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2nd Quarter 2024

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RESEARCH & RESCUE

National Rescue Dog Day is May 20th.


Each year, the Newfoundland Club of America Rescue funds veterinary care and other services for Newfoundlands throughout the United States. Newfoundlands are rescued from puppy mills and shelters, and are abandoned or surrendered to the care of NCA rescue teams for a variety of reasons.

The rescue volunteers open their hearts to these dogs. Sometimes the volunteers witness some amazing transformations and sometimes their hearts are broken. Regardless they persevere. These dogs are resilient, and just like any Newf they want to be loved by a family. 

In 2023 two puppies - "Lucy" and "Lilly" - were surrendered to NCA Rescue. These two 12-week-old puppies needed lifesaving heart surgery. Unfortunately Lilly died several months after her surgery. However Lucy was adopted and is thriving in her new family.

Captain almost starved to death before he was rescued. His ribs could be counted and his hip bones protruded. He spent 21 days in the veterinary clinic receiving care before going to his foster home. Captain is one of those miracle dogs. It was a long road, but he began to eat and gained weight. He was adopted and is living his best life. Without rescue he would have died. 

River's story began with an urgent call for help. River's family passed away and her caretaker wanted to ensure River would be in the best hands to face her upcoming medical needs, so they called the NCA Rescue. And what was so urgent and delicate about River's medical condition? Well, she was pregnant... a very, very pregnant senior Newf. Foster care providers with special skills whelped the litter. Now River is happy, healthy and adopted by a great family. While three puppies did not survive, the other puppies were adopted by wonderful people. 

Rescue is about putting a puzzle together. Each person who meets the rescued dog holds a piece of the puzzle. As one NCA Rescue volunteer explained, “We help animals to trust humans. We show them the world is a safe and wonderful place. We help put the pieces of their life together so they can live a long and healthy life with a wonderful family. 

Help us help the amazing dogs that come into our care. Your donation will enable us to continue NCA Rescue work and to provide care and guidance for these wonderful Newfoundlands.

Help NCA Rescue Today.
Research News

May is Canine Cancer Awareness Month. We invite you to help improve and extend the lives of dogs by investing in groundbreaking research supported by NCA Charities

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Oncology Research Area


Grant 02880: Enhanced Surgical Margin Imaging with Polarization-sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography in Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Mammary Tumors


Update: For soft tissue sarcomas, researchers have finished all three phases of the project; including enrollments, comparing images & evaluating for accuracy, and training imaging operators. Phase two is nearly complete for mammary tumors. The research team thanks NCA Charities for their support and says “Advancement of our knowledge of residual cancer cells at the time of surgery will help to improve options and outcomes for dogs.”

Musculoskeletal Research Area


NEW in 2024!   Grant 03227: Genetic Testing for Cruciate Ligament Rupture Using Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Prediction.


Dr. Peter Muir and the team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are developing a genetic test to predict risk for canine cruciate ligament rupture, a common orthopedic issue in dogs. The prediction could improve genetic selection in breeding and enable personalized care for high-risk dogs.


Grant 02851-A: Development of Regional Anesthesia Techniques to Treat Chronic Painful Conditions of the Stifle and Elbow in Dogs


Update: The present study aims to identify and develop a reliable technique to extend the duration of sensory blockade for dogs with chronic osteoarthritis. Investigators have developed the pericapsular elbow desensitization (PED) method and performed the PED injections to compare ultrasound-guided and blind techniques. The research team is now evaluating the success rate and extent of nerve staining to complete the study.

Dermatology & Allergic Disease Research Area


Grant 02928: Investigating the Potential of Phage Therapy to Tackle Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Infections in Dogs


Outcome: Investigators conducted over 3,200 tests to find phages that could effectively kill Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, but none were found. The project has highlighted the difficulty in developing much-needed new treatments and the work has generated new data and tools that significantly improve the understanding of this bacterium and will guide the development of new treatments in the future. 

For nearly 30 years, NCA Charities has contributed over $400K to 53 grants and 5 research program area sponsorships for the betterment of Newfoundland and canine health!
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