Reggie was found by one of our volunteers tied to the fence at Doglando on the east side of Orlando.  Poor thing must have been there for a while because he was soaked from the sprinklers. 

 

Unfortunately, we are seeing more and more dogs dropped off becuase of the economy.  Please note that Doglando is a doggy daycare, training and grooming facility, not a dog rescue.  If you must give up your pet, please please call someone rather than just drop him or her off.  Reggie was very lucky that Teena, who runs Doglando, and Janie, our volunteer, were there to help him.

 

Reggie is quite thin and a bit shy (who wouldn't be if you were a little dog in a scary shelter), but all he needs is a little TLC to be a great dog.

 

Like many dogs in the South, Reggie is heartworm positive.  Don't let this make your socks fall off!  You can read about the condition on our webpage "Heartworms In Dogs."  We are treating him with monthly heartworm preventive, our preferred method.  It is less harsh and doesn't require the pet be kept quiet for months.  In fact, my dog is heartworm positive and it is how I am treating him.  It isn't a big deal, especially in young dogs.  So meet Reggie and fall in love!!!

 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, this dog, known since 1500, was first publicly presented in 1909 and became popular after 1930. The Cairn is one of Scotland's original Terriers, probably a contributor to today's Scottish, West Highland White and Skye Terrier breeds. Named for the piles of small stones used to mark Scottish farm borders and graves, the Cairn Terrier's job was to rout small animals from their lairs in these stone piles. Though used for such purposes for centuries, the Cairn Terrier is now primarily a companion dog. He also excels at Terrier (Go-To-Ground) trials. Everyone remembers a Cairn called "Toto" in the film "The Wizard of Oz." Some of the Cairn's talents are hunting, tracking, watchdogging, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks. The Cairn Terrier is a spirited, hardy, restless little busybody - a big dog in a small dog's body. Alert, loyal, merry, lovable and mischievous. They are somewhat independent, but friendly. Females tend to be more independent than males and some breeders feel that males are more affectionate. They are very curious, fearless and bold. They are easily trained and like to do tricks. Naturally patient with children and very playful. Cairns adapt well to their new homes. They are sensitive, and need firm, but not harsh, training and discipline. Without attention and training, the Cairn can become destructive and/or bark excessively. Cairns like to dig searching for vermin, so it is not wise to leave them unsupervised in a landscaped yard! This breed can be a chaser and should not be left off its lead in an unsecured area. Never leave a Cairn tied out, as he may fight larger dogs to protect his turf, sometimes with tragic consequences. They have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years.