Finding Hope with Finny

Finding Hope With Finny

A Community Study on Canine Cancer Screening

Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs.
Yet most cancers are diagnosed only after symptoms appear- often when the disease is already advanced.

Different cancer screening tests are being marketed to veterinarians and dog families.

Finding Hope with Finny is an independent, community-powered study to understand the reliability of commercial canine cancer screening tests.

Independent evaluation is needed to understand:

How sensitive these tests are
How often do they produce false positives
How do results vary by cancer type, stage, and real-world conditions

But do they work?

Our first study will evaluate a widely available noninvasive commercial urine test kit. Your participation contributes to a future where more effective and affordable diagnostic tools are available, cancers are detected earlier, and dogs benefit from improved cancer outcomes.

Together, we honor Finny, a beloved dog lost to cancer.

Who Can Enroll?

We accept dogs of any breed on a rolling basis that meet the following criteria:
Have a veterinarian-confirmed Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) diagnosis.
Not yet started treatment or completed treatment

How To Participate

Step 1: Complete a brief online questionnaire.

Step 2: Provide a veterinarian-confirmed HSA diagnosis and confirm pre-treatment status.
Step 3: Receive a free commercial urine test kit by mail.
Step 4: Collect your dog’s urine sample at home.
Step 5: Return the kit using the prepaid packaging provided.

What We Provide

Up to 18 free urine collection test kits for eligible dogs.
Clear written instructions and email support.
Test results shared with:
- The dog’s family.
- Your veterinarian (if you choose).
- The Canine Cancer Alliance research team.