Finley

Meet Finley

Finley is a 1-year-old Standard Poodle weighing in at 48 lbs, with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He’s everything you love about the breed—affectionate, active, loyal, and incredibly smart. His favorite place is right beside his person, and he absolutely lives for playtime with his foster fur siblings.

Finley is extra special. He is a double merle, meaning he inherited the merle gene from both parents. This genetic combination can come with significant challenges, and in Finley’s case, he was born blind due to microphthalmia (his eyes were significantly smaller than normal). He has since had a double enucleation and is thriving—no more discomfort or infections, just a happy boy living his best life.

He is also partially deaf… or at least he likes to pretend he is. The selective hearing is strong with this one. But when he does respond, you’ll get the cutest little head tilt as he tries to figure out where you are.

Despite being completely blind, Finley adapts beautifully. He uses the dog door, finds his water bowl with ease, confidently navigates to beds and couches for snuggles, and is fully leash trained. Once he learns his environment, it’s game on. Because of that, he does best in a home where things stay fairly consistent.

Finley is looking for:

A fully fenced yard (no in-ground pools unless securely fenced or closely supervised—he loves water and will absolutely take himself for a swim)

Someone home more often than not

A predictable environment where he can continue to learn and thrive

He would do well with or without kids, though his enthusiasm (and lack of vision) means he may accidentally knock over smaller ones. He loves other dogs but does best with no more than one companion and especially enjoys a playful female dog—bonus points if it’s another poodle or poodle mix with a similar play style. He is also cat-friendly.

Finley is crate trained, though he may voice his opinion about it. Like most smart dogs, he thrives with consistency, structure, and clear expectations—and yes, we have him figured out whether he agrees or not.