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. XOXOXO”
This is a story of one dog from Southern Oregon Humane Society – a dog and cat rescue home. We thought you might like to know how much you mean to us pooches.
May’s comment: It is a big deal to rescue dogs but soon after we realise they have also rescued us. I didn’t rescue Darcy but she rescued me.
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The picture says it all…..what a lovely story and the joy in both their faces.
Oh that is so cool, a story been told from the other side….With a lovely happy ending, I think many of our dogs rescue us x