Finnegan came to us for a trial when my baby boy, Sonny, was 9 months old. Greyhound Adoptions WA carefully selected Finnegan for us based on the fact he’d been living with a family with children. Why adopt when I had a young baby? I have never been without a dog, even as a young child, and we had suddenly lost our beautiful greyhound, Lucy some months before (who we also adopted from GAWA).
I could tell immediately how sweet and precious Finnegan was. The day we met him, he stood over and saved a little bird in our garden. I watch the way Finnegan would calmly sit near Sonny’s cot when he was crying. I knew there was something very special about him.
Fast forward 2 years and Finnegan and Sonny are best friends. Watching them grow together has brought no end of pleasure. We have taught Sonny from a very young age to be gentle with Finnegan and to always leave Finnegan alone on his bed. Their relationship is very special.
Finnegan is so gentle with our toddler and Sonny is in love with Finnegan, as are the rest of us. Like most greyhounds, Finnegan loves cuddles, walks, sleeping in comfy spots (especially the sofa) and lots of yummy food. I couldn’t have wished for a better companion for all of us. He will always be a part of our family. Finnegan has helped us all heal after loosing our baby girl, Lucy. We as a family owed it to Lucy to adopt another deserving greyhound. Finnegan is our boy.
A huge thank you to Trudy for sharing your “Success Story” with Greyhound Adoptions WA.