In April, Terry Lambert, our "Rescue Service Contact Person" received a telephone call from a woman in 
 the River Heights area of Winnipeg.  She had found a Newfoundland, and had had him about one week 
prior to contacting us.  The woman had gone the usual route the week she had him via contacting the radio
stations andlooking to see if anyone had placed an ad for a lost Newfoundland.  Unfortunately, she drew a
blank and so contacted the NDCM.  While she would have liked to keep the dog, she already had one 
and didn't think it would be wise to have 2 dogs, even though "bear" (as he was named) had a wonderful 
temperament and quite obviously was content to stay where he was.

Terry Lambert went to check on the condition of the dog prior to our taking in to be placed.  As well, 
Donna Sherry Pinchuk, who lives not far from the woman also went to check on him.  He was found to 
be in perfectly fine condition and was a happy friendly doggie.  He was checked for tattoos, but none were
found; which ruled out any chance of tracing him to his breeder.

Arrangements were made to pick him up.  Jana Stratford was to pick him up but at the "eleventh hour" the 
woman called Jana and said she'd decided to keep him after all as some of the members of her family were 
adamant he was to stay.  

In any event the woman said she would maintain Jana's and Terry's phone numbers in case there was any 
change in plans.  

On August 13th, Jana received a call from the woman saying that the family was not able to keep "Bear" 
after all and could she come and get him.  Jana picked him up and took him to her home; and "Bear" was 
quite content about that.  It seems this poor boy was content to be anywhere and with people.  He had 
a little bit of an eye and ear infection which was being treated and was taking heartworm pills, so 
obviously the people he was living with had been taking good care of him. Jana bathed and groomed "Bear" 
and now it was time to find a suitable home for him. "Bear" was approximately 6-8 years of age. 

"Bear" was only at Jana's home until Sunday August 15th.  A couple who are familiar with the breed and 
are former members of the Newfoundland Dog Club of Manitoba, came to visit "Bear" on the Sunday 
and took him home.  Although it was obvious Jana and "Nana" were growing fond of him in the short 
time he was their house guest - Jana was pleased "Bear" was going to a fine, caring, and loving home. 

Thanks to all concerned for making this rescue story a happy one.  Most especially thanks Dick and Pat 
for adopting "Bear" ... Who has now been named "Buster".

Please Remember:  Certainly it would have been nice to find out from where "Bear" hailed, but since he
was not tattooed this was virtually impossible.  That's why it's so important to make sure your dog is 
tattooed, in case it ever becomes lost.  Although in "Bear's" case, obviously his original owners didn't 
make the effort to locate him in 
the first place.



October 1993,

Dear Terry, 

"Buster" is fine.  He has gained ten pounds and I am now limiting him to the about of food he can have, 
he will eat anything in the dish!  In the last few weeks he has been having great fun with his ball, actually 
learned how to hit it with his paws backwards and forwards.

It is a pleasure seeing him have fun.

Sincerely, 
Pat and Dick 

The following rescue report is about "Bart" a 3 year old black boy and "Leila" a 2 1/2 year old black girl.

Early in September, NDCM secretary, Jacki received a telephone call from Sam. Sam called Jacki as she was 
concerned about 2 Newfs who had recently been bought (for $60.00 for the pair). The person purchased 
them from a rural pound. The new owner called Sam to find out information on breeding the pair. Sam 
called Jacki because she was concerned about this and wanted help in finding out the breeders of 
the dogs, etc. It was eventually ascertained that "Bart" was from "Spar-Noir Newfs" and "Leila" hailed 
from "Bonbear Newfs" and both Newfs were on "NON-BREEDING AGREEMENTS'. The new owner
 spoke to the breeder as to the disposition of "Bart" and was advised that if she decided to keep Bart, 
she would have to carry out the exact same 

stipulations in the original sales agreement made with Bart's original owner. 

A few days later Sam called Jacki to advise her that the new owner called and decided not to keep the dogs 
and how much could she get for them. It was them decided the NDCM should step in and try to get 
these dogs, in their best interest.  Certain developments with respect to these dogs came to light 
which reinforced our decision, such as : apparently in the short time (7 to 10 days) she had the 
dogs she kept them in a small shed like structure (with no windows); as well we felt we could find better 
homes for them, then if she was to try to sell them herself; there was the possibility Leila was 
already pregnant, as she advised Sam at the out-set that Leila was in season. It might bear as a point of 
interest, that at no time did she know that the NDCM was contacted or involved from the time we 
first heard about them until they were placed, or to our knowledge, she does not know now. We chose 
not to advise her of our involvement for fear she would not let them go to us.

With Sam's help, arrangements were made for Jana Stratford (who used an alias) to pick the dogs up 
on September 10 .  

Jana purchased the dogs for $150.00 for the pair on behalf of the NDCM Rescue Service.

After getting the dogs Jana took them to Terry's home.  Both dogs smelled terribly, were extremely matted,
 had either their own feces (or some other animal) stuck to their coats, had eye infections, not 
ticks, lice or maggots were found on the dogs and thankfully their ears were in good condition.  Emotionally 
they were fine - in true Newfoundland fashion.

On Sunday they were bathed and groomed (for hours).  Needless to say much of the coat had to be cut due
to the thick matting.  Then a few days later they were off to the vet to be checked out.  Both 
the breeders of the dogs  were phoned to advise them that they were now in the possession of the NDCM
Rescue Service and were kept informed of their disposition the entire time we had them till 
they were placed.

Bart was neutered and his eye infection was treated. He is now living with a family in Brandon, MB. 
Leila was a bit more of a concern due to the fact she might have been bred.  In fact, when she was spayed 
1 two - three week old whelp was found; so our concern about her being bred was not unfounded.  Leila's 
eye infection was also treated, although her eyes were not in as bad as condition as Bart's.  Bart also had to 
make 2 extra visits to the vet after his neutering because of infection, which did clear up nicely.  When
the vet first did his check up on "Leila" he felt she had been bred before although there is no way of 
knowing for sure. Leila is now living with a family in Lockport, MB who are NDCM members. 

Thanks to all the people involved in this rescue and to the two families for adopting Bart and Leila.  
Also thanks to all the individuals who have donated to our Rescue Fund .  Because of you it 
made caring for Bart and Leila that much easier.


November 1993

Dear Jacki,

Recently our family adopted Leila.  In the month she has been living 
with us she has easily won our hearts.  Leila is extremely living and 
demonstrates this by licking one's face.  Needless to say no one in 
the house can be accused of having a dirty face.  She is so friendly 
she often tries being a lap dog or joins you in bed.  That's some wake 
up call when a Newf lands on your head at 6 am in the morning!!

We also discovered Leila is a very curious and energetic girl - since 
she went for a swim in our whirlpool the very first days we owned her.  
Dad says she should be renamed CURIOUS GEORGINA, but I think we will 
stay with Leila.  She enjoys her many toys, especially furry ones which 
include our cats and Mickey our Collie.  Although Shadow our other Newf 
and Leila are not best buddies they both are working hard on their 
relationship and enjoy going for walks together. 

We would like to say thank you to all those who played a part in the 
rescue and care of Leila and Bart.

Thank you for allowing Leila to join our family.

As I close this letter, Leila, has joined me on my lap to inspect the 
computer keyboard.  I think she wants to add her thanks too. 

Here's "woofin" at you.

The Shade Family and "Furry Friends"