Snowball died this afternoon. She wasn't a Newf, but she shared the same fate of many other dogs. Earlier I had to give the owner a choice, I bring Snowball to a vet or the police will. Later she died of a fractured skull, a blood clot, or maybe malnutrition, the vet did not know. Snowball was not a Newf, but she could have grown up to have the heart of a Newf and been the best dog in the whole world to someone, she was only about 3 weeks old. I'd like to ask those who read this to send a kind thought to Snowball and all the other Snowballs out there.
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Sound Bay Newfs
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Poor Snowball! I hope no other pup meets that fate! Glad she is not in pain any more.
I have seen this abuse before because of the work I do. This time I got a little emotional. The police were notified yesterday and I will follow up with them next week. Thanks for thinking of Snowball, I believe that by that acknowledging her death, you all have helped to give her life some meaning. Dave & the gang
AngusMcDubhsMom
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This is so sad, Dave. Bless you for trying to help save her. Now she will never hurt again.
FuzzyDustBunnies
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This person was a client, I'm a psychiatric social worker. I do not want to sigmatize this group, by far the majority of people I work with are very nice, but like the general population there are also some bad apples. What helps when I lose faith in people is someone I've read about on the Newf-Net, and thats Annie Milliron. She is a real hero for what she does for Newf rescues. Dave & the gang
Liz
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As you say Dave, there are bad apples in every walk of life. I don't suppose there is a way to prevent this patient from ever again owning an animal, is there?
And yes, Annie and Russell are angels of mercy.
Also, if it weren't for them, I wouldn't have my Troy-Boy, so I'm doubly thankful they're in the world!!! 
And yes, Annie and Russell are angels of mercy.
Annie Milliron
Alpha Goddess
Gosh Dave, I am still catching up with all the posts I've missed, and I just read of poor Snowball...
I don't know the whole story, but it does sound heartbreaking. As others have said, at least Snowball had your love and affection....
I hope that whoever hurt her gets everything they deserve and more.... Snowball's life certainly does have meaning, and maybe her's will eventually help prevent others from having to suffer.... at least we can hope.
And Dave, as for your very kind words about me, well thank you! However, I am by no means alone. There are hundreds and thousands like me who have done even more than Russell & I have. Some are even here on Newf Net. They're just too humble and shy! I believe that anyone who helps an animal in need is a hero, including yourself.
I don't know the whole story, but it does sound heartbreaking. As others have said, at least Snowball had your love and affection....
I hope that whoever hurt her gets everything they deserve and more.... Snowball's life certainly does have meaning, and maybe her's will eventually help prevent others from having to suffer.... at least we can hope.
And Dave, as for your very kind words about me, well thank you! However, I am by no means alone. There are hundreds and thousands like me who have done even more than Russell & I have. Some are even here on Newf Net. They're just too humble and shy! I believe that anyone who helps an animal in need is a hero, including yourself.