Adopt

Thank you for your interest in a Newfoundland rescue dog.  You will be asked to complete a detailed questionnaire by the local regional club which is designed to assess your suitability as a home for a rescued Newf and to help match a dog to your particular lifestyle.  The questions are also meant to help you determine if a Newf is the right breed for you.  Your decision to adopt a rescued Newf should be based on a desire to help a dog in need, not as a way to find an inexpensive puppy.  We don’t have puppies and very seldom have dogs two years old or younger.  The average age of a rescued Newf tends to be three to seven  - occasionally even older.  It is our belief that every Newf (with a good temperament) is entitled to a happy home to live out its life.

Please give some thought to each of the following questions. Newfoundlands are high-maintenance dogs and, while you may love the breed, you may discover that you do not have the required time or resources to devote to upkeep. But, if you do, a Newf will more than repay you with a lifetime of love and loyalty.

• Are you prepared to spend $150 or more each year on heartworm preventative, flea control and annual vaccinations for a giant breed like a Newfoundland?
• Are you willing to spend a half hour every other day for regular grooming and more time during the spring and fall shedding periods or have the dog professionally groomed?
• Are you prepared to deal with the cost (which is often more expensive due to the breed’s large size) of non-routine/emergency veterinary care, especially as the dog gets older?
• Are you willing to provide training to solve any behavior problems?

Please answer all questions as completely and truthfully as you can (you will not be rejected as a possible placement solely on the basis of your answers).   Or, if you prefer to call a rescue contact, please click here for the closest regional club to your area.