About Faith

�%9D%A4��%8FFAITH�%9D%A4��%8F I have been fostering animals for as long as I can remember-my mom was very active in the rescue community throughout my childhood. Over the last year or so I decided that I would start fostering medical dogs. Most of the dogs I took in were post op surgical cases from Maricopa County. I try to stay off the rescue pages nowadays because it is so hard to say no and honestly I began feeling like my personal animals were not getting the attention they deserved. And then came Faith... As I was scrolling through my facebook newsfeed I saw a plea for a dog at the shelter-not just any dog but a dog who I can only describe as defeated. Blind, emaciated and curled up in a ball trying her hardest to keep warm. She had been surrendered as a 'stray' which I found hard to believe. How could a blind animal survive so long on her own? I had to meet her. I went to bed that night and hardly slept. All I could think of was this poor, fragile soul lingering onto life at the shelter. I was off work the following day and waiting at the door when the shelter opened. I found a volunteer and showed her a photo of the dog on my phone. She led me to the back of the building where many of sick and injured animals are kept. She was curled up in a ball just like in the photo but facing the wall. Her kennel was covered in bloody diarrhea, vomit and ticks. 'Hi sweetheart.' Her tail began to wag. She tried to get up and fell back down. She was so weak but wanted so badly to come say hello to me through the locked gate. Without hesitation I asked the volunteer to get me any necessary paperwork. 15 minutes later we were out the door. When we arrived home, I immediately gave her a bath, removed the ticks and fed her. She was so hungry! She vomited shortly after eating and continued to have awful diarrhea throughout the night. The following day we headed to Pet Urgent Care (where I work). We started with some general bloodwork and quickly learned that Faith was a diabetic! I was ecstatic at this news-not because being a diabetic is a good thing AT ALL but because I knew we could get through this and give her a chance at a normal life. Weighing at only 24 pounds we had a journey ahead of us but I was ready and it was apparent that so was she! We started out with small, frequent feedings. In no time I could see that she was putting on weight. Within one week she was strong enough to jump on my bed and oh man did she love sleeping on the bed-she didn't move a muscle all night. Getting her insulin regulated was no easy task but a few months down the road and we did it! Faith is now 45 pounds and at an ideal weight. We refer to her as the tap dancer at my house. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting her, you will understand why! Faith is good with other dogs-big and small, she is very curious about kitties but a quick swat from one of my boys sends her in the other direction. I have NEVER seen an ounce of aggression from this girl. It's time for Faith to find a home of her own; a home where she will be loved and cherished, a home where her new family can continue to make up for lost time. Faith was neglected for far too long. Because her diabetes was left untreated for so long (likely years), she is permanently blind but that doesn't slow her down! Yes, she runs into things but only when I move things around. She had my entire house memorized within just a few days. I am looking for a very special home for this girl. I would prefer that she go to a home with no children under the age of 8-not because she is aggressive, she is absolutely not but because she is blind. Faith will also need an owner who is comfortable giving her insulin twice a day-super tiny needle and she never even flinches. I am a vet tech with 10+ years experience and am willing to help every step of the way. I estimate Faith to be somewhere between 6-8 years old. She is spayed, current on her vaccines and microchipped. Please consider giving Faith a chance at a real life in a home that will love her until the end of her days! Rachel 913-206-1892

Maricopa County
Arizona