Finn has been at shelter for almost his entire short life | Forgotten Friends

SAN ANTONIO — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love. 

Finn is a pug mix saved by the Footbridge Foundation back in April of 2023. He is celebrating his first birthday on Saturday, and would be one happy dog if he got a loving family for his birthday.

He was brought to the shelter when he was just two months old because his owner need to have a lung transplant and just couldn’t take care of him anymore. He has been with them for more than 180 days now.

“Finn is a total goofball, super funny and high energy, he loves romping around with our one and a half year old dog, and he is super happy to see his humans every time they come home,” said Footbridge Foundation. “He is incredibly smart, super eager to learn and loves to hang out with the family as much as he possibly can. His antics and silliness will have you cracking up constantly.”

Finn gets along with other dogs and even likes cats. But he is very high-energy, so needs to be monitored when he is playing with them to make sure he doesn’t get too rough. He should also be fed separately as well.

“His original foster had him in a home with cats and he is currently with our two dogs,” said Footbridge Foundation. “He is very playful and fun-loving once he’s used to any fur siblings.”

Finn needs a family that can be patient as he transitions into your home. Remember he’s been through a lot of changes over the last few months. He would also do best with an active family and would love it if there were some kids for him to play with.

He loves to be petted and is very food-motivated, as well as being very trainable. He knows some basic commands and is potty-trained! “He just wants to please and will follow you to the moon if you’re his person.”

“Because he is high energy, he needs a family that will wear him out and not be intimidated if he gets excited,” said Footbridge Foundation.

Finn is very healthy, current on all of vaccinations and has been neutered.

He does have some dietary restrictions due to some tummy troubles from all his transitions, but they are very manageable.

Finn is part of Footbridge Foundation’s Lonely Hearts Club, which means his adoption fee is sponsored by their generous donors! That means no fee to adopt, but as always, a donation would be welcomed.

For whoever adopts Finn, Lucy’s Doggy Daycare & Spa will be lending a paw by offering them a free “Glow Up” Day at the Spa, which includes a massage therapy bath and Pawdicure. One of Lucy’s most cherished core values is to continue Lucy’s legacy of giving back to pups in need, as Lucy herself was a rescue!

Do you want to bring Finn home with you?      

Visit the Footbridge Foundation website and fill out an application. Once they receive it, it will be reviewed and they will contact you for a meet and greet with him. The adoptions are not finalized until an adoption contract is signed. You can also email them at info@footbridgefoundation.org.

Here are the qualifications to adopt:

1. You must be 21 years of age or older
2. Have consent from all adults living in your household
3. All pets currently residing in the household must be spayed or neutered, current on vaccines and preventatives

Adoption fees for their other animals are $250 for dogs and $300 for puppies (under 6 months), and $100 for cats $ $150 for kittens (under 6 months). 

Each dog is spayed or neutered, microchipped, heart worm tested & treated if necessary, vaccinated as per their age, tested & treated as needed for internal & external parasites and current on flea and heart worm preventative. 

Footbridge Foundation has a pop-up Cat Cafe at Rose Hip Market in Olmos Park coming up on February 10 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. They will have adoptable cats on site. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Would you like to help the animals at the shelter? You can order from their Amazon Wish List!

CLICK HERE to see what they need most.

As with all shelters, cash is always appreciated, since money comes in handy to pay the veterinary bills associated with saving all the animals in need.

CLICK HERE to donate to the shelter.

Want to adopt a dog or cat but Finn is not exactly what you are looking for right now?  Visit their website to see all of their available pets CLICK HERE.

Do you have some extra time on your hands and love animals? They also could use some volunteers. CLICK HERE to see how you can help them out.

Remember when you adopt a shelter pet, you save two lives… the one you bring home with you and the one that now will be saved because the shelter has more room.

If you know of a Forgotten Friend that has been overlooked and is still looking for a “furr-ever” home, contact Andrea at acarden@kens5.com.