Faith for Wounded Troops
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26 commentsMany of you are already familiar with remarkable little Faith. There were countless articles written about her, and some of her videos went viral last year. She’s headed to Afghanistan to offer moral support to wounded troops, and something tells me she is going to be quite popular.
Faith was made an honorary sergeant in the US army for helping disabled veterans battling to overcome their war zone injuries. The Labrador-chow cross marches on her hind legs wearing a military jacket when she visits bases and hospitals, where soldiers have taken her to their hearts. Now there are plans to fly her to the UK if quarantine rules can be met.
Owner Jude Stringfellow said from her home in Oklahoma City: “Faith seems to inspire these young men. It’s very emotional watching them respond to her. She shows what can be achieved against great odds. I’d love her to bring a smile to the lips of British soldiers.”
Faith was born with one front leg missing and the other severely deformed. Vets wanted to put her down but Ms Stringfellow refused. The dog’s bad leg was amputated and she was taught to stand upright by being offered peanut butter on a spoon. Ms Stringfellow said, “She then learned to walk and a vet suggested she be an inspirational dog.”
This is an earlier video of Faith for those who have not yet heard her story. It bears repeating.
We first saw Faith on Oprah and subsequently read about her on numerous occasions. She is so inspirational that we will never tire of her……..
chikisses
CoCo and Tiffy
ooooh, before we forget and when we do , it’s always mumster’s fault……
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What a great dog and story.
Awww…I luvs Faith and her happy, smiling face. She makes such a difference in peoples’ lives just by being herself!
Wiggles & Wags,
mayzie
This is so inspiring! What a beautiful girl. I am glad the Army understands the good she can do for the soldiers.
wow! How amazing that she can touch so many life
‘s! I am worried about her spine and will keep her in my prayers.What a Blessing!Consider me a fan!
so sweet!
We remember Faith. Quite a dog!
What a wonderful video! Dogs can do so much more the moral of everyone.
Faith is an inspiration to all. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. So much casn be achieved when life is looked at as a positive.
Oh my Faith touches my heart right to the core. Look at her precious smile….
if we paid attention we could learn so much about grace and courage from the puppies.
Madi and Mom
Now we appreciate the saying “you gotta have Faith” because she is an inspiration!
you know…the video was awesome, and the extra care that faith’s owner gave her was truly incredible. the fact that this dog can foster resilience in others is even more amazing…when was the last time we affected so many people the way Faith does? Keep on, faith! I’m proud of what you do!
We remember Faith too – certainly an inspiration!!!
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
She is an inspiration to say the least! Faith came into this world with a wonderful purpose, to show us that anything IS possible. I love faiths smile!!
We have read about Faith before, isn’t she marvellous.
She will be an inspiration to the soldiers in Afghanistan, it is amazing the problems she has overcome.
Oh that is just wonderful.. We are sure the troops will just love her..
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
Faith is one amazing dog – that’s all that I can say. I had a Lab who lost the use of her hind legs due to a very bad disc herniation. She took to a wheelchair like a kid with her first bike. She used her wheelchair to hike our trails with me for a couple of years. She’d get stuck in tight spots sometimes but generally loved it! She even trusted in me enough to flip over and wriggle on her back (I’d have to help her get upright again)!
The attitudes of my dogs have always been an inspiration to me. Faith is amazing!
Who could ever forget Faith after seeing her? What an inspirational little dog! I can just imagine all the smiles she’s brought to people!
She is so inspirational! Thanks!
woo woos, Tessa
She truly is an inspirational dog!
Faith is inspiration herself!
I love Faith!
She looks so happy in the pictures!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
What a touching story about faith.. Faith is an awesome dog and looks so adorable and sweet aww thanks.. I love your site
I love this dog. Ever since I saw her video quite a while ago, I was touched. Such an inspiration and hero in her own right. She is such a great example of the fact that all lives are important and deserve a chance. Look at how much she has done with her second chance at life!