[Dailydrool] I have been rescued many times

[Chris Bly]

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, but 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 was able to save one.

I rescued a human today.