[StBernard] I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY

[Westley Annis]

God bless all you rescuers out there!

 
 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.