Adopt a Cairn Terrier in Arizona

Cairn Terriers are scrappy, alert, and intelligent small terriers — Toto from The Wizard of Oz was a Cairn. They appear in rescue when their independent streak frustrates first-time owners. A rescued Cairn is hardy, fun-loving, and full of personality.

Arizona's rescue dog network is large and well-organized, especially across Phoenix, Tucson, and the surrounding communities. The state has high shelter populations year-round due to climate and border-region strays. A rescued Arizona dog often comes from a high-volume metro shelter.