Finley is a 5-year-old Golden retriever/ Australian Shepherd mix in Springfield, TN, who needs $900 for Chemotherapy.

My husband rescued our sweet Finley girl 5 years ago from a shelter in Chattanooga, Tn. At the time, Finley was a small puppy at 3 months old in need of a loving home. Their bond was immediate when he found her. You could say it was love at first sight! Finley has now become such a loving and special piece to our family and it’s hard to imagine our soon to be family of 4 without her in it.

Finley has always LOVED playing ball, swimming and fetching sticks in the creek, chasing squirrels, ALL the belly rubs and most importantly treats and her Nanas special cornbread! She loves the cool weather but likes to sleep in her cozy bed inside at night time. Her personality is so loving and gentle, she loves interaction with our 3 year old son and tolerates all of the toddler playfulness!

My husband is a disabled police officer, recently undergoing 4 shoulder surgeries the last two years. Work hours have been limited due to COVID 19 and we are expecting our second child this fall. We have experienced a lot and would be devasted if we lost our loving Finley.

Three months ago, Finley started experiencing lethargy, swollen lymph nodes, vomiting and loss of appetite. Immediately we took her to the vet, bloodwork and lab results returned “inconclusive” suggesting Lymphoma. She has been taking oral steroids on and off since recently receiving a true Lymphoma diagnosis. We have now considered chemo treatments at her Vet, Robertson County Animal Clinic.

Finley’s personality, innocence and gentle spirit is what makes her so unique. Her facial expressions at times make you feel as if she’s human! She loves everyone around her and just wants to be loved back and maybe snag a few head or belly rubs along the way ;). Her favorite game is playing ball with my husband! The two of them have spent countless hours outside playing ball together!