How to Adopt a Newfoundland in Los Angeles

Having a Newfoundland dog is like having a huge, hairy black Labrador retriever. Since they are so big, it takes a certain owner who is ready for all the hair--and drool--that come with owning such an animal. If you live in Los Angeles, there are a couple of places you can check to see about rescuing one of these gentle giants, and there are always rescues that will ship the dogs.

Instructions

  1. How to Adopt a Newfoundland in Los Angeles

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      First check the online sites Petharbor and Petfinder. Petharbor lists dogs in shelters near you. Petfinder will show you a list of dogs in rescue groups, and you can check classified ads for private owner listings. A rescue group will charge a higher fee than a shelter or a personal owner, because these dogs have been screened and you'll know just what you're getting.

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      Check in with Autumn Acres. It's in Kansas but has rescue on the West coast. They will steer you to any needy Newfoundland dog in Los Angeles

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      Try the Great Pyrenees Rescue Association of Southern California. It occasionally will have a Newfoundland mix, and they know their animals well. Expect to pay $300 when adopting.

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      Check Adopt a Saint - Saint Bernard Rescue, in Orange. They take in Newfoundlands in need, too.

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      Look up Canine Canyon Ranch. This rescue is two hours east of Los Angeles in Tehachapi. They rescue larger-breed dogs from shelters and take them in until they can be adopted.