Finlay Davies
(Catunda Hope)
13.8.97 - 7.3.08

Finlay had been waiting for me at the Croftview RGT kennels in Kent. It was January 2001, and I had called a few days earlier to ask for a cat friendly dog, and they said they had the most perfect boy. I stood outside as the lady brought out the most beautiful gentle brindle greyhound. He leaned in close and we went for a walk up the lane. It was love! And so he came home.

For the last seven years Finlay has been our much loved darling boy. A sweet gentle soul, he would graciously let the cats share his bed, and always let the kids share his sofa! He felt like velvet when you stroked him, and his best thing ever (after cheese) was when you gave him an ear nuggle and he would utter deep throaty rumbles of pure pleasure.

He was a perfect ambassador for the breed. After babysitting him for a week while I was on holiday, my friend Julie was moved to adopt her greyhounds Annie and Lexi. And shortly afterwards her neighbours Val and Ken adopted their hounds Rocky and Amber. Because of him, dear old Dolly and Ted also spent their last months out of kennels and home with us.

This lovely boy inspired me to arrange the meet and greets in Staines and Walton last year which raised a good deal of money, but more importantly raised awareness about the plight of retired hounds, and I'm sure resulted in a few dogs finding homes.

Sloppy workmanship left a 4ft gap in our new park fencing, and last Friday Finlay went out of the park and into oncoming traffic. Before I realised he was gone, a car had hit him. His leg was so badly broken the vet recommended amputation up to the shoulder. But poor old Finaly struggled to get up out of bed on four legs let alone try and get about on three. He was in awful pain and distress. So I did what I thought was best, and let my little boy go. I'm so sorry darling.

He will always be loved and remembered by me and my sons, and by the many friends he made along his journey. Thank you for being my best dog Finlay.

Sleep tight sweetheart.


 

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