There has been an excess of bad news this week, so I’m grateful to the friend who told me about this piece: I Rescued A Human Today, by Janine Allen*. It lifted my spirits and renewed my hope for the world.
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 overworked 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.
Thanks to Lance, teeni, Andrew, Robert, Diane, Evelyn, Cathy, Evan, bikehikebabe, rummuser, B Wilde and Tim for commenting on last week’s post.
That was awesome. Thanks for sharing it here. 🙂
teeni,
) I’m glad you liked it too.
Hi Jean,
That was so beautiful and so true. Thank You!
What wonderful and lifting post!
Jean, that is a beautiful story.
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My cats save my sanity, attitude, and patience quite often. Nice story!
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Thanks for the smile. I needed that.
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Diane, rummuser, Lori and Scott,
🙂 Thanks so much for coming by. There’s a reason so many people have pets, isn’t there? Just looking at pictures of animals, especially dogs, lifts my spirits. And the piece captures why so many people always get their pets from the local shelter…and why volunteers are happy to work with the animals.
You can see my cats — and other stuff — here:
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SpaceAgeSage,
Great pictures! Thanks for the link.
What an awesome story Jean. Thank you for sharing it.
Time and again, I think that my dogs and my cat have really rescued me – their unspoken loyalty and warmth goes a long way!
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Maya,
🙂 I agree, pets are invaluable. Thanks for coming by.
Just reading made want to hug my dog, and thank the Lord, that we found each other at the Humane Society near me. 🙂
Natalie,
Thanks for coming by. The animal rescue groups do a great job.
Yes they do, everyday I log on Facebook I see a miracle, a unwanted dog or cat find a forever home. Actually at the Jamestown Humane Society where I volunteer at too. Every other sunday I go and play with the kitties. That is where I found Miss Garfield and Gretchen. And everyday they brighten my day with their love.
Jean,
This was beautiful, I wish that it could be posted in every vet clinic, shelter, dog park, where ever people who love dogs could see this. Thank you for posting. I have made the decision to adopt any future dogs rather than visit a breeder to purchase a dog. These dogs need us much more.
Sherry,
Someone from our local Friends of the Shelter sent it to all of us. If I ever get a dog it would be from the shelter. Some of my happiest moments have been working with animals over there. Also my granddogs have been rescue animals.
thanks for sharing this and i love it and yes dogs give a lot of uncondtional love to people and they know they are down and will still be there for you. love, pam
pamela,
I’m glad you liked it too. 🙂
every dog i’ve ever had has been a rescued dog. they truly are the best! those of us who have rescued them have found an unusual trait. they actually show or seem to feel gratitude. there is a difference, however slight, that you can see in their actions. my sweet zeke had had his ribs broken, they thought from being kicked. they never healed right. it never affected his wagging though! not only his tail, but his whole self wagged! (remember wilfanddigby.blogspot.com?) that’s what my zekey looked like… just like wilf. a polish lowland sheepdog.
whether pure bred, or little mutt (and kitties too) they just add so much to life, i cannot imagine the world without them.
they are more than animals to me. they are loving spirits in fur.
thank you so much for this post. thank you monk!
and thank you for the work you do in helping to find them homes.
love,
tammy j