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Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue Network - Great Lakes Region

Dog rescue in Medina, OH

We are NOT A SHELTER with a single physical location. Instead, we are a national network of volunteers working to help re-home Cairns in need.
We began as a small internet community of people trying to help one of their members through the heartache of losing a little Cairn named Col. Potter. In the weeks that followed that simple process of showing care and support, a national Cairn terrier rescue was born. It filled a void to serve a wonderful, randomly protected, and sometimes misunderstood breed. Cairns can have every kind of personality, from laid back to intensely lively; most fall somewhere in between.

Our rescue attracts caring foster homes who will provide guidance and love; sometimes for the first time in a rescued Cairn's life. Our foster homes also provide an honest, realistic evaluation of each Cairn's personality, so an approved applicant can expect to be matched with a Cairn whose traits and behaviors fit their lifestyle.

At present, Col. Potter has just under 200 foster homes all over the United States.

Contact
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Medina, OH 44256
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Adoptable pets at Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue Network - Great Lakes Region

We'll also keep you updated on MADELYN in MI's adoption status with email updates.
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MADELYN in MI

Toy Poodle

Female Adult
Medina, OH
We'll also keep you updated on BUMBLE BEE in IL's adoption status with email updates.
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BUMBLE BEE in IL

Cairn Terrier

Male, Young
Medina, OH
We'll also keep you updated on BUTTERCUP in PA's adoption status with email updates.
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BUTTERCUP in PA

Toy Poodle/Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Female, Adult
Medina, OH

Rescue FAQs

We allow our rescued dogs to be adopted all over the United States and Canada.

Additional adoption info

Read our adoption FAQ's - Frequently asked questions.
http://www.cairnrescue.com/adoption/faqs/htm

Adoption application

https://www.cairnrescue.com/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue Network - Great Lakes Region

Humane Society of Erie County

1911 Superior Street,
Sandusky, OH 44870

Friends of the Cleveland Kennel

PO Box 770423,
Cleveland, OH 44107

Paws and Prayers

P.O. Box 67166,
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222

We'll also keep you updated on MARISSA (BONDED PAIR W/MAGGIE)'s adoption status with email updates.
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MARISSA (BONDED PAIR W/MAGGIE)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Northfield, OH
We'll also keep you updated on CAL's adoption status with email updates.
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CAL

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Sandusky, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Rachel (Bonded with Ross)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rachel (Bonded with Ross)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Medina, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Brenda's adoption status with email updates.
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Brenda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Medina, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Tony the Pony's adoption status with email updates.
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Tony the Pony

Miniature/Appaloosa

Male, Adult
Sharon Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Alfie's adoption status with email updates.
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Alfie

Manx

Male, 5 yrs
CLEVELAND, OH

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