Title: I rescued a human today.
Shopdaddy - December 13, 2008 09:52 PM (GMT)
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 keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side. 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. :)
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 keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side. 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. :)
rlawry - December 13, 2008 10:19 PM (GMT)
Cowboy rescued a human at the Dan Roberts concert. He is a fantastic hiker. He can find the trail when it is poorly marked, and he never goes far from your side.
catsndogs - December 14, 2008 04:46 AM (GMT)
Thanks for posting the picture. Could you send a copy of the picture to the Humane Society so we can put it on our Happy Homes board?
He is a great dog. He and his fellow dogs & cats have rescued 247 humans this year. Like the poem says "So many more to be rescued. I'm glad I could save just one". :wub:
We will be open extended hours until Christmas Sundays 10 AM to 2 PM and Mondays 8 AM to 12 Noon for adoptions only.
He is a great dog. He and his fellow dogs & cats have rescued 247 humans this year. Like the poem says "So many more to be rescued. I'm glad I could save just one". :wub:
We will be open extended hours until Christmas Sundays 10 AM to 2 PM and Mondays 8 AM to 12 Noon for adoptions only.