Who rescued who?

This is a poem that was sent to me today by the owner of Bark 'till Dark Dog Park in Delaware (aka, Chino's country club).  If you're ever considering adopting a shelter dog, rescuing a random mutt or if you already have - read below.   

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.

 ~Author unknown~