There's a bunch of fundraisers happening in support of Newf Friends right now! Why not check out the auctions and online stores and pick up some early holiday gifts for the Newf lovers on your shopping list?

Thank you to all of the donors who have donated these fantastic items!


We have a set of 4 custom Irish Coffe mugs from Cafe Newf with the Newf Friends logo on them! How awesome is that???? I KNOW a bunch of you like Irish Coffee, so start bidding.

Here's the link.

The second item which was posted last night thanks to a kind donor is a very rare book from 1934, a Purina Dog Book ..... signed by Helena Linn! Newf Memorabilia collectors will be super excited to see this piece. The auction is only up for a few days, do not miss out!!!!

The link to the book auction is here.
Also be sure to visit the Teddy Bear Picnic store where proceeds will also be donated to us!
And if you haven't been there yet, check out the OC NN gathering online store. They are also sending all proceeds to us!


And of course lets not forget the official Newf Friends online store with all of our cool products, many of which were custom designed for us. Our 2012 calendars are GORGEOUS, printed on heavy, glossy paper featuring photos from NewfStock. You're going to love them, order yours today before we sell out!

The first of the online auctions has opened in support of Newf Friends! CAFE NEWF is donating the proceeds from the sale of these awesome Irish Coffee mugs to Newf Friends to put towards River's care! Thank you Vicky!

Here's the link to the auction--bid generously!!!!!

Here's this week's wrap-up......

PoochPalooza a success! Thanks to all of our supporters who came out to visit us at PoochPalooza on the weekend. With so many Newfs in attendance we sure made a statement, and we raised lots of much needed funds too. It's always great to have a visit from so many of the Newfs who have gone through our program.

A big thank you to Deanna and Bryan, owners of The Caledon Inn for organizing this fantastic event and making us a part of it.

Thank you once again to Dr. Kim Facey - Apsley Veterinary Services and Dr. Michael Faessen, Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic Small Animal Surgeon for your exceptional care, your generosity and your commitment to helping animals in need.**


River came through her surgery well today. She is resting comfortably now at the vet clinic, tolerating the pain meds well. We will be checking back in later this evening and expect to have her return to her foster home tomorrow.

The damage to her knees is extensive, her ortho vet stating this is the "worst he has ever seen", a chronic issue that has been ongoing for some time. In addition to the torn cruciate ligament in each knee River also has a luxating patella in both legs (not just one leg as previously discovered by her former vet). River's right leg was operated on today. The luxating patella was not corrected at this time due to the extensive damage to her knee from the cruciate tear taking priority. The damage to the meniscus was severe, which is extremely painful, so River should feel great relief now. Her surgery took a long time but was successful.

The plan of action now is to focus on allowing her right knee to heal. In 3 weeks River will begin specialized therapy on her repaired knee to assist with her healing, strengthen her muscles and prepare her for the surgery on her left knee. Details about this therapy will be posted once she sees the specialist in a few weeks time.

We will repair her left cruciate in 6-8 weeks, assuming her recovery is going well on her right knee. Given the severity of her cruciate injuries, corrective surgery will bring River tremendous relief, and give her the stability in her knees that is needed to lead a good quality life. Her prognosis for vast improvement following the surgeries is very, very good.

There is also a chance that with the successful repair of her ligaments, surgery for her patella can be avoided, but this will not be known for several months. Relieving the pain and joint instability from the damaged cruciate is the most important step at this time for restoring River's quality of life. Today's surgery was the first step in helping her lead a pain free, happy life!

All of the Newf Friends volunteers extend their sincere THANK YOU to everyone who has given donations towards River's care. The outpouring of support for this sweet girl has been incredible, and we have exceeded our fundraising goals and can confidently move forward with all necessary treatment for River. THANK YOU TEAM RIVER! As of this morning, River's fund sits at $6107!!!!!
We know there are still several fundraising initiatives happening right now for River's care and we will be putting all funds raised into River's fund for the time being. Once her treatments have been completed, any remaining funds will be transferred to our general Newf Friends fund and used towards the care of other Newfs in need.
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** Dr. Facey has been instrumental in the care of many of the Newfs who have gone through our program and many of the dogs who have gone through our parent All Breed rescue group HART. Thank you Kim from all of the us!
Dr. Facey has enlisted the assistance of Dr. Faessen for some of the more challenging, delicate or specialized surgeries including surgery for Ella, Mackenzie, Jade and Geordie. Thank you Michael for your support and compassion towards the care of rescued dogs.
Without rescue minded vets like Kim and Michael, as well as our other key veterinarian Dr. Janice Selinger (Bridle Trail Veterinary Clinic) Newf Friends would not be able to make such a tremendous difference in the lives of so many Newfs. Your support is greatly appreciated and we are so fortunate to have you all as part of our team.



"I'm all wet!!"



Need a groomer? Why not contact Newf lover and rescue supporter Tricia Lawless at South Cape Grooming in Waquoit, MA (one of the villages that make up Falmouth, Massachusetts.)

Starting last Wednesday, and extending for 4 weeks, Tricia will make a donation to Newf Friends of $1/lb for each dog she grooms on Wednesdays! How great is that!? So, a 125 lb Newf would equal a $125 donation! This money is to support River in her recovery.

As an added bonus, Tricia has offered Newf Friends and HART adopters a 25% discount on grooming. She says she sees lots of vacationing Ontarians in Cape Cod, and we do have some adopters in that neck of the woods too, so if you are an adopter be sure to pop in and thank Tricia for her support!

Thank you Tricia for your generosity!

Hi Newf Friends!

Just wanted to let you know that Luke is doing great! We’ve had a very smooth transition since he came home almost two weeks ago; he seemed comfortable fairly quickly. Luke is so well-mannered and easy going, and is excellent with our two girls. Even the cats, who had their noses out of joint at first, sit on the couch close to where Luke is; it’s so nice that everyone gets along well. We’re working on providing Luke with more socialization in the hopes of developing his confidence around other dogs, but his leash manners are good and he is learning new commands too. All in all, he is just the sweetest and has become my shadow for sure, which I love! Although Luke is laying down in these pictures, we are outside a lot, enjoying walks on these cool Fall days. We really love our new family member! He’s awesome!

Thanks so much Newf Friends!

Mindy, Tom, Ava & Beatrice

Once again, it's been a busy time for Newf Friends with lots going on. Volunteers are getting ready for PoochPalooza next weekend, and we hope to see you there! Support a good cause and have a great time!

Ty arrived in our care along with his nephew last fall after their owners determined they were not able to meet their needs. Having been infested with fleas for over a year, Ty was suffering greatly. His coat had mostly fallen out from scratching and chewing himself, he was very underweight, weak and tired. He responded very well to a good diet and vet care and has made a full recovery.

Here is Ty on intake:

Below, see Ty after only 3 weeks in foster care, you can already see a tremendous improvement thanks to treatment for parasites, and proper nutrition:


And now here he is, full winter coat, happy, healthy, neutered and looking good!


Tycho is a super loving boy who is affectionate and enjoys the company of people. Nothing makes him happier than to curl up on the couch and cuddle with his favourite people. He enjoys belly rubs and lots of one-on-one time.

Lacking confidence, Ty would be happiest joining a family with someone who can take some time to work with him to help him improve in this area.
Having had little opportunity for socialization, Ty will benefit from the care of a gentle but confident handler who is experienced with giant breeds to help him. He knows basic commands and is eager to please. He is just waiting for a loving owner to come along and teach him all about how to be a happy, confident boy. Ty is full of potential, he just needs someone to believe in him!

He is in a temporary foster home in the Lindsay area but we are looking to move him to a long term foster home for rehabilitation as soon as possible, or ideally into an adoptive home. We are looking for a foster or adoptive home with no other dogs, and an experienced handler who can help train Ty.

Although he lived with another intact male Newf with no issues, he does not have the doggie social skills to cope well meeting new dogs at this point. He just doesn't know what to do when he meets new dogs. He will blossom in the care of an owner or foster who can help him spend time with other well socialized dogs in a controlled environment and learn how to interact with them. At this point Ty should not join a family where there is another dog or cat.

This gentle boy deserves a chance at a new life. If you would be interested in fostering or adopting Ty please complete a foster (or adoption) application and return it to us. For insurance purposes, foster homes must be in Ontario, although adoptive homes can be outside of the province.

Ty is up to date on vaccines, neutered and ready to find a great family. His birth date is March 1, 2006. Our usual adoption donation of $500 will be reduced to $300 to off-set the expected costs of training classes for Ty in his new home.

Please consider giving Ty the home he deserves!