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"I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
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.
-Janine Allen
I got this from the IG board I post on. It brought tears to my eyes.
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juju
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
What a tear jerker!
My dog certainly rescued me when I was going through hard times.
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| Posted 11/16/08 1:58 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
that was beautiful.
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| Posted 11/16/08 4:19 PM |
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Babe49
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
Yep, in tears here.
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| Posted 11/16/08 4:25 PM |
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sleepie76
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
that was really sweet.
especially after visiting the shelters this weekend!
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| Posted 11/16/08 5:35 PM |
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RadioLau
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
I have to admit my eyes welled up.
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| Posted 11/16/08 6:09 PM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
OMG thank you for making me teary eyed!! That was beautiful! 
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| Posted 11/16/08 6:43 PM |
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Beth
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
ok, I am crying
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| Posted 11/16/08 8:19 PM |
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MissJones
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| Posted 11/16/08 8:35 PM |
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vmac
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
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| Posted 11/17/08 12:56 PM |
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leese
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
Aww! I wonder if my guy thinks that about me! 
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| Posted 11/17/08 1:57 PM |
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Lisa
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| Posted 11/17/08 2:47 PM |
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Shanti
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
So touching... and so true
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| Posted 11/21/08 4:45 PM |
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alexlynn7
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Re: "I Rescued a Human Today" - a touching read
that just made me cry each of my dogs rescued me during a rough period in my life. i am forever thankful to them...
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| Posted 11/22/08 6:01 AM |
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