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Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue Network - North West Region Dog rescue in Portland, OR

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.

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Email cpcrn@cairnrescue.com
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Website
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Portland, OR 97223
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Adoptable pets at Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue Network - North West Region

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

Cairn Terrier

Male, Young
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on RIVER in CA's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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RIVER in CA

Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Female, Adult
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on DON DIEGO in CA's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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DON DIEGO in CA

Cairn Terrier

Male, Senior
Portland, OR
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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/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue Network - North West Region

Epilogue Rat Haven

Milwaukie, OR 97222

West Houston Animal Rescue-Oregon Transport Stop

Portland, OR 97218

Cozze Paws Rescue

6312 SW Capitol Highway, #411,
Portand, OR 97239

We'll also keep you updated on Koume's adoption status with email updates.
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Koume

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Newberg, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Princess Buttercup Powerpuff girl's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess Buttercup Powerpuff girl

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Galadriel (mcas)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Galadriel (mcas)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Troutdale, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Samantha AKA Izzy DC*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Samantha AKA Izzy DC*

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs 7 mos
Salem, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Hammer's adoption status with email updates.
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Hammer

Australian Kelpie/Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier)

Female, Young
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo Gataki's adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo Gataki

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Portland, OR

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