A Rescue story

[too&me]

(Shamelessly stole this from CL in San Antonio-it could apply to any animal or human. )
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.

~ Anonymous ~

[Patty, Linus and Co.]

What a touching twist.

[MoluccanZoey]

That's a great story! I'm going to have to share it. Thanks for posting it!

[Julie]

just beautiful

[bonnie]

Awww.... tear...

[Michelle and Fids]

That is so sweet, thank you for sharing it.

[iti hoa's mom]

Yes, I think us humans do need rescuing at times or help in making us more human.

[Anne-Samantha's Mom]

awwwww how touching...aww

[angelvixe]

What a wonderful story. Well, thats my cry for the day.

[iti hoa's mom]

This past week was not a good one for me. One of the reasons is I lost one of my closest friends....Girl. Girl was a Polish Lowland Sheepdog....the one I raced all the time....number one in the country of her breed doing this sport. Her and I were meant for each other. She needed someone who knew how to train dogs, I needed someone as a companion and would be there for me....I found a posting on the internent and had my sisters check her out (I was in Tx and she was in wisc). I picked up up over a TG holiday and she drove back to tx with me. At 15 months she was unsettled because she had lived on their farm with other litter mates and aunts and uncles. She was the favorite of the new pups and they all hung out with her.

A lot of time was spent traing and we formed an extremely strong bond. You rarely saw me without her and I always traveled with her.

She had good manners and was the protector of the house, me and the flock.

She passed away at home and I was there. She had only been noticeably sick about 1 1/2 days and I had a vet appointment the next day. Girl probably died of cancer. She had a large mass on her side which had been biopsied negative 2 times. Because of the size and location it would have been a hard surgery. She had this a couple of years. She still raced and loved life. She was almost 12.

I miss her terribly. It is hard to hear Ava calling Giiiirrrrl, Girl COME. I had to tell AVa Girl wouldn't be coming anymore.

Grief shall pass and there are a number of other critters that need me. I tried explaining to Tony what tears were as he and Molly (Scarlet) tried cleaning them off my face. Each of the other dogs are being a bit needier and needing a bit more loving. We went to dog training sunday. Hard for me but it was good for them and actually good for me to get out.

Meanwhile Jack (polish lowland sheepdog) has a new friend in clyde (kitten) who has decided he wants to nurse on Jack....Jack (yep, Jack is a boy dog) is so good and doesn't mind...just looks at me like..."does this kitty ride the short bus?"

[Diane, Clouds assignment]

Peggy, so sorry for your loss. It's so difficult to loose a companion that is so devoted and loyal. I know you gave her a wonderful home and life. Huggs to you and your family in this difficult time.:pat:

[Larry, Baby and Me]

Peggy -- I am so sorry that you lost Girl. You told many stories of her and she will be missed by us all.

Wing Hugs to you.

Lar

[Violet]

I am very sorry for your loss, and will pray for all of you

[too&me]

Nothing will replace her warm doggie breath and loving eyes but you can hold those memories close. So sweet to hear the flocks reaction to your tears. With time even these memories will be happier ones. Big hugs :hugz:

[Julie]

Peggy,

The loss of a four legged furry one hits us so deep and for so long. Take solice in the others around you, for they love you with absolute devotion too.

[birdie]

Peggy~ :hgz: she gave you many years and much love, never easy to lose that.

[Patty, Linus and Co.]

I'm so sorry Peggy. I hope the time when the happy memories stand out over the sorrow of loss comes quickly for you.

[Annette]

Peggy I understand and empathize with what you must be going through at this time. Its so hard to lose someone so close to you. My cat Fred left me last spring. He was sick for months. Losing him knocked the wind out of me, but over time the tears eased up and my memories of him began to give me comfort and remind me to be thankful for the time I had with him. So allow yourself time to mourn, however long it takes, you need that. It is after this time you will then be able to embrace your many memories of Girl for a lifetime of comfort.

Annette

[iti hoa's mom]

Thank you everyone. Your words are comforting. The other dogs are a bit needieer and I have spent more time with them just playing and doing things. I know we will be ok and onto another chapter in our life.