I Rescued A Human Today

I Rescued A Human Today

by Midwest Rescue of Illinois, Inc. on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 8:27am

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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