10/22/2025
Hi everyone, I was contacted by Miss Avery who asked me to help find Finn a home. The following information was given to me by Avery. The original breeder could not take him. I wanted to share the information with my Aussie friends. Little Finn has been around the block and really needs a stable environment where he can settle in, thrive and give lots of love.
Finn's Bio from Avery.
We are searching for a special home for Finn, a 4-year-old purebred Mini Australian Shepherd (red tri). Finn is not neutered and has all his shots up-to-date. He came to us two weeks ago after being rehomed from his original owner.
Finn is a very sweet and affectionate dog. He loves walks, attention, and playing fetch or with his herding ball. He is potty and crate trained and knows how to sit, shake, and lie down. He has been around children and other animals. He is a great leash walker.
Finn struggles with anxiety since being rehomed and has been provided with medication per the Vet’s suggestion during his rehome transition. Recently, Finn nipped an adult in the face who leaned down to pet him, and broke the skin. He has not shown any other aggressive behavior, but this incident makes it clear that he needs a very dog-savvy, patient home—ideally with someone experienced in working with anxious or herding breeds. He will thrive best in a calm, structured environment where he can gain confidence through trust and positive reinforcement.
Unfortunately, rescue shelters are unable to take Finn due to insurance restrictions, and we do not believe he deserves to be euthanized for this incident. He is a good dog who reacted out of fear, not malice. We simply cannot keep him because we have young children and frequent visitors, and we no longer feel confident managing his anxiety safely in our busy household.
Finn deserves a second chance with someone who understands his needs and can give him the time, patience, and stability he requires. In the right hands, Finn could truly flourish into the loyal, loving companion he wants to be.
He was 48 lbs last week down from 52 when we first got him. Birthday is May 18, 2021. I should also mention he has been around dogs. Not sure about cats. He will come with his medications, food, dog bowls, toys and leash/harness/collar.
After speaking with a professional dog trainer, it is her opinion that this incident was likely due to him being anxious and potentially uncomfortable from increased activity and with management should be avoidable in the future. She is willing to offer two free lessons if the new family is within an hour and a half of Marietta or within 30 minutes of Dacula Georgia.
Please share this information with those that might be able to give Finn a stable and structured environment!