Faith

Meet Faith!<br/><br/>Faith is a 1–2-year-old, 50-pound bully mix who came to FMAR after surviving on her own as a Sumpter stray. One of our dedicated volunteers had been keeping a watchful eye on her for weeks, patiently earning her trust. When Faith finally made her way to safety, it was clear she had a loving heart tucked beneath her fear.<br/><br/>While Faith first presented as shy and calm, she has blossomed into a much more vibrant, energetic girl than we initially realized. As she’s grown more comfortable during her stay with us, her playful, high-spirited side has truly come out. She loves racing around the yard, tossing toys in the air, and channeling her energy into fun, active play. She’s an incredibly rewarding dog for someone who enjoys engaging, lively pups with big personalities.<br/><br/>Faith is also a dog who takes trust seriously. She’s selective about the people she lets into her circle, but once you’ve earned her confidence, she becomes deeply loyal and affectionate. Because of this, Faith needs an experienced handler—someone patient, consistent, and tuned in to canine body language who can continue helping her build confidence.<br/><br/>Faith would thrive in a home without other pets. While she has done well in passing interactions and on group pack walks, she prefers her space and would much rather be the only animal soaking up all the love. She has also shown us that a home without children of any age is the best fit for her; she’s not a big-family dog, but she could be the perfect companion for one or two adults who can give her both the structure she needs and the cozy couch snuggles she adores.<br/><br/>Once Faith feels safe with you, she is incredibly loving—cuddly, sweet, and eager to be near her person. She’s still revealing new parts of her personality every day, and it’s been such a joy watching her confidence bloom.<br/><br/>If you’re an experienced dog person looking for a loyal companion with a playful spirit and a heart ready to bond deeply, Faith may be the perfect match. She’s ready for someone who sees her, understands her, and can help her continue writing her next chapter.<br/><br/>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>If you would like to meet Faith, please submit an application for her on our website https://www.friendsofmichigan.org/adoptable-dogs. She is spayed, up to date on all age appropriate vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, and on monthly flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. Her adoption fee is $250, which covers part of the medical care she will receive.<br/><br/>**Please note that the breed listed for each of our dogs is a rough estimate unless DNA results are provided in their Bio. All strays have rough estimates of their age based on the condition of their teeth.<br/>Each dog is different, so each adoption is different. Our adoption process might require multiple visits to the shelter before our dogs can go home. Or they may be ready on the first visit. It really depends on the individual dog and the potential adopters. Once we receive your application, the Dog Staff will contact you to discuss meeting our dogs.

Meet Faith!

Faith is a 1–2-year-old, 50-pound bully mix who came to FMAR after surviving on her own as a Sumpter stray. One of our dedicated volunteers had been keeping a watchful eye on her for weeks, patiently earning her trust. When Faith finally made her way to safety, it was clear she had a loving heart tucked beneath her fear.

While Faith first presented as shy and calm, she has blossomed into a much more vibrant, energetic girl than we initially realized. As she’s grown more comfortable during her stay with us, her playful, high-spirited side has truly come out. She loves racing around the yard, tossing toys in the air, and channeling her energy into fun, active play. She’s an incredibly rewarding dog for someone who enjoys engaging, lively pups with big personalities.

Faith is also a dog who takes trust seriously. She’s selective about the people she lets into her circle, but once you’ve earned her confidence, she becomes deeply loyal and affectionate. Because of this, Faith needs an experi

Meet Faith!

Faith is a 1–2-year-old, 50-pound bully mix who came to FMAR after surviving on her own as a Sumpter stray. One of our dedicated volunteers had been keeping a watchful eye on her for weeks, patiently earning her trust. When Faith finally made her way to safety, it was clear she had a loving heart tucked beneath her fear.

While Faith first presented as shy and calm, she has blossomed into a much more vibrant, energetic girl than we initially realized. As she’s grown more comfortable during her stay with us, her playful, high-spirited side has truly come out. She loves racing around the yard, tossing toys in the air, and channeling her energy into fun, active play. She’s an incredibly rewarding dog for someone who enjoys engaging, lively pups with big personalities.

Faith is also a dog who takes trust seriously. She’s selective about the people she lets into her circle, but once you’ve earned her confidence, she becomes deeply loyal and affectionate. Because of this, Faith needs an experienced handler—someone patient, consistent, and tuned in to canine body language who can continue helping her build confidence.

Faith would thrive in a home without other pets. While she has done well in passing interactions and on group pack walks, she prefers her space and would much rather be the only animal soaking up all the love. She has also shown us that a home without children of