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Bridging the gap between
veterinary science
and the families it serves.

The Canine Stroke Foundation connects clinical knowledge with the caregivers who need it most — providing open-access resources, clear information, and financial assistance in the often-overlooked area of canine cerebrovascular disease.

— Inspired by Finley, who meets every milestone in physical therapy with the kind of joy that makes all of this worthwhile.

One foundation. Two initiatives.

How this work is structured

The Canine Stroke Foundation is the parent organization. The Finley Initiative and The Feline Stroke Initiative are its education and outreach programs. Each serves a distinct function, but all three operate under the same mission and the same standards.

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Canine Stroke Foundation

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized to raise and distribute funds for dogs affected by strokes and neurological conditions. Focus is financial access, organizational accountability, and bridging the gap between diagnosis and care when cost becomes a barrier.

Financial Assistance · Grants
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The Finley Initiative

An education and information program operating within the Foundation's mission. Provides clear, evidence-based resources for caregivers navigating canine stroke recovery — grounded in current veterinary knowledge, not speculation or trends.

Education · Resources · Outreach
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The Feline Stroke Initiative

An education and information program focused on feline cerebrovascular disease — operating under the same mission and standards as The Finley Initiative. Provides evidence-based resources for caregivers navigating stroke and neurological conditions in cats.

Education · Resources · Outreach
felinestroke.org →

The story behind the Foundation

Meet Finley

At 13 years old, Finley survived 3 strokes and multiple transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), with hypothyroidism as a predisposing condition, and the diagnostic uncertainty that too many caregivers face alone. Through each episode, his owner navigated the gap between what veterinary science knows and what pet owners can access.

That experience — the confusion, the isolation, the lack of clear information, and the financial weight of specialist care — is exactly what this Foundation exists to address. Finley's story is not unique. But it is the reason this work began.

Get involved

We are actively building this organization

Early-stage involvement shapes culture, direction, and impact. We are seeking people who bring both expertise and genuine commitment to the mission — not a line on a résumé.

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Board of Directors

Recruiting

Three directors minimum required under bylaws. Fiduciary responsibility, strategic oversight, and governance. We need people who can commit — not names on letterhead.

Medical Advisors

Recruiting

Veterinary neurologists, internists, and rehabilitation specialists to review content accuracy and lend clinical credibility to the Initiative's educational resources.

Volunteers

Open Now

Content development, web, design, social media, grant writing, fundraising logistics. If you have a skill set and believe in the mission, we want to hear from you.

Organizational Advisors

Recruiting

Nonprofit operations, 501(c)(3) compliance, fundraising strategy, legal, or financial expertise. Early-stage guidance from people who have built responsible organizations.

Veterinary Researchers

Recruiting

Help identify and synthesize current veterinary research on canine stroke and cerebrovascular disease to support the Foundation's educational resources and ensure all published information reflects accepted practice.

Program Staff

Future Roles

Paid positions in grant administration, case management, and resource development will be created as the Foundation reaches operational sustainability.

How we operate

Standards, not aspirations

These are not values we are working toward. They are commitments already embedded in how this organization is structured and governed.

01 Evidence-Based Only

All resources reflect current veterinary knowledge. We do not publish speculation, trends, or claims not supported by accepted practice. As medicine evolves, so do we.

02 Financial Transparency

Every dollar is treated as entrusted, not owned. Funds are distributed on medical need and financial hardship — not social reach or personal connection.

03 No Manipulation

We do not raise funds through distortion, fear, or exaggerated claims. We share real stories accurately because trust is the only currency that lasts.

04 Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Required by bylaws. No director, officer, or advisor may benefit personally from funds. Conflicts are disclosed and recused — without exception.

Stay connected

Be part of what comes next

Whether you're a veterinary professional, a caregiver who has been through this, or someone who wants to help build something that matters — we want to hear from you.

info@caninestroke.org

We respond to every message. No spam, no pressure.