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[missemilysmom]

Hi! I am new to this forum! I do not have a Cairn yet... But this weekend I am probably taing one!! I work with someone who's neighbor "rescued" a 6 month old Cairn. Originally a family bought her for their Autistic child ... well the child dropped her and broke her leg.... Needless to say they decided it was not a good idea to keep her. So this woman took her in. I have talked with her and Sophie sounds like the perfect Cairn for my family!! And she can handle children who love to play and handle her!! We have a three year old daughter. The woman keeping her now has dogs pot belly pig, donkeys, etc. Her leg is healed a little stiff after laying down and when playing to long and hard... but it just happened over the winter. So I am planning on going this weekend because of schedule conflicts i can't get there sooner!!! Urgh!!

I look foward to advice and wisdom!!

Heather

[jansop]

As a new owner myself, I'd do a lot of research on this breed to make sure you can keep up with this particular dog. That is what I did.

Also, before becoming a new cairn terrier mommy, I read a lot of these threads.

I have a feeling I'll be posting a lot of questions on this forum..............jan

[Logansmom]

Heather, Jan too, welcome.

Sophie sounds like a wild woman and she will be the center of your home in no time. These are great little dogs. They are a handful but if you have a three yearold, you are well trained already

Enjoy every second with Sophie and post lots of pics.

Ann

[Scully'sMom]

Welcome to the new Cairn mommys!

I know your life is going to be fun-filled every single second with your Cairns. You will wonder how you ever lived without one.

Can't wait to see lots of pics!

[missemilysmom]

Thank you for your welcomes!! I am sooo excited!! i may even get her sooner! The woman i work with lives next door to her.... We may try to sneak her into work... (I work in a primary school). We currently have 3 therapy dogs here. So we are going to "hide" her out in my friend's office. Then have my husband come over or I leave and take her home Wednesday!! We will see!!

Heather

[savannahsmom35]

Welcome!! I am new here as well and love this site. I am a first time Cairn owner and as you can imagine, I have many questions. I have already received a lot of great advice from everyone here. I am sure that you will find this site as useful as I have.

[Anna_525]

Welcome, welcome to all new cairn parents! This is a great place to learn a lot of things about raising cairns, or to vent when your cairn is being testy (like my Alfie right now is being so stubborn I swear all I say to him nowadays is NO! NO! )

Anna

[jlr79]

Welcome to the forum!!! I can't wait to see your new baby and hear your stories!!It won't be too long until it seems like she's always been with you!! They are the best!!!

Jan

[abe's dad]

we will just add our welcome to the group and congrats!

HOPE YOU ALL ARE VERY HAPPY TOGETHER, AS WE ARE.

[MikeC]

Welcome to the Forum! My Duffy broke his left hind leg when he was 7 months old and had to have surgery as the break was at a joint. He is now 18 months old and you would never no that there had been a break. Please send pictures when you have your pup!

MikeC

[Eliz222]

Congrats on your new addition, and welcome to Cairn Talk! Post pictures when you have all settled in as a family.

[Darsey]

Welcome! Looking forward to seeing pics. I'm sure you will be able to find lots of helpful info here. Hope to hear more from you in the future! - Darsey