I'm having trouble even writing this post. My eyes are filled with tears and I don't know where to start. I came upon a rescue group that siezed 9 newfs from a so called breeder home in eastern Oklahoma. They range from 4mos-3yrs in age, 5 female and 4 male. 8 are landseers and 1 is black.
I know this happens. People get Newfs and then rehome them when they realize they get so big. People have their reasons. But I feel at times most humans are so unworthy to be graced with such a beautiful and gentle animal. A Newf "all the qualities of man, without his vises"
So many at BPO have opened their homes to Newfs that an unworthy person neglected or simple didn't want. These saints are my heros.
I just feel broken inside that someone that thought they were a breeder could have treated these gentle souls in such a manner. They will need a lot of medical care before they are available for adoption. I am fairly new to BPO, but I would imagine what little you all know of me so far, I am a huge advocate for my breed. We have fostered, work with local rescue educating on giant breed, nutrition, general care, training, show. You name it, I probably partake if it helps my breed. This just really got to me. I feel helpless. Usually when people treat animals like a pair of shoes they want to send to goodwill, it makes me angry. This was not the same, I feel sick like someone pinched my heart.
So often we are only around fellow spoiled and pampered Newfs, just like ours. It is all too easy to take for granted that all Newfs don't have this life. I forget and this was a sad reminder. As I look at the kids sleeping at my feet right now, all 3 so peaceful, full tummy, brushed coat. I can't help thinking of 9 Newfies in Oklahoma. If anyone wants info on these 9, please PM me.
I am sorry this was so long
Have you hugged your large breed today?
