OhBee fka CP BooBoo Blizzard a Canadian Forever!

Written by OB fka CP BooBoo Blizzard

OhBee fka CP BooBoo Blizzard aka OB

Hello, all my Col. Potter Friends!  Hello, Foster Mom!  You all remember me as CP BooBoo Blizzard, that handsome devil of a Foster who came in from the cold last January, but now I answer to “OhBee” or “OB” for short (…heeheehee!), and now I’m a Canadian!

Anyway, when I arrived at my Foster Home, I discovered that I had a lot of adjusting to do, living in a House and having brothers and sisters, but I put my mind into it (with a lot of help from Foster Mom!) and by March I was ready to move again to my Forever home – in Canada!

I have to admit, this new adjustment hasn’t been nearly as difficult, thanks to all of Foster Mom’s work, but also thanks to my new Family!  They are great!  My new Canadian lifestyle includes going to the beach, going kayaking, boating, paddle-boarding, swimming, and, of course, there is still lots of snow and ice up here!

I love to ride up front to navigate…

…but I’m also a good sternman!

My Mom thinks I’m “a funny little boy” and she is so happy that I get along so great with my new sisters.  I also love to sing!  …Well, maybe it’s more of a howl, but it’s full throated and music to Mom’s ears – most of the time!

Being a Canadian Cairn is great!

Anyway, Mom says to say “Thanks!” again to the excellent Volunteers at Col. Potter – and especially my Foster Mom, Christy C. – because I wouldn't have this great new Life - and my family wouldn’t have Me - if it wasn't for you all!!!

Take a look at BooBoo Blizzard’s Intake story:

http://cairnrescue.blogspot.com/2013/01/booboo-blizzard-blows-into-col-potter.html

CP Brador nka Toffee Continues to Bloom!

Written by Cairnadian Toffee

Toffee fka CP Brador enjoying a Cairnadian Spring!

Toffee here!  Cairnadian Toffee, that is!  Sweeter than Cairnadian Bacon!  He! He! He!

You might remember me as CP Brador, but my Forever Mom found me and brought me North to Toronto, so now I am an official Cairnadian!  I heard they recently had more SNOW back in Kansas, so I thought my Foster Mom would appreciate a few Cairnadian Tulips!  Aren’t they Beautiful?

Toffee puts his new toy through the paces!

My Mom bought me a New toy today, and I spent a good amount of time testing it out, and then she took me to the Special dog park and I got to run and run!  WooHoo!! I am fast as the wind!  I just Love running free in a “safe” fenced park – whatever “safe” is!  What fun!!!

Yes, a tired Cairn is a Good Cairn!

Now we are back at Mom’s work.  Mom keeps saying, “A tired Cairn is a good Cairn!” but I am not sure what “tired” means?  Yawwwwwwn!!!  Maybe I’ll look it up on Mom’s computer…  Yawwwwwwn!!!  …After I catch a few Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzs… 

Tucker: Loving the Best Life!

It's been a while since we've sent an update on our Tucker-man, so we thought we'd let Col. Potter know Tucker's doing just swell. He's been here in his furever home now for over 2.5 years, and we just don't know what we'd do without him. He and his Westie sister Zoe keep us entertained and busy!

Tucker has come a long way since that fall day we picked him up from his foster mom, Stacey. He still has some fears - we suppose he will always have, but he's a sweet, friendly little guy who loves his walks, trips to the pet store and most of all - Mommy's homemade treats. This boy LOVES to eat! Tucker's going to experience his first vacation in September when we take him and Zoe to the Smoky Mtns. We can't wait!

We'd like to thank Col. Potter once again for inspiring us to get involved in rescue. We are volunteers with Westie Rescue of TN and often have a foster Westie in our home, as we do right now. Tucker's been very accepting of the fosters, and he and Zoe have been a great help in showing the little rescues the ropes.

Were it not for Col. Potter we wouldn't have our precious Tucker and we wouldn't have found the joy we've found in rescue. There is nothing like seeing the gratitude in the eyes of a little rescue when you clean him up, give him a soft bed, good food, plenty of fresh, clean water and love. As you all know, rescue is hard work but it is SO rewarding.

Thank you to all the volunteers who give SO much of themselves so that little Cairns just like Tucker can live the good life just like Tucker is.

Patte & Family in TN

A "Tucker" Celebration

Dear Col. Potter,

We just wanted to give you guys yet another update on our "sweetest" of boys, Tucker fka Canada. Tucker celebrated his 2nd Gotcha Day with us on November 8th and his 4th birthday today, November 14th. We can't belive it's been two years already. My how time flies when you're having fun. And believe me, fun is what we're having with our precious little happy-go-lucky Cairn boy and his bossy Westie sister, Zoe. They are the perfect pair. We had never had two dogs at the same time prior to adopting Tucker, and didn't really know what to expect. But, I have to say, adopting Tucker from Col. Potter was a great decision. He and Zoe are just the perfect balance of sassy and sweet, and we cannot even imagine our life without them. Col. Potter saved Tucker's life and Tucker has forever changed ours. Thank you again to all the Col. Potter volunteers who give endlessly of their time and talents to save and rehome this precious pups. It's because of you and our Tucker that we are now volunteering with a rescue group in our state. Keep up the good work. You guys rock!

Patte - TN

A Message from Tucker aka Canada

Hey Ebrybody,


Dis heer is Tucker, but you mite no me as Canada. Col. Potter let my new fambly dopt me back in Nobember of 2008. And I gotta tell ya, dis new furebber fambly gots some really gooder stuffs. I no I only beend heer for a year and 8 munfs but I can tell ya, dis is where I wanna stay. Deese folks must weally lub me. No why? Dey gibs me da goodest food and plenty ob it and so much cool, clean water I can't ebber run out. And Mommy's weally picky bout what she feeds me -- no wheat or corn for me and none ob dat udder yucky stuff neeber. She eben makes my tweats homemade --- cooks 'em ebry week or so wite in our oben and dey is de-li-shus! And you no dat bossy Westie sister I telled you bout before, well she's still bossy, but she teached me some good stuffs, and she helped me not to be so doggone skeered of ebryfing. Well, I dis want to say fank yoo, fank yoo, fank yoo Col. Potter for gibbing me my furebber fambly. Dey is sooooo good to me. Dey gibs me hugs and kisses and tells me how handsome I is. Dey keeps me clean -- no bugs at all! Dey takes me for walks and wides in da car and eben to da pet stores all da time. So all yoo kids out dere dat still don't gots furebber famblies, just hang tite. Dey'll find yoo soon and boy are yoo gonna lub dis life! Fank yoo Col. Potter -- yoo is my hero! And Mommy wants me to say fank yoo for her too. And dat ebber since she dopted me, she tells ebrybody to dopt pets. Round our house, we say "used dogs rule!" Lubs yoo Col. Potter :)

Tucker aka Canada

Tucker Doubles the Fun!

Tucker just celebrated his 1st Gotcha Day and his 3rd Birthday with his forever family. Last week for Tucker's Gotcha Day, we spent the afternoon at a new park where he and Zoe ran through the leaves, played on the kiddie playground and experienced lots of new smells. His birthday celebration included a party with cake and presents and a trip to the pet store.

This little guy's come a long way from where he was a year and a half ago. Up until a couple of years ago, we had never heard of a puppy mill. It wasn't until we stumbled onto Col. Potter's website that we learned of the thousands of dogs living every day of their lives in unimaginable conditions. Our hearts were touched, and we knew that the playmate we planned to get for our Westie girl, Zoe, would have to be a rescue from Col. Potter.

So, a little over a year ago, we began the process of getting approved to adopt one of these precious little Cairns. Our match was Canada, who we named Tucker, and even we could not have chosen a more perfect match for our family. Our precious "wild child" Zoe and sweet little "laid back" Tucker are a perfect balance and wonderfully compliment each other.

Tucker has come from a shy, scared little Cairn to a brave, happy and playful little boy. He still has some fears that will possibly always be with him, but it is simply amazing what good food and shelter, proper grooming and lots of understanding, encouragement, patience and love have done for our little guy.

There is no doubt, we have forever changed the life of this sweet Cairn boy, but there is also no denying that Tucker has forever changed us. We are firm believers in rescue now, and we are convinced that rescue is the very best way to add new pets to, not just our family, but any family. Our hearts break for all those yet to be rescued. We will always be grateful to those who work with Col. Potter, especially all those who played a part in bringing this special boy into our lives.

Happy Gotcha Day and Happy, Happy Birthday to our Tucker-Man!!

Patte & FamilyTN

"Canada": 12 Months Later

We didn't realize until we looked at the post adoption blog that it was one year ago today that Tucker, formerly known as Canada, was "busted out" of the bad place. He doesn't look much like a PM kid today. Tucker's very proud of his new bandana and is lovin' his new life.

Thank you Colonel Potter!

Patte in TN

Tucker Figures It Out!!

Well, it took 7 months, but I think Tucker has finally figured it out. Tonight he rang the bell to go outside and potty for the very first time! We are so proud of him. We've tried and tried to get him to ring the bell, but he's always been too afraid. I guess he just picked it up from watching his Westie sister, Zoe. Needless to say, he got lots of "good boys", scratchies and a treat. This news was just too good...we had to share it. That's our boy! Patte in TN with Tucker fka Canada

Tucker is Spoiled Rotten Too

Hi Everydoggie! It's Tucker. I just wanted to let all my friends at Colonel Potter know I've been with my forever family for 6 months now. And, you know, I think I'm really going to like it here. I'm doing great, still a little shy and afraid at times, but I've made big progress.

My Westie sister, Zoe and I get along really well. Sometimes we get a little jealous if Mommy pays too much attention to the other, but we never, never fight. We just bark, make little growly noises and paw at Mommy to make her pay attention to us.

I LOVE to go for walks, so much that I get a little too excited sometimes and pull Mommy a little too hard...we're working on that. Mommy takes us to the pet store about 3 or 4 times a month and that's a lot of fun! Mommy says my hairdo is looking great...it's getting thick and coarse just like it should be. I think it's all the good food, supplements and stripping. By the way, I'm a really good boy when Mommy bathes and grooms me, all except for the teeth-brushing thingy...I don't like that at all.

Oh, and guess what, NO MORE BELLY BANDS. Yippee! I still don't tell them when I need to go out but as long as they keep me on a regular schedule, I don't have any accidents at all.

Mommy wanted me to let you all know that I am such a sweet and loving little boy and she's so happy that Colonel Potter found me.

Here's a picture of me with my sister, Zoe. We're a pretty cute pair, huh?

Hugs,Tucker Blaze (fka Canada)

Merry Christmas from Tucker (fka Canada)

Tucker (formerly known as Canada) is spending his first Christmas away from that horrible puppy mill and in a real home where he is spoiled rotten and loved very much! Our little guy is still not totally over his fears, but getting more comfortable in his new life every day. He and his Westie sister, Zoe are quite a pair. Zoe is definitely the "boss" but Tucker occasionally lets that Cairn personality shine through. They have so much fun ZOOMING through the house and around the backyard. We're excited for them to open their presents from Santa on Christmas morning. Getting good photos of them together can be quite a challenge, but this one in their new matching Christmas sweaters turned out perfect. They are so adorable and the very center of our life! Thank you Colonel Potter for blessing us this year with our little Tucker Blaze. We're looking forward to a Happy New Year of terrier adventures! Merry Christmas fromTucker's Family in TN

Canada's Adoption Day

Foster Mom sent this update with pictures:

Saturday we drove down to Paducah to meet Canada's new parents. His new name will be Tucker Blaze. He will have a little Westie sister, Zoe, who just turned a year in Sept. Tucker will be 2 this Friday. Here are some pictures. http://picasaweb.google.com/cairngirls/TuckerSAdoption#

Stacey in MO