Isabels FayeValentine & Katamari

Female

Loma Linda, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Manila, Philippines. Currently residing in Southern California
About Me:
I am a college girl working towards her Music Education degree. I give piano and classical guitar lessons on the side. I love corgis and the sounds corgis make. I think if corgis could sing, they can definitely carry a tune.
Welsh Corgi Breeder?
No
About My Corgi(s):
The first corgi I've ever owned is Faye Valentine. I rescued her from a careless breeder in Illinois. She's not spayed or housebroken, she's very obese and she has bald spots because of allergies. She's on her way to being rehabilitated.

Oh, and she's very camera shy. When she's scared, shy or unsure she folds her ears down. It's so hard to keep her still for a picture! Any tips for taking good pictures?

Faye is now 4 years old :)


**UPDATE 04/22/09**
Faye is doing much better. Her coat has improved, she's not so shy anymore and has been making those trademark corgi noises. She likes to make them when I play the piano or to wake me up in the morning. She still has some weight to lose still and learn how to be more social around other dogs at the park.

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06/01/09 - NEW CORGI!!!

I just rescued a corgi from the Devore Shelter, which is a high-kill shelter. I was so lucky to have found her just in time. Most of the dogs had kennel cough and the conditions were horrible. I saw her eating food on the floor next to the other dogs' fecal matter. She ran towards me and tried to squeeze her face through the bars of the cage. I knew I had to get her out of there and give her a good home.

I named her Katamari. "Kat" for short. One of my favorite video games is Katamari Damashii which, roughly translated from japanese means "lump/mass of spirit/energy." She is approximately a year old. We will be working on potty training as soon as she recovers from being sedated after spay surgery.
I have:
Pembroke

Comment Wall:

  • Sam Tsang

    Welcome Isabel and Faye!
  • Stephanie & Lola

    Welcome! My boyfriend is from Manila also, and has only recently moved to the US. Any plans on visiting?
  • Chelsey

    Thanks for the comment, and kudos for rescuing!

    You're right, ours do look alike. =]
  • CaptainCorgi

    Thanks for being my friend! *Corgi hugs* Your Corgi is adorable! Very sweet looking. <3!
  • CaptainCorgi

    Thank you from us both! *Corgi hugs* I love the name Faye Valentine <3
  • Great Basin Corgi's

    Thank you for your comment on Emee - she is a handful because I spoiled her! I hope Faye is going well - that is really wonderful that you adopted her and our Corgi's wish her all the best of everything, she's in good hands now!
  • Carmen

    I love Faye's name. Did you name her? It is a great Cowboy Bebop reference. She is absolutely adorable.

    I can completely understand your reaction at the vet. You did the right thing by saying something when she struck at your dog. Some people are really weird about animals. A lady at Petco once went on and on about Trunks barking one time when we walked in. She kept telling us he sounded just like a pitbull that had bitten her. We just walked away after she told us the story a few times.
  • Molly

    I can't beleive how different Faye looks from when you got her! You've really done a great job taking care of her. Hope to see you at the next meetup:)
  • Gail's Lil' Gizmo

    i think it is great to rescue Faye. She looks like she is well adjusted and happy. love your pictures.
  • Randi with Elphie, Tommy and Puppies

    Hi Isabelle...yes, I named her after the wicked witch! I love it when someone connects those dots. Thanks for the welcome
  • Kelly

    Aww Gibson thanks you! :)
  • Mean Eyed Corgi

    Faye looks very sweet! I hope she's feeling better.
  • Mochi

    Hooray for another happy beginning! Congrats on your beautiful new corgi.
  • Bev Levy

    What a beauty! Love the name too. Good luck with your new family member.
  • CorGeek

    Excellent name! Hope she doesn't have the memory issues of the original. ;^)
  • Katelyn

    HAHAH! I LOVE you're dog's name! Faye Valentine! That's just awesome! YAY for cowboy bebop!
  • Laura

    Your corgi's are beautiful! I'm so glad you rescued Katamari. I had such a hard time finding my corgi that to think these corgis end up in high kill shelters shock me! I enjoy your blog entries too!
  • Erin & Faye

    Another Faye!!! Hello to west coast Faye, from east coast Faye!