I definitely have the ears and snout of a Pyr, wouldn't you say?

Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month ?

Senior dogs make wonderful companions but sadly are often overlooked at shelters and rescues in favour of younger animals.  There are many advantages to adopting a senior pet:

• What you see is what you get.  There are no surprises when you adopt a mature pet - you know exactly what their size, coat type, grooming needs and exercise needs are.
• Most senior dogs are already trained, know basic commands and have good leash manners.  They are ready to get out and explore the world with you.
• Generally, older dogs have good house-manners (they won't eat your shoes!) and are already housebroken so they require less time and energy to integrate them into your home than younger dogs do.
• Mature pets have been around the block a few times and have learned a lot over the years about life's lessons. They tend to be more laid back and settle in easily and adapt to new situations quickly.  
• Many senior dogs have met a lot of other dogs and have learned how to get along with them.  They tend to have good doggie social skills and have a calming influence on younger more rambunctious dogs.
• Senior dogs are mellower and more focused than younger dogs making them easier to train.
• Senior dogs have lower exercise needs than young dogs so they are well suited to most families.  They are often satisfied with a nice walk followed by a nap by the fire.
• Senior dogs have so much love to give -- they appreciate a kind hand, a warm bed and love and affection.
• When you adopt a senior dog you save a life.

 Some of the Senior Newfs available for adoption through Newf Friends are:



Senior dogs make wonderful companions -- if you have been thinking about adding a new dog to your family, please consider adopting a mature dog, you won't be disappointed!

Say hello to Rupert, an adorable 1 year old fella who arrived in our care on October 28.  This cutie is sweet as can be and such a good boy!


Rupert knows basic commands, is housebroken and has good house manners. He's easy to get along with and is a very affectionate and sweet boy.

Rupert  is gentle with children and is an all around lovely boy.

He arrived in our care after being adopted from a pound by a family that didn't have time for him.  How he ended up in the pound in the first place is unknown to us.  He was with his family for only a few weeks before they surrendered him to us.  Rupert will be so happy to have some stability in his life!  He likes to romp and play and will be happiest in a home where he will get lots of opportunities for exercise.


He gets along well with other most animals  including female dogs, cats, birds and small animals.  He'd be happy to join a home with another well socialized female playmate to romp and wrestle with.  He can be dominant with other males, a home with only female dogs  is best.  He needs work on his on leash manners when he sees other dogs, but in the hands of a confident owner this can be worked on.  He is not a good choice for going to dog parks because he can be dominant with males.


Rupert was born approximatley June 2011 and is a happy, healthy boy.  He is on the smaller side, around 100 lbs.  Maybe he has some retriever in him?  He has been vaccinated and neutered .


Rupert is being fostered in the Petawawa area and we will consider helping transport to the right family, but picking him up in person is preferred.  To be considered for adopting Rupert please complete an adoption application and return it to us via email.  Our adoption policies and procedures are outlined on our FAQ page.  An adoption donation of $450 applies.

Newf Friends has been very busy over the last few weeks and we've seen a large volume of Newfs arrive in our care.  We currently have 10 Newfs available for adoption, the most we've ever had at one time.  We are very careful to match dogs up to the right families so sometimes it takes a while to find that perfect match -- but it's worth it in the long run.


We do have a need for more foster families so if you live in Ontario, have a securely fenced yard, have the time and desire to open up your heart and home to a newf in need, please consider fostering.  We cover all expenses, you provide a safe home environment for a Newf while we search for their adoptive home.  Fill out a foster application today!

 

Meet the Newfs currently up for adoption through Newf Friends:

Handsome boy Grayson just arrived and is currently under assessment in foster care.  This gorgeous fella' is going to make a great companion for the right family.  Read more about him here.

This adorable pup is Flynn, an 8 month old bundle of bouncing love!  What a fun, enthusiastic boy!   Check out his bio here.

Sweet, sensitive Monty arrived a few days ago and is getting settled in foster care.  This young Landseer is currently under assessment and is looking for a great family to give him loads of love and care.  Read about Monty here.


They don't get much cuter than this!  Check out Newfie (for real, that's his name) a very handsome boy with a big beautiful head and a gorgeous personality to match.  Newfie Boy is a sweetheart!  Read more about him here.


Handsome boy Sisko is doing awesome.  He is a fabulous boy -  friendly, social, great with kids, dogs, great with cats, he's just great!  His pathology report on a worrisome mass on his shoulder came back with very good news and tomorrow he will have surgery to remove a sore on his face, then will be ready to join an adoptive home.  Check out his bio!
Willie is still waiting for the right family to come along.  This 4 year old purebred boy has so much love to give.  Do you have room in your heart for him?  Learn more about Willie Wonka here.


Jasmin  is doing great in foster care.  This mellow, well tempered gal is a real catch.  She gets along with everyone, and is a total love bug!  This pretty 7 year old beauty is a wonderful, gentle Newf.  Read about her here.


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. 

Update Nov. 17, 2012: Grayson was adopted. Yippee!

Hi everyone, pleased to meet you!! My name is Grayson and I'm a happy boy looking for a family. Nope, you're not seeing things and I'm not that old (I'm only 3!) ... my coat is gray and everyone tells me I'm super handsome. Not sure if that's true but I love when people talk sweet to me so keep the compliments coming.  My vet says that my coat will darken up with better diet and proper grooming, so now that I'm with Newf Friends I'll probably start to look a lot better!


I came to the Newfie people on October 17th, 2012 because my owners couldn't care for me any longer. I was sad but I'm having a super time in foster care so far and I'm told I'll find a new family in no time. Hope so! I love everyone I meet and have pretty good manners about it too. I don't jump up, or bark or anything. Awesome!


I get along pretty good with other dogs but I don't like dogs getting too excited in my face. All I'm asking for is a polite greeting; little sniff here and there, a tail wag or two, but not to be jumped all over. I don't think that's too much to ask, do you?? Check me out playing with young pup Flynn in the video below. We had big time F-U-N in the pouring rain (foster Mom, not so much).... tee hee heeeeee!!!



Here I am having a romp in the woods....

As I said I do get along with other dogs and I greet nicely on leash but I am... how shall I say it... umm.... bossy. I am used to being the top dog in a house. Foster Mom said something about 'alpha dog'. I would be best suited to a house with another passive dog either my size or smaller or as an only dog. I'm in foster care with other dogs and everything is pretty good but sometimes I like to "hump" them. Fun for me, maybe not so much for them I guess. Whooops!

My activity requirements are pretty minimal. I like to play but only for a bit, I like to go on walks but not for that long (and not in the rain!). I mostly enjoy snoozing with my people and just hanging out. I would not be suited to a household with a young active dog that wants to play a lot, I'm past that stage and it would just tire me out. Also, I've never lived with cats and think they are for chasing. Apparently most cats don't like this. :oP

I weigh 131 lbs, am neutered and my birthday is May 2, 2009. I've been to the vet and am being treated for skin issues. Seems I have a few scabby spots, probably because I wasn't eating great food and wasn't being brushed enough! I'm getting all brushed out so I look even more handsome!

I'm going to be vaccinated once my skin clears up.  The vet says my left hip is sore, probably from mild hip dysplasia.  So I'm taking metacam and that helps make me feel better!  I will be getting lots of Omega 3's (whatever those are!) and that is supposed to help me too. 
Seeing as I just arrived, they are still assessing and getting to know me to determine what kind of home would be best for me. They will post more info over the next week to help you decide if I'm the guy for you. Scroll down to view a bunch of pictures in the meantime. Enjoy!

I am being fostered in Pickering, ON and my new family needs to pick me up in person. An adoption fee of $500 applies.

Also, they told me to tell you.... please don't email them with questions about me, just watch this space for more info or check out the FAQ page. If you're REALLY interested and want to talk to someone about me and have questions, just submit an application... then they'll know you're serious. Apparently these Newfie rescue folks are all volunteers and they get loads and loads of emails every day.

I look super serious here... I'm staring at a treat

And here's my happy face!

Yep, I need some grooming