David Fine, a 63-year-old resident of Plainville, Massachusetts, has made a heartfelt appeal to find a new home for his dog, Babs, after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in August 2022. Fine, who retired as a carpenter in 2020, previously fulfilled his lifelong dream of traveling across the U.S. with Babs, a Shar Pei Boxer mix. The two have been inseparable for the past decade after Babs was twice given up before a friend asked Fine to take her in.
Fine’s health journey has been challenging. Before his lung cancer diagnosis, he dealt with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and a vascular disease that affected his legs. Despite undergoing treatment, Fine chose to prioritize quality of life over extended medical treatments, given the advanced nature of his lung cancer.
With his time limited, Fine's primary concern is ensuring Babs finds a loving home. He has reached out to local veterans’ programs and made a viral Facebook post in hopes of finding a suitable caretaker. Babs, described as intelligent and well-behaved, needs to be the only pet in a household without small children.
Fine, who has no immediate family able to take Babs, is deeply committed to securing a bright future for his beloved companion. His wish is to find someone local to help transition Babs smoothly to her new home.