Hi Annie! Thanks for the welcome! Annie knows my story (we live in neighboring towns), but to everyone else, hello! I grew up with Saints in the house from the time I was a child. Worked for a couple of years several years ago for a Saint/Newf breeder, which is where my love for Newfs began. Bought a house last year specifically with a Newf in mind, and am now anxiously awaiting approval of my application, a home inspection, and adoption of a rescued Newf. Wish me luck!!! Guess an unanticipated cost is going to be a digital camera!!!