I received this from friend-of-the-blooger Wendy. What better example of a dog’s love? If anyone knows who the author is, please tell us.
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.
Wipe away that tear and have a good day!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
dog must take good care..if you want to put your dog on shelter,put them in proper shelter were they can play,run etc. not in the shelter that they cannot run or look like in the prisoner..
Janine – thanks for your wonderful piece, and for letting us know where it came from!
Thanks for posting my prose. I originally posted it here:
http://rescuemedog.org/dog-blog/i-rescued-a-human-today-by-janine-allen/