Thursday, June 30, 2011

I rescued a human today


Oh, yes, I could. 

From JAMES NELSON & the Internet: I  RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY
           Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.
           As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.
           As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.
           She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship.
          A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.
          Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.  I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.                                     I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

          I rescued a human today.
       “Dogs' lives are too short.  Their only fault, really.”  ~Agnes Sligh Turnbull



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