Colonial Newfoundland Rescue is affiliated with the Colonial Newfoundland Club. The Colonial Newfoundland Club was created in 1986, and is a regional club recognized by the Newfoundland Club of America (NCA). Until 2016, Newfoundland rescue efforts for the DC, MD, VA and WV
(except for the panhandle area) were under the Colonial Newfoundland Club. Creating Colonial Newfoundland Rescue Inc. as a separate entity as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation allows the donations to be tax deductible in order to help us serve the increased number of Newfoundlands coming into Rescue, some of which require additional medical care to prepare them for adoption. The Colonial Newfoundland Rescue operates solely on donations. There are no paid positions, we rely exclusively on volunteers.
All of the Newfoundlands that come into Colonial Newfoundland Rescue are seen by a veterinarian and evaluated by one of our rescue volunteers. All rescued Newfoundlands are treated for any known medical condition, brought up to date on vaccinations, and spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
Our Objectives:
- Find Newfoundland dogs permanent loving homes with qualified owners.
- Prevent the suffering of neglected, unwanted, mistreated, abandoned or displaced Newfoundland dogs.
- Assist owners who can no longer keep their Newfoundland dogs to find new homes.
- Work cooperatively with animal shelters and other rescue groups in the community towards common goals of saving Newfoundland dogs' lives and reducing pet overpopulation.
- Educate the public about the advantages of adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, and the need for spaying and neutering dogs.
- Educate owners and prospective owners of Newfoundland dogs about their proper care and training, and about other aspects of the breed.
- Restore rescued Newfoundland dogs to reasonable physical and mental health prior to adoption.
- Direct any inquiries from Newfoundland dog owners to referral sources with the Colonial Newfoundland Club or Newfoundland Club of America for advice and support.
- Assist owners of Newfoundland dogs with medical costs and expenses in order to facilitate retention of their dogs.
- Carry on other lawful charitable purpose or activity that qualifies under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) consistent with and related to carrying out the foregoing objectives.