Montana Newfs

Montana Newfs – MightyCause Challenge

In early September, 2025 a Newfoundland was examined by her new owner’s veterinarian and this 8-year-old Newf weighed just 53 lbs., a loss of 62 lbs. in less than a year after she was sold to Montana dog producers. The veterinarian filed a complaint with the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office.

The Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Dept. obtained a warrant and seized 42 dogs – 37 Newfoundlands and five Australian Shepherds. Four horses were confiscated in October on another warrant.

Veterinary care needs included several rounds of parasite treatments, vaccinations, microchips, and medications, and spay/neuter procedures. Quarantine for bouts of kennel cough was required too.

All Newfs then were placed in Montana homes and most adopters have extensive experience with Newfs. All were placed with the return policy. Some placement fees were waived based on the Newf’s age or other considerations. Some were adopted by Deputies, retired Deputies, Animal Control Officers, Firefighters, etc. and others were adopted through NCA Rescue’s placement process.

Donations from local vendors, including over 6,000 lbs. of dog food and other supplies, and from Montana citizens, NCA members and Newfoundland fanciers subsidized these costs.

Costs have now exceeded donations and adoption fees by $10,000.00 – our goal for this campaign.

Every donation supports our mission – to protect, preserve and cherish Newfoundlands– and shares our commitment to provide permanent homes for Newfoundlands for the rest of their lives. Each donation multiplies the effect of dollars, ideas and volunteer hours.

THANK YOU!