Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
True to his wonderful breed of Newfoundland, Superman (aka Moose) is an affectionate, smart, and calm dog believed to be 6-7 years old. He's hoping to find a stable and loving home, where he can relax and serve as the devoted big teddy bear that he is, having had a complicated journey with conflicting narratives...
Superman first arrived at Big Bones in 2024, actually, having made the trip from Texas to Colorado to start a new life. He was a sweet boy and soon adopted into what seemed to be a good situation. As far as we know, everything was going well for him since that time. In February 2026, Big Bones was contacted by a dog shelter in Denver that scanned his microchip linking him to our rescue. Intake notes stated that the owner could not afford to take care of him, that they worked 12 hours per day and can't take him out, that he had been attacked by another dog, and that he had separation anxiety (all recorded just at the owner's word). We don't know why the owner didn't reach out to Big Bones instead of dumping him at a shelter, as we certainly could have helped. But once in the shelter, additional notes were recorded that he had barrier reactivity while walking down a hallway, and that he had barrier frustration (dog-dog aggression through a barrier) and was therefore a candidate for euthanasia. Other notes stated that he was loose, allowed handling and petting, walked well on leash, and had no issues with kenneling (all of which is certainly more reflective of our original experience with Superman, and also since his recent return to Big Bones). But once notes are recorded in a shelter, true or not, validated or not, regardless of handler experience and the unstated variables of surrounding dogs, environmental context, etc., they are what they are and so we share them here in the spirit of transparency. If Superman really had been attacked by another dog, then his ideal home might be one that doesn't already have other dogs that could trigger a fear response. And if he really did have separation anxiety, then his ideal home should be one that understands that behavior and is willing to work with him to overcome it. It could also be that he may integrate fine with some dogs and may also be fine in a stable home with reasonable alone times and yard access. We believe Superman is fundamentally a good dog and that he deserves a fundamentally good home!
