Friends of Faye

04/23/2025

Meet Friends of Faye “Praline”! Here’s the rundown on our Montgomery County Animal Shelter Texas senior save! We have taken on her case In efforts to give her a chance to thrive!

4/22 - Praline Headed home to foster care thanks to the Muzny Family. We would like to observe her In a home setting as she Is still not keen to eat much, and anxious In a clinic/shelter setting!

4/21 Dr. Kitten at Stone Ridge - mostly unremarkable diagnostics. Slightly more anemic than when they checked on 4/10 (was 32%, now 29%). Lungs look pretty good. She definitely hates the kennel. We have her out in the recovery room and she'll chill in the dark. Temp was 104 this morning but just checked it after she's been in there chilling and it's 102.6 so l think her kennel anxiety is getting to her. She does have a mass on her neck. The sample I got was pretty undiagnostic.. I scanned her abdomen and didn't see an obvious mass but her spleen is large. Dr Kitten started her on sucralfate, Yunnan baiyao, and another cerenia inj for now. She's been on so many antibiotics and her wounds look gross but also pretty surface level that we chose to not add on more.

4/19- Dr. Crews at MCAS

Praline has a number of concerns that need further care for a positive outcome. She is not faring well in the shelter setting and the hope is that she may be more agreeable to eating with frequent interaction in a more comforting environment. However, there is a very real possibility that she may continue to decline.

Praline has struggled for several weeks with pneumonia, which does show notable improvement on x-rays, but does not appear resolved – she continues to have a mild cough and mild nasal discharge. Her heart rate is elevated, likely secondary to the increased stress of her battle with pneumonia for several weeks – this may indicate permanent heart damage. She has had poor intermittent appetite since she arrived and has lost a lot of weight – on intake she was obese, so overall this is not a bad thing, but of course the means in which she has lost weight is not ideal. She has had courses of daily anti-nausea (Cerenia) injections as well as appetite stimulants and probiotics, but still has diarrhea and drooling. She is reluctant to take *any* oral medications from us at this point, and will spit them out or try to nip if they are forced. Her bloodwork shows that she had a mild anemia of chronic disease, but has shown mild improvement. She has an intermittent fever.

When we take Praline out for interaction, she gets a pep in her step and readily takes treats. She seeks affection and food with enthusiasm when socializing. But, she seems to be incredibly depressed when returned to her kennel in isolation and usually refuses food when offered there. Since she has shown improvement with her pneumonia and her bloodwork shows some positive changes, the hope is that the change in environment will give her the boost to eat and clear her illness, but she will almost certainly continue to decline In shelter

Amanda Muzny
Laura P. Kitten
Mandy Hall
Catherine Doyle

We could REALLY use some help with this gal!!

https://www.paypal.me/friendsoffaye

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04/22/2025

It’s “Tongue Out Tuesday” and what a perfect day to introduce Teena! This precious little nugget came to us from an overwhelmed citizen and despite her living conditions, Teena is the absolute sweetest.
I had the pleasure of fostering her for a couple of days and there was no decompression needed for this senior gal. She is PERFECT!

11 years young
6.8lbs
Heartworm Negative
Crate trained AND housebroken
Fantastic snuggler
A good girl for the groomer

Teena will be spayed on 4/28 and most likely have her few remaining teeth removed. She is the perfect companion and will go wherever you go.
We are accepting applications for this precious gal and again she is simply the best!
Adoption applications can be found at www.friendsoffaye.com

04/18/2025

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Birdie has been adopted by the wonderful Cunningham family! Such a great story with this gal. She found herself at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter earlier this year with her 6 little babies. We were happy to take in mom and get her treated for her heartworms, but the babies were not yet old enough to be weaned. Teaming up with our rescue partner Operation Pets Alive Birdie had a foster home where she could continue to raise her brood. When the time came for the kiddos to go out on their own, OPA found them all perfect homes and we tended to Birdie's care. Big thanks to Juli for fostering her, getting her to her spay appointment and caring for her through her heartworm treatment. This was wonderful team work. Now Birdie has her very own family that knew right away she was perfect for them. We appreciate their patience while we treated Birdie's heartworms. Today was the day - Birdie went home! Happy Tails sweet girl - you deserve the best and you got it!

04/18/2025

This sweet little dood “Scraps” is a super super dreamy guy! He is figuring out super quickly, how to be a house dog. Scrappy and his siblings were abandoned in a chicken coop in Kerville and left to their own devices for far too long! Scrappy has learned how to play, how to accept pets and hugs and kisses! He is gentle enough to play with the littles and sturdy (fast) enough to keep up with the big dogs!

Scrappy is seeking his forever home with a patient family willing to work with him on potty training and his desire to run out the front door the first chance he gets.

Scrappy dude is excellent on leash, he loves a good long walk around the neighborhood and is even feeling brave enough to meet some human and canine strangers along the way.

Scrappy is a fabulous little dog that just needs a chance to show you how he shines!

Apply to adopt with Friends of Faye

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04/17/2025

We feel incredibly fortunate to have these three adorable Yorkie Gals in our care!

Their owner found themselves overwhelmed with a large numebr of dogs in their care, these dogs are incredibly sweet and social. We aim to raise approximately $500 for each dog to cover dental work, spaying, and general veterinary care.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to Wendy, Deby, and Jennifer for generously agreeing to foster these special little ladies. (When we say “little,” we genuinely mean it. Two of these gals weigh less than four pounds.)

Deductible donations can be made by Paypal to [email protected]

https://www.paypal.me/friendsoffaye

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EIN # 85-1359808

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04/16/2025

This.

“I found this dog and I’ve been trying for weeks to find a new home. I can’t keep it anymore, so it needs to leave today.”

Please stop doing that. You mean well, but you’re creating emergency situations that could’ve been avoided.

So what should you do if you find a stray dog?
Here are some simple tips to help you make the best decision for the dog and for yourself:

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If You Can Foster:
Scan for a microchip
• Most vet offices will do this for free.
• Many private individuals also have scanners. Post in your neighborhood group or on Facebook to find someone nearby who can help.

Post on social media and let people know you are willing to foster and are looking for a rescue to support.Rescues are far more likely to help when a committed foster is already in place.

Contact your local shelter immediately to schedule an intake appointment
• Many shelters are delayed and appointments may be weeks away.
• Getting on the list early gives you more options—you can always cancel if you find a rescue or decide to keep the dog.
• If the dog is chipped, let the shelter staff know when you call to make the appointment and again when you arrive—some shelters, like BARC (if you’re inside Houston city limits), may intake chipped dogs more urgently.

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If You Can’t Foster:
Consider not picking up the dog since the owner may be nearby or actively searching.
• The next person who finds the dog might be able to foster.

If you already have the dog, scan for a chip
• Most vet offices do this for free.
• You can also ask on Facebook or in local groups—many individuals have scanners and are happy to help.

Contact the shelter ASAP and schedule the next available intake appointment.
• If the dog is chipped, let the shelter staff know both when you call and when you arrive—this may affect how they handle intake.
• If you can’t hold the dog until intake make a post asking for someone to foster temporarily, but be realistic—most people aren’t available on demand.

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Bottom line: The earlier you make a plan, the more likely you are to help the dog safely and responsibly. Waiting until “today” almost always ends in crisis.

Let’s do better—for the dogs.

Graphic courtesy of: Caitiesfosterfam.org/resources

04/13/2025

Welcome to Friends of Faye, Jasper

You were found in horrible shape and surrendered to a local shelter. Your Matts were all the way to your skin in the spots someone chose to not shave you to the skin.

Thanks to Melody Venatta for bailing him out of the shelter and grooming him, and Ananda Kite for transporting him to his foster family.

Andi Leone - it’s been a min since we found you a Tzu!!

Jasper will be available for adoption after hos quarantine is up on 4/21. He will receive a dental, neuter and full veterinary clearance on 4/17.

We would love to find a sponsor for his $500 vetting if possible.

Deductible donations can be made by Paypal to [email protected]

https://www.paypal.me/friendsoffaye

Venmo -

EIN # 85-1359808

www.friendsoffaye.com

Donations can also be made via credit card below:
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04/12/2025

Happy Adoption Day, Twiggy!
Where do we even start with this one? Twiggy came into rescue from MCAS where she was struggling with a very serious Upper Respiratory Infection. Shelter vetting staff worked closely with our directors, Foster Family and Stone Ridge Willis to diagnose. Following a full respiratory panel and Xrays, she tested positive for Mycoplasma, but thankfully negative for distemper. Over the long period of time with which Twiggy was on strong steroids and antibiotics her overall GI Tract was wrecked!

Fast forward a few weeks and her fosters noticed her loose stools were just not clearing up after multiple deworming, f***l tests and vet appointments... Thankfully, Stone Ridge Vet along with the help of her foster family, it was decided that we run additional GI testing after we ran a few more f***l tests to make sure she was not dealing with Giardia and Coccidia which was not covered in the first couple tests. Those popped negative, so we moved on to the next test - a GI panel sent off to a specialist. which came back positive for a RARE infection called Campylobacter (Dogs usually acquire an infection by consuming contaminated raw milk, undercooked chicken or poultry, or other food that has been contaminated during preparation.) We are grateful to you all for your continued donation to our cause, otherwise we would not be in a position to even test for these rare, often undiagnosed issues.

In rescue, we must carefully balance the responsibility we carry to use donated funds in the most necessary manner, while at the same time hopefully finding a treatment for what ails each dog in our care, which ranges from 30-40 medical cases at a time. Until you are responsible for these decisions, there is no way to understand the toll it can take on us, the volunteers spending so many hours a week of our "free time" to manage.

We, along with out veterinary partners who have also become friends - try to follow a protocol that will "do not harm" - by that we mean we are not spending large amounts of YOUR money on testing that may not be needed or putting an animal under unnecessary stress or medical intervention.

$1,876.56 later, Twiggy is still dealing with the side affects of so many high dose meds at one time that wrecked her GI tract.

THANKFULLY, her new dad Michael and his family will be continuing to work alongside our Houston veterinary partners to ensure her GI is back on "tract" :).

Laura Hardin, long time supporter of Friends of Faye and fabulous friend has passed on a love for animals to her kiddos Michael and Samantha (Law Student and Veterinarian - Cardiologist) - this family will have Twiggy's best interest at "heart".

Running a smaller scale rescue like Friends of Faye awards us the bandwidth to review and analyze applications on a case by case basis. We were in a position where we denied a few applications for apartments for Twiggy, as apartment adoptions are not our favorite. Michael on the other hand, was looking for a pup to join him on adventures . Additionally, his family lives on acreage with horses and a whole crew of dogs for her to play with when she needs social hour. He will also be enrolling Twiggy in doggy day care (at a highly reputable facility) and as we know dog parks are not our favorite either, but in his part of Houston the dog parks he would frequent are filled with responsible pet owners.

Each adoption and each applicant deserves a chance to adopt a dog, even if it is not a FOF dog - we would like to weigh the pro's and cons of each application. Twiggy had an opportunity at a home in NY, although we were disappointed at the time she did not transport - . we are pretty sure she has hit the ultimate jackpot with Michael and a whole extended family of Friends of Faye alum and our extended family with the Hardin's! Thank you to everyone involved - past, present and future for the opportunity to provide a new lease on life to this beautiful little dog.

Thank you Alysa and Daniel for getting her through the hard days. Here's to a wonderful life ahead.

Friends of Faye will continue to cover the cost of her care until we have a sign, sealed and delivered Veterinary Clean bill of health!!

Thank you Michael for Choosing Twiggy to be your adventure buddy, we could not be more pleased. Your love for animals shines through in all you do.

04/11/2025

Meet Tangie
Tangie is a 5-pound, 9-month-old chiweenie with a heart full of love. Found living with her siblings in a chicken coop in Kerrville, Texas, Tangie has made remarkable progress since her rescue. Despite occasionally being a bit skittish, her sweetness and cuteness are undeniable. She adores playing with toys, chewing on pinecones, exploring the backyard and giving kisses.
Tangie quickly learned how to use the doggie door, showcasing her intelligence and adaptability. She gets along wonderfully with her eight foster siblings, never displaying any aggression. Tangie's gentle nature and playful spirit make her a delightful companion for anyone lucky enough to share their home with her.

Please apply to adopt!
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04/09/2025

Step aside Colossal Biosciences, we beat ya to it! Dire wolf Shiloh has been available for adoption for quite some time ---- Albeit he may be a 7th cousin twice removed on your momma' n' dem's side, a bit of a dwarf version, annnndddddd a Dire Mutt... hes #1 in our book. You may have bio-engineered a few things... but this one can absolutely go home with an adopter... (unlike your Dire Wolves and or your )..... YET.

All joking aside, as Cesar Millan quoted - "Master the Chihuahua Before You Handle Dire Wolf!!!" - we can agree ---- Master the White GSD, THEEEENNNNN you could graduate to a Dire Wolf! It is Texas after all! Texans have Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my... next up - the Dire Wolf! (reminder - satire)

While we are at it.... We have a plethora of Dire Mutts if the OG version does not suit your fancy!
1. Shiloh - Dire GSD
2. Angie - Tiny Eyed Dire Bully
3. Scrappy - Small Body, Big Love Dire
4. Hudson - In DIRE Need of a Lap of His Own
5. Jovi - The Jovial Dire Doodle
(Satire)

All can be found under adoptable Dogs on our website -
FriendsofFaye.com

**Keyboard Warrior Disclaimer**
For those who ate their Wheaties this morning soaked in "hater-ade"... this is a work of fiction, SATIRE... a play on current events.. if you feel like partaking in some "light" reading and internet sleuthing to catch up... this will surely get your panties in a twist if you are offended by THIS POST... check out our inspiration for (AGAIN), this satirical homage to real events.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EQCS4EVg7/

Man's Best Friend vs. Cro-Magnon Man's Best Friend....
"Adopt Don't Swab"
Game of Thrones.... How bout... Game of Bones
Jurassic Park? Nope, Jurassic BARK (Amirite)

Just adopt a Mutt - what is Dire... is the animal welfare need - Rescue is in DIRE need of fosters, adopters, and LESS freaking stray dogs and cats. DIRE NEED!

04/08/2025

Our foster girl is still on the market for her forever family!
ADOPTABLE through Friends of Faye
Conroe, TX

Meet your new best friend, Twiggy, a bubbly 1-year-old female Doberman with a heart as big as her energy! This playful gal is all about fun, greeting every human and furry friend with an enthusiastic wag and a friendly bark. She’s a natural with kids and other dogs, making every playdate a guaranteed blast. Whether she’s chasing after her dog friends or chewing her favorite bone, her love for play is truly contagious.

Eager to learn and highly food-motivated, she’s ready to master a few new tricks with you by her side. After a spirited walk or a marathon play session, she melts into a peaceful snooze, proving she’s got the perfect balance of high-energy adventure and cozy cuddle time. Crate and potty trained, she’s all set for a smooth transition into your active family life.

If you’re looking for a furry companion who thrives on daily walks, endless playtime, and the joy of shared adventures with another dog, this lively lady is your perfect match. Embrace the fun and let her bring extra love and laughter into your home!

04/07/2025

This! 🙌🙌🙌

A New Era in Animal Sheltering: Moving Beyond “No-Kill” to S.M.A.R.T. Compassion

It’s time for a shift in the way we approach animal sheltering. The “no-kill” movement started with good intentions, but we’ve reached a point where it’s no longer enough—or even humane. We need to move beyond the label and into something more sustainable, ethical, and effective. We need to get S.M.A.R.T..

It’s a new framework for sheltering animals with integrity, transparency, and compassion—for the animals and the communities we serve.

Not every dog can or should be saved. That’s a hard truth, but one we have to face. Housing dogs in shelters or boarding for months—or even years—is not rescue. It’s not humane. Length of stay matters. Dogs deteriorate. They suffer.

We also have to be honest about behavior. Some dogs cannot be safely or humanely adopted into our communities. And while we all want to save lives, the truly compassionate thing—sometimes—is to let go. Responsible, behavioral euthanasia is not failure. It’s part of the solution.

No shelter wants to euthanize. But the best shelters understand when it is the right thing to do. Because leaving stray dogs on the streets is inhumane. Keeping them in cages for years is inhumane. Pretending every dog is safe to place is irresponsible.

We must educate our communities. Euthanasia, when done for the right reasons, is not the enemy. It’s a tool—one that must be used thoughtfully, ethically, and only when needed.

We’re not here to avoid euthanasia at all costs. We’re here to do right by animals. To be Safe. Moral. Accountable. Responsible. Thoughtful.
Please join us in embracing a better way. Let’s be honest. Let’s be brave. Let’s be S.M.A.R.T.

Learn more here:
https://keepithumane.com/smart

04/06/2025

Adopt Shiloh!
Snuggle Buddy ✅
Comedic Relief ✅
Loves everyone ✅
Funny ✅
Good with other dogs ✅
Good with cats ✅
Playful ✅
Entertains himself ✅
Easy going ✅
Plays well with others ✅
Loyal ✅
Energy level: medium
Hilarious! ✅
Crate trained ✅
Potty trained ✅
Loves the outdoors ✅
Suffers from the dumbs ✅😂
Early riser ✅
Good with kids ✅
Likes to go places but gets car sick. Should ride in a closed kennel to reduce it and give tummy meds of going to go somewhere.

Still reading? You’re better than almost every person that has applied for Shiloh! Thank you! Let me tell you how perfect this guy is!!! He is the best dog we have at our house! His sense of humor rivals Matt Rife but filtered and more side eyes. 😂🤣 He thinks he’s cute but, let’s be real. He is! He’s the perfect size at 66lbs! Also, HE’S SO FLUFFY! His eyes are mesmerizing! He looks at you and you’ll give him what ever he wants. 😉 He loves everyone he meets and wants to be friends with everyone!
If you’ve made it this far, click that adoption button if you think you are his next best friend!

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04/06/2025

Welcome Jovi to Friends of Faye!

Jovi is a 1.5 year old neutered standard poodle who is very eager to please. He is potty trained, crate trained, and very dog friendly. There’s nothing he loves more than playing with the other dogs in his foster home. He even engages in gentle play with the bossy household chihuahua! Jovi is a big boy and expected to fill out to 70+ pounds. He is still has “puppy” energy, is gangly and occasionally just doesn’t realize his size. He is good with children and has yet to meet a stranger. Jovi has shown interest in the household cats and we think he could do well with dog friendly cats. Jovi loves toys and running around in the yard. We feel he would do great with an active family and a sibling to play with— human or canine.

Jovi is simply wonderful! His future family will have to keep in mind that as a poodle, grooming a vital part of his care. Interested adopters, please complete an adoption application at www.friendsoffaye.com

04/06/2025

Sweet sweet Scrappy is the best little foster boy! Scrappy is available for adoption through Friends of Faye. Originally dumped with his 3 siblings in a chicken coop in Kerville… this scared little dude is coming out of his shell a little more every single day!

Scrappy is 8 months old, kennel trained, we are working on marking although he does not feel the need to mark indoors especially with his belly band on! He’s doing great!

Scrappy is 100000% dog and cat friendly, he’s a very gentle little guy.

Scrappy weighs 10 # and is almost fully grown. We are guessing some sort dachshund mix (this boy is LONG! lol)

Please submit an adoption application on our website for Scrappy! He will need a little patience for a couple days, but when he knows he is safe… he blossoms into the sweetest little cuddle bug.

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04/05/2025

Archie, aka Pointy Ears, here with one ear up, one ear down!
Is he a husky? A Malamute? Or a Mini-Husky? 🤷‍♀️
What we do know is he is a 3 month old puppy, weighs 13lbs and is SUPER CUTE! A well socialized little nugget liking dogs of all sizes! Archie is adoptable and you can submit your adoption application at www.friendsoffaye.com
Have a great weekend! 🐶🐾🐶

04/04/2025

Adopt Kaine!!
If a big goofy puppy is what you are after… This guy is your guy!

6 months old and about 48 #, he’s a big ole derp if you ever did see one.

He is a perfect sidekick for any dog- he loves EVERYONE he meets. I mean, everyone.

Kaine is a playful guy, who will do best with an active family of his very own. He would thrive on long walks or hikes - and loves a jaunt in the pool, sprinkler, literally any kind of water.

Kaine will keep you laughing - don’t believe it? Just meet him!

His foster family gets a kick outta him all day long!

Please submit an adoption application on our website for Kaine!
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04/04/2025

Scaredy little Hudson and Shaggy headed to their neuter appt today - they’re so stinking precious!

Anyone out there wanna sponsor their Neuters? $150 each for their vetting today! 🤞🤞🤞

Deductible donations can be made by Paypal to [email protected]

https://www.paypal.me/friendsoffaye

Venmo -

EIN # 85-1359808

www.friendsoffaye.com

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