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If you are unable to foster or adopt a Rescue Cairn, but you would still like to help, you can! Become a Foster Grandparent or Guardian Angel to a Cairn in need: |
Become a Foster Grandparent to One of Our Rescue Cairns
Because many of you are not able to foster or adopt a Cairn rescue, but would really like to help us in our rescue program, we invite you to become a Foster Grandparent.
It's really easy! You can sponsor one or more of our Rescue Cairns by providing a tax-deductible monthly donation until he or she is adopted into a loving "forever" home. Our Foster Grandparent Program will allow you to be an important part of that special dog's life by helping to provide the funds necessary for his or her medical care, food, treats, toys, and other essentials. Joining our Foster Grandparent program is also a wonderful gift to give to a family member or friend who loves dogs. What better way to honor them than to help save a Cairn in need? If you are donating to our program as a gift, please be sure to let us know and a "Gift Card" will be sent in your name.
All donations, regardless of their amount, are gratefully accepted. However, in addition to the warm and fuzzy feelings that go along with helping a Cairn in need, for a minimum monthly donation of $25.00, we will send you a picture and periodic updates on the care, health, and welfare of your GrandCairn. Your name, as his or her "Foster Grandparent," will appear beside its picture on our website. Should you wish to remain anonymous, "Anonymous Grandparent" will be printed. Your monthly tax-deductible contribution can be made via PayPal or by check.
If your generous donation exceeds the expenses of your GrandCairn prior to his or her adoption, we will share your generosity with one of our other Rescue Cairns in need.
To become a Foster Grandparent, please complete and submit the form below.
Become a Guardian Angel to One of Our "Special Needs" Cairns
Every dog deserves a chance to live a healthy and happy life. However, sometimes the cost to restore a dog's health is enormous!
You might be asking yourself, "What can I do to help?"
Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network recognizes that not everyone can foster or adopt one of our "Special Needs" Cairn Rescues. Therefore, we have established a special, tax-deductible fund to help us provide medical care for specific Cairns whose history of neglect, abuse, injury, and/or severe illness would otherwise prove prohibitively expensive.
CPCRN attempts to treat every dog in our rescue program with all the crucial medical care that they need and rightfully deserve. Because of limited funding and the exorbitant cost of the specialized care that some of our dogs require, this isn't always possible. Such medical bills can be devastatingly high.
You can help us achieve our goal by becoming one of our very special "Guardian Angels." With your help, we can provide the medical care and assistance that some of our most medically compromised Cairns require.
Will you help us help them?
Here's how. Our Guardian Angel program will allow you to be an essential part of the joyous recovery of a Cairn who has touched your heart. By agreeing to donate all or a portion of the anticipated funds necessary to see a little one back to health, your tax-deductible donation will help us help them on their road to recovery! Once you have joined our Guardian Angel program, your name, as his or her "Guardian Angel," will appear beside its picture on our website. Should you wish to remain anonymous, "An Anonymous Angel" will appear instead.
You may choose a specific Cairn to sponsor, or you may contribute as one of our "Archangels," where your funds will be used for any of our Cairns who are in most desperate need of medical care and assistance. Once we have reached our financial goal for a specific dog, the "Guardian Angel" designation will close -- so you can have the satisfaction of being the sole "Guardian Angel" for a needy little Cairn by donating the entire "goal" amount required to restore this little one's health!
Funds donated to our "Guardian Angel" program are tax deductible, and will only be used for the "Angel" program: for dogs whose medical needs are extraordinary. If expenses are less than projected for a specific dog -- first we will celebrate, and then we will apply any remaining funds to other "Special Needs" dogs in our program's medical care.
Please consider becoming a "Guardian Angel," or perhaps give this gift of life and health to a friend or loved one. What better way to honor someone than to restore a Cairn to health in his or her name? We will happily provide a gift card in your honor.
Your tax-deductible contribution(s) can be made via PayPal or by check.
Below are the Dogs in need of a Guardian Angel. The thermometer indicates how close we are to our goal.
For updates on former featured dogs, see our Guardian Angel Stories page.
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$2000
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Crete in CO UPDATE 4/28/10: On Thursday April 22, in the wet state of Colorado, our own Col. Potter 's Crete came up missing. All of his 4 legged brothers and sisters were still in their crates or beds but, one blind, 11 year old, red wheaten was on the lam. Calls were made to Col. Potter , surrounding shelters, animal control, and neighbors. Foster Mom started walking, calling, banging the bushes, looking under cars, trucks, sheds, even stacks of lumber. At 10 pm the flashlights came out and the dogs came along to check the green belt, and down the side streets calling, calling, calling. Friday morning more alerts were sent out, Fed Ex, UPS, US Post Office, more time spent talking to neighbors, people walking by, area Vets, boarding facilities, and area groomers. All have posters, and posters are hung on every street within 5 miles. Another trip to the shelter aisles, looking into the sad eyes of the dogs who didn't have a loved one to search for them. For updates on Crete, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under CO. |
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$3000
$1215 |
Gianna in FL Hi! My name is Gianna and I'm an 8 year old Cairn who is looking for a loving family to call my very own. For updates on Gianna, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under FL. |
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$2500
$635 |
Carthage in KS Carthage made it to freedom after spending all eight years of her life in a breeding facility The years at the breeding facility had taken their toll on Carthage. She is heartworm positive, stage 3, which is the highest level of infection. But that's not the worst of it for Carthage. She also had a very large breast mass which our vet was certain was cancerous. Normally, we would not consider doing surgery on a stage 3 heartworm positive dog. However, in Carthage's case, we couldn't wait for her to undergo heartworm treatment. She didn't have much time left if we didn't rid her of the cancer. For updates on Carthage, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under KS. |
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$2000
$245 |
Darra in MD Darra is a sweet girl with a serious skin problem. She came to Col. Potter with a yeast infection on large areas of her body as well as an ear infection. We are working with her to try to heal her skin and overcome the infections. Grooming, with her skin issues, is somewhat painful but is really important for her health. It's no surprise that she doesn't welcome the grooming sessions. Aside from this, Darra is a very loving and well-trained little girl. She lets you know in no uncertain terms when she has to go outside to do her business, but is otherwise quiet around the house. She gets along with the other dogs in her foster home, but she will probably not miss them when she goes to her forever home because she is very people oriented. Nothing is better than a cuddle with a human! Darra is very strong willed and needs a home with terrier experience, so that she knows who is in charge. For updates on Darra, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under MD. |
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$1000
$395 |
Joie in MO Joie is a 4 year old Cairn who came into Col. Potter pregnant. She had her last litter of puppies just 9 months ago and here she is, delivering another litter. She's a sweet little girl who always has a tail to wag and kisses to give. She's just happy to be here and glad she has good things to eat with a warm place to sleep and have her puppies. Joie is safe now, and her puppies will grow up safe, too. For updates on Joie, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under MO. |
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$750
$525 |
Glacier in MS 2/26/10: Glacier came to her foster home very pregnant see that second photo?), and about to whelp. She gave birth to 5 adorable babies on February 23rd. All the puppy's names are derived from Alaskan Glaciers, except for Lucy's. They are Byrn Lare, Coal Spencer, Logan Taylor, Tyndal Reid and Princess Lucy Dell. For updates on Glacier, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under MS. |
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$750
$100 |
Mere in OH 4/6/10: Mere has more than a urinary tract infection - she is in moderate kidney failure, but this is not a death sentence. While we're working to find out what's wrong with her, a number of blood and urine tests need to be performed to find out why she's in kidney failure. Unfortunately, these tests are not inexpensive. Please help with expenses so Mere can go on to have many more years of happiness and love with whomever adopts her. At around 6 years of age, she has lots of life to live yet! For updates on Mere, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under OH. |
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$1700
$185 |
Jenner in WI Hi Everyone! My name is Jenner! I got named after Bruce Jenner because of my energy level and how active I am. I love to run and play with balls and toys! I race around my fenced in yard and I love it! I am six years old, I just had a birthday. I am very lovable when you can get me to sit still and I love to sit at foster mom's feet! I am looking forward to finding a good forever home that has lots of toys. I need a family that likes an active dog. If you are that family, fill out your application, because foster mom says I won't be here long! For updates on Jenner, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under WI. |
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$1000
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Jaymee in WV UPDATE 4/18/10: Jaymee got good news last month! It was time for her eye exam and medicine renewal. The glaucoma pressure in her eye has dropped from forty to seventeen! She was so good for Dr. A.! They were so surprised at the pressure drop that it was done twice to double check the reading. And Ms Jaymee sat peacefully through the whole exam and ATE the TREAT from the vets hand! That was a first. Until now she has only taken treats from me. She has been prescribed the same medical regime and will continue on the current three drops a day. Our routine is one with breakfast, one with dinner and one with bedtime treat. When I set her bowl down, she quietly waits for me to administer the drop and then begins to eat. She has been quieter this winter, sleeping sounder and longer. I have startled her several times now walking up on her, when before she was always on alert when I entered the room. She doesn't run when I walk by, just stops and watches me. And frequently I feel her nuzzle my ankle or leg as I pass her. In the evenings when I am on the computer I feel her lying under the chair and little licks on the back of my leg. If seems a show of appreciation or affection - it is so gentle. Dr. A reminded me she is getting older and had led a rough life, that she may require more rest, but I just laughed and said I think she rested enough before! You should see her run with the pack now. Jaymee goes out the door with the group for morning potties and revelry! When a neighbor dares to walk their dog by the yard she is in the pack running back and forth - no longer watching from the background. When we play in the evenings she is full force on the run, stealing a toy whenever it gets near her! Having one eye is not a disability for her! Then her rest is calm and peaceful, spread out, and relaxed, not tight and tense. Jaymee appreciates her guardian angels help with her medicine, it has made the biggest difference in her life! Thank You! For updates on Jaymee, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under WV. |
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To become a "Guardian Angel," please complete and submit the form below.