Here's what's been going on at Newf Friends this past week:

Hi everybody! I'm Merlin and I am an adorable, kissable, lovable Landseer who just arrived in foster care. I'm about 2 1/2 years old, sweet as can be, and looking for love.

More details about my personality and training needs will be posted as my foster family gets to know me better, but so far I'm just a big love-bug. I know basic commands, and have good house manners....oh, and I'm adorable in case you didn't notice!


I am neutered, UTD on vaccines, and at 151 lbs I am a bit overweight! Time to get my paws moving and get into shape! I'm a happy, healthy boy and just want to have fun!

My family surrendered me to Newf Friends when changes in our household resulted in me and my brother (a Saint Bernard) not getting along well. Don't worry, I like other dogs a lot and have been well socialized, I love to go on doggie play dates and would be happy to join a family with another dog who is also well socialized. Here I am at the dog park having fun with a bunch of dogs....


If you would like to be considered for adopting me, please complete our adoption application to start the process. I am being fostered in the Kingston, ON area and my adoptive family will be required to pick me up in person. My adoption donation is $500.

Justin loves Higgins.
Higgins looking for a late night snack!

Higgins and Briar surrounding Justin and watching out the front window.

Everybody wants to be with Justin and note how the Great Dane seats herself on the chesterfield!

Good day Sandra, all is well here, the van ride home was fine, he slept most of the way. We have visited some neighbors, taken more van rides, gone to have a bath, visited with 2 female border collies, gone on 2 short walks, had visitors here at home, been alone in the house.

I figured a picture is worth a thousand words so here is one I took after reading your email, I think it pretty well sums up his settling in. We have something new planned for every day this week, including more time alone everyday and a visit to the kennel we use and on Thursday a visit to Mary Ann, his Vet.

Here's the latest news from Newf Friends:

Big News! Big News! It's official, NewfStock 2012 is a go! Newf Friends volunteers gathered on the weekend to do the preliminary work for THE NEWF EVENT of the YEAR!
Details will be posted as we sort them out, but clear your schedules for the weekend of September 15, 2012 and plan to attend NewfStock in beautiful Bancroft, Ontario.

Hello everyone! Pucker up, I'm Gloria and I loooove giving kisses! I'm a sweet, happy, super affectionate girl who is looking for a family to call my own.

I was turned into a shelter in Sault Ste Marie as a "stray" so nobody is really too sure of my past, but my future is looking bright! I'm about 3-5 years old, spayed, and have been vaccinated. When I arrived at the pound I was in horrible condition, very filthy and as a result a groomer worked on me and removed a lot of my hair, so now I have a funky haircut, but that's ok, it'll grow back!


I weigh about 130 lbs, and the Newf Friends folks say I will benefit from dropping 20 of those pounds. They put me on a healthy diet and I am getting exercise and am on the road to good health. Once I get rid of my excess weight I am going to be feeling so much better!

I met Dr. Kim on November 29 and she looked me over from nose to tail. I had some bloodwork done and we'll get results later in the week. My T4 test showed my thyroid is low normal, so we are waiting on a full panel to see if I need some medication. Thyroid meds are cheap, so my foster mom told me not to worry about it if I need them!

Dr. Kim said I have a Grade 1 Heart Murmur, which isn't a big deal at all, so we're not worried about it. My chest x-rays show that my heart looks good. She also said I have luxating patellas (my knees move around) but my x-rays show that otherwise my knees are in really great shape. All the more reason for me to get rid of those extra pounds, to keep my knees happy! My elbows are good other than a minor little blip on one of them. I also have mild hip dysplasia in my left hip, but my right one is fine. No worries, I can run, play and leap around with the best of them! None of these things worried Dr. Kim too much and she says I don't need surgery or anything like that. Phew! I'm going to get some Cartrophen injections to help prevent problems, and will take supplements to keep me healthy.

Dr. Kim said my front right leg appears to have been injured before my growth plates closed, and as a result it grew kind of twisted. I get around just fine on it, so it's not a big deal! Here you can see my front right leg is a little wonky, but I can still run and play...oh, and look how great I am at flinging goober! Hooray!






I am a friendly girl with a lovely temperament, just happy as can be! I traveled all the way from Sault Ste. Marie way over to eastern Ontario and I have stayed at different houses along the way and have enjoyed meeting everyone. What fun! I love people! I great everyone with enthusiasm!


I have met LOTS of dogs since I arrived in foster care too and I have liked every single one of them! I'm so great. I would be happy to join a family with other four footed friends. I'm also wonderful with cats!

I know commands, am a very good girl in the house, am friendly and easy going, love car rides and going for walks. My foster family says my leash manners leave a little something to be desired, whatever that means!

To be considered for adopting me, please fill out an adoption application and email it back to the Newf Friends people. The normal adoption donation of $500 has been reduced for me because I will likely require some ongoing supplementation and down the road pain management. I am being fostered in the Ottawa, ON area and my new family will be required to pick me up in person.

Here's the latest news from Newf Friends:

With the holiday season fast approaching, it's time to visit our online store to stock up on awesome gifts for all of the Newf lovers on your shopping list. Also, don't forget to order your Newf Friends 2012 calendar! These gorgeous calendars are printed on heavy, high gloss paper, and are over-sized with lots of room to write notes. Order yours today through our Online Store!

River is doing fantastic after having her second TPLO surgery on November 11th. She is moving around far better than before and although she still has several weeks of bed rest ahead of her, this big sweetheart is full of beans and ready to go! We are now accepting applications for River's adoption. Read about River here.

Sweet boy Ty is waiting for a foster or adoptive home. His health has improved dramatically and he will soon be neutered. Ty has so much love to give, he just needs someone to give it to! Maybe he's the Newf you've been waiting for? Read his bio here.

Love-bug Alex is a 3 year old sweetheart who needs a family! This gentle boy needs the comfort of a kind leader to help him reach his full potential. Do you have room in your heart for Alex? Learn more about him here.

Grace, a lovable 19 month old Landseer has an adoption pending. Congratulations Grace!

3 year old Katie also has an approved home and will be joining her new family soon. Great news for Katie!

Lovable boy Yogi also has a pending adoption! He will be joining his new family on the 19th! We're so happy for you Yogi!

Fun loving boy Duke has been adopted! Way to go Duke you big love-bug! Congratulations all around!

Lucky boy Jack has also been adopted! He landed himself an awesome home where he's sure to have lots of fun and loving! Congratulations!

If you or someone you know is looking for a new canine family member that isn't a Newf, be sure to visit HART, our parent all breed rescue group's PetFinder listings. They've got wonderful dogs of all shapes and sizes, coats and ages who are waiting for great families to adopt them.

Look who popped by for a visit!

From left to right...

Geordie the little pup who arrived in our care last spring (look how big he is now!), Sampson adopted from us 2 1/2 years ago, and their brother Ozzy.

The trio are all doing great and enjoying their fabulous life in cottage country. Geordie is now a year old and looking very handsome -- what a kissy face he is -- I got floogered on indeed! Handsome boy Sampson is more gorgeous every time he visits and is just a wonderful, sweet, gentle boy. And of course sweet boy Ozzy is the perfect brother to his two siblings, what a love-bug. They are one big happy, hairy family! We always love their visits.