Faith was born on Christmas Eve in the year 2002. He was born with 3 legs - 2 healthy hind legs and 1 abnormal front leg which need to be amputated. He of course could not walk when he was born. Even his mother did not want him. His first owner also did not think that he can survive. Therefore, he was thinking of 'putting him to sleep'. By this time, his present owner Stringfellow met him and wanted to take care of him. She was determined to teach and train this dog to walk by himself. Therefore she named him 'Faith'. In the beginning, she put Faith on a surfing board to let him feel the movements. Later she used peanut butter on a spoon as a lure and reward for him to stand up and jump around. Even the other dog at home also helped to encourage him to walk. Amazingly, only after 6 months, a miracle, Faith learned to balance on his 2 hind legs and jumped to move forward. After further training in the snow, he now can walk like a human being. Faith loves to walk around now. No matter where he goes, he just attracts all the people around him. He is now becoming famous on the international scene. He has appeared on various newspapers and TV shows. There is even one book entitled 'With a little faith' being published about him. He was even considered to appear in one of Harry Potter movies. His present owner Jude Stringfellow has given up her teaching post and plans to take him around the world to preach that even without a perfect body, one can have a perfect soul':cheersclapclap In life there are always undesirable things. Perhaps one will feel better if one changes the point of view from another direction. I hope this message will bring fresh new ways of thinking to everyone and that everyone can appreciate and be thankful for each beautiful day that follows. Life is the continual demonstration of the Strength of Life!! -)
Hi Saideep Really touching and wonderful and I am proud the faith they are having with "Faith". Thanks for sharing. I love animals Best regards vinoran
Hi, very inspiring story of Faith :clap and really hats off to him and his owner who had Faith in him!! last pic of faith is :cool2:
Hi, Wow! that was very inspiring.....three cheers to Faith..he looks happy and cheerful. thanks for sharing....
Hi SAIDEEPS,:hiya What a moving beautiful story of a disabled dog that was rehabilitated by such compassionate human beings.It really brought tears to the eyes just looking at all the lovely pictures you have added here.The expression in that poor little doggies eyes will melt even the hardest of hearts.He is indeed so fortunate to be able to lead a normal life as any of his kin who are four legged and whole. Reading all about this little doggie restored ones faith in the goodness of humans in the middle of all the sad and avoidable happenings we encounter in the news each day in different parts of the world. Thanks for sharing this here.:cheers
Saideep, Thanks for bringing this story of Faith to us.. :bowdownto Jude Stringfellow..who put her heart and soul in training Faith.. Faith's real life story is truly inspiring. I accept 100% your views on this.. :thumbsup Faith...Way go buddy... sriniketan
I literally cried reading and seeing his pictures... Saideeps, completely agree to your thoughts ... Very inspiring.. and :bowdown:bowdown:bowdown to Jude for not letting go
Hi Deeps I was greatly moved to read about Faith who lives to show the world what faith can do. And heartfelt praise to Jude in having complete belief in her pet. There is a lesson to be learnt here, folks! If you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything.
Deeps, Amazing !! Faith's Faith on self..... !!!! Very inspiring, indeed. I am very happy for Faith.... Kudos to Jude !! Thanks for sharing with us..