5 APRIL 2017

Click on Ozzie's picture to do a puzzle Debbie Hodgens writes: Ozzie was a New Jersey owner surrender to CRUSA in 2011. He was turned in to rescue as he had too much energy for his family and was in need of some manners training, which the owners did not have the time for. Ozzie was fostered by Daren Beltz who took Ozzie to "Peaceable Paws" for training, at which Ozzie did very well. Ozzie was adopted in March 2012. He was later diagnosed with bladder stones, had surgery and was put on a restricted diet. Because of this diet, the new owners did not continue with the training as it involved the use of high-end treats that were not on his diet. Ozzie, like a typical Cairn, will bark at thunder, mailmen, trash pickup, etc. Whenever Ozzie barked, the owners put Ozzie in a crate in the basement, turn off the lights and leave him there until he stopped barking. This happened every day. My vet referred this as being a "prisoner of war." On 5 April, 2017, Ozzie was released back to rescue. He had been with this family for five years. He does bark, but not much more than some of the other dogs. He also stops barking when I show him the squirt bottle. Another bad behavior was humping my leg. He stopped that the first day with the use of the squirt bottle. We were told he does not like other dogs, but this morning he was playing with one of the dogs at my house. Ozzie is about eight years old now and seems to be acclimating to life here at my house. Medically, he may have another bladder stone and his teeth need to be cleaned. His gums looked inflamed. So far, he has had blood work, an x-ray and a urinalysis. The vet did not want to put him on any other meds until the results of the lab tests come back. The x-ray showed a white mass (the possible bladder stone). and to further define the mass Ozzie needs an ultrasound. He has had at least two prior surgeries for stones. His vet bill thus far was about $300.00. The required ultrasound will cost about $365.00 and his teeth cleaning will cost another $375.00. All told, that's a little over $1,000. Click on Ozzie's picture to do a puzzle THANK YOU, CRUSA, FOR COMING TO MY RESCUE AGAIN! Any donation to make Ozzie healthy again would be appreciated! BETSI GREENE: Jeeze, like they couldn't find something better than solitary confinement? Sorry, but Joey was a whole new dog once he was introduced to that squirt bottle! Thank goodness they gave him back to CRUSA! JACKIE IKE: Awwww what a sweet little guy! They just mistreated this poor pup. He needs a really good home! ELAINE ALGER: Wow, how horrid. Glad he is back in rescue, a far better situation than where he has been for five years. JEAN LAWSON: Poor li'l guy. Thank goodness he's back in good hands. DOREEN MUNDIE: Locked in a dark basement . . . he may have been in pain is why he barked . . . that is so cruel! Glad he is out of there; that kind of hate must have really affected him . . . poor guy! Cairns have spirit; that is what makes them so special. ROBYN STINE: Ozzie's story brought me to tears. I just don't understand cruelty like that. For that matter, of any kind, but it boggles my mind when it's done to an animal supposedly wanted. It honestly makes my stomach hurt. TRACI COTTON: Idiots! Makes you wonder what they do to their kids if they cry . . . NEAL SKRENES: What a sad bunch of people to do that to ANY dog, but especially a senior dog. Hope Karma comes around and b*tch slaps them good sometime soon. MARY GADE: What a darling little guy! It makes me sick to think of him in the basement in a crate in the dark! I just can't imagine people treating him that way, but I know it happens. I sure hope you can find someone to love him and treat him the way he should be treated. JACKIE PARKER: Poor wee boy. I hope he feels better soon.

Medical & transport costs for this 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/OZZIE c/o ANDREA DENNINGER 2561 JENNIFER TER PALM HARBOR FL 34685-2202 NOTATE THAT YOUR DONATION IS FOR OZZIE IN MARYLAND Please include your name, mailing address & e-mail address to receive a receipt for tax purposes.
GETTING OZZIE HEALTHY AGAIN ARE . . . LINDA & HERB SAVAGE
ELAINE & JOHN ALGER CRUSA Rescue PHIL
MARILYN & JEFF ROYLE FROSTY & CRUSA Rescue KATIE
Marilyn & Jeff's Canine Companions have been enthusiastic participants in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN photo contest fundraisers. They can be seen on . . . 2010: PAGE 28 and PAGE 29 2011: PAGE 11, PAGE 12 and PAGE 13 2012: PAGE 11 and PAGE 12 2013: PAGE 21 and PAGE 22 2014: PAGE 11 and PAGE 12 SUE HENDERSON & BOB CANNON LIZZIE JOY & SOPHIE LOVE Cross me and I'll put a spell on you! Sue & Bob#39;s Canine Companion has been an enthusiastic participant in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN photo contest fundraisers. She can be seen on . . . 2014: PAGE 28 Lizzard (a/k/a Lizzie Joy) was adopted in 2011 from FAMOUS FIDO, a Chicago rescue group, when she was pulled from a kill shelter. SHERRI CASTERLINE HALEY Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas any more. Sherri' s Canine Companion has been an enthusiastic participant in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN photo contest fundraisers. She can be seen on . . . 2014: PAGE 33 (FIRST PLACE) BOB & ROSEMARY SHIRE MAISIE & PUA Maisie [f/k/a Annabella], was a member of CRUSA's OCTOBER'S TREATS 2 Rescue Mission, October 2008, seen HERE Bob & Rosemary's Canine Companions have been enthusiastic participants in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN photo contest fundraisers. They can be seen on . . . 2008: PAGE 4, PAGE 5, PAGE 6 and PAGE 28b 2009: PAGE 20, PAGE 21 and PAGE 22 2010: PAGE 18, PAGE 19, PAGE 20 and PAGE 21 2011: PAGE 27. PAGE 28 and PAGE 29 2012: PAGE 27 JACKIE & RICHARD PARKER MAHRI, ELLE & HAMISH in England
Hamish's new togs, November 2016
THE WILD BUNCH, 29 JULY 2016 See all of Jackie's trips HERE Read all about Jackie & Richard's wedding cruise HERE ALBERT BUYS DUCHESS, DUKE SULLIE, TRIXIE ERIN, MUGGSY MOPPIE & JOHNIE BEAR
MUGGSY MOPPIE, March 2016	DUKE SULLIE, March 2016
DUCHESS, Christmas 2015	TRIXIE ERIN, March 2016
MUGGSY MOPPIE, March 2016
PRESENTING . . . The newest addition to the Buys Pack, JOHNIE BEAR
All of Albert's Canine Companions have been enthusiastic participants in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN photo contest fundraisers. They can be seen . . . 2007 - PAGE 10 2008: PAGE 10 2009: PAGE 28 2010: PAGE 13 (HONORABLE MENTION) and PAGE 14 2011: PAGE 22 2012: PAGE 8 and PAGE 9 2013: PAGE 7; PAGE 8; PAGE 9 and PAGE 10; 2014: PAGE 14 (MOST VOTES, NON-TERRIER) See more Howliday cards HERE WENDY CULVER JUDY & BILL JOHNSON DIANNE HOLSTEAD
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