Awww loved this one.
On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 1:09 PM, Barry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> 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.
>
> Barry
>
>
>
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cindy
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