i rescued a human today

[Erin251]

someone posted this on a differnt boxer forum, and i thought i would share it with you guys

I rescued a human today.

His eyes met mine as he walked down the corridor, peering apprehensively into our kennels. I felt his need instantly, and knew I
had to help him. I wagged my tail - not too exuberantly - so he wouldn't be afraid. As he stopped at my kennel, I blocked his
view of a little accident I had at the back of my cage. I didn't want him to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes,
the shelter keepers get too busy, and I didn't want him to think badly of them. As he read my kennel card, I hoped that he
wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and I want to make a difference in someone's life.

He got down on his knees and made little "kissy" sounds at me. I pushed my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to
comfort him. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck. He was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down his cheek and I raised
my paw to assure him that all would be well.

Soon, my kennel door opened and his smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into his arms. I promised to keep him safe. I
promised to always be by his side. I promised to do everything that I could to see him smile. He was so fortunate that he
stopped at my kennel. There are so many of them out there that need to be saved.

I rescued a human today.

[Marylou Mader]

that is darling, and so very true. Speaking of saving, did anyone else hear about the Dachshund that was found in a burned out bldg in the rubble 1 month after the fact? It was in the news today, a 1 year old female Dachshund named Lola was found by her owner who had gone back to the site to remove a car from the drive and heard noises and come to find her beloved dachshund. I almost cried when I saw it...

[Erin251]

oh wow, i am very surprised she was alive

[Doreen]

That is a beautiful piece Erin!

and no... I didn't hear that on the news about the Dachshund... awww...