Dulcie has made herself at home and everyone just loves her!! The vet, the mailman, the neighbours....it was just meant to be :) this Christmas we are counting our blessings we were the lucky ones to adopt her!!!

Wishing you all the best and a very merry Christmas.

Susan, Marc, Ryan, Emily, Caitlyn
Sky & Dulcie :)

Hello

Marshmallow is doing so great!  We love her so much and she brings so much love to our family!! She now walk and runs as if she was a puppy. she has charmed all the neighbours , they wave to her....should I teach her to wave back?  Anyways here is a picture of her on her couch after a long day.

Merry christmas and happy new year to all!
Sabina

Just a small update on Bennie, it has been a year now since adopting Bennie and he has been a dream to have. Stressfull at the start but with a little advise from Tami and Kaliee things changed for the better right away. We could not imagine life without Bennie now.

 
He was scared of anything at the start, if we picked up a shovel to clear the walkway or a broom to sweep he was running away scared, now well he won't even wake up! All his fears are gone, it took 6 months or so but is now just loving running around with his buddy through the bush at the back of our property.

He has brought joy to both of us and a play buddy for Reggie. In town on our walks he now loves to greet people and get as  much attention as possible. Bennie is also extemely gentle but is also the boss when it comes to Reggie.

Thanks so much for our little guy.

Yesterday was River's birthday - here's how she celebrated:


Happy 7th Birthday to my sweetheart supreme RIVER! I'll be spending the day with my girl, spoiling her with all her favorite things: pancakes and scrambled eggs for breakfast, nap, walk in the woods, followed by a brushing and full body massage, another nap. Salmon birthday cake will be ready for tonight. Love you River!

Thanks for trusting us with this Muppet of a Newf.  He has been a gift.

 Season's Greetings Newf Friends!

Handsome, friendly, and sweet as can be, this gorgeous landseer is going to make one lucky family very happy!

Buster lived as a farm dog for the first few years of his life, then when his owner passed away Buster went to stay at his breeder's kennel to wait for a new family.  Since Buster had received no training, was not housebroken and knew no commands, many months went by and the right family for Buster never came along.
Upon hearing about Buster we contacted his breeder and offered to bring Buster into our foster program to give him the training that he needs to become adoptable.  His breeder agreed that this was in Buster's best interest, and is supporting us in Buster's care.

Buster arrived in our care on Dec 7 and has been fabulous at his foster home.  He is learning all about housebreaking and has not had any accidents in the house while his family have been home.  He is currently crated when he is left alone, and he settles in quickly and naps.  Buster is looking for a home where his owners have the time to commit to finishing his training.

His house manners are great, other than a little counter surfing (how can he be expected to resist all of those goodies right at eye level?)  Buster is learning his basic commands and is so eager to please that he is picking things up very quickly.  His leash manners are a work in progress, but coming along. 


Buster is a friendly, easy going boy who gets along with everyone he meets.  He loves attention and thoroughly enjoys getting petted, groomed, and loved.  He is so gentle, mellow and eager to please that he would make a great candidate for therapy work once his training is complete.  Well mannered around children, Buster could join a family with kids who are respectful of animals.

He became fast friends with the female Great Dane in his foster home and has been wonderful meeting a variety of dogs.  He is fabulous with the cat in his foster home and simply adores him! A home where he has another well mannered playmate would be great for him. 


Buster was born on February 4, 2009 so is 5 years old and is large for a Newf, measuring about 36 inches at his shoulder and weighing just over 170 lbs.  He has now been brought up to date with his vaccines and neutered.  His blood work was fine, he is HW negative. He is recovering from his surgery and being treated for an ear infection and will be ready to join an adoptive family once his ear is all cleared up.

If you would like to be considered for adopting Buster, or any other Newf in our program, please complete our adoption application and return it to us by email.

Buster is being fostered in the Midland, ON area and his approved adopters will be required to pick him up in person.  An adoption donation of $500 applies.

Check out this adopter update we received last week on Molly's 11th birthday!

Hi Sandra,

Today is Molly's 11th birthday HOORAY !!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is an update....Remember that we told you that she was getting laser-therapy, it didn't do anything. She was getting weaker and weaker with her hind legs. We really thought that things would go down hill from there. We were really sad.

 
 But we went on vacation to Havelock (ON) anyway. What a beautiful area. Molly and Izzy enjoyed themselves in the Crow River. Molly just lied down in the water with harness and all to cool down a bit. (see pics) We had the most beautiful weather that week. It was a bit difficult to get Molly down to the river and back to the house again but we managed thanks to the HelpEmUp Harness.
(can't have a big dog without this thing when they get old)  




When we came home, we went back to the vet again, to hear what we could do more for our girl. The vet suggested acupuncture. Well, I was skeptic about it. But now after 3 treatments things have changed so much, it's just amazing. We're so glad about this.

In the beginning when the vet put a small needle in her foot, she wouldn't react at all. There was just no "connection" between her brain and her foot. Now, the last time she pulled her foot back when the needle got in. Her feeling was back!!!!
We can see that when she walks, she places her feet more secure on the ground, not that drunken walk anymore..
 She doesn't need her harness on, she walks around the house more. Normally she would stay in the kitchen where her bowl was, so she didn't have to walk far for it. Of course, when she's to enthusiastic, she still falls down once in a while. It's not like she's a young dog again. She's really happy, she rolls on her back and has this big smile, and her eyes well, you know what I mean.:-) .So we'll see how she will do in the winter, but we're hopeful that she will be strong enough to get through it.
This evening she will get a big sausage in her food and of course Izzy gets it too, you can't spoil just one dog;-)
We love Molly soooooo much!!!!!!!!!! She's really special..

We hope all is well with you!

Anyway, big hugs from us all
Lars,Marij, Molly and Izzy