Finnish Spitz Rescue & Rehoming

The Finnish Spitz Club of America cares about the welfare of every Finnish Spitz — not only those bred by our members. When a Finkie needs a new home, for any reason, we're here to help find the right one, without judgment.

Need to rehome a Finnish Spitz?

Life changes, and sometimes keeping a dog is no longer possible. If you can no longer care for your Finnish Spitz, please reach out before surrendering to a shelter — we can help you find a suitable placement and answer questions along the way, at no cost.

Start a rehoming request →

Hoping to adopt a rescue?

The Finnish Spitz is a rare breed, so rescues don't come up often — but they do happen. If the breed is a good fit for your home (start with our Is a Finnish Spitz Right for You? guide), we'd be glad to add you to our adopter waiting list.

Apply to adopt →

Dogs currently available

Current status: There are no Finnish Spitz in FSCA rescue at this time. This is good news — it usually means our dogs are staying in loving homes. Please check back, or apply above to join the waiting list so we can reach you the moment a dog becomes available.

Sample listing — example of how an available dog will appear

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"Aatu" — 4-year-old male

Location: Midwest  •  Good with older children  •  House-trained  •  Neutered, up to date on vaccines

A friendly, typically-talkative Finkie looking for an active home that appreciates the breed's spirit. Adoption fee helps cover his veterinary care.

How you can help

Rescue runs entirely on volunteers and donations. You can help by offering to foster or transport a dog in transition, or by making a donation to support the club's rescue work. Every dollar goes toward veterinary care, boarding, and safe transport for Finnish Spitz in need.

Donate to rescue Volunteer to foster or transport

Emergency & poison resources

If your dog has swallowed something dangerous, don't wait — call one of these 24-hour hotlines right away (a consultation fee may apply):

  • ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435
  • Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661

For non-emergencies, your regular veterinarian is always the best first call.