That time of  year...I don't know who wrote it.

I rescued a human today. Her eyes met mine as she walked down the
corridor peering apprehensively into the cages. I felt her need
instantly and knew I had to help her. I hung upside down in my hammock
and stretched... not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she
stopped at my cage I blocked her view from a little accident I had in
the back. I didn't want her to know that no one had cleaned the litter
box yet. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want
her to think poorly of them.

As she read my information 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 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 to my cage. So many more are out there
who haven't been to a shelter.

So many more to be saved.
At least I could save one. I rescued a human today.

[Posted in FML 6173]