I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY
Author: Janine Allen
CPDT
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.
Written by Janine Allen
CPDT, Rescue Me Dog's professional dog
trainer. Janine's passion is working with
people and their dogs. She provides
demonstrations for those who have adopted
shelter dogs, lends email support to adopted
dog owners that need information beyond our
Training Support Pages, and aids shelter staff
and volunteers in understanding dog behavior
to increase their adoptability. Copyright 2009
Rescue Me Dog;
www.rescuemedog.org