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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

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.



8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I like it, thanks for posting it.

Anonymous said...

Another excellent post!
Ain't it the truth!

Tina said...

I love this...beautiful. Thanks for posting.

Anonymous said...

Joe,

You got me with this one.

J

Anonymous said...

You have no idea how close to home this hits. Thanks for the post.

Cathy said...

awww yay! this was great :)

Anonymous said...

Everybody needs Somebody!

Anonymous said...

And they do just that --- thanks for posting. EW