Photos of Me!
To see more pictures of Sasha, click HERE.

Watch My Videos!
Below is a video of Sasha where you can see just how adorable she is:

Where is Sasha Now?
Sasha is being fostered in a private home in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

I Am Very Affectionate!
Dorothy is a very affectionate dog and loves to give kisses but you need to tell her to calm down or she will be jumping all over you while she gives you the kisses.

I Am 95% Housetrained
Dorothy is, for the most part, housetrained but will have an occasional accident in the house. In her foster home, Dorothy uses a doggie door to let herself out into the fully-fenced backyard. When she has an accident, it is usually because she has been too busy playing outside with the other dogs and has forgotten to go potty and she will look for newspaper or a small rug inside the house that resembles newspaper on which to go. CRUSA is looking for a home for Dorothy where someone will be home during the day and be able to take her out on regular walks to complete her housetraining. She CANNOT be crated, as she starts to circle in the crate and gets so upset in it, that she will move it from inside it and pull whatever is outside the crate to the inside. In her foster home, she sleeps in a doggie bed inside an exercise pen for containment. Because she is still a puppy and will chew things she shouldn’t and even try to get things out of the garbage can, she cannot be given free reign of the house when you go out and must be she kept confined in an exercise pen or in a baby-gated room when she cannot be supervised. Cairns do calm down at about 3 years of age.

Ideal Home
Dorothy plays hard with the other Cairns in her foster home. She loves to run and we are looking for a home that has a fenced yard where she can run freely and burn off some of her abundant energy. A playful dog would also be good for her as she really enjoys playing with her canine buddies. As her foster home has no cats, we do not know how she would react with one. As to children, Dorothy can be a bolter, so all children in the home (if any) need to be old enough to be able to exercise care and caution when opening the front door to ensure that Dorothy will not bolt and escape. Dorothy would also benefit from group obedience classes as she is very smart and food motivated. She would probably make a good candidate for agility as she is very athletic.

I Am Up To Date
Dorothy is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, is microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where is Dorothy Now?
Dorothy is being fostered in a private home in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

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I Am Housetrained!
Zoey is housetrained so long as she is provided regular walks and/or is let out to do her business in a fenced-in yard. She walks nicely on a leash. At night, Zoey sleeps peacefully in her crate. Zoey would do best with a stay at home parent, or with someone who works from home or who is retired, as she tends to go potty approximately 2 hours after she is fed and not immediately.

I Need A Home with No Other Dogs and No Teenage Boys Please.
Zoey loves to play with her toys and will not share them with any of her canine foster brothers and sisters. She does get along with dogs her size or smaller so long as no toys are involved, but does not engage them in play and can be bossy with them, so she would do best as an only dog. Like many cairns, she will bark at large dogs. She also needs a home with NO TEENAGE BOYS, as Zoey was adopted once and returned due to her strange fear of teenage boys. She is fine with adult men, and with women of any age.

I Am Up To Date!
Zoey is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations, has tested negative for heartworm disease, is micro-chipped and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where Is Zoey Now?
Zoey is located in a private foster home in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

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I Am Very Affectionate!
Shane is a very affectionate dog, loves to give kisses and loves to be on your lap. If he sees you sitting down, he figures out how to jump on your lap and cuddle.

I Am Housetrained
Shane is housetrained. In his prior home, he was taken out for leashed walks. In his foster home, he uses a doggie door to let himself out into the fully-fenced backyard. He may mark, however, if there is another male dog in the house. In his foster home, he wears a bellyband as the resident male Cairn and him engage in marking. For this reason we would discourage his adoption by a home that already has a male dog. Female dogs are ok. He tolerates but does not like being crated, probably because he was crated long hours in his prior home.

I Play Well With Other Dogs
In his foster home, Shane plays hard with the other Cairns. He loves to run and would benefit from having a fenced back yard where he can run freely and burn off some of his energy. A playful female dog would also be good for him as he really enjoys playing with his canine buddies. As his foster home has no cats, we do not know how he would react with one. As to children, Shane’s prior home reported that he was a bolter, so all children in the home (if any) need to be old enough to be able to exercise care and caution when opening the front door. In his foster home, he has not tried to escape.

I Love Pools!
According to his prior home, Shane loves pools and needs to be watched around them or he will jump right in.

I Am Up To Date
Shane is neutered, up to date on his vaccines, is microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm and is on a monthly heartworm preventative. Shane’s vet believes that he has grade 1 bilateral luxating patellas, which is a congenital condition (ie. from birth) in which the kneecaps (the patellas) can be manually moved out of their normal location (luxated) but return to the normal position when released. To keep this condition from progressing to Grade 2 and/or further, Shane will need to be kept from jumping onto hard surfaces and his weight will need to be watched as well.

Where is Shane Now?
Shane is being fostered in a private home in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

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I Am 95% Housetrained
Millie is for the most part housetrained but will have an accident in the house if she forgets to go potty before going to bed because she is too busy playing with the other dogs. In her foster home, Millie uses a doggie door to let herself out into the fully-fenced backyard and is also taken out for a daily walk. CRUSA is looking for a home for Millie where someone is home most of the time and can complete her housetraining. She is crate trained and at night she sleeps peacefully in her crate. During the day, she likes to have her crate left with the door open and will go in and take a nap when she is tired of playing. Millie is still a pup and has a tendency to jump on chairs to reach things that she shouldn’t. She therefore cannot be given free reign of the house when you go out and should be she kept confined in an exercise pen or in a doggie-gated room when she cannot be supervised. She is fearless when it comes to jumping. She also has a strong hunting instinct and could dig herself out of a yard to get at a squirrel, chipmunk or garden snake.

Ideal Home
Millie really enjoys playing chase and interacting with the other Cairns in her foster home and would benefit from having a playful and friendly canine playmate. She also loves to run and would benefit from having a fenced yard where she can run freely and burn off some of her energy. As her foster home has no cats, we do not know how she would react with one. As to children, Millie can be a bolter, so all children in the home (if any) need to be old enough to be able to exercise care and caution when opening the front door to ensure that Millie will not bolt and escape. She is very afraid of thunder and will scream when it is thundering, so she would not be good for an apartment or townhome setting. She also has occasional nightmares where she also screams, likely from having been subjected to an electric fence in her prior home.

I Am Up To Date
Millie is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, is microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

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Where is Millie Now?
Millie is being fostered in a private home in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

Here’s My History:
I came to my prior owners from Craigslist. They kept me for about a year and then adopted two German Shepherd puppies who got in my face and bothered me. I could not deal with it and showed my annoyance, so I was surrendered to CRUSA.

I Am Housetrained!
Take me out regularly and I will not soil your house. I am not destructive, either, although I admit I like getting on the furniture and also sleeping with my owners if they let me. Otherwise, I am happy to sleep in my crate.

I Enjoy Going on Walks but Get Really Agitated Over Other Dogs and Animals.
Seeing another dog when I am out on a walk, even at a good distance, gets me very upset, and I will pull, lunge and bark for all I am worth. I also have a strong hunting instinct, and if I sense a rabbit, squirrel, bird or other animal in the area, I will pull like crazy to try to get to it.

I Am a Very Affectionate, Friendly and Cooperative House Dog!
I love people and like spending my time next to my family members, even sleeping in someone’s lap if that is ok. I have big, expressive eyes, and I use them to make a lot of eye contact with my people. I like it when they talk to me, and I will listen to them. I even come when they call my name. I like meeting visitors to my home, too!

Here Are My Living Requirements:
I need a good-sized fenced yard where I can do my business and chase any critters that come on my turf. And if I could be taken on a walk occasionally in a place or at a time where I would be unlikely to encounter other dogs to get me agitated, that would be great. I do NOT want to live with other dogs or youngish children who can annoy and provoke me, and the way I like to hunt, I cannot guarantee that a cat would be safe with me around. I will be perfectly happy in a place where I can be the center of attention.

I Am Up to Date and Ready to Go!
I am spayed, current on my vaccinations, microchipped, have tested negative for heartworm disease, and I am on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where Am I Now?
I am living in a private foster home in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. I do not like the other dogs there very much and really want to get a home of my own. Will you adopt me and give me that home?

My Story
Tracie came to CRUSA from NYC, from a situation of neglect, with elephant skin on her back and tail from untreated skin allergies, infected ears, and a urinary tract infection. She was found roaming the streets of New York City and when her owners were contacted (she is microchipped) they said that they did not want her back as she had been purchased for a son who was no longer living at home. We also found out that they kept her as an outside dog all year round (in Queen NY which has harsh, cold winters).

My Special Need: Atopica
Initially we were able to bring her allergies under control with medicated baths and a corn-free diet, otomax for her ears and antibiotics. Her skin healed, her hair grew back and she got over her UTI and ear infection. Eventually, however, her skin allergies returned and she developed crusty lesions all over her body. Changing food had no effect although the allergies seemed to worsen with chicken, so we now avoid feeding her chicken. The allergies are apparently due to an overreaction of her immune system and Tracie now requires Atopica (50 mg daily) to suppress her immune system and thereby keep her skin healthy. With the Atopica, her hair grew back and the lesions disappeared.

I Am Housetrained!
Tracie is 100% housetrained. She is also crate trained and will just as easily sleep in her crate, as in a dog bed.

I Am a Laidback, Yet Spunky Cairn!
Tracie has a spunky personality. She always appears to be laughing and enjoys being a little mischievous by, for example, going into rooms where she is normally not allowed to go. She also prances when her humans come home. With toys, she loves destroying the stuffed ones and will even un-stuff a dog bed if she is bored and alone. At the vets, she is very well behaved with the doctors but will bark at other dogs in the waiting room. Tracie can also be laid back and enjoys watching television with her humans and sitting next to them on the couch. She will actively ask to be petted, putting her head under your hand and loves to give kisses too. She also loves going for walks and walks nicely on the leash but she can be reactive to cars, buses, trucks, bicyclists and other dogs and needs to be corrected. It is best to walk Tracie at a time when there are not too many people or traffic outside, and her home should have a fenced yard for the times when the streets are too busy to walk her.

I Get Along With Other Dogs But Would Do Best as an Only Dog. Cats are Okay.
While Tracie has learned to get along and play with the other cairns in her foster home, she can still pick up fights over food, attention and toys and that is why we would prefer a home where she is the only dog. She has come across some cats and appears indifferent to them.

I Need Exercise!
Tracie is a little overweight at the moment and needs a new forever home that will walk her to lose those extra pounds. She has a very good appetite and is very smart and will work for treats.

I Am Up To Date
Tracie is spayed, current on her vaccinations, microchipped, has been tested for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative. As noted above, she also take a 50 mg Atopica pill daily for her skin allergies.

Where is Tracie Now? (Local Adoptions Only Please)
Tracie is located in a private foster home in Princeton Junction, NJ. Due to her issues (see above), she can only be adopted to a home within a 90 mile radius of Princeton Junction. We also require that the home adopting her meet her at her foster home on at least 2 occasions and spend time with her during these meetings before taking her home so she will be familiar with her new owner.

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If you cannot adopt me, please consider sponsoring me. The Atopica pill I need is expensive but I will break out in crusty lesions if I do not take it daily. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help CRUSA buy my pills. Click on the paypal button below:

I am House Trained and Love Playing Fetch!
Erin is 100% house trained. She is also very playful and high energy and loves playing fetch.

I am very Affectionate With Women Once I get to Know You. Men However Scare Me
Erin is very affectionate with women and wants to give you kisses and be petted, and enjoys watching TV with you. In her foster home, Erin wakes up super happy each morning, prancing around and coming to say hello. She is also a velcro dog and loves to follow you around all day and be where you are. With men, however, Erin is fearful and must be introduced slowly or she will take matters on her own and give them a quick bite in the ankle and run away to hide somewhere. For this reason, Erin will NOT be considered for active households or for homes with children. Her ideal home is a female-only household, where someone is home most of the time, that gets few visitors and where her new owners will take the time to introduce her slowly to visitors. Once the introduction is done, she relaxes with the newcomers.

Where Is Erin Now?
Erin is located in a private foster home in Princeton Junction, NJ. Due to her issues (see above), she can only be adopted to a home within a 90 mile radius of Princeton Junction. We also require that the home adopting her meet her at her foster home on at least 2 occasions and spend time with her during these meetings before taking her home so she will be familiar with her new owner.

I Am Up-To-Date
Erin is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations, has tested negative for heartworm disease, is micro-chipped and is on a monthly heartworm preventative. If you are interested in adopting Erin, please complete our Adoption Application.

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I Just Needed The Right Medicine
I was having seizures and the Vet told my foster mom that I have epilepsy, but the GOOD NEWS is that my epilepsy is now under control thanks to some little white treats that my foster mom gives me with my food, which I LOVE. I also had some skin problems when I got here but my foster mom put me on a good quality dog food and my skin cleared up and my hair came back.

I Am HouseTrained!
I am HouseTrained but I really need to go out first thing in the morning when I wake up and right after I eat. Just follow these two simple rules and we will both be happy campers.

I Like Other Dogs
I love all the cairns and the westie that live in my foster home. We get along just fine.

Foster Mom Here
Waggs is a precious little thing. He is good natured, likes to talk and has a great personality. He is not aggressive towards anything and gets along well with all of his foster siblings. He does have epilepsy and is doing very well on Phenobarbital. This will be a lifelong commitment and he will always need to take the Phenobarbital. It makes him sleep quite a bit but he also has a lot of energy. He will sit on the couch, and like a little kid, will try so hard to stay awake. Then he finally just has to give it up and take a nap. He would do very well with a retired couple who wants a mellow boy.

Leash, Walks, Vet and Bath Time…No Problem For Me
Waggs has a good appetite and gained weight when he was on the steroids for his skin issues that needs to come off. He walks very well on a leash, does great at the Vet and even likes bath time.

Where Is Waggs Now?
Waggs is located in a private foster home in Mt. Juliet, TN.

I Am Up To Date!
Waggs is up-to-date on all vaccinations, has been neutered, has tested negative for heartworm disease, is micro-chipped and is on a monthly heartworm preventative. He also takes phenobarbital for his seizures. If you are interested in adopting Waggs, please complete our Adoption Application today. Waggs cannot wait to meet you!

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Meet Gabe!
Hi Everyone! My name is Gabe and I am a 9 year old male Cairn Terrier with a very pretty wheaten (i.e. beige) coat. I have lived all my life with my brother and littermate, Bruno, who is also available for adoption. We get along great and it would be wonderful if we could stay together, but we can also be adopted separately. Until recently, we were the spoiled babies of a nice elderly couple. When they were no longer able to take care of us, they contacted Cairn Rescue USA. We have been in a foster home for a few weeks now. These people are not so nice. They say we are overweight and have had us both on a diet. We have lost a little weight but we still like to eat. I like to play with toys and have played a little with my foster brothers and sisters. I LOVE to ride in the car. I have learned the routine here and will go out when I am asked. I do not like to get my feet wet. I do a circus dog dance when I know I am going into my crate and am getting a treat. I like to be petted but I am not a petting pest. My favorite activity is to wash the feet of my people. I am looking for a home where I can enjoy my golden years.

I Am Up To Date
Gabe is neutered, up to date on his vaccines, has tested negative for heartworm disease, is on monthly heartworm and flea preventatives and is microchipped.

Where is Gabe Now?
Gabe is in a private home in Jasper, Georgia (about 60 miles north of Atlanta).

Meet Bruno!
Hi Everyone! My name is Bruno and I am a 9 year old male Cairn Terrier with a very pretty wheaten (i.e. beige) coat. I have lived all my life with my brother and littermate, Gabe, who is also available for adoption. We get along great and it would be wonderful if we could stay together, but we can also be adopted separately. Until recently, we were the spoiled babies of a nice elderly couple. When they were no longer able to take care of us, they contacted Cairn Rescue USA. We have been in a foster home for a few weeks now. My foster mom says that I am a chunky monkey and we have been on a diet since we arrived. I still like to eat and will beg for treats. I have lost some weight but I think to get my boyish figure back, I still need to lose some more. I am quiet and I do not play as much as my brother. I just like to be with my people. I LOVE to ride in the car. I do best with potty when I am walked on a leash. My foster mom thinks I am always sticking my tongue out because my lower lip is pink instead of black. I have a soft expression and love to have my ears rubbed. My brother likes to clean my ears for me. I would like to stay with my brother so we can spend our golden years together and I can continue to have clean ears.

I Am Up To Date
Bruno is neutered, up to date on his vaccines, has tested negative for heartworm disease, is on monthly heartworm and flea preventatives and is microchipped.

Where is Bruno Now?
Bruno is in a private home in Jasper, Georgia (about 60 miles north of Atlanta).

Where Did I Come From?
Scruffy came to CRUSA from a shelter in Maryland. He was purchased at a petshop by a family that kept him in an outside kennel during the day and crated at night. They eventually decided that they didn't have time for him and took him to the shelter. A nice family with 5 young children adopted him, but the combination of a 1 year old Cairn puppy and 5 young children was not a good one and Scruffy was soon returned to the shelter.

My Personality
Scruffy knows several basic commands (not that he always does what you say). He likes to snuggle when he is tired. His foster family is working with him on leash walking skills and impulse control. All in all, he is a wonderful, spirited little guy who is happy and full of "cairntude." He is going to be a great pet in the right home.

I Am Housetrained!
Scruffy is housetrained. He wants to please and be with you. He is also crate-trained and sleeps well in his crate at night.

On Dogs and Cats
Scruffy gets along very well with his canine foster brothers and enjoys his daily walks with them. Since his foster home has no cats, we do not know how he would do with cats.

Car Rides!
CRUSA asks all adopting families to either crate their dogs while riding in a car or use a doggie seat belt for the safety of both the dog and the owners.

I Am Up to Date
Scruffy is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations, micro-chipped, has tested negative for heartworm disease and is on a monthly heartworm preventative.

Where is Scruffy Now?
Scruffy is located in a private foster home in Fairfax, Virginia.

Play
Oliver needs to play and stay active. Take him for a daily walk and toss toys his way and he will love you. He has gone on numerous play dates with other people and dogs and everyone falls in love with him.

Positive
Oliver likes nice dogs and people. He gets along with multiple other dogs but ideally he wants his own space and territory. Ollie sleeps in his dog bed in the bedroom near his person(s).

Home
Ollie needs a person or couple with someone home frequently that will give him lots of attention. He was kept inside for more than 13 hours by his previous owners and not allowed outside for potty breaks. He is housebroken when provided regular potty breaks on leash or in a fully fenced yard.

Where Is Oliver Now?
Oliver is located in a private foster home in Algona, Washington (30 miles south of Seattle).

Vetted
Ollie is neutered, micro-chipped, current on vaccinations, and on a monthly flea preventative. His teeth were recently cleaned. He is not on any medications.

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Independent
Carrie is low maintenance. She does not like to be fussed with. Most likely she was a “battered” girl but has blossomed. She rolls on her back, throws her toys up in the air with the most exquisite sounds.

Home
Carrie's ideal home is one with adults only, possibly with a bigger male dog, no cats, a secure fenced yard, and someone home frequently. She is housebroken provided she gets regular potty breaks on leash or in a fully fenced yard. Prior Cairn, Scottie or Westie terrier experience is desired as she is a stubborn, independent but very affectionate girl. You will become the most important person in her life if you provide daily walks (on leash). She is definitely not a "Couch Potato" and needs her exercise and play time.

Location
Carrie is located in a private foster home in Algona, Washington (30 miles south of Seattle).

Vetted
Carrie is spayed, micro-chipped, current on vaccinations, and on a monthly flea preventative. She is not on any medications.

Housebroken
Bonnie is housebroken when provided with regular potty breaks on leash or in a fully-fenced yard.

Home
Bonnie's ideal home is one with adults only, ideally with a secure fenced yard, as the only dog. Someone that works from home or is an active retiree would please all of us. Bonnie is good on leash and loves her daily walks. She prefers to sleep with you but will tolerate an exercise pen or crate near your bed.

Vetted
Bonnie is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, is on a monthly flea preventative and is microchipped. She is not on any medications. Her skin was in bad shape when she arrived but medicated baths and a good quality corn-free dog food cleared it up. Her teeth were cleaned and she has been professionally groomed as well.

Where is Bonnie Now?
Bonnie is in a private home in Algona, Washington State (30 miles south of Seattle).

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