I rescued a human today
 

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!

AWWWW......That's so sweet.

How true that is!!!

Aww! That's nice. :)

so sweet.

I love that... it brings tears to my eyes!

Lovely, thanks for sharing.
hugs,
carmen in nj

I've seen this a few times now, and I LOVE IT every time. It captures the loving, giving essence of a dog, for me. :)

I loved that! It made me cry.:D

So true.....I loved it!!