BUSTER IN MARYLAND AUGUST 2010
Daren Beltz writes: Leo (f/k/a Buster) came into CRUSA with his breeding mate Nala (f/k/a Itsy) in August 2010. Their new lives have been a big change and a challenge for them.	Itsy & Buster on Intake Day
As a new foster home, this was our first time seeing & fostering puppy mill Cairns. Our hearts just cry for them, but at the same time, are overjoyed when new fears are overcome and they get closer to being the Cairns that they should have been. Simple joys like Leo walking around the house with a stuffed toy in his mouth, Nala exploring the house (until you look at her and she runs back to the safety of her spot in the living room). Their barking at the TV & the mirrors are long gone, but new challenges present themselves every day. Leo & Nala today Due to his previous puppy mill life, Leo has dental issues. This past week, Leo fell ill and had to see the vet. Leo was not eating, was vomiting and becoming dehydrated. He has a stomach virus and is not eating in part due to needing more dental work done: a standard cleaning and four infected teeth need to be removed. He is on a bland soft food diet and his appetite is improving by the day.

BUSTER CROSSES THE RAINBOW BRIDGE 12 FEBRUARY 2013

Daren writes: It is with great sadness I tell you that our CRUSA foster Cairn, Buster Leo, has passed on to Rainbow Bridge. Nine-year-old Leo came in to CRUSA with his breeding mate, Nala, back in 2010 from a puppy mill. Leo did get his forever home, but was returned to foster care six months ago due to his regressing to acting like he was in a puppy mill. Leo was improving with his walking; he enjoyed walking around the house with a stuffed toy in his mouth. He had learned that human touch was a good thing and would come to you and tap you with his paw or sit up on his rear to get attention. Many tears have been shed for Leo and he is sorely missed by all. I know that he is looking down on us and thanking CRUSA for the time he got to spend just being a Cairn and feeling the loving touch of a family. The day had been normal as it can be in a foster home. Leo acted normal all day and even ate all his breakfast & dinner. Late last night he began having seizures and was lethargic after coming out of them. His gums & tongue were pale and he was laboring in his breathing, so we rushed him to the emergency vet. Leo stopped breathing a few times and they brought him back while the doctor tried to figure out what was going on. But in the end he stopped breathing and they could not bring him back. The doctor believes that being it was so sudden, Leo had a blood clot that went to his heart or brain. RAINBOW BRIDGE Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together . . . Author Unknown

Medical & transport costs for these and other CRUSA rescues add up. You can help by donating online through PayPal - click either the CAIRN or the button below . . . . . . OR send a check or money order MADE OUT TO CAIRN RESCUE USA: CRUSA/BUSTER IN MD c/o ANDREA DENNINGER 7835 43 AVE KENOSHA WI 53142-4201 NOTATE THAT YOUR DONATION IS FOR BUSTER IN MARYLAND Please include your name, mailing address & e-mail address to receive a receipt for tax purposes.
DONATING TO BUSTER'S DENTAL WORK ARE . . . DAREN & HIROKO BELTZ SHELLY & BOB SIMINSKI ABBY & SYDNEY See Abby & Sydney HERE ABBY & SYDNEY participate in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraisers, which can be seen HERE More Howliday Cards can be seen HERE
MARILYN & JEFF ROYLE FROSTY & KATIE (f/k/a JUNE BUG, whose story can be read HERE See Frosty HERE FROSTY participates in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraisers, which can be seen HERE	Marilyn holds KATIE & FROSTY, who does NOT look happy about the new girl in town!
MAHRI	JACKIE McGUINNESS MAHRI, MR MAC & ELLE In ENGLAND READ ALL ABOUT JACKIE'S BOOK, DIARY OF A BARKING MAD DOG OWNER, AND HOW YOUR PURCHASE(S) CAN HELP SEVERAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE HERE MAHRI, MR MAC & ELLE participate in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraisers, which can be seen HERE
MR MAC
ELLE	ELLE
SEE JACKIE RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS in Summer 2012 HERE FLY LIKE AN EAGLE WITH TOM in Summer 2011 HERE CRUISE TO NYC WITH JACKIE & TOM in Summer 2010 HERE EXPERIENCE THE BRIT BLIZ OF 2009 HERE TOM'S GOT A TIGER BY THE TALE in Spring 2009 HERE CRUISE THE MEDITERRANEAN WITH JACKIE & TOM in Summer 2009 HERE CRUISE THE MEDITERRANEAN WITH JACKIE & TOM in Summer 2008 HERE VISIT THE McGUINNESS WILD BUNCH AT HOME HERE JUDY & BILL JOHNSON TUFFY, IZZY ADDY, CAPPY & BUCKWHEAT More Howliday Cards can be seen HERE
BOB & ROSEMARY SHIRE MAISIE & XENA Maisie [f/k/a Annabella, was part of CRUSA's OCTOBER'S TREATS 2 Rescue Mission, October 2008, seen HERE Xena was adopted from CRUSA in 2010 MAISIE & XENA participate in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraisers, which can be seen HERE
HERB & LINDA SAVAGE RUSTY & DEWEY KEMP RUSTY & DEWEY won Honorable Mention in CRUSA's 2012 DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraiser, [seen HERE] and are donating their prize winnings to help BUSTER. RUSTY & DEWEY participate in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraisers, which can be seen HERE
	SUZY & MIKE WINCHESTER SOPHIE & SMITHERS SOPHIE & SMITHERS participated in CRUSA's 2009 DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraiser, which can be seen HERE
SMITHERS	SOPHIE
WHITNEY LOUDERBACK ADDIE
ADDIE at eight months
ADDIE was a member of CRUSA's THE MISSOURI DOZEN + 3 Rescue Mission, April 2011, seen HERE DENA ZIMMER SALLY, SUZI & MUDDY SALLY & SUZI LITTLE WHITE DOG RESCUE OF OMAHA
	SUZANNE RATHLEV OLIVER More Howliday Cards can be seen HERE
PATTI & TOM SUNDLING CLYDE See Clyde in CRUSA's 2012 DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraiser HERE CLYDE participates in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraisers, which can be seen HERE
ROCHELLE & DAVID BOYKIN SUE COULSON
CHECK HERE TO SEE HOW MUCH WE'VE DONATED FOR LEO'S DENTAL WORK If you have donated to BUSTER IN MARYLAND and are not listed, would like your dog(s)' names and/or pictures or Rescue affiliation(s) added, PLEASE contact me HERE ANY MONIES NOT USED FOR BUSTER WILL BE USED FOR OTHER CRUSA CAIRNS IN NEED.
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