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 wanther 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...