I Rescued a Human Today

I have just been sent this post from a blog by dog trainer Janine Allen and it is so great I thought I would share it with you.

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