I Rescued a Human Today...

I received this from my friends at the Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift today and it really puts pet adoption into perspective. This is the promise we all make to our beloved pets...and they make to us...

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.

Support the Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift and Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary at their event this week, November 18-22nd.
Fabulous Fall Finale!
1 Free book per (paying) customer per day
buy-one-get-one-free shoes/boots (equal or lesser value)
buy-one-get-one-free on clothing (except coats and formal wear)

All proceeds from the Peppermint Pig go to support Safe Haven, a no-kill animal rescue. Every Saturday is adoption day- come out and make a new best friend!
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