Faith, Kasper and Molly's Story

Faith and her sisters Kasper and Molly came to SCARS from a pound. Second Chance Animal Rescue Society often takes in dogs from the pound when their “time is up” and they are slated for euthanasia. Within the cities, many of these dogs are held for a week and then, if deemed adoptable, brought to the Humane Society or to rescue groups. Dogs found in northern Alberta communities, where often there are not any veterinary clinics or facilities to house them, are held for only three days and, instead of being given an injection to euthanize, they are shot. Sadly, in the northern communities, where many people do not spay or neuter their animals, this happens far too regularly. Luckily for many dogs, the Animal Control Officers make huge efforts to spare as many lives as they can by driving great distances to bring the dogs to us instead. With our help and the help of the Animal Control personnel the dogs are given a second chance.

Of course, due to the lack of veterinary care, many of the dogs that we receive have some medical issues. When Faith, Kasper and Molly arrived, we quickly realized these tiny puppies were in distress. Molly showed signs of illness immediately. She was brought to Athabasca Veterinary Services and diagnosed with Parvo. Next Kasper and Faith fell ill with this highly contagious virus. Although their foster mom and the wonderful vets in Athabasca did everything that they could, both Kasper and Molly succumbed to the virus. They died within days of each other. Luckily Faith fought hard and beat the virus and she is happy and healthy today. A loving family soon adopted Faith and she continues to flourish in her new home.

Faith has been adopted. Kasper and Molly are gone, but not forgotten.

Faith's Story

On November 30th , we received a call from a caring individual about a dog that had been lying at the side of the road. The individual had observed the dog lying in the same spot, both morning and night, for days.

Concerned that the dog may have been injured, we immediately checked into it. We found the dog exactly where she had been reported. She was not injured; however, what we discovered was much more tragic.

The dog was found lying by a puppy who had perished (probably days earlier) either from the blustery cold of the winter or from the unforgiving traffic of the roadway. It was evident that this dog had been lying there for such a long time protecting her young pup that the snow and ice had melted around her. When we approached, she stood up and came to us with distress in her eyes – seemingly asking us for help. Sadly, it was too late for her puppy.

We named her “Faith” because of the dedication she showed in such a tragic situation. She was very hungry and had obviously not eaten for days, probably because she had chosen not to give up and refused to leave her little one alone in the cold.

Faith has been adopted.