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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