[jaded2nite]

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.
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[Alffe]

Oh how I love this! Thank you!!

[Doody]

(((Dottie))) That brought tears to my eyes.
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It's so beautiful. And so painful to think about all those sweet, loving souls that need homes. I pray everyday for all the unwanted furbabies in the world.

This little girl that came into my life certainly has given me a ton of unrequited love.

[jaded2nite]

Doody, My 2 never cease to amaze me! No matter how upset I am, they can make me smile. They are helping to keep me sane right now.

[smitty]

Hi,
I just wanted to say, I love the note! I just rescued my 4th pet on Saturday and my husband is about to kill me but, I just couldn't say no. We went to the Humane Society in Detroit, need I say more.... this dog just looked at me and it was over, his name is Polo and he is a 6 month old labradoodle, we put a deposit on him on Friday and went back to see him on Saturday, and I almost didn't take him but they said they thought he may have kennel cough and if I didn't take him that day then they would try to get him in a foster, but if not he would be put down, so I wasn't willing to take that chance and we now have him, the other animals 2 cats and 1 small dog Coton de Tulear are still adjusting, but I think it will work out just fine, hes a real lover. Luckey us. Smitty

[Doody]

Aw, Smitty, bless your heart. He sounds adorable. A good friend of mine has some kind of doodle and he's beautiful. He's a pretty chocolate brown with a chocolate brown nose and big golden eyes. Those dogs are smart!!! His name is Mocha.


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[doxiemama]

I'm new to NT, but I'm getting a rescue doxie tomorrow. I'm so excited. I have a 10 year old doxie and recently went to a dog wash for a rescue group and while my husband stood and waited with our doxie-Dixie, I was looking for a shady spot (I live in Florida) the dachshund rescue people DARE offered me a shady spot and a chair and a doxie to hold. That's how I met my new best friend, he's a 3yr old doxie. We're going to call him Dexter.
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[smitty]

Doody,
Your baby is a cutie!! My little Coton de Tulear is a puppy mill rescue also, he is a great little dog, no problems. If anyone is in the Toledo, Ohio area there is a great rescue called Indian Creek Sanctuary, they are a wonderful group of people that go all over trying to save the puppy mill dogs and really get beautiful dogs.

Smitty

[Doody]

Aw, you guys are awesome!

I think this is an okay place to share the following. I knew President Elect Obama is looking at a shelter dog for his daughters, but I had no idea that he had participated in a campaign to stop puppy mills, although I don't know how much.
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The dog he's holding is Baby.
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She belongs to this lady who's made it her mission to get something done about puppy mills. There are a few brief scenes that could be uncomfortable for some folks, but for the most part it's so sweet to meet Baby and see what her momma is doing!


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[Gianna206]

Thank you for posting this. I love this story! If anyone is looking to rescue, please do! Petfinder.com has some great animals on their site that need homes. I rescued my dog and 3 cats and they're all great, sweet and smart animals!