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December 26, 2011 - Chairman's Message - Working towards a Safe and Healthy Future for every Newfoundland

There is nothing more tragic for one of our beloved Newfoundlands than to suffer through the ravages of ill health, or the misfortune of abandonment. As the stewards of these gentle giants, it is one of our duties to care for them, and to do all we are able to safeguard them and the future health of our breed.

The NCA Charitable Trust continues to work diligently to maintain a safety net for individual dogs in need and to seek out and fund the most promising research studies aimed at improving the overall health of our Newfoundland dogs.

The Research Advisory Committee of the Charitable Trust spends countless hours reviewing health research proposals submitted by independent researchers, the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the Morris Animal Foundation. By pooling our donations with those of other breed clubs, we have been able to fund several important studies this year including Osteosarcoma, Lymphoma and Sub-Aortic Stenosis.

Regional rescue groups, overwhelmed by the shear numbers of increased dogs, are often not financially able to care for dogs with extraordinary needs without sacrificing care of their other rescue dogs. Grants provided by the Newfoundland Rescue have been literal lifesavers for many dogs who faced lifetimes of pain and disability, or euthanasia.

Sarah is a young Newfoundland who came to the Newfoundland Club of Seattle from a family who could not afford to find out why she "walked funny". Bred indiscriminately, and purchased via a website, her breeder was not interested in helping out with Sarah's care or finding her a new home. Diagnosed with severe luxating patellas, the only stumbling block between Sarah and a long health future was $3000 of orthopedic surgery.

Thanks to a grant of $1500 from the NCA Rescue Network, Sarah has received her surgery and is living with a wonderful new family and getting ready to train for water rescue next year.

High unemployment, stagnant wages and increased foreclosures all signaled a huge rise in relinquishments to Newfoundland Rescue this year. Many dogs that were given up for financial reasons also suffered from medical conditions, since large vet bills are often the catalyst for a family on the edge to be forced into giving up a beloved pet.

Max was relinquished to the Newfoundland Club of Southern California. Needing bilateral elbow surgery, Max's usual Newfie nature was subdued by constant pain and discomfort. The high cost of surgery was outside of the financial capabilities of a regional club rescue group. Once again, The Newfoundland Rescue Network of the Charitable Trust was able to provide life-saving funds and a grant of $1800 for Max's to arthroscopic surgery on both elbows, the first steps in his new pain-free life.

These are just a few examples of how the NCA Charitable Trust has used your donations to help Newfoundlands in need right now and in the future. As we face another year of economic uncertainty, we would ask you to once again show your support for these important programs.

Please make an online donation right now, while you're thinking of it. Or, if you prefer, use the Endowment Donation option to help ensure we'll be here next year and every year to answer the call for our Newfoundland community. Please make your tax-deductible contribution today. We are critically in need of support. On behalf of everyone who relies on our work, we thank you in advance for your generous gift of $500, $250, $125, $75, or or whatever you can possibly share. Thank you so much for joining us in this compassionate cause.

- Clyde Dunphy DVM, Chair NCA Charities

November 19, 2011 - Survey Update -

There are currently 1580 dogs entered in the Newfoundland Health Survey. Remember that every dog entered helps us bring the health status of our breed into clearer focus. Research decisions depend on good information. Please do your part and enter your dog in the survey today.

October 22, 2011- Online Health Survey Launched

Partnering with the OFA, the NCA has launched an online comprehensive breed health survey. The purpose of this survey is to confidentially gather data which will provide a current base of statistics for making decisions to address diseases and other health issues which are occurring in the Newfoundland breed.

The Charitable Trust Management Board (CTMB), Research Advisory Committee and Health and Longevity Committee worked together with the OFA to craft this scientific survey based on the online survey results contributed by over 1000 Newfoundland owners in 2010.

The CTMB is charged with reviewing proposed studies through the Research Advisory Committee and also funding those studies beneficial to the Newfoundland with funds raised through Newfoundland Health Challenge. The future health of our breed depends on early identification of health problems and then funding research in those specific areas. Your input is vital to insuring that our health and research dollars are spent wisely. Take the Survey Now!

February 25, 2011 - NCA Trust Announces Newfoundland Endowment Fund

For the last decade the Charitable Trust Management Board (CTMB) has been known for its thoughtful allocation of your donations to aid Newfoundlands in Rescue, Health and Education initiatives. The CTMB now moves into a new phase of fund management with the establishment of the Newfoundland Endowment Fund within the NCA Charitable Trust. Initial funding was made possible by recent contributions from the estates of two previous NCA members and an anonymous donation.

The long-term goal of the CTMB is to grow the Endowment Fund to become a source of  income that can support Rescue, Health and Education issues. “From the early beginnings of the NCA Donations committee to the NCA Charitable Trust, the goal was the formation of a fund to be a long term source of dollars to fund research, rescue and health education. This goal has been fulfilled with the creation of the endowment Fund” said Clyde Dunphy DVM, CTMB Chairman.

A major benefit of the Endowment Fund is that Newfoundland lovers can now include a gift in their Will or Estate planning towards these good works. Other donations of monies or Newfoundland memorabilia or collections may also be donated to the Trust to be included in the Endowment Fund.

Like a Newf puppy, who quickly grows to an adult, the Newfoundland Endowment Fund will also grow. Please consider including the Newfoundland Endowment Fund in your Estate Planning.

For more information on the many ways you can help grow the Newfoundland Endowment Fund, please visit the Giving Center online or contact Andy Zinsmeyer.  The NCA Charitable Trust is a 501 c (3) public benefit corporation, and donations are fully tax deductible.

Charitable Trust Announces Initial 2011 Funding

Evaluation of Cyclopamine as a Therapy for Canine Bone Cancer

Determining the Correct Dosing for a Novel Drug to Treat Canine Lymphoma

Examining How Bone Cancer Develops and Resists Chemotherapy

Read more about these and all of the studies funded by your Health Challenge donations

The mission of the Newfoundland Club of America’s Charitable Trust is to secure donations, to manage and distribute funding in support of research grants to study
health issues affecting Newfoundlands, to provide necessary monetary aid for Newfoundland rescue assistance, and to award educational scholarships to junior Newfoundland fanciers.

Helping Newfoundlands since 2003.

Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program

Members of Purina Pro Club whose national parent club participates in the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program may earn funding for canine health studies, education and/or rescue efforts that will benefit their breed.

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