Sad news about Fay

In some tragic news, Fay, one of the most badly abused dogs confiscated from last summer's major dog fighting bust, passed away.

Fay became very popular earlier this month when HSUS sent out an email solicitation asking for donations to their "Aninal Survivor's Fund" to help "dogs like Faye" even though they were not caring for Fay. After much negative publicity, HSUS bucked up $5,000 for Fay's first surgery.

After about 3 rounds of surgery, Fay seemed to being much better under the care of the fin folks at Mutts & Stuff, but sadly passed away. No specifics on a cause of death -- although no doubt, years of abuse and a month of complex surgeries took its toll on Fay.

While I'm sure those that cared for Fay in her final months are devastated and heartbroken, at least Fay, who had known nothing in her life except abuse, spent the last few months of her life knowing what it was like to be loved.  Godspeed.

Update: Thoughts from Gina over at the Pet Connection

Update: A Sad Day -- from the Mutts Blog.

Update: Rest in Peace Sweet Fay -- via Our Pack

Comments

[savingpets]

RIP Fay. Sending blessings to you and all those who selflessly cared for you...

[Vicki]

Rest in Peace, Fay. May your body, spirit and soul find solace.

[Kathleen]

RIP Fay. Hope you find some good companions over the Rainbow Bridge. My sympathies to those who gave their time, efforts and patience in trying to help Fay.

[YesBiscuit]

Oh bummer. I never knew the medical details of her case. I can see she was disfigured but did it prevent her from eating or what was the reason she had to have the surgery - anyone know?

[Gina]

Just breaks my heart. I feel so awful to Gale and those who give so selflessly of their time and love to heal broken pets.

Godspeed, sweet Fay. You are free of pain and fear now.

[Chris]

Oh, Fay. My heart breaks for you. I am glad that you knew love and compassion at the end and will continue to feel it in heaven forever. You are an angel now baby girl.

[Pai]

@Yesbiscuit -- Without lips to keep her teeth and gums moist, she would've ended up suffering from various oral problems/deterioration.

[Becky]

I offer my deepest sympathies to all of those who knew and/or cared for Faye. To know, firsthand, of her suffering, must have been very painful and my heart goes out to all of you. What you did and have done has not be taken for granted or unappreciated!

I am very grateful knowing that this precious girl did not pass alone, broken and desolate. I am very grateful that she finally received loved and was dearly cared for.

Thanks to all of you who stepped in to help her, as well as those who prayed for her. And I thank God for Mercy.

[David]

I know it's been a while, but some people still think about you, Fay. You're not forgotten. It would have been a blessing to have you.

[Karen Lyons kalmenson]

It is a decade later and you are not forgotten precious soul