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Breed
Cocker Spaniel
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
3 months old, Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Has special needs
My personality
My story
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Meet Finley: Male cocker spaniel puppy (blind)
Finley is a precious, male Cocker Spaniel puppy born Sept 3, 2025 who was surrendered to our care due to being blind.
PLEASE READ OUR PUPPY ADOPTION POLICY HERE BEFORE APPLYING https://hobohavenrescue.ca/puppy-adoption-policy NO EXCEPTIONS
ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NO MEET THE CRITERIA IN OUR PUPPY ADOPTION POLICY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Finley is a friendly, confident, and adventurous young pup who doesn’t let his blindness slow him down one bit. He approaches the world with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a whole lot of heart. Whether he’s exploring the yard, playing with canine friends, or seeking out his humans, Finley brings joy everywhere he goes.
View Finley's complete album of videos and photos here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.803742752276353&type=3
** MANDATORY Finley requires another suitable canine companion in his home -and ideally a fully fenced yard for him to safely explore supervised.
All pools must be fully fenced for safety
Dog doors are not permitted
Adoption Fee REDUCED to $500 due to Finley's blindness (reg $850) -includes vaccinations, microchip, neuter surgery, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention and all vet care, food and supplies during their time with us.
We have also spent quite a lot on Finley's ophthalmology appts, testing and assessments.
Energy Level: Medium
Crate Trained: Yes
Housetrained: In progress
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Good with People: Absolutely!
Special Needs: Blind
Daily Routine
Finley enjoys several short, fully supervised outdoor sessions throughout the day to explore, sniff, and play. He goes out after each meal and several times between, with outings spaced every 2–3 hours. Inside, he is learning the rules of the home, settling nicely in his crate at night after a few minutes of fussing.
Training & Behaviour
Finley is blind, but maps spaces quickly and confidently. His foster home keeps pathways consistent, floors clear, and uses verbal cues to help him navigate. Commands like “This way, this way, this way” help direct him, while “Careful!” warns of obstacles. He learns quickly and adapts beautifully.
Food Motivation: Extremely! This will help tremendously with training.
Commands: Finley is just starting out and hasn’t learned formal cues yet.
House Training: Ongoing. He does well when taken out on schedule but doesn’t yet signal on his own.
Chewing: Like any teething puppy, everything seems chewable. Redirection to toys and chews works well.
Touch Handling: Playful when touched during the day; relaxed handling is easiest when he’s sleepy.
Separation: Finley is comfortable alone for short periods (up to 3 hours) and has shown no signs of separation anxiety.
Leash Skills: Not yet introduced to walks.
Social Skills
With Dogs: Finley loves every dog he meets! He can be a bit rough in play due to puppyhood but responds well to canine corrections.
With Cats: Very good—he mostly ignores the household cat or offers a quick sniff.
With People: Everyone is a new best friend! He greets both in-home and outside visitors with happy enthusiasm.
Medical Notes
Finley saw Dr Barboza, an opthamologist, for a thorough assessment and testing for his blindness. For anyone seriously interested in adopting Finley, we are more than happy to send the full report to your vet clinic to discuss further with your vet.
The primary assessment is anterior segment dysgenesis, a congenital malformation of both eyes, leading to blindness.
Secondary glaucoma is questionable. The measured intraocular pressures are elevated but are suspected to be factitiously high due to the structural abnormalities of the cornea and anterior chamber.
Microphthalmia (small eye) is noted in the left eye.
The patient does not currently appear to be in pain or discomfort from his ocular condition.
No medications are being prescribed at this time. The decision was made to avoid potentially unnecessary eye drops as the IOP readings may be inaccurate.
Finley is returning for a reassessment to ensure that his eyes are both stable and no further treatment is recommended at this time.
His adoptive family will need to have their vet monitor for any changes as he matures.
Transportation
Finley travels well in a crate and may fuss briefly before settling in for a nap.
Strengths
Adapts quickly to new environments
Excellent at locating people by voice
Social, gentle, and eager to bond
Playful and brave
Sweet, affectionate, and loves being with his “pack”
Ideal Adoptive Home
Finley will thrive in a home that:
Has experience with blind dogs or is committed to learning and supporting his needs
Has someone home during the day for his feeding and potty schedule
Will continue his training and provide a safe, consistent environment
Ideally includes another friendly, patient dog to play with
Children must be dog savvy, respectful and over 10 yrs
Why You’ll Love Him
Finley is an incredible puppy—sweet, adventurous, and endlessly good-natured. He loves to explore and play, but once he’s tired, he’s perfectly content to curl up beside you for a nap. He is happiest when he’s close to his people and will be a devoted companion to the lucky family who adopts him.
Our adoption fees do not completely cover the costs incurred by our rescue including rising vet expenses, food, supplies and transportation
Anyone questioning adoption fees is invited to call your vet for a quote on providing everything that is done for our dogs prior to their adoptions.
Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario.
For approved families, we require two in person meetings in St Jacobs ON
If you are interested in applying to adopt a dog from Hobo Haven Rescue, please use this link to submit an application
https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application
An adoption application must be completed and approved, including vet references as well as a home visit (Zoom during COVID), prior to meeting available dogs.
All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit.
We do not allow applicants to visit until pre-approved for adoptions. Our dogs are in private foster family homes, not in a shelter.
Any questions may be emailed to hobohavenpetrescue@gmail.com
Due to the high volume of applications received for our dogs, priority of replies will be given to applicants who meet the criteria mentioned in the pet's profile.
We understand how disappointing in can be if your family is not an ideal match for our dogs , but please understand that our policies are for the dog's best interests first and foremost.
We put a lot of time and effort into carefully assessing each dog's individual temperaments and personalities/needs.
Please do not ask us to make exceptions
Emails are best, our volunteers work full time and are often not able to answer or return phone calls in a timely manner.
Meet Finley: Male cocker spaniel puppy (blind)
Finley is a precious, male Cocker Spaniel puppy born Sept 3, 2025 who was surrendered to our care due to being blind.
PLEASE READ OUR PUPPY ADOPTION POLICY HERE BEFORE APPLYING https://hobohavenrescue.ca/puppy-adoption-policy NO EXCEPTIONS
ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NO MEET THE CRITERIA IN OUR PUPPY ADOPTION POLICY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Finley is a friendly, confident, and adventurous young pup who doesn’t let his blindness slow him down one bit. He approaches the world with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a whole lot of heart. Whether he’s exploring the yard, playing with canine friends, or seeking out his humans, Finley brings joy everywhere he goes.
View Finley's complete album of videos and photos here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.803742752276353&type=3
** MANDATORY Finley requires another suitable canine companion in his home -and ideally a fully fenced yard for him to safely explore supervised.
All pools must be fully fenced for safety
Dog doors are not permitted
Adoption Fee REDUCED to $500 due to Finley's blindness (reg $850) -includes vaccinations, microchip, neuter surgery, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention and all vet care, food and supplies during their time with us.
We have also spent quite a lot on Finley's ophthalmology appts, testing and assessments.
Energy Level: Medium
Crate Trained: Yes
Housetrained: In progress
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Good with People: Absolutely!
Special Needs: Blind
Daily Routine
Finley enjoys several short, fully supervised outdoor sessions throughout the day to explore, sniff, and play. He goes out after each meal and several times between, with outings spaced every 2–3 hours. Inside, he is learning the rules of the home, settling nicely in his crate at night after a few minutes of fussing.
Training & Behaviour
Finley is blind, but maps spaces quickly and confidently. His foster home keeps pathways consistent, floors clear, and uses verbal cues to help him navigate. Commands like “This way, this way, this way” help direct him, while “Careful!” warns of obstacles. He learns quickly and adapts beautifully.
Food Motivation: Extremely! This will help tremendously with training.
Commands: Finley is just starting out and hasn’t learned formal cues yet.
House Training: Ongoing. He does well when taken out on schedule but doesn’t yet signal on his own.
Chewing: Like any teething puppy, everything seems chewable. Redirection to toys and chews works well.
Touch Handling: Playful when touched during the day; relaxed handling is easiest when he’s sleepy.
Separation: Finley is comfortable alone for short periods (up to 3 hours) and has shown no signs of separation anxiety.
Leash Skills: Not yet introduced to walks.
Social Skills
With Dogs: Finley loves every dog he meets! He can be a bit rough in play due to puppyhood but responds well to canine corrections.
With Cats: Very good—he mostly ignores the household cat or offers a quick sniff.
With People: Everyone is a new best friend! He greets both in-home and outside visitors with happy enthusiasm.
Medical Notes
Finley saw Dr Barboza, an opthamologist, for a thorough assessment and testing for his blindness. For anyone seriously interested in adopting Finley, we are more than happy to send the full report to your vet clinic to discuss further with your vet.
The primary assessment is anterior segment dysgenesis, a congenital malformation of both eyes, leading to blindness.
Secondary glaucoma is questionable. The measured intraocular pressures are elevated but are suspected to be factitiously high due to the structural abnormalities of the cornea and anterior chamber.
Microphthalmia (small eye) is noted in the left eye.
The patient does not currently appear to be in pain or discomfort from his ocular condition.
No medications are being prescribed at this time. The decision was made to avoid potentially unnecessary eye drops as the IOP readings may be inaccurate.
Finley is returning for a reassessment to ensure that his eyes are both stable and no further treatment is recommended at this time.
His adoptive family will need to have their vet monitor for any changes as he matures.
Transportation
Finley travels well in a crate and may fuss briefly before settling in for a nap.
Strengths
Adapts quickly to new environments
Excellent at locating people by voice
Social, gentle, and eager to bond
Playful and brave
Sweet, affectionate, and loves being with his “pack”
Ideal Adoptive Home
Finley will thrive in a home that:
Has experience with blind dogs or is committed to learning and supporting his needs
Has someone home during the day for his feeding and potty schedule
Will continue his training and provide a safe, consistent environment
Ideally includes another friendly, patient dog to play with
Children must be dog savvy, respectful and over 10 yrs
Why You’ll Love Him
Finley is an incredible puppy—sweet, adventurous, and endlessly good-natured. He loves to explore and play, but once he’s tired, he’s perfectly content to curl up beside you for a nap. He is happiest when he’s close to his people and will be a devoted companion to the lucky family who adopts him.
Our adoption fees do not completely cover the costs incurred by our rescue including rising vet expenses, food, supplies and transportation
Anyone questioning adoption fees is invited to call your vet for a quote on providing everything that is done for our dogs prior to their adoptions.
Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario.
For approved families, we require two in person meetings in St Jacobs ON
If you are interested in applying to adopt a dog from Hobo Haven Rescue, please use this link to submit an application
https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application
An adoption application must be completed and approved, including vet references as well as a home visit (Zoom during COVID), prior to meeting available dogs.
All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit.
We do not allow applicants to visit until pre-approved for adoptions. Our dogs are in private foster family homes, not in a shelter.
Any questions may be emailed to hobohavenpetrescue@gmail.com
Due to the high volume of applications received for our dogs, priority of replies will be given to applicants who meet the criteria mentioned in the pet's profile.
We understand how disappointing in can be if your family is not an ideal match for our dogs , but please understand that our policies are for the dog's best interests first and foremost.
We put a lot of time and effort into carefully assessing each dog's individual temperaments and personalities/needs.
Please do not ask us to make exceptions
Emails are best, our volunteers work full time and are often not able to answer or return phone calls in a timely manner.
An adoption application must be completed and approved, as well as a home visit, prior to meeting dogs.
https://hobohavenrescue.ca
2.
Interview
Once initial application has been reviewed, suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss in more detail.
3.
Home Check
A home visit via Zoom will be required prior to setting up a meeting
Additional adoption info
Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario. Our foster families are within 45 mins of our location.
If you are interested in applying to adopt a dog from Hobo Haven Rescue, please apply here https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application
An adoption application must be completed and approved, as well as a home visit, prior to meeting available dogs. This includes vet references.
All dogs are placed in loving, private foster homes during their time with us, and out of respect for their privacy, we do not allow all interested applicants to visit for this reason.
Once your application is approved, a meeting with the dog may be set up.
Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario. Our foster families are within 45 mins of our location.
If you are interested in applying to adopt a dog from Hobo Haven Rescue, please apply here https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application
An adoption application must be completed and approved, as well as a home visit, prior to meeting available dogs. This includes vet references.
All dogs are placed in loving, private foster homes during their time with us, and out of respect for their privacy, we do not allow all interested applicants to visit for this reason.
Once your application is approved, a meeting with the dog may be set up.
We do not have a shelter facility, all dogs are living in loving foster family homes.
We do not have a shelter facility, all dogs are living in loving foster family homes.
More about this rescue
Hobo Haven Pet Rescue Network is a small group of dedicated volunteers devoted to assisting homeless pets to help them find new forever homes.
It takes a village....we are a very small, low volume rescue who helps as many as possible within our limitations of foster homes and funds for vetting.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
We are all volunteers using our own personal funds to provide medical care, food, supplies, transport, and whatever necessary to assist the many homeless pets in our community.
We do not receive any financial assistance or support from government or local agencies. We rely entirely on donations to be able to continue helping more.
Hobo Haven Pet Rescue Network is a small group of dedicated volunteers devoted to assisting homeless pets to help them find new forever homes.
It takes a village....we are a very small, low volume rescue who helps as many as possible within our limitations of foster homes and funds for vetting.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
We are all volunteers using our own personal funds to provide medical care, food, supplies, transport, and whatever necessary to assist the many homeless pets in our community.
We do not receive any financial assistance or support from government or local agencies. We rely entirely on donations to be able to continue helping more.
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