Summary
A dog named Finn spent over a year at a shelter without adoption interest until a Christmas video of him picking a toy went viral. The video caught the attention of thousands online, resulting in a family adopting him from the Benton Franklin Humane Society in Washington.
Key Facts
- Finn, a shelter dog, waited 397 days at the Benton Franklin Humane Society without an adoption application.
- A viral Christmas video of Finn choosing a toy led to his adoption.
- The video was part of a holiday tradition where dogs at the shelter pick their own toys, supported by Amazon wish list donations.
- The volunteer Julie Saraceno runs this annual tradition to help dogs feel special.
- After the video, Finn received toys, a collar, a bed, and treats.
- The video gathered millions of views on Instagram, with many users expressing well-wishes.
- Finn's new family saw the video, leading them to adopt him.
