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.
