Another dog "thing"
 

This was on the web page of the dog rescue where we got Leo (or, after reading this, maybe you'll agree that he saved us instead). I thought y'all might find it as sweet & touching as I did. It makes me tear up.

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​

Bless you for saving an animal.

Truthfully? He saved us. We'd had to have our other dog put down & were in a real low place. Leo won't let you be in a low place... unless you bring a ball along for him to chase... LOL!

I have tears in my eyes and I'm hugging my rescued dog. She has blessed my husband and I in so many ways - I know I couldn't possibly list them all! Thank you so much for posting.

That is probably more true than we realize.

As I need to go find some kleenex now.

How true this is. One of the things I love about my two rescue dogs is that they make me smile every day. No matter what a rotten day it is, no matter how low I'm feeling, they always make me smile.

What a nice thing. And so true.

my kids adopted Poo-Chie for me as a Xmas gift 4 years ago. I waned to someday have a rat terrier, Poo-Chie is toy poodle and chihuahua mix but kids thought she looked like a terrier. It was three weeks to Xmas when they came in and handed me this small red foil gift bag and told me it wouldn't keep til Xmas. I opened it to find a very little brown and white pup with the most expressive big brown eyes. Only eight weeks old and so scared, she immediately found a place in my heart and in my bed as she wouldnt stay in the laundry basket at the foot of the bed. She has become my constant companion and staunch protector. She hasnt figured out yet that people arent really scared of her 10.5 lbs of ferociousness specially since she wears her heart(large rounded heart-shaped spot) on her back for all to see .

thank you, so true. Barb

When I lost my sweet dog CoCo to cancer, there was such a yawning void. She was my constant companion and friend. I would reach down to pet her and of course she wasn't there. It was just six weeks after my loss that I went to adopt another dog from the pound. I know some people may think that it's too soon but Tag, my new dog, does not know that the early pets were as much for him as for CoCo. Everyone is different, but my advice is don't be afraid to give your heart to another friend.

They are our best friends. Thanks.

I honestly couldn't make it without my "fur babies"! they are there when I need a hug, a shoulder to cry on, or just someone to love me! Almost all my pets are rescues, and I wish I had room for more!

Sitting here bawling - lost my old guy in the fall and haven't been able to go finding a pal. Thanks for the wonderful post!

Makes me cry. One of our 3 Goldens is a rescue too. My dear Anna, the sweetest girl. She has my husband wrapped around her little paw. It will be 6 years on July 1st that she came into our home.

Such love from those with four feet. I found mine almost 3 years ago in the parking lot at work. Vet said she wouldn't make it, but my Sissy proved him wrong. She found me, just like the furbaby in your story. Loved your story.

Very sweet....my rescuer Topo is my constant companion....for the past six years he has been my shadow. Topo has cancer, so our journey is not destined to be very much longer....their time with us is short, but intense.

What a sweet & touching story. Yes it does bring tears to your eyes. I think that your famliy & Leo are all very lucky. :thumbup: Although I don't have dogs, all of our cats (six inside & one outside) are all rescue cats. Going to the shelters are hard to leave with just one, but if everybody would adopt a pet we could save so many more. I highly recommend it. :D
God Bless Leo & your family.

Rebecca, such a nice article. Glad you have a new dog and one that you rescued.

I have 5 dogs and three cats, all with sad stories but all are now living a wonderful life----and I think they know it. I also transport dogs on the weekends to get them out of shelters; Georgia has a very high euthanasia rate and the dogs that get saved head to new homes and rescue groups usually in the Northeast. They are so sweet and so grateful for some human affection, even if I only have them for the couple of hours that I drive them.

Simply Beautiful -- Thanks.

I have seen that many times and cry every time I read it. Emma S . I didn't even wait 6 weeks. Daisy was sent to me in just one week by my little guy I just know it. She is different from him in so many way but she is my constant companion and she gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. I still miss him dreadfully but having her makes it a little easier.

That is wonderful. They need all the help they can get.. I know if I had my own place I would have at least one more dog. as it is I am only allowed one .. Since my brothers step daughter has a big dog and 2 cats.

Hello Teacherbailey, I have a friend here that does rescue work. She also transports dogs for new homes. I wonder if you two have ever crossed paths, her name is Susan. You both do great work. :thumbup:

Tears here. We just lost our 1st rescued dog last Friday. My heart is aching for my husband who is struggling with the loss of his pal of 13 yrs. We have 2 more rescues in our lives but Ranger was pretty special.

The floodgates opened here too! I just lost my Jimmy 3 weeks ago from very rapid onset CHF that did not respond to treatment. He was 14. I'm going to be looking for a new companion to "rescue" me VERY soon.

After our 17 yr old poodle died that we had since he was 8 weeks old- there was a 6 year void of which I couldn't get another animal (Sherlock dying just broke my heart, and whom I still miss) .. Then one day we were at the Roice Hurst no kill shelter here and I saw her .. She is my avatar- I am so glad she rescued me from a life of loneliness and not having another animal in my heart .. thank you for sharing this lovely story- I printed it on velum and going to frame it. maybe even make her a quilt out of dog material with those words on it .. Thank you !

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!!

This is so true-we just adopted a fur baby from PawsSafe here in CT. She is the sweetest, most loving and I am so glad we added her to our family.

Our other fur babies now have a new friend!

Please pass the tissues. Sob---Sob

I know exactly what you're talking about, Emma. We had to have our beloved Yankee put down in October. We both were crushed, seriously crushed (tho we knew we'd "done the right thing"). We agreed to get another dog (a small adult dog) come spring (who wants to start out with a new dog in a WI winter, right?). But I very soon found myself sneaking peeks at Petfinder (we just get rescues) & by Thanksgiving, we both agreed that we'd get a new dog as soon as one "spoke to us". Well, Leo spoke to us... a 10-month-old Lab/Bassett hound mix. So, no small adult dog in the spring... a puppy in the winter. Thank goodness it was a warm winter... LOL! But we'd have braved sub-zero weather for Leo. We adore him. Did he "take Yankee's place"? No. He wasn't intended to. I still miss Yankee every day. But I have my darling Leo (who is in the process of throwing himself against the back door so I'll come let him back in) & we wouldn't trade him for all the money in the world!

What a beautiful story. We need to keep adopting and rescuing these poor little animals. I know in Jan.,2012, we adopted our little Crissy. A mini Dachshund. She is the light of our life. She is still adjusting. Trust is getting better, but it'll take time. But she is the sweetest pup-1 1/2 years old.

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. Ranger was very lucky to have such a devoted family. Please know that all of you are in my heart tonight.

Oh, Teri... please know how very sorry I am to hear of your loss. Maybe Jimmy is playing with my Yankee & Debbie's Ranger over the rainbow bridge. I hope so! Please lean in close to your 'puter so I can give you a big ol' {{{ H U G }}}.

You're exactly right. I just don't "get" people who think rescues are somehow "faulty" or "second-class". I've had nothing but rescues my whole life (my 1st memory is going to the pound with my folks when I was 3 to get my first dog), both purebreds & mutts, & they are THE best pets EVER.

I'm so happy you have your Crissy. Just be patient... she'll come to trust you & wil forget all the bad stuff that happened before she got her forever family!

I lost my rescued brown lab last year. Not two months later, while searching petfinders.com, I saw another chocolate lab--this time, a male. I started to complete the application, but cancelled it because I couldn't make this decision unilaterally. My DH had to agree also. Well, to make a long story short, three days later, I received a phone call that the new guy was mine. A friend who is an animal communicator said that my recently-deceased girl had pushed the application along. Jack is my best buddy now. He and my other lab get along famously and have since day 1. I am so sure that Lexie arranged this.

I believe that, too. I think the greatest testament we can give to our deceased pets is to love another one. I know Yankee sent Leo to me... I just know he did. While he was alive, it just tore Yank up to see me upset & I'm sure its no different now that he's over the Rainbow Bridge.

I'm so glad you have your Lexie. Leo gives her a big ol' hound bark/howl "Howdy!".

So sweet - Thanks Rebecca. I've got tears in my eyes (hiding in my office at lunch).

Who saved who, maybe a little bit of both. God Bless you both.

All four of my dachshunds are rescues. Daisy, who is now almost seven, was only seven months when I adopted her from the Lee County Humane Society. They told me she was skittish. When I got there, there was a woman with a little girl talking to them, and the little girl was not "skittish", but definitely not a kid I would want to give a puppy to, especially not a doxie. Naturally, Daisy was the one they wanted. I managed to talk them out of taking her, with just a little hard feelings, lol. The shelter worker told me she was greatly relieved that I was taking Daisy home with me.

Daisy has more than repaid me. She was my support thru my cancer treatment, which I went thru away from home and husband. She is my service dog, travels with me when I take any long trips, sleeps with me, wakes me from nightmares, and keeps me company on nights when my hip, shoulder, neck, etc gives me too much pain. Just recently, she was so clingy and close that I worried something might be wrong with her, so I asked a friend of mine who is an animal communicator to do a reading on her. I found out that Daisy was worried that she might not be doing a good enough job of taking care of me, and didn't want to let me down. She also told her that I needed to check out my right eye, because I had a problem with it.

I had her tell her that she was doing a great job, and not to worry, that her dad would make sure to help take care of me too, and that her little sister, Molly was now helping out. And that I would watch my right eye. She was right about the eye. I apparently had gotten something in there, and it caused some real irritation problems. Our dogs know about our health problems before we do. Molly is also a rescue, and is my medical alert dog. They really pay us back in so many ways.

You all just had to make me cry, didn't ya. Lost my boxer Floyd a year and ahalf ago, I didn't adopt a dog , but got two kittens who are now a year old, one i very special to me the other is more independent, but still love him. And I also had my sons dog living with me for 6 mos, now I'm living with him, and he's a sweety.