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animaloverrun User is Offline

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11/19/2008 5:39 PM
For those of us who have been rescued..... 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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11/19/2008 8:02 PM
I cried so hard when I read this. I wish to God more people would have a heart about animals that get dumped in shelters. I work in a rescue shelter and I cannot get over the people that come in and adopt a dog and then turn right around and bring it back. You can see in that dog's eyes the sadness and hurt at being rejected again. Barbara

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11/19/2008 10:49 PM
I'm crying my eyes out right now. My computer is acting up but I was drawn to animaloverrun's headline. If that isnt the sweetest,dearest story!!!! Then I cried even more when I read what Barbara wrote. Two days ago I read "Marley and Me" and I feel as though I may never stop crying.!!!! But,thank you for that sweet shelter dog letter. Priscilla

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11/20/2008 9:31 AM
Wow! That was GREAT!! And I'm also happy to know I'm not the only cryer in the bunch! Thanks!

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11/20/2008 3:03 PM
Grips my heart...I can actually feel it. Imagine how much better life would be if everyone could own a pet.

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11/21/2008 3:22 AM
Oh my God, could anything tug at my soul anymore than this? I think not. What great writing on a wonderful story. I can tell that you are of great spirit, with great soul. I told my beloved lab [ tuffenough ] this , and I am not sure if it was the story, or my tears that got him into his -- don't cry mom I love you mode--. More people need to be able to " know how to listen " to our best friends. Bonnie

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