Why do cairn terriers need rescue?
Cairn terriers come into rescue for many of the same reasons other dogs do. Among these are lifestyle changes owners get divorced, can no longer afford to care for their pets, they have to move somewhere where they cant have pets, etc. Occasionally, the owner dies or has to move into assisted living. Behavioral issues are another reason. Again, these are reasons that would apply to most dogs, not just cairn terriers issues such as housebreaking, barking, escaping, etc. For one reason or another, the owner gets to a point where they feel they are unable/unwilling to follow through on whatever measures are necessary to correct these behaviors (most of which work themselves out once the dog is in rescue and placed in a more suitable environment). Another reason cairns come into rescue is that their owners adopt a cairn without understanding what terriers are like and/or without doing the homework necessary to determine whether a cairn is the best dog for them. People also see The Wizard o
