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Animal Success Stories
... Janine Allen ...
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 overworked 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.
AIDEN
12.29.2010
Aiden is now Max. Since we already had Ginger, my wife thought they sounded like an old couple in a 50's movie, Max & Ginger. They get along super. Max is so laid back with Ginger that you would think they had been together from birth. She is a little Diva around here and treats Max like a puppy of hers. When I wrestle with them, Ginger makes sure Max doesn't get too rough, and lays her head on top of his to settle him down. Plus, she makes sure he is groomed as he needs by licking his face and ears. he has been a Beautiful addition to our family and is loved by everyone the comes into our home. I do think he has a bit of Rooster in him though! During the work week, we are up at 4:00 AM to walk them both around the neiborhood before we go to work. On the Weekends, I like to sleep in when possible, but if Max sees the sun come up, it's time for everyone to be up. he will come to the side of the bed and lay his rather long front legs on the middle of my chest and proceed to push until I get up and take our walk.
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