Faith 03-087

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4/10/2003:

Hi my name is Faith. I am 11 months old and have a curable skin condition called Demodex. Demodex is the non contagious form of mange mites and causes me to lose my hair on my face and legs. I also have a suspected urinary tract infection and a grade 2 heart murmur. The vet I am seeing says I am not adoptable at this time so I get to spend more time with my foster family. I need to be rechecked in two weeks to make sure I do not have puppies (the test today showed none but I am not out of the woods yet) and that I do not have generalized demodex which is a more serious condition. In the meantime my foster mom says I need to take my meds, be socialized and learn some manners. I do tend to jump up on furniture and look for food on counters. I also like to bark at dogs in the vets office which my foster mom says is not nice but I can't seem to help myself and we are going to work on that one. I do not like my gentle leader yet but we are going to work on that too. Please check back in a week to see how I am doing and if you think that I might be a good choice for you keep me in mind for when I can go to my forever family. Oh did I mention I love kids and am very gentle!! As you can see I love to play with Logan 03-075 as well!!

   

At a Glance #03-087

Breed not specified Born: December 2002
Female Weight not specified

Status: Deceased

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4/10/2003:

Hi my name is Faith. I am 11 months old and have a curable skin condition called Demodex. Demodex is the non contagious form of mange mites and causes me to lose my hair on my face and legs. I also have a suspected urinary tract infection and a grade 2 heart murmur. The vet I am seeing says I am not adoptable at this time so I get to spend more time with my foster family. I need to be rechecked in two weeks to make sure I do not have puppies (the test today showed none but I am not out of the woods yet) and that I do not have generalized demodex which is a more serious condition. In the meantime my foster mom says I need to take my meds, be socialized and learn some manners. I do tend to jump up on furniture and look for food on counters. I also like to bark at dogs in the vets office which my foster mom says is not nice but I can't seem to help myself and we are going to work on that one. I do not like my gentle leader yet but we are going to work on that too. Please check back in a week to see how I am doing and if you think that I might be a good choice for you keep me in mind for when I can go to my forever family. Oh did I mention I love kids and am very gentle!! As you can see I love to play with Logan 03-075 as well!!

   

Updates

Saturday, December 7, 2013

 

This morning we said goodbye to a dear member of our family.  Faithy came to us nearly 11 years ago.  She had been rescued from a situation that had left her emaciated and riddled with mites. Her coat was nearly white because she was so malnourished.  The rescue organization actually considered putting her down because she was so rough. Thankfully they shaved her down and gave her a second chance (thank you Rescue a Golden of MN)

When we first met her she would barely come out to see us but within minutes she was on the floor with Kelly soaking up love. Once she got stronger and came home to be with us  It took her awhile to trust her environment but within a couple of months the hurt and loneliness of her early life was replaced with running, and running and jostling with the girls.  She loved the freedom of our huge yard and would chase balls we would through from the deck until we wouldn’t toss them anymore, she always outlasted us.  We have so many great memories of playing with her in that yard in Rogers, the snow, she loved life and she loved us all with every ounce of her.  We called her our love sponge because, as many of you know, you couldn’t sit anywhere in the house without a nose under your arm or her head in your lap.  She would lay there wagging her tail while she got a tummy rub, the moment you stopped the tail would stop and you would get a big sappy look begging for more lovin. 

Faithy was Lisa’s shadow, and while Lisa was sick this year Faithy was always by her bed or under her feet while Lisa sat on the couch.  We all had our little love names for Faith even if they didn’t always sound loving.  For me she was that ‘stupid dog’ or she was dumb as a post, but she was special and she was loved and I know that she knew it right up til this morning when we said goodbye. 

Each of us will miss her, each in our own way, but she was a part of each of us.  Maddie doesn’t remember day without Faith and Kelly grew up learning to love and care for one that needed her. In many ways she was Kellys dog for the first years.  Lisa and Faith spent the most time together and if momma was on the move then the rest of us didn’t exist.  Lisa called her ‘her shadow’ and with good reason.  I know this will be especially tough on Lisa for a while.

It hurts so badly, especially after losing Pilot just months ago, but we have been so blessed to have had her in our lives all these years.  Thank you Faith, thank you for caring for my family, thank you for your sweet and caring heart, and thank you for being our stupid dog.  You will be missed and you will always be a part of who we are as a family. Godspeed Faithy we love you.

 

 

Wednesday, May 21, 2003

Hi everyone...my foster mom told me I had better update my page since it has been awhile. I have been really depressed the last 5 days because Caesar 03-093 got adopted on Saturday. My foster family keeps telling me it will be ok and that I will get my own forever family one day :-) I am almost two weeks into my new treatment for my demodex and I don't know if it is helping yet. I am still itchy so my foster mom does not think it has been long enough yet but we will see on Friday when I go to the vet again. I do have another playmate, Robin 03-115, but I can't figure out why she won't play with me. I did hear that she did not have a very nice life before she came here but I think she likes it here. I did get to have one last picture taken with Caesar so I thought I would share it with you.

Thursday, May 8, 2003

Faith's fur is growing back in so nicely!  Here she is playing with Caesar 03-093

  

Wednesday, April 30, 2003

Hi everyone. I am doing well right now. I have Caesar 03-093 to play with and  Logan 03-075 has found his forever home and we miss him. I am almost ready to start looking for my forever home. My foster mom thought you may like to see what I offer you so here it goes...

Max hrs alone - unknown as I don't leave them alone..they go everywhere with me but she has no problem in the van...she will be left today for about two hours so if she has any problems with that I will let you know. My personal feelings would be 4-6 hours before she gets really bored as long as she has toys to chew on..she is still a bit of a puppy!!

OK With?

Little Kids - yes
Big Kids - yes
Other Dogs - yes
Cats - not sure
Real fence - yes
Invisible fence - ?
No fence - not until trusted but she has shown no signs of running when we take her out to the front to get into the van

Active exercise - most definitely...this dog is FAST and loves to chase balls, play with you and other dogs...would be great at agility or fly ball if trained

relaxed lifestyle---see above

Is/Has:

Crate Trained - I cannot get her to get into the crate...I think she really does not like it

SP Needs - Only as far as the demodex is concerned and a grade 2 heart murmur which is not changing but could still go away. No recommendations or restrictions at this time.

We have included some pictures of Caesar 03-093 and me playing in the water which is one of my favorite things to do other than chasing balls!!

  

Monday, April 21, 2003

Me again. Just wanted to let you know that I am doing well. I am getting treated for my demodex which includes a bath every 3 days which to tell you the truth I would rather do without but the brushing afterwards can stay. I am very energetic and love to play with other dogs and kids. I do like to bark at the neighbors dogs which my foster family is trying to break me of. Here is me and my foster brother Caesar 03-093 playing tug a war with a toy. Naturally I won. I would like to have a forever family that will have the time to play, train and exercise me. I don't know when I will be ready to go to a new home yet but check back Friday and I will know more then.

Wednesday, April 16, 2003

I have been here for a week now and my foster family says that I still need to learn some manners :-( but that I am getting a little better :-) I am still really itchy and it does not look like we are getting anywhere yet with my Demodex. I am going back to the vet next week to see what more we need to do before I can become a part of someone's family. Logan 03-075 and I are really good buddies and as you can see from the picture we do play together well. I also love to play fetch and jump for toys. Please let RAGOM know if you would like to meet me as I would love a loving home with kids and a lot of attention as I love to be petted!!

   

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