I rescued a human today (tissue alert!)

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.

I've seen that before and it always brings tears to my eyes.

Thanks for the reminder of why I am into rescue.

Wow, I never saw that one before. Thank you so much for posting it. It's so, so true.

I hadn't seen that exact one before. I love it. And I love my rescue babies so much (Hooli too of course but he lacks that certain..well, gratefulness. ).

Yes, no matter how often you see it it always makes your throat catch and your chest tighten - one of my favourites.

Yes, always love reading that.

I think it would do every humans soul good to be rescued; I know it did mine!
Thanks for sharing!

Saira wrote:(Hooli too of course but he lacks that certain..well, gratefulness. ).

But he does bring a smile to your face!

Ugghhh total tissue alert but I loved it!

Puggered wrote:Yes, no matter how often you see it it always makes your throat catch and your chest tighten - one of my favourites.

Absolutely.