Newfoundlands In The News

Kandy Adams was in Blue Marsh Lake on Sunday when she began splashing the water, pretending to drown.

Her actions caught the attention of her dog, a black Newfoundland named Sneakers,

Julia Marsh-Pitt and husband Tony with Alfie.

Lewis and Clark’s best friend
Sherwood dog portrays ‘Seaman’ from Corps of Discovery

The Sherwood Gazette, Jul 29, 2008

A little more than 200 years ago, Lewis and Clark made their historic odyssey to the Pacific coast. One member of the Corps of Discovery is not always mentioned or portrayed in paintings. This valuable asset was Capt. Meriwether Lewis’ black Newfoundland dog, Seaman, whom he bought for $20 in Pittsburgh, Pa..

RELIVING THE GLORY DAYS — Athos poses with a human Corp of Discovery re-enactor at the Fort Clatsop Visitor’s Center during the annual Seaman’s Day, July 9.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Historians speculate on why Lewis chose such a dog. He undoubtedly was aware of the water rescue and retrieving expertise of these animals, as well as, their great strength, and friendliness.

Lewis needed a dog that could keep up with horses on long treks. The animal had to have a good coat of hair due to the extreme weather they would face in the mountains. Seaman proved his worth over-and-over. In one incident, he herded a stampeding buffalo bull out of camp before it charged over Lewis & Clark’s lodge tent. He warned constantly of grizzly bears and was even helpful in dragging a deer out of a river.

On the trip back, some Indians stole Seaman and Lewis threatened to burn down their village if the dog was not returned. His men found the Newf where the Indians had released him and run off.

In early July, a Sherwood dog helped re-enact the glory days of the Corps of Discovery.

Athos, a Newfoundland dog, born at Royal Flush Newfoundlands in Sherwood, was one of five dogs that portrayed Seaman at Fort Clatsop’s annual Seaman’s Day on July 9. Athos (Royal Flush’s The Musketeer) greeted visitors from all over the country and Canada. Newfs are the only dogs allowed in the Visitor’s Center at Fort Clatsop because of their “historical significance.” Athos is a black, 16-month-old, 138-pound male.

Athos and the other dogs spent time being cuddled and petted by many people. Children were thrilled to have their photos taken with a piece of “living history.” Athos walked down to Netul Landing, a lovely walk of just over one mile. Greeting visitors there, he rode back with them to the Fort in the shuttle bus. READ MORE

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Is Now Open After $3 Million Renovation

From: The Earth Times

Posted : Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:31:42 GMT
Author : Egan Maritime Institute

Celebrating rescues and heroism at sea, the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum is now open following an extensive $3 million renovation. Drawing on its collection of over 5,000 objects -- including period surfboats, beach carts, vintage photographs, and more -- the museum features new exhibits and family-friendly programs appealing to all ages.

Marshall, a friendly Newfoundland dog who was rescued by life-savers at the island's Surfside Life-Saving Station in 1877, serves as the museum's mascot. His real-life tale of animal rescue unfolds through captivating displays designed for younger visitors. READ MORE

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Coppull dog rescue group to pull people from lake

by Chris Lawrence for The Citizen, July 9, 2008

Fundraisers will be putting their lives in the paws of a dog at a charity rescue event next weekend.

Volunteers will be thrown into a lake near Bury, on Saturday, July 19, before being ‘rescued’ by Newfoundland dogs from the Coppull-run Lancashire Rescue Bears group.

The dogs, which can grow to more than a metre tall and weigh nearly 12 stone, have received specialist training since April.

During the charity rescue, they will swim out to the 'victims' before dragging them back to the safety of the shore at Elton Sailing Club. READ MORE

Family scratches out quality time by visiting patients

Residents enjoy seeing dogs come to Palm Cottages

By MICHELLE SALYER
For FLORIDA TODAY
Published February 26, 2008 11:28 am

ROCKLEDGE — For Glen Mall, having two active teenagers often meant the family was spread in different directions seven days a week.

Cassie, 16, and Kevin, 14, are enrolled in the academically rigorous International Baccalaureate program at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School and both are active in sports, so the Suntree family seldom had time together.

That changed after Mall learned about Vitas Paw Pals, a canine therapy program designed to bring comfort to hospice and elderly patients in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and in their homes.

The Malls own two large dogs, a 125-pound Great Pyrenees named Duchess and a 155-pound Newfoundland named Bear, both gentle giants whom Mall thought would be perfect for the program. READ MORE