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Griffin's Journey

May 27

Please meet Finley Silas Winitt. 💙

He was born on February 4, 2023 and came home with me on April 1st.  He is a big boy, weighing 27lbs at 16 weeks old.  Finley is an F1b Goldendoodle (75% standard poodle, 25% golden retreiver), just like Griffin. 

I don’t think Finley looks like Griffin at all, but there are lots of similarities.  Finley is a quick learner and a mama’s boy.  He loves to play fetch and charm people wherever he goes.  He’s not a fan of the loud hustle and bustle of our busy street, but he does well in the quieter parts of our neighborhood.  He comes to work with me and loves to explore along the Hudson River (we are lucky to be walking distance both at work and home).  His long legs and bunny hop are ridiculously cute.  I’m looking forward to many years of laughter and love with Finley!

Finley and I met a tripawd, Lily, in our neighborhood yesterday.  She is about a week out from her surgery, which was done at the same hospital (Animal Medical Center) as Griffin’s.  She was with her uncle and grandmother basking in the sunshine.

Her uncle said that she was recovering well but had not yet attempted to get up or walk unassisted.  I shared a bit about Griffin’s recovery and cautioned that each dog would follow their own timeline, especially since Lily is 13 years old.  I urged them to join Tripawds and he said that AMC had also made that recommendation – which made me feel fantastic since AMC didn’t know about Tripawds before Griffin.  As we continued to chat and Finley played fetch, Miss Lily decided that hearing about Griffin’s story would inspire her to get up and walk not once but twice.  Amazing! 🎉

Today I met Lily’s mom, Kim, while Lily continued to practice walking on 3 legs.  We talked about exercise routines and the importance of physical therapy.  I learned that Lily has now survived 3 different bouts with cancer – she is a warrior indeed!  We spent a couple of hours chatting in the sun while Finley practiced becoming accustomed to bikes and scooters and was rewarded by sharing an icee with me.  It feels so good to pay forward all the support and encouragement I received during Griffin’s tripawd journey!

Finley and I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend, our official start to a fun summer!  🌞  

Finley at 9 weeks – he takes up a lot more space on the couch now!

4 comments so far

  1. Sally Holladay
    10:39 pm - 5-27-2023

    OOOOOMMMMMDDDDDD! That puppy face….soooo cute!! He is absolutely adorable. I want to smooch his bitpb fuzzy paws. I do believe he knows he is in Griffin’s Park in that first photo. He is standing proud and has an all knowing sense about him….just like Griffin.
    I loved reading about his personality and cant wait to see how he evolves under your lpving care. He has so many adventures awaiting him.
    It is so kind of you to spend time with Kim and Lily and help her navigate through recovery. Just one more way Griffin’s legacy lives through you.

    Thanks for sharing Finley with is (love his full name) and am so excited about following his adventures….. always with photos of course!!
    Hugs
    Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

  2. jerry
    11:22 pm - 5-27-2023

    I SMELL PUPPY BREATH! Finley you are such a big ol teddy bear! What a lucky dawg you are to find your way to Stacy. She is the mom every dog dreams about! I know you will be so loved and treasured. What a life you will have my furiend!

    Stacy thanks for helping Lily’s people. I love that you met up with them again and were able to give them in-person support. Can we clone you?! Lots of folks call and ask about getting together with other Tripawd parents. Thank you for spending your day sharing your journey and giving Lily’s people lots to look forward to.

    I love that Finley inspired her to get up and walk, too!

    Thanks for the lovely update!

    P.S. So Kilo is doing well? What a good boy to hang out with Finley!

  3. Courtney Russell
    7:57 am - 5-28-2023

    Finley is so handsome we can’t wait to meet him!

  4. Kim Scalia
    11:55 am - 5-31-2023

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Lily is doing well & she adores Finley! Looking forward to engaging with this wonderful community as Lily continues her tripawd journey.

    🐶❤️

    Kim & Lily

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