Rescued

So I found this on the website for the West Texas Chow Rescue page and I thought it was really sweet.  We often say this dog is a "rescue" or I "rescued" him/her, but its not just the dog thats 'rescued' but also the person as well.  Chingu wasn't the only one rescued in our story because he also rescued me so I guess we were both rescued.

Anyways I thought it was just a very sweet sentiment:

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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