New Jersey Dog Too Scared To Walk Finds A Family That Turns His World Around
When rescuers first found Faith, she was barely more than a baby herself, just a year and a half old and already a mama.
But instead of being celebrated for the new life she brought into the world, she was tossed aside like she didn’t matter.
Her owners left her in a dirty crate in the backyard, alone and forgotten.
Day after day, she watched the world go by from behind metal bars, too scared to move, too sad to hope.
Then, one small act of kindness changed everything. A neighbor noticed her and refused to look away.
That decision set Faith on a brand-new path, one that would lead her to the people who would finally show her what love feels like.
Through a network of rescuers, Faith was brought to Happy Paws Rescue, where her story truly began to turn around.
The team knew this frightened girl needed more than food and shelter; she needed someone patient, gentle, and understanding, someone who could help her rediscover trust.
That someone was a woman named Kaitlyn Marcinkowski. From the moment she heard about Faith, Kaitlyn’s heart said yes.
She didn’t hesitate. She wanted to help that same night, as she shared in an interview:
“When [Happy Paws Rescue] asked if I could help, my answer was simple, ‘Can I get her tonight?’”
When Faith arrived, she was trembling, too scared to even step out of her crate. Kaitlyn didn’t force her, she simply scooped her up and carried her inside.
From that moment on, Faith knew she was safe in those arms.
The first few days weren’t easy. Faith would flinch at the smallest sound and wouldn’t eat or go outside. She’d curl up tightly, as if trying to make herself invisible.
It was heartbreaking to see such a gentle pup so afraid of everything around her, as Kaitlyn shared:
“It broke my heart to see such a sweet girl so scared of the world.”
But Kaitlyn stayed patient. She talked softly, moved slowly, and let Faith set the pace. And then, little by little, magic started to happen.
On the fourth day, Faith made her first big move: she climbed up onto the bed all by herself. That moment said everything. She was ready to be loved.
Soon, she was wagging her tail, exploring the yard, and rolling on the grass like she’d just discovered sunshine for the first time.
The shy, trembling dog from the crate was now full of life. She was goofy, playful, and bursting with personality.
Kaitlyn calls her “50 pounds of princess energy,” and honestly, that fits her perfectly. Kaitlyn added:
“Now she hops on the bed, striking her best little pick-me-up pose.”
Faith’s transformation is nothing short of beautiful. She went from a terrified, lonely soul to a confident girl who finally knows what happiness feels like.
Her story shows what a little love, patience, and kindness can do for a dog who’s been through so much and feels like all hope is gone.
Faith didn’t just need food or a warm bed; she needed someone to slow down, understand her fears, and let her take things at her own pace. And that’s exactly what she got.
She is living proof that even the most scared, nervous, and withdrawn hearts can open up and learn to trust again when they’re given a second chance.
