ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
First Aid & Emergencies
Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care
If cost is an issue, several organizations provide financial aid:
- Humane Society Assistance Guide
- ScratchPay – 0% financing options
- The Pet Fund – Non-urgent care
- Red Rover Relief – Emergency funding
- Frankie’s Friends
- Banfield Foundation Resource Finder
- CareCredit
- State-by-state financial aid directory
- Paws 4 A Cure: While they don't cover routine vaccinations, they assist with unexpected veterinary bills for illnesses and injuries.
Pet Food & Basic Needs
If you’re struggling to feed your dog:
- Foodfinder: Visit us
- Check with local food pantries
- Post on Nextdoor to request help from neighbors
- Animal House Project Has a companion pet food pantry in hopes of keeping owners and pets together and animals out of shelters.
- BarkGives Program- Kibble food for individuals in need
Resources for Domestic Abuse Survivors
If safety is a concern, please explore:
Support for Dogs Living Outdoors
If your dog lives outside and you need fencing or shelter support:
Behavioral Support and Training
If your dog is struggling with behavior, we urge you to try force-free, positive-reward-based training methods.
Find a Certified Trainer:
- Karen Pryor Academy – Coastal U.S.
- IAABC Directory – Midwest U.S.
- Force-Free Trainer Locator
Behaviorist Help:
- Veterinary Behaviorist Directory
- Elizabeth Ingalls (virtual support):
- info@elizabethingalls.com
- elizabethingalls.com
Recommended Reading:
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First Things First: Your Dog Is Stressed People often want to groom their new rescue Newfoundland right away. Your new dog is stressed! This isn’t a question, it’s reality. In fact, a pro tip: you can use decompression to learn your dog’s unique stress signals. Stressed animals may show aggression. It’s our job to protect…
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Normal vs. Extreme Barking: A little barking or fussing is expected during crate training, especially when your dog is getting used to their new environment. However, if your puppy or foster dog becomes excessively distressed (non-stop barking, crying, or panicking), it’s time to reassess your approach and slow down the training. For mild barking, try…
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Your dog can become a donor to save lives. *Some States have limited services, contact your local vet for local donor programs. State Alabama Auburn University Teaching Hospital North Alabama Vet ER Alaska Does not currently have an active state one. Contact your local vet for more options. Arizona 1st Pet Arise Vet Center Canine…
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Hospice, Sanctuaries, Special Rescue Resources The following list of support resources have not been validated by NNR, but are for compiled for you to use as a resource, if this is the need you are searching for. *** Sanctuary for mobility issue dogs*** https://www.heathshavenrescue.com Heath’s Haven Rescue & Sanctuary is a home-based special needs rescue…
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Low cost vaccine options are found in a myriad of options across the US. Some are county government animal shelters, some are pop-ups, some are found with your local human societies etc. We have included some constant ones and those that may or may not be active when you search. Please use our recommended search…
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Resources for military personnel. Deployment & PCS (Permanent Change of Station) Assistance Dogs on Deployment – dogsondeployment.org Connects service members with volunteers nationwide who board pets during deployments, training, or hardship situations. Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet – guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org Foster home program for pets of deploying military, plus assistance with reuniting pets with owners afterward.…
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Introducing your dog to a new baby requires preparation, patience, and supervision. Here are some key tips to help make the transition smooth and safe for everyone. Your child will benefit enormously from learning the compassionate selfless care of a living animal. They will form memories of a childhood filled with the love of a…
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I want to take a minute and talk about “Surrender Shaming”, what it is, what it can look like, and why it’s something that we at National Newfoundland Rescue don’t believe in. Surrender Shaming is when the person surrendering a dog to rescue is made to feel guilty, either intentionally, or unintentionally, by others for…
