Finnegan

Meet Finnegan (“Finn”). Finn joined the HOPE program on January 13, 2023. We’re hoping that Friday the thirteenth will be the start of a wonderful new beginning for this handsome lad!

Finn has a sad story. He was a stray fending for himself on the streets of Philadelphia for about six months, possibly longer. He was spotted eating out of trash cans and avoiding people who were trying to harm him, even scaling an eight foot fence.

Thankfully, some kind rescuers found out about him, set a kindness dog trap, and were determined to catch him so he could start a new life. After months of having no luck, Finn finally went into the trap one night.



The rescuers took Finn into their home to work with him on his fear of people. At first, all he wanted to do was try to escape, as running the streets was all he knew. But they didn’t give up. After about two months in their home, he was a different dog–super loving and affectionate and learning to trust people. At the beginning of January, Finn was neutered and brought up to date on all his vet care and was finally ready for HOPE!

1/13/2023  Today was the day that Finnegan met his handler. This is what Finn’s handler had to say before actually meeting Finn:

“I am excited to meet my new boy, Finn. I know we will get along just fine, both being Irish lads and all. I don’t know much about him yet, other than he is about five years old and a bully mix. He likes both male and female dogs, cats, and even children. I heard he is a big cuddle bug, which I love. I am sure we will become fast friends. He looks like the son of my former dog Comet and most recent dog, Russo. That’s impossible, though, and just weird. :o) Yet, he looks like both of them!

Although Finn is about to start his “incarceration,” I’m sure his stay here will be short-lived. I mean, look at him–he’s adorable! How could anyone not fall in love with him?! We’ll work together on what he needs to make him an even better dog by the time he leaves. Stay tuned for updates on our journey together!”