When Fin’s owner was sent to the Middle East to support U.S. efforts, there was one important thing he needed to figure out before he left, where would his much-loved Husky stay?

Fin is a little quirky, a lot lovable, and definitely has a personality all his own. Stairs? Not his favorite. Tile floors? Absolutely not. Walking through doorways? He’d rather think about it first. But put him around other animals and Fin is right at home. Like most Huskies, he loves to “talk,” sing the song of his people, prance wherever he goes, and make 3 full circles before laying down. If another dog happens to bark at him, Fin’s usual response is to look around as if to say, “What are you barking about?”

Originally from Florida, Fin came to Texas to stay with a friend and fellow airman while his owner was serving overseas. When an unexpected emergency meant Fin needed another place to stay, a Fair Oaks Ranch couple stepped in and opened their home to him. They already had dogs of their own, so Fin wasn't exactly walking into an empty house. He had an instant pack waiting for him.

There was just one small problem—the entire house had tile floors and for Fin, that was going to take some getting used to. Small rugs were placed around the house, giving Fin little islands as he figured out his new surroundings. As dogs often do, he watched the other dogs and followed their lead. Before long, something wonderful happened. Fin stopped worrying about the tile, he was walking across the floors, going up and down stairs, and running through doorways without giving any of it a second thought. He had discovered that maybe those scary things weren't so scary after all.

For Fin, it was a new place filled with people and dogs who were happy to have him. For his owner, it meant knowing his best friend was safe, loved and getting plenty of attention while he was serving far from home. Sometimes supporting a military family simply means opening your home, making room on the floor, and saying: “We've got you. You take care of what you need to.” 

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