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11-14-2008, 06:05 PM | #1 | |||
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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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11-14-2008, 06:17 PM | #2 | |||
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Oh how I love this! Thank you!!
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11-15-2008, 06:29 PM | #3 | |||
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(((Dottie))) That brought tears to my eyes.
. . 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.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | jaded2nite (11-15-2008) |
11-15-2008, 07:36 PM | #4 | |||
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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.
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11-20-2008, 07:05 PM | #5 | ||
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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 |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Doody (11-20-2008), jaded2nite (11-22-2008) |
11-20-2008, 07:29 PM | #6 | |||
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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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11-20-2008, 07:59 PM | #7 | |||
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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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"Thanks for this!" says: | Doody (11-21-2008), jaded2nite (11-21-2008) |
11-21-2008, 12:10 AM | #8 | ||
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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 |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Doody (11-21-2008) |
11-21-2008, 03:50 PM | #9 | |||
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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. . The dog he's holding is Baby. . 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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"Thanks for this!" says: | Alffe (11-21-2008), jaded2nite (11-22-2008) |
11-27-2008, 01:41 AM | #10 | ||
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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!
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