Finn's Story, from death row to a life filled with love.
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2024
- This was the hardest video I've ever made, but it was really wonderful to share his story from the first time I ever saw him until he left this world earlier in the week. Please save the next FinnFinn so that someone else can know a love like this by donating pennies or dollars, however much you can spare, to Valgrays Border Collie Rescue here: valgraysbcrescue.org.uk/how-t... (hit the yellow button)
In Finn's memory, we've already raised over £2000 which will make a real difference to the dogs that need Val's help.
You've seen me at my best, you've seen me at my worst, and although nothing can ever come close to filling the void in my heart right now, I hope that someone finds the joy hidden deep within this story.
0.00 Intro
0:23 Romanian Kill Shelter
4:05 Early Days
11:56 Grandpa Finn
17:19 Where you saw Finn
20:59 Parting ways
Some links:
🔗 valgraysbcrescue.org.uk/
🔗 www.artefactmagazine.com/2019...
🔗 dogsmonthly.co.uk/2018/11/26/... 
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Losing our pets 🐶 is difficult😭😭😭. Beautiful tribute ❤❤❤❤
It is indeed and thank you 🙏🏼
thanks for telling/sharing this loss.. but u can be for sure ,he is now in dog heaven and tell everbody from the journey with you!!🤗🥰
I am so very sorry for your loss of sweet Finn. I have watched your videos for some time now. You are an awesome dog mom and dog trainer. You will see Finn again someday on the rainbow bridge. He will be waiting for you.
Thank you for such kind words 🙏🏼 I know he will be there with the sun shining down on him and wind blowing through his hair ❤️
he had a wonderful life! It takes a lot of strength, because unfortunately I know it's not easy to process!
Thank you for such kind words 🙏🏼
What a lovely tribute to Finn. So sorry for your loss.. ❤
Sweet Finn - always love seeing you in the videos and so glad you had the beautiful life you deserved. Love to Jess and Dan ❤
Thank you so much 🙏🏼
What a wonderful tribute to Fin. So sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much 🙏🏼
Good cry this morning. What a wonderful story...thank you for sharing. 💔
Sorry for bringing you to tears 🙈
Oh sweet Finn, what an adventures life he had and was so lucky to have you Jess and Dan as his persons. ♥
Much love from Sweden!
thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing Finn's wonderful story and we are so sorry for your loss. God bless. :D
Thank you 🙏🏼
I met FinnFinn during studio boot camp. I did not know he was in your life prior to that point. I remember being delighted to see him, thinking he looked like an elder statesman, so elegant and so loving. I’m grateful I had the chance to briefly get to know him; thank you for sharing his story. They may leave us physically but they remain in our hearts forever ❤
this is so on point - also seeing FinnFinn die the first time in studio boot camp - one could see his dignity, his gentleman's soul.
I never had the chance to meet him in real life and just shortly in boot camp - it was great seeing what a good and happy life he had with Jess - the best thing we can give our furry friends 💔
Thank you for the kind words Kim 🙏🏼 Our love for Finn continues and will always be there ❤️
Thank you so much for the kind words Gerald 🙏🏼
What a beautiful tribute to Grandpa Finn.
Thank you for the kind words and condolences 🙏🏼
I bawled my eyes out watching this and listening to you 😭😭😭 Finn ❤ had such a tragic start but you gave him all the love he deserved and I'm sure he gave back. my husband and I have rescued so many, so I know this story. Our last one is a Shepard that was bought from a puppy mill of pure bred sable shepherds. , at the age of 7 weeks and was tossed inside a crate. With a screaming child every day, no food, water, the owners mother had the superintendent open the apartment door as her daughter was in Toronto for 5 days. She knew the dog was left alone. She took him out of the crate for the first time at the age of 8 months. He couldn't walk, his paws slapped the ground, at the age of 8 months he weighed 25lbs all bone and skin. I said I would take him in so he could not be found. He is ours and he will turn 4 years old this june 7th. He has all the same fears like Finn and we have had alot of patience and work to get him to where he is now. He is the biggest suck, affectionate with us and those he gets to know. Not the best traveller but working on it. Thank you for Finn's and your story, still crying ❤❤❤
Well done for making a sad little dog happy. Respect xx
Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏🏼 I am happy that we were able to be his happy place where he was content and felt safe ❤️
What a wonderful tribute to such an important dog. You've got me bawling my eyes out at work, Jess 😢😢😢 What a blessing for the both of you to have crossed each other's paths ❤❤
Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 also sorry for making you cry at work 🙈
Wow this video was amazing. I've been putting watching it off because I knew I would be over here crying like a baby. 😢 I recently lost my Boston Terrier so needless to say I CAN FEEL the loss for you. I am so happy to have heard his full story and you are such a wonderful person for what you did for him in all his years! ❤ 😊 Made a small donation in his name to Val! 🥰 Lots of hugs and shared tears from Florida, USA.
Thank you so much ❤️
In a mess watching your amazing tribute to Finn. Rescue dogs have a special kinda impact on people, really sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry 🙈 But you are right, rescues have that little something that you can't describe
You touched my heart with this story about beautiful and brave Finn. I truely hope you are oke ❤
So sorry for your loss, a beautiful tribute to Finn and so very glad you were by his side till the end, it’s never easy I’ve been with all my dogs over the years and I’m sure they appreciate the love as they cross the rainbow bridge.
My special heart girl Rosy a retired MWD Malinois crossed last August a week after returning from holiday in North Wales, we found she had extensive wide spread cancer but she never let on, such a strong girl till the end, she past within 24 hours of our discovery.
We all have happy memories of our pups. ❤️🌈💔
Thank you so much for the kind words and condolences 🙏🏼
Sorry to hear of the passing of your special heart girl Rosy. The strength and bravery they have never fails to amaze me!
The memories of our pups will be with us for a lifetime ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss ❤. What a lovely life he lived with you though Jess. Every single one of our babies left this world in our arms, they deserved nothing less and we would not have had it any other way. If only they outlived us
Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 It is the only right way to do it in my eyes ❤️
Such a beautiful boy and a beautiful story. Rest in Peace Finn ❤ Sending you all the love
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing his story. You are forever loved and safe Grandpa Finn.
thank you so much 🙏🏼
I cried my eyes out at this. What a wonderful tribute. I hope you and Dan are ok. ❤
Sorry for bringing you to tears 🙈 Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 It is a long process but we are getting there thank you 🙏🏼
That’s a gorgeous video Jess thank you. Lost my two couple years ago and was with them same as you and it’s was so nice to hold them and let them go go peacefully to sleep having a cuddle. All much loved and never ever forgotten as Flynn. It’s so so painful but the time he had with you would have been so special for him maybe more than he could every convey as well as how much he gave to you ❤
thank you so much for such kind words and condolences 🙏🏼 He went so peacefully and that is all I wanted for him when it was his time ❤️ Our love for him goes on ❤️
So well said Jess. Im very sorry for your loss and we all loved Finn. You are an amazing person and gave him the best life. What a champion he was 😢
Thank you so much for the kind words and condolences 🙏🏼 Finn was indeed a champion ❤️
thank you for sharing your story with Finn.
Finn was a remarkable dog and such an amazing tribute. I k ow how hard it is to say goodbye to a beloved pet we did to Ziggy and Pedro last year. But no matters how hard it is it is so important that you stay with them to the end. Being with them is what they truly deserve after there loyalty they have shown to you. RIP Finn and I know you will never be forgotten ❤
Thank you so much for the kind words and sorry to hear of your loss of Ziggy and Pedro ❤️ being with them right till the end is the least we can do for them at this time ❤️
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. And i'm deeply happy to know that there are people like you in the world.
thank you for the kind words and condolences 🙏🏼
Oh Jess my heart goes out to you, I watch this with such sadness but joy as well because he had a wonderful life with overflowing love now that he had you, I loved seeing him and am grateful you shared his story I am crying so much too and he wasn’t even mine. It was obvious he loved you and you did right by him. Big hugs and again so sorry for your loss 💔
Thank you for such kind words and condolences. I am sorry that this brought you to tears but pleased it also pleased it brought joy at the same time ❤️
Wow, words fail me and your story has warmed me. It is comforting to know that Finn did have a life, a life that he deserved and with no one better to share it with. God bless. 🙂
Thank you so much for such kind words and condolences 🙏🏼
It is so hard to let our animal go. I was crying when I watched your video. I had Frankie for 17 years and I was able to be with him when the time came that we knew we had to let him go. I didn't want to prolong his suffering because I didn't want to let him go. I held his little head in my hands and thanked him for the joy he brought into my life the companionship, protection laughter and love. 8 months later I had to say goodbye to his son Gizmo who was 14 I really thought I had several more years with him but it wasn't to be. As with Frankie I was able to say my goodbyes and be with him as he passed from this life to the next. I think we will see our dogs in heaven and I look forward to that day.
Jess my heart has been aching over the loss of FinnFinn… even though I never had the pleasure of meeting him I have developed such a love and connection for your pups and all their stories, but Finn’s rough begins have certainly touched me the most. You gave him such a beautiful life and it was obvious how comfortable and loved he was. Wishing healing for both you and Dan during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing FinnFinn with us he will certainly not be forgotten and because of you his legacy will live on in the hearts of many ♥️
Thank you for such kind words and condolences ❤️ The elgacy that Finn has left I am sure will go one for years to come and continue to live in the hearts of many 😊
I don’t know how you managed to get through that, Fin was so lucky to be found by you ❤😢
You and me both 😂 Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼
Jess, what a beautiful tribute to Finn, he certainly did matter. He passed knowing love, kindness, fun and having friends. My heart aches for you and your family, I know that ache very well. Give yourself some time to heal, Finn will be with you like he always was. Peace be with you my friend.
Thank you for such kind words and condolences 🙏🏼 Finn will be with us forever and the legacy he has left will go on ❤️
Beautiful tribute to Finn. I’m glad he received the unconditional love you provided and gave him the best life. I’m not sure how I’ll cope when I lose my Alfie but I hope it’s as well as you have.
thank you 🙏🏼
Rest in Peace Finn Finn ❤ Sending you all the love💝
Thank you 🙏🏼❤️
Typing this through tear filled eyes, although I only met him once I think we all felt we knew Grandpa Finn through you and all week since you announced his passing I've had a few tears and thought how you & Dan must be feeling. Finn was beautiful and those ears, just adorable! This was such a lovely lovely tribute to him and I'm so pleased he found his forever home with you both and lived his life to the full. Thinking of you all & sending lots of love x
Thank you for the kinds words and condolences 🙏🏼 ❤️ Finn will always have a place in our hearts and our memories with him will go on forever ❤️
So much love, thank you
thank you 🙏🏼
So much love for Finn ❤ his story has touched so many people and will continue to touch so many more xx Love to you all xx
Thank you 🙏🏼 Finn has left a legacy that I am sure will continue for many years to come ❤️
That's absolutely beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy, many tissues used, hugs
thank you for the kind words and sorry for bringing you to tears ❤️
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Finn looked like a wonderful boy and I know he will be missed. Hearing his story and what he went through was heartbreaking, but I am happy it had a happy ending and that he has a wonderful life with you.
Thank you for the condolences 🙏🏼
*sobbing*. thank you for sharing him
Sorry for bringing you to tears ❤️
Oh my goodness Jess, my heart breaks for you and Dan on the loss of your beloved Finn. I’m having a very hard time typing this because I keep tearing up and can’t see properly.
Thank you so much for sharing with us the lovely tribute to your boy. I can only imagine how difficult it was for you to go through all of those memories so soon after he left you. Your love for him is so obvious in seeing the confident and happy dog that he developed into after you rescued him. I’m sure he’s sitting somewhere now in a sunbeam with the soft wind blowing in his face.
Because of you he knew only love until his last day and that really matters. No dog should have to endure what he did until you found him.
Thank you for rescuing Finn, thank you for sharing him with us and thank you for his beautiful tribute. Hugs to both of you. 💔
Thank you for such kind words and condolences 🙏🏼 I am sorry for bringing you to tears with Finn's story but what an absolute legend he is ❤️
I don't know how you got through that video - or how many takes it took to do it. I've been there a couple of times and even a peaceful end is a heart wrench. I too think you have to be there for them so they don't have any fears or insecurities. Well done for being the safe place for Finn. Thank you for sharing.
You and me both 🙈 All I wanted for Finn at this time was for his time to be peaceful and him to be as relaxed as possible and I am so pleased that we was able to give him that as that is the least this warrior deserved ❤️
Thank you for sharing Finn's beautiful journey with you over the last decade, I am so pleased that I got to meet him right in the beginning, he was so happy and chilled, and so so loved ❤❤❤
Thank you for such kind words Gina and I am sure Finn is pleased he got to meet you too ❤️
Another great video certainly a different vibe getting us right in the feels got me off guard but amazing story and inspiration ❤
Thank you for such kind words 🙏🏼
This was a hard video to watch. From the beginning of it with the kill shelter, and seeing him off by himself, and hearing the puppies screaming. I watched it because I hold you in such high regard because, to tell the truth, I already knew it was going to be painful. At any rate, somewhere along the way I realized I had tears running down my face, and then a while after that actually felt and heard myself sobbing. I, too, have always stayed with my dogs as they go to their final sleep, and it's just about the hardest thing you can do. But to not be there for that last moment with your friend, your loyal, trusting companion so they can at least feel your comfort is unthinkable. I highly commend you and Dan for not crying. I've not been able to do that. But I just wanted to tell you again, that I'm so very sorry for this loss. You obviously have a special place in your heart for this boy, and no other dog can fill that spot or take that place. Of course, we love all our dogs and animals, but some just leave a bigger, deeper hole than others. This was such a beautiful, loving tribute to a good boy. It couldn't have been any finer, so you can have peace that you did him right. My heartfelt prayer is that we do get to see them all again someday. Sending hugs - many, many hugs.
Sorry to have brought you to tears in this ❤️ Thank you for the kind words and condolences, Finn will always have his place in our hearts and we will always remember him and everything he taught us ❤️
After watching Finn's story, I'm a blubbering mess. Thank you for your tribute and for bringing love and salvation to Finn. God Bless.
I'm sorry for bringing you to tears 🙈 Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼
i wasn´t ready for this... sending love for both of you ❤🩹
Thank you 🙏🏼
I have been involved in rescue for 20 years and I have seen the worst of what people have done to dogs. But I have also seen their resilience and love watching them turn around once they are safe and loved. Thank you for sharing Finn’s story. Such a lucky boy. Farewell Finn
There’s no love like the love of a rescue ❤️
Rest in peace Finn ❤️🕊️
Thank you 🙏🏼
What a beautiful tribute to a very special boy. My heart breaks for so many dogs all over the world who aren't given a chance such as Finn's. Thank you for letting him be one of the lucky ones. You were lucky to find each other and I'm sure he taught you a lot as do all of our dogs.
I can't even count the things that Finn taught us during his time and we are so grateful for that and all the love he brought to us as well ❤️
💞🐾💔 Beautiful tribute to a beautiful dog and the life that you shared.
thank you so much 🙏🏼
I got my first Border Collie as a foster failure about 7 years ago. It changed my life. Now I have three foster failures - all Border Collies - and I will never have another dog than a Border Collie and I will never ever get another dog than a dog from a shelter.Yes, dog science says, that dogs can not feel secondary emotions like guilt or thankfulness, but I don't give a sh!t as my Border Collies clearly are thankful for rescueing them. My boy, Ben, changed so much from when he got rescued. He was timid, frightful and visibly lonely and depressed, but being with a pack, being with a family that loves him, that comfort him and that give him opportunities to grow turned him into the most wonderful, outgoing, happy, smiling, shining dog. And he is clever. Well, all my Collies are. I do not give them the usual one or two word commands, I try to teach them the right way to do and I don't say "no!", I say "Hey Ben, that's not a good way to do this, it can put you in danger. Try something different!" and he listens and obeys. A simple "no" will get his attention, but usually it is reserved for emergencies.
Border Collies are the best, the most intelligent and most amazing dogs that you can think of. There is nothing, a Border Collie can not learn. And they are cuddle monsters - all three of mine are.
Thank you for such kind words and condolences 🙏🏼 Your three border collies sound like they are loving their life now they are with you and well done for providing such an environment for them 😊
This is so beautiful Jess and you honoured his life so pefectly! 😢
Thank you 🙏🏼
It’s great that you had each other. Lovely tribute.
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❤what a lovely tribute Jess. Im so happy grandpa Finn had you
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The PayPal link is not working for me? I’m in the U.S. can you please advise.
Thanks for having the courage to share Finn’s story and giving him the home he needed.♥
I’m sorry the link didn’t work 😞 could you try going to this page and clicking the yellow button on there? valgraysbcrescue.org.uk/how-to-help/