The First Step to Adopting
If you see a dog that you would like to adopt, the first step is to download, complete and return our Adoption Application (get the application from the Forms section). Once we receive and review your application, we will contact you if you would be a suitable match for one of our current dogs. Please be patient; we are a volunteer run group and it may take us a while to contact potential adopters. Please visit our FAQ page if you have questions about our adoption process.
A securely fenced yard is a mandatory requirement for all adoption placements. Please see our FAQ page for further information.
Already Have an Application with Us on File?
If you have previously submitted an application and are currently on our waiting list, and you see a dog listed here that is of interest to you, please send us an email letting us know that you would like to be considered for that dog.
NOTE: This list is updated daily. Unless otherwise noted in their bio, all of the dogs listed are available for adoption.
Scroll all the way to the bottom to see all available dogs -- newest arrivals are posted at the bottom of the page.
Some of the Newfs in our program have special health needs requiring some degree of ongoing care (like medication, or a one level home, as examples.) These extra special Newfs are looking for extra special families. Maybe yours?
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Available soon (pending entropion surgery). Applications can be submitted now.
Sweet and gentle, 6 year old Hudson is a total love bug! Visit his bio found here to learn more about this special boy.
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This gorgeous 2 year old boy is a great catch! Sweet, friendly, well mannered and a total love, he will make one lucky family sooooo happy. He is currently recovering from skin issues and will be ready to join an adoptive family soon. Foster-to-adopt placements are being considered now! Visit his bio found here to learn more about this sweet boy.
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Chuck
On Medical Hold6 year old sweetheart Chuck is on medical hold pending recovery from surgery for a growth on his foot. He is a sensitive boy who bonds quickly and is looking for a calm, quiet home where he will get lots of love and care. Learn more about him here.
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What a wonderful boy - such a fabulous personality! This sweet 5 year old fella is currently recovering from skin issues and will be ready for adoption soon. Foster-to-adopt placements are being considered now! More details about Baloo can be found here.
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Sophie
Sweet 2 year old Sophie is cute as pie! This friendly, well mannered girl is a real gem. Visit her bio found here to learn more about her.
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What a love-bug! Gentle and affectionate, 6 year old sweetheart Lucy is ready to find a wonderful family to call her own. Visit her bio here to learn more.
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Are you looking for a reputable breeder?
If you're looking for a puppy and don't see one available through our foster program, please visit our BREEDER REFERRAL page to see a list of reputable NDCC breeders who have upcoming litters. Also be sure to check out our IDENTIFYING BACK-YARD-BREEDERS page for information on how to spot lousy breeders!
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Adoption Pending
Full of beans and puppy energy, visit Thunder's bio found here to learn more about this sweet boy.
In a foster-to-adopt placement
His adoption will be finalized once his treatment for Lyme disease is complete
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Betty-Lou - a loyal companion
In a foster to adopt placement
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Foster-to-Adopt Placements: From time to time dogs in our program are available for a foster-to-adopt placement. This means that the dog is healthy enough to join an adoptive family, but their health issues are not fully resolved yet, or they are still recovering. In these cases, an approved adopter can have the dog join their family prior to their medical hold being lifted. We will continue to cover all costs associated with the treatment, then once the medical hold is lifted, the adoption will be finalized.
This option allows dogs in our program to join their adoptive families sooner, and frees up foster space for other dogs in need. At the same time, we continue to monitor the health of the dog and ensure that all medical needs are resolved before finalizing adoption. Win-Win!
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At Newf Friends, the dogs in our care are our top priority. Everything we do is in their best interest to ensure their safety, their health and their happiness. We work very hard to have a clear understanding of the unique needs of each dog in our program and to match them to a carefully screened family that is the right fit for them -- we want our adoptions to be a success for both the dog and their new family. We have very stringent screening protocols and strict policies in place to ensure that the needs of every dog in our program are met. We have successfully placed hundreds of Newfs with wonderful, loving families. Thanks to our very careful placement strategies we have a placement success rate of 98%.
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If you are looking for a Newfoundland Dog puppy please refer to our national list of NDCC breeders to see who has pups available.
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At Newf Friends, the dogs in our care are our top priority. Everything we do is in their best interest to ensure their safety, their health and their happiness. We work very hard to have a clear understanding of the unique needs of each dog in our program and to match them to a carefully screened family that is the right fit for them -- we want our adoptions to be a success for both the dog and their new family. We have very stringent screening protocols and strict policies in place to ensure that the needs of every dog in our program are met. We have successfully placed hundreds of Newfs with wonderful, loving families. Thanks to our very careful placement strategies we have a placement success rate of 98%.
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Consider Fostering to Help Newfs in Need
We can only help as many dogs as we have foster homes and foster homes are always needed! If you think you'd like to foster a Newf in need please complete the Foster Home Application (get the application from the Forms section) and return it to us.
Not sure if you can handle fostering? Read this article to learn one volunteer's viewpoint: How do Fosters Do It?____________________________________________________
If you are looking for a Newfoundland Dog puppy please refer to our national list of NDCC breeders to see who has pups available.
Visit our Happy Endings Page to read about all of the Newfs who have found great new homes through Newf Friends!
