Who is lucky?

Working with rescues, I often hear how lucky one dog is to be adopted, but truly is the dog lucky or are we the lucky ones. I am not going to deny that having a dog or dogs is always easy, it requires responsibilities: walking them (thus getting up early for me-though I don't mind it), training them (takes time)... However, I know Curley is why I get up early in the morning. His love is why I don't ever feel alone. Curley is my family. I feel "lucky" that Curley is in my life. His love is unconditional, so is mine for him. He teaches me everyday about "life". He taught me to appreciate the simple moments in a day, whether it is walking early and hearing the beautiful sound of birds, or simply enjoying having him in my arms. As I observe him, I learn the importance to explore and live in the moment. I am the lucky one, no doubt about it. In many ways, Curley saved me: he taught me to live and love.

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 make 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.”

~~~Author unknown