Thursday, June 30, 2011

Meet Nick!


Pictures from Lynn...thanks ♥










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 someones 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.


























11 comments:

hedgie said...

He looks right at home!!!! Sweetness personified. And what a great poem from Kay!!!! Love it.

JudyEddy said...

What a wonderful poem as tear go down my cheeks Love the picture of him He is always smiling He is in for a wonderful life with you

NatureNut said...

What a wonderful dog and poem!! I'm tearing up, too!
Nick is a smiley face and now you'll have one, too!!!

magpie said...

This is such a stunning event..
two of God's loveliest ones, together on the planet in one place

Poignant poem,
Handsome Nick,
Beautiful Paula

xoxo ☺ ♥

stronghunter said...

Beautiful poem!

Lovely and very lucky dog, Paula.

stronghunter said...

Beautiful poem!

Lovely picture of a very lucky dog, Paula.

magpie said...

wonderful new pictures too!
Hey - your hair colors match ☺

Costume Lady said...

How wonderful that you two found each other!
Do we know why he had to be given up for adoption? He has the most pleasant look on his face...gotta love him:)

Lori O. said...

So wonderful for both of you. Looks like a perfect match. Big hugs to each of you, and a Stella Chewey treat for Nick.

Lynne2 said...

Congrats Nick and Paula!

Mema Jo said...

That poem is awesome - I loved it and I am happy for Nick rescuing you!
Many happy memories for you both! ♥