UPDATE - Finn Needs Pawsitive Doodle Prayers!!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

This little 5 month old doodle was adopted by Jacquie's Mom only a couple of weeks ago. He went in for his vaccines and is having a life threatening reaction to the Lepto. He has some time predisposed genetic thing (how scientific of me) to the Lepto. Finn really needs our thoughts and prayers. He has to be one of the 30% that survive this!!!!

Finn's Story

Finn is a 5 month old Australian Labradoodle puppy surrendered to Doodle Rescue Collective in early September.Finn was surrendered to DRC when his original owner was no longer able to care for him due to post traumatic stress. She admitted that Finn had been an "impulse purchase" in the wake of tragedy and later realized she was not emotionally, psychologically or physically prepared to take on a rambunctious doodle puppy with all that she was going through in the aftermath of her devastating loss.

Thankfully, Finn's owner was directed to DRC by our friends Marie Shelto & Bocker the Labradoodle. (Thank you Marie & Bocker!) 

Having just lost their beloved pup to cancer 6 months ago, and both being retired and semi-retired, my Mom and Sam had literally just officially signed up to volunteer for DRC. In fact they made a trek to a Rhode Island shelter to pull a doodle on our behalf two weeks earlier.

 

Jacquie posted last night - 

GREAT NEWS! FINN IS IMPROVING AND FEELING MUCH BETTER! -- Finn's red cell count has steadily increased over the last week or so and his energy level has increased dramatically....Mom says he's back to being the playful, energetic puppy he was prior to becoming sick. Finn is still on prednisolone, but the weaning begins next week. His wonderful new vet at the specialists is his champion! She has 2 doodles of her own and has seen this exact scenario with the Lepto vaccine play out many times before ....She is highly optimistic that Finn is going to recover from his ordeal.......Keeping our fingers crossed....: )

[Sheila & Finnley]

Good new about last night. Keep fighting Finn !

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

I just saw this...Saying a prayer for Finn and your family..so glad to hear he is doing better...

[Sue & Lily Grace]

More prayers for little Finn and all that love him. God bless little one.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

So glad to hear Finn is doing a little better today. I will keep the prayers coming.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Adding our prayer for Finn's full recovery, hang in there little guy there are people that love you.

[Sheila & Finnley]

For those who are so inclined to say a little prayer for Finn, but don't know what to say or ask.....

Franciscan Prayer For a Sick Animal
Heavenly Father,
You created all things for your glory
And made us stewards of this creature.
Please let it be your will to,
restore FINN
to health and strength.
Blessed are you, Lord God,
And holy is your name for ever and ever.

Amen

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Hang in there Finn.  Thanks for the prayer, Sheila.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Yes, please restore Finn to health and Strength, Amen.

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

Thank you so much for the prayers and encouragement everyone! I just wanted to pop in and give you all an update. Finn has pulled through the first 2 days after 2 blood transfusions, prednisolone and several different drugs that are currently suppressing his immune system. His platelet and red cell count have gone up somewhat but not enough to say he is out of the woods and his bone marrow is still failing to replenish blood cells on it's own as of this afternoon. He is still in intensive care and vets are sort of baffled at this point. They are running more tests and continue to monitor. The great news is that Finn is eating and drinking and wagging his tail. He was basically at deaths door when originally brought in so this is a significant improvement. Will continue to keep you all posted.

[Leslie and Halas]

Thanks for the update.  Keep fighting, Finn!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Thank you so much for the update,  continued prayers coming from us here in OHIO.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Stay strong Finn! Hugs to you all.