rescuers, rescue helpers, rescue adopters and lovers -

**amazongold** · 11-19-2008, 07:27 PM

Cross-posted from Lab Chat -

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.

**hifive** · 11-19-2008, 07:34 PM

:-* OMG, that was awesome. Thank you.

Di · 11-19-2008, 07:38 PM

awwww!!

**imported_eastcoastmom** · 11-19-2008, 07:50 PM

Awwwwwww

**Kaylasmom** · 11-19-2008, 07:51 PM

Aren't we all "saved" by our dogs? I know my two, Kayla and Jake, make me work hard to be worthy of their love and respect. Thanks for posting this. It reminds us that we are blessed to have these beings in our lives.

**CJs Mom** · 11-19-2008, 07:51 PM

**YellowJakesMom** · 11-19-2008, 07:52 PM

:'(

Adorable, and so true.

**imported_eastcoastmom** · 11-19-2008, 07:59 PM

I had to steal it. I have some friends on my FB who are involved in rescue...they'll love this

**amazongold** · 11-19-2008, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by eastcoastmom

I had to steal it. I have some friends on my FB who are involved in rescue...they'll love this

Please, share it with everyone who is in rescue, has rescued a dog, or is thinking of it. It just made me think of Shadow when I read it, because Bill and I always said she rescued us.

**imported_zoezoe** · 11-19-2008, 08:12 PM

i got that on my rescue email this week and love it. it describes how i met my sundance; my heart and soul. he was behind those bars looking at me with those huge sad eyes....he was my first rescue ... now a string of many. he left us 3 years ago this christmas........when i read that the other day i smiled; i figured my boy was still talking to me.........