Buddy
I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY
by Janine Allen
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, or me....
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 glass to comfort her. She seemed so 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 the kennel people brought me to meet her. I wanted to instantly jumped into her arms, to let her know that I would keep her safe, be always by her side, do everything I could to see that smile and sparkle in her eyes when she saw me, and touched me.
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.
STARLITE
Here is a happy tail from Ali and Miss, what a cute mommy and daughter!
Remember me and Starlite's puppy??
Well, I named her Miss and she is 14 months old now!
She is doing fabulous and is such a great pup! We live in Southern California now.
She adores the beach too!