This dog was born on Christmas Eve in the year 2002. He was born with three legs, two healthy hind legs and one abnormal front leg, which needed to be amputated. He could not walk when he was born. Even his mother did not want him. His first owner also did not think he could 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. Determined to teach and train this dog to walk by himself, she named him Faith.
At first, 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 Faith to walk.
Amazingly, after only six months, like a miracle, Faith learned to balance on his two hind legs and jumped to move forward. After further training in the snow, he can now 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. |