by Lee Juslin

Roland was picked up on the street in the Phoenix area. Even though he isn’t a Cairn, the shelter called Col. Potter Cairn Rescue.

Roland is currently fostering with Ruth who says he is an absolute joy. At about six years old, he still acts like a puppy. He’s a busy boy who loves to play with toys either by himself or with his human. Ruth says toss the toy up in the air, and he catches it. Although he loves toys, Roland is fine with one of Ruth’s cairns taking the toy away. Roland just goes to the toy box and finds another toy, often emptying the box to get the one that appeals to him.

Roland

Ruth also has a cat. Roland does not seem to have a strong prey drive, but he would like to chase the cat. However, when the cat turns and hisses at him, he backs off.

Roland has no health problems except for a sensitive back. Ruth believes he was mistreated at some point by a man as he greets women but is leery of men. Ruth’s son, however, has become one of Roland’s favorite people. Also at one point, he developed some weakness in his back legs, but a trip to an acupuncturist solved the problem. Consequently, Ruth does not pick him up so as not to cause back pain. However, he can jump up in Ruth’s lap, and he loves to run and play. Jumping up and running does not seem to bother him, but Ruth is careful not to let him jump down.

Ruth says he was clearly in a home at some point as he knows some commands. For instance, when she feeds him and her three Cairns, she has them wait until she gives the OK. Roland seemed to know this right away.

Roland gets along with Ruth’s cairns, although he doesn’t play with them. But, it is important to him to have the others around. When Ruth goes out and crates everyone, Roland is fine as long he can see the other dogs and knows they are nearby.

Roland is a sweetie, and as you can see from the pictures, a real cutie. Ruth says he gives her several good laughs a day. He is not barky and walks well on a leash. However, he does enjoy running in Ruth’s fenced-in backyard.

Roland is a mix and part of Col. Potter’s Mix It Up group so his adoption fee is less. This sweetie would like a family with at least one other dog, not to play with, but to keep him company. He would also like a well-stocked toy box and a fenced-in yard. He would be okay with children, but probably older ones who know how to treat a dog and would understand to be careful of his back. The lucky person or family who adopts Roland will get a wonderful and fun companion.

If you would like to learn more about CP, volunteer, or make a very welcome financial donation to help dogs like Roland, go to their web site or FB page. Remember, breed rescues like CP with an all-volunteer staff, depend on financial, tax free donations from individuals as well as support for their fundraising activities. You can also use your donation to name a rescued dog to honor a special family member, a friend, or a beloved pet.

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Lee Juslin is a free lance copywriter living in North Carolina with her husband, Scott, and her band of misfits: Tarquin, a Wheaten Scottish Terrier, and three handicapped cats. They can be seen on their website: Hampshire Hooligans. She owns I B Dog Gone, a small embroidery business and is the author of the Nurse Frosty books for children and Frosty’s Story: Tales of a Therapy Dog. She supports a number of national and regional terrier rescue organizations.