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Officially meet Fin, who is looking for his forever home
Fin has had too many changes in a short period of time, through no fault of his own. He has been decompressing with us since March 10th 2026, and our goal now is to find him the right home, not just the next one. He came into SPCA care in rough shape last year, but he has made a lot of progress since then, and as of this morning he is up to 30.65 kg. He does still have an intermittent limp that seems to show up more after activity, so we are mindful about keeping things low impact and sensible.
Here’s what we know about Fin so far:
• mixed breed
• neutered male
• about 8 years old
• vaccinated and microchipped
• about 30.65 kg
• house trained
• crate trained
• loves car rides
• knows sit, and has been learning wait/impulse control
• food motivated and very trainable in short sessions
• loves comfy places, blankies, snacks, bully sticks, and being near his people
• lower energy overall, but still strong and capable of quick little zoomies
• happiest with short bursts of activity, then couch time and naps
• has met people very well with us and is affectionate, social, and loves scritches
• has done well with slow, thoughtful introductions to our dogs so far, including our small dog today
• can be alert and barky when he sees other dogs, but he is responsive and can be redirected with calm handling and reinforcement
• not cat-tested in our home, so a cat home would need careful consideration
• positive reinforcement home only
A few important things to know:
Fin is a strong dog. He can jump up fast and hard when he gets excited, especially if he is trying to get close and lick your face. Because of that, I do not think a home with small children is the right fit for him right now. Older dog-savvy kids could be a different conversation, but little ones are a no for me.
He also does best when his people are around a lot. He settles beautifully in his crate, but if left loose on his own he can get chewy. He is very much a dog who wants a cozy place to land, a routine, and humans who genuinely enjoy having a dog as part of the family.
Fin’s medical history includes treatment for tick-borne disease, previous anemia that improved, dental work including extractions, skin and ear issues that improved with treatment, a history of fainting/collapse episodes before coming to us, and the intermittent limp mentioned above. Full medical history can absolutely be shared with serious applicants (or seen below on this website).
The kind of home I’m looking for for Fin:
• calm, stable, and kind
• someone home often
• comfortable handling a strong dog
• willing to keep working on polite greetings/jumping
• willing to do slow introductions if there are other pets
• committed to positive reinforcement, not dominance-based or harsh handling
• understands that his next home needs to be his last home
If you think Fin might be a good fit, please send me a message. I will be doing meet-and-greets carefully and slowly, and I will want to make sure any potential home is truly the right one for him. If Fin ever could not stay in the home he is placed in, he would come back to us. He will not be bounced around again.
About Fin before he came into my care:
Known medical history up to Nov 2025
(listed as “Bob” in his original veterinary records)
Fin came into SPCA care (I believe he was taken out of the situation he was in by enforcement) in September 2025 in very poor physical condition. His veterinary records describe him as underweight, with muscle loss, skin and ear problems, damaged teeth, and episodes of weakness/collapse. Since then, he has received veterinary care, treatment, and nutritional support, and he made meaningful improvement over time.
Summary of his known medical history
When Fin first entered care, he was documented as severely underweight and physically depleted. He also had skin irritation, ear infections, pressure sores/hair loss over bony areas, broken or worn teeth, and evidence of old scarring.
His records show positive testing for tick-borne disease exposure, including Anaplasma and Lyme. He was treated with doxycycline. The records suggest the veterinary team felt Anaplasmosis may have been contributing to his condition at that time, while Lyme exposure was also noted.
He also had anemia on early bloodwork. Repeat testing later showed improvement, which is encouraging and fits with his overall recovery after intake and treatment. His chemistry values were otherwise largely reassuring.
Fin had a history of fainting or collapse episodes, especially early on and sometimes when excited. The notes describe these episodes as brief, with rapid recovery. The exact cause was not definitively confirmed in the records provided. Possible causes considered by the veterinary team included anemia and possible heart-related causes. Later notes indicate that these episodes were no longer being observed over a period of time.
He also had a history of intermittent lameness, especially involving the front end at one stage. He had an orthopedic workup and radiographs. No major clear instability was found, but the records note that mild chronic Lyme-related joint pain or a soft tissue issue were possibilities. A pain medication, gabapentin, was prescribed as needed for occasional lameness.
Fin later underwent dental treatment, including extractions. The records describe damaged and worn teeth, and follow-up notes indicate that the extraction sites were healing well.
His skin and ear issues improved significantly with treatment. Later notes describe healthier skin, regrowth of hair, and resolution or major improvement of the earlier infections. His weight and body condition also improved steadily after intake.
Practical takeaway
Fin is a dog who came from significant neglect and poor physical condition, but who responded well to treatment, nutrition, and supportive care. The records show real improvement in his body condition, skin health, ear health, and bloodwork over time.
The main medical history points a future home should be aware of are:
- past tick-borne disease treatment
- past anemia, which improved on recheck
- history of fainting/collapse episodes
- history of intermittent lameness
- prior dental disease and extractions