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Faith, is an eleven year old Labrador-chow cross who is a favorite at hospitals and army bases. She is a sight to watch as she ‘marches’ around using her hind legs while clothed in a military jacket.
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Jude
Stringfellow her owner, says that Faith is an inspiration to the young
men. It’s always emotional for her as she watches them respond to Faith.
Faith shows that a lot can be achieved even against the odds and she
loves when Faith makes the soldiers smile.
Faith was born
with one of her front legs missing while the other had to be amputated
because it was severely deformed. She got rejected by the mother but Ms.
Stringfellow’s son, Reuben, adopted the tiny animal and took great care
of it.
They carried
the puppy for the first few months but eventually coached her and she
learned how to walk. They used peanut butter on a spoon as lure. Faith
learned how to balance using her hind legs and to jump so as to move
forward. The puppy now walks on its own and moves quickly with
confidence. He has become quite a sensation appearing regularly on most
U.S talk shows and various newspapers. A book is being published about
her entitled ‘With a Little Faith’.
Ms Stringfellow
runs a website that is devoted to her dog. She receives hundreds of
letters and emails from fans each day. Her son’s service in Iraq
inspired her decision to take Faith to hospitals with veterans. She gave
up her teaching post so as to take Faith around the world. Her aim is
to let people realize that one can possess a perfect soul even with out a
perfect body.
During these visits, Faith walks around laughing and barking. She is excited to see the veterans.
'There is a lot
of crying, pointing and surprise. From those who have lost friends or
limbs, there can be silence. Some will shake my hand and thank me; some
will pat her on the head. There is a lot of quiet, heartfelt, really
deep emotion.’ Ms Stringfellow said.
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