[nagdu] . I rescued a human today.

[Artie.]

      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 to exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.

      As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in 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 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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