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Finch’s Story

Washington Crossing, PA

Even though we already had a wonderful 8-year-old dog,
Coffee, we decided to foster another dog to provide emotional
support to a family member who was having some health
issues. We reached out to The Crossings Animal Society, who
was incredibly kind and helpful, and through them, we were
introduced to Finch, an extraordinary dog rescued by Luna
Farms Rescue in Huntsville, Alabama. Finch came all the way
from Alabama to stay with us until he found his forever home.
When we first met Finch, we immediately wondered how
such a beautiful dog could have been left on the streets. He
was terrified of everyone at first, spending most of his time
in his crate, keeping his distance. When we let him out in the
backyard, he would retreat to the farthest corner and stay there
quietly. But after about a week, he began to warm up to us, and
within two weeks, he had become part of our family. It did not
take long for us to realize we were going to be a “failed foster”
family, and we officially adopted Finch just a couple of weeks
later. We are so glad we did.
Finch is an extraordinary mix of gentleness and energy. He
never growls or barks at us, even when we are doing things
he does not love, like giving him a bath or taking away a toy
that is not his. He is patient with Coffee too, even when Coffee
is not always kind in return. Finch happily goes for walks any
time someone is ready, fetches a ball for as long as anyone is
willing to throw it, and loves catching his soft toys in midair. He
always wants to be cuddled, and when he is not playing, he can
usually be found chewing on sticks in the backyard or running
full speed from one end to the other, his way of burning off his
cattle-dog energy. We are constantly amazed by his playful and
affectionate nature, especially because Coffee is so different.
Finch’s speed-eating skills are also something to behold. We fill
both dogs’ bowls, and before we can even turn around, Finch’s
food is gone, while Coffee is still deciding whether to start
eating at all. And the pure joy Finch shows whenever someone
comes home is simply heart-melting.
Although we had some initial doubts about fostering a
dog, Finch has proven to be an extraordinary blessing. He is
Finch gentle, loving, and full of life, and we truly cannot imagine
our home without him. We are so grateful to The Crossings
Animal Society for bringing Finch into our lives, and we are
The Crossings Animal Society participating in this contest to express our deep appreciation
for all that they do.