Ava

Ava is a sweet, affectionate 7-year-old Newfoundland located in Rockford Ill. Her favorite activities include lounging on the couch like royalty, supervising her foster family from the threeseason room, and occasionally wandering upstairs to climb into the bed. She loves being near her people and has decided that humans make excellent pillows.<br/><br/>Personality<br/><br/>Ava is calm, affectionate, and wonderfully easy to live with. She has no interest in household mischief. No counter surfing, no garbage hunting, no chewing. She enjoys her stuffies, appreciates a quiet home, and has perfected the “I am relaxing, please admire me” lifestyle.<br/><br/>Training and Leash Skills<br/><br/>Ava walks on a harness and does not pull. She can be persuaded to pick up the pace with a clicker and a treat, but she prefers to stroll like she is on vacation. Ava is fully housebroken and has had perfect manners in her foster home.<br/><br/>Health<br/><br/>Ava is receiving care for some ear and skin concerns. She is patient at the vet and appreciates a calm, gentle approach.<br/><br/>Behavior<br/><br/>Ava is quiet and polite. She may let out a single bark to request cuddles or permission, but she is not a talker. She has no separation anxiety and enjoys lounging in the threeseason room like a retired movie star.<br/><br/>Why You'll Love Her<br/><br/>Ava is the definition of an easy, lovable companion. She is sweet, funny in her own subtle way, and deeply appreciative of comfort and kindness. If you want a relaxed, affectionate girl who will happily share your couch, supervise your day, and bark once to request snuggles, Ava may be your perfect match.<br/><br/>It's never too soon to submit an application, you only need to apply once to be considered for any dog who is a match for your home. Application screening can take several weeks dependent upon volunteer availability.<br/><br/>Read more about our application-screening and placement process here https://nationalnewfoundlandrescue.com/adoption-application-faqs/<br/><br/><br/>** Want to send this dog a gift? When you purchase a bib or bandana from our store with the code 4FOSTER they will receive it. The rescue receives the profit from the sale and the foster dog receives a gift!<br/><br/>When purchasing for a specific dog, please include that note in the comments.<br/><br/>Or, purchase one for yourself!<br/><br/>Link for Bibs<br/><br/>https://nationalnewfoundlandrescue.com/product-category/bib/<br/><br/>Link for Bandanas<br/><br/>https://nationalnewfoundlandrescue.com/product-category/bandanas/

Ava is a sweet, affectionate 7-year-old Newfoundland located in Rockford Ill. Her favorite activities include lounging on the couch like royalty, supervising her foster family from the threeseason room, and occasionally wandering upstairs to climb into the bed. She loves being near her people and has decided that humans make excellent pillows.

Personality

Ava is calm, affectionate, and wonderfully easy to live with. She has no interest in household mischief. No counter surfing, no garbage hunting, no chewing. She enjoys her stuffies, appreciates a quiet home, and has perfected the “I am relaxing, please admire me” lifestyle.

Training and Leash Skills

Ava walks on a harness and does not pull. She can be persuaded to pick up the pace with a clicker and a treat, but she prefers to stroll like she is on vacation. Ava is fully housebroken and has had perfect manners in her foster home.

Health

Ava is receiving care for some ear and skin concerns. She is patient at the vet and

Ava is a sweet, affectionate 7-year-old Newfoundland located in Rockford Ill. Her favorite activities include lounging on the couch like royalty, supervising her foster family from the threeseason room, and occasionally wandering upstairs to climb into the bed. She loves being near her people and has decided that humans make excellent pillows.

Personality

Ava is calm, affectionate, and wonderfully easy to live with. She has no interest in household mischief. No counter surfing, no garbage hunting, no chewing. She enjoys her stuffies, appreciates a quiet home, and has perfected the “I am relaxing, please admire me” lifestyle.

Training and Leash Skills

Ava walks on a harness and does not pull. She can be persuaded to pick up the pace with a clicker and a treat, but she prefers to stroll like she is on vacation. Ava is fully housebroken and has had perfect manners in her foster home.

Health

Ava is receiving care for some ear and skin concerns. She is patient at the vet and appreciates a calm, gentle approach.

Behavior

Ava is quiet and polite. She may let out a single bark to request cuddles or permission, but she is not a talker. She has no separation anxiety and enjoys lounging in the threeseason room like a retired movie star.

Why You'll Love Her

Ava is the definition of an easy, lovable companion. She is sweet, funny in her own