Newfoundland Dog Dogs Available for Adoption in Lacon, Illinois

Be honest. How many of you out there love dogs first and people are secondary? That’s what we thought- no need for the show of hands. That’s is kind of how Journey feels. She was dealt a pretty crappy hand in life. Neglected. Then, dumped in the dead of winter. There were three dogs dumped at once and left to fend for themselves. Traps were set once we discovered their general location. One dog was sadly found hit and killed on the road before reaching safety. Another one went missing. The focus was placed on getting Journey captured. With assistance from the community, we were able to keep an eye on her and track her movement. She did go to a trap, but it didn’t trip and off she went. Ultimately, she was worn down and tired; a handful of volunteers spent an entire afternoon tracking her, walked a tree line at dusk, and recovered her before a cold snap hit central Illinois. She was paralyzed in fear against a tree. One Good Samaritan distracted her on the left and another Good Samaritan used a catch pole and secured her from the right. This happened on January 18th right before a 25 below cold spell. She has had time to decompress and learn to trust some of the regular volunteers.

Journey has had a pretty sucky life. She needs a patient, understanding adopter that is willing to accept her into his/her pack and understand that humans, for now, are secondary. She will thrive with confident, low-key, balanced dog; she seeks their attention, regardless of size or gender. With time, she trusts humans that provide her stability and comfort. Despite being showered with good people at the rescue, Journey is still a flight risk. Her first instinct under stress is to find an exit. She needs a fenced yard, preferably a privacy fence, and supervision. A resident dog with show her the ropes on what a good life looks like. Journey will not immediately love her people, but she will learn to trust when you don’t let her down. Show her what love should feel like.

Oh, and there is more to the story. Do you like warm, fuzzy feeling ending? The third dog did surface when the weather became favorable. With landowners willing to set up a trap- provided by Central IL Tail Trackers- on their land for over a month and a dedicated community, the third dog, Bear, was captured and is now experiencing the good life. We look forward to Journey’s next chapter of life where she can also be in a home and thrive in a household filled with love, acceptance, patience, and a loyal pack.

Journey’s
Female
67 lbs
Approximately 2-yrs-old
Newfoundland/ Newfie mix

Journey’s Must Haves
-a patient, loving home
-a secure fence
-a low key, confident dog in the home
-no young children (in the risk that a door would accidentally be left open)

The Newfoundland Dog is a large and powerful breed known for their gentle and sweet nature. Originating from Newfoundland, Canada, these dogs are excellent swimmers with a thick water resistant coat. Their impressive size and strength make them ideal working dogs for water rescue missions. With a friendly demeanor and patient attitude, Newfoundland Dogs are great family pets, especially with children. Training and socialization are crucial for these intelligent and loyal companions to thrive.