You said it best Vicky...That's so sad
There is a girl named Lille in TX (in a kill shelter) - the person that listed her, called her a Newfoundland Retriever. Not mix, just Newfoundland Retriever.Dolly has two bad ankles and two torn ligaments (dog word for ACL? forget the term). The specialist I took her to said it's most likely a birth defect since both hind ankles have the same malformation. One ankle is worse, bent at a 45 degree angle. This dog is the light of my world and it breaks my heart that she is injured. The cost of her needed surgeries totals around $16k. I am a graduate student, currently unemployed, and have no way of flipping this bill. She is not in pain, I have her on Rimadyl, but she does limp and I can tell her life would be better if she could have the surgery. I would be willing to part with her only if I found someone who could give her the surgery she needs and the affection she deserves. Dolly is the sweetest, most affectionate 112lb dog you will ever meet. I also have her litter mate Sam, and she is very tender towards him. They love to rough house, but she also cleans his face and watches over the other animals in the house. She will try to cuddle on your lap, and prefers to sleep in your bathtub. Her gentle nature made us want to train her as a therapy dog, but her injuries have put that on hold. I list her as having hip dysplasia only because that is the closest option available in the list.
Very loveable pup, needs a family willing to give lots of love and exercise. Lilly is only 8 1/2 months old. She is a beautiful Newfie. She has completed her basic obedience training and was given to a couple who had a small dog. Apparently as a puppy, she was considered too big to play with the much smaller dog and so she was relinquished to the shelter. Her only known health problem is a cherry eye. She is a very sweet, loving girl who deserves a wonderful family to love her
Mya in Franklin, VA:Mica definitely needs a new home. Mica came from a Newfoundland breeder. She was retired after her first litter, due to one of her pups having a heart condition. She has not been found to have the condition. She comes from a very loving, yet busy home. Needs a loving family with time to care for her. Breeder kept her papers. Therefore, papers not available from current owner.
Mya is 5 1/2 yrs old, 125lbs and an absolute sweetheart. When I adopted her I was living in a house but have recently moved to an apartment and cannot keep both my dogs and my Maine Coon. I hate to get rid of her. I am keeping my other dog and cat.
Wish I could rescue all of them.Gentle Giant....we rescued him and now have to find him a new home as my daughter has developed asmatha and it is too hot in Henderson for him to be outside. He is a sweet heart and amazing with dogs and kids. I am willing to drive a distance to help bring him to a new loving home.
The word was put out on FB about Lilly and she was quickly adopted! Apparently, she had several people on a waiting list for her within hours of the FB posting.There is a girl named Lille in TX (in a kill shelter) - the person that listed her, called her a Newfoundland Retriever. Not mix, just Newfoundland Retriever.
I so don't want to be judgmental - I really really don't - giving up an animal to a better home when you can no longer manage is the kindest thing for the animal, and a hard thing to do. But bless me "too much hair" ???? That kills me.You said it best Vicky...
You are so kind!!! I may be interested, but I live in Maryland. I have been approved by River King, so if they do take them, I will be in contact with them. I may check out the listing of a Newf in VA too.If anyone is interested in the IL newfs, I will help with transport.