I rescued a human today

by LoriL Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:54 pm

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.

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by labpaw Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:07 pm

Ok...I'm a sap. That made me cry. Thank you for posting it Lori! paw

by fly'n'beagle Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:15 pm

Made me cry too.... I want to rescue them all....

Stephanie

by flyinlab Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:35 pm

it gave me the chills. thanks for that story

by LynnSWD Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:46 am

I wanted to take a little one home today too (pit x pointer) - but it didn't work out this time.....
Its great to see one more human was rescued.

Lynn

by Labwake Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:12 am

Wow that's really neat. Not I'm thinking EVEN MORE about the shelter dog I went to see on Saturday....it was a tough choice to leave with out that boy. No way, Man!