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The Need
Finnick is a dog who not only brings joy to my life, but puts smiles on the faces of strangers, passerby's and everyone who sees him. This caring, fearless, fun loving guy is suddenly battling for his life. After a standard week of hikes, dog park visits and late night snuggles Finnick out of no where became extremely lethargic on Saturday evening. He had no interest in treats, walks or cuddles. Sunday morning I noticed blood in his urine and that his gums were ghost white. As a result I rushed him to the vet where they ran tests and dianosised him with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA). A chronic disease that (god-willing) he'll live with the rest of his life.
He was sent home with medications and to be monitored. But by the next morning (Monday) his condition had deteriorated and I was instructed to bring him to the Emergency Room. Over Monday night Finn had two blood transfusions and is currently awaiting an ultrasound. Regardless they are anticipating a stay of 3-4 days. It's very touch and go, but the vets are doing all that they can to get his low red blood cell count under control. However this may require several more transfusions and a handful of other medications. Once he's stabilized he'll come home and then continue treatment for this chronic condition the rest of his life.
I'm committed to doing everything I can to save my best friend. But the upfront costs that I'm required to pay are piling up. And I've about exhausted all my options (credit cards, savings). If Finn has impacted your life in any way, I'd be grateful for any donation to help me continue to help him fight.
Backstory
As a child I'd been obsessed with 101 Dalmatians. I had the bed sheet, the toys and was a Dalmatian probably 5 halloweens in a row. Whenever I drew dogs, I drew Dalmatians. But the ones I drew has wispy tails and feathery fur. Little did I know I was drawing an English Setter, my dream dog.
My mother passed away from Cancer in 2015. Devastated by her loss and in desperate need to fill a whole in my heart I decided to get that dream puppy.
I traveled to Charlotte to pick a puppy from a litter of Lewellyn setters (the field/American standard of the English Setter). At the farm they let all the of age puppies out and they scattered across a open meadow. All but one. He didn't go running after birds or following his mom into the brush. He ran to me. Finn chose me. I sat down beside him and knew instantly that he was my match.
And because meeting him saved my life I wanted to give him a heroic name. At the time there was no hero better then Finnick from The Hunger Games who sacrificed himself for the survival of his friends and loved ones.
If you want to learn more about our story check out this article about how amazing Finn is:
Google “Daily Paws Finnick the Setter” (gofundme won’t allow the link) they did an amazing video about Finnick that was released just last month.
Final words
Finnick is more then a dog to me. He is my child. He's my world. I can not and don't want to think about a day that I'll have to go for a walk, watch Netflix or sit at my desk without him by my side.
I know that this is a sentiment that many people feel, and countless people have way harder circumstances or troubles. Why should I get any extra help in life? I don't have an answer to that.
His medical bills are stacking up to be around 10K but in order to get this launched I set the request well below. I have to swallow my pride and admit that I need help. It's something I never do. I don't ask for help. I keep it all in. Finn is the only one who probably knows all of my deepest thoughts and sorrows.
Anyways, here I am. Asking for help.
Not for me, but for Finn. He has a long, fulfilling life ahead of him. He just needs to get through this trial.
Finnick is a dog who not only brings joy to my life, but puts smiles on the faces of strangers, passerby's and everyone who sees him. This caring, fearless, fun loving guy is suddenly battling for his life. After a standard week of hikes, dog park visits and late night snuggles Finnick out of no where became extremely lethargic on Saturday evening. He had no interest in treats, walks or cuddles. Sunday morning I noticed blood in his urine and that his gums were ghost white. As a result I rushed him to the vet where they ran tests and dianosised him with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA). A chronic disease that (god-willing) he'll live with the rest of his life.
He was sent home with medications and to be monitored. But by the next morning (Monday) his condition had deteriorated and I was instructed to bring him to the Emergency Room. Over Monday night Finn had two blood transfusions and is currently awaiting an ultrasound. Regardless they are anticipating a stay of 3-4 days. It's very touch and go, but the vets are doing all that they can to get his low red blood cell count under control. However this may require several more transfusions and a handful of other medications. Once he's stabilized he'll come home and then continue treatment for this chronic condition the rest of his life.
I'm committed to doing everything I can to save my best friend. But the upfront costs that I'm required to pay are piling up. And I've about exhausted all my options (credit cards, savings). If Finn has impacted your life in any way, I'd be grateful for any donation to help me continue to help him fight.
Backstory
As a child I'd been obsessed with 101 Dalmatians. I had the bed sheet, the toys and was a Dalmatian probably 5 halloweens in a row. Whenever I drew dogs, I drew Dalmatians. But the ones I drew has wispy tails and feathery fur. Little did I know I was drawing an English Setter, my dream dog.
My mother passed away from Cancer in 2015. Devastated by her loss and in desperate need to fill a whole in my heart I decided to get that dream puppy.
I traveled to Charlotte to pick a puppy from a litter of Lewellyn setters (the field/American standard of the English Setter). At the farm they let all the of age puppies out and they scattered across a open meadow. All but one. He didn't go running after birds or following his mom into the brush. He ran to me. Finn chose me. I sat down beside him and knew instantly that he was my match.
And because meeting him saved my life I wanted to give him a heroic name. At the time there was no hero better then Finnick from The Hunger Games who sacrificed himself for the survival of his friends and loved ones.
If you want to learn more about our story check out this article about how amazing Finn is:
Google “Daily Paws Finnick the Setter” (gofundme won’t allow the link) they did an amazing video about Finnick that was released just last month.
Final words
Finnick is more then a dog to me. He is my child. He's my world. I can not and don't want to think about a day that I'll have to go for a walk, watch Netflix or sit at my desk without him by my side.
I know that this is a sentiment that many people feel, and countless people have way harder circumstances or troubles. Why should I get any extra help in life? I don't have an answer to that.
His medical bills are stacking up to be around 10K but in order to get this launched I set the request well below. I have to swallow my pride and admit that I need help. It's something I never do. I don't ask for help. I keep it all in. Finn is the only one who probably knows all of my deepest thoughts and sorrows.
Anyways, here I am. Asking for help.
Not for me, but for Finn. He has a long, fulfilling life ahead of him. He just needs to get through this trial.