I stumbled across this a while ago and I loved it so much. Well I just found it again and I wanted to share it. For those who have rescued an animal, big or small, you've made a difference...
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 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 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 all would be well. Soon my kennel
door opened and her smile was so bright 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 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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