# An Email I Received Today Kleenex may be needed . . . although I did okay. 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 stopp… ## Thread In Rescue / Dogs In Need · started by ILuvMy2Shibas · 7 replies - **Category:** [Rescue / Dogs In Need](https://nihonken.org/community/c/rescue-dogs-in-need) - **Forum:** [Nihon Ken Forum](https://nihonken.org/community/) ## ILuvMy2Shibas · 2008-12-08T18:14:41.000Z Kleenex may be needed . . . although I did okay. 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. ## sunyata · 2008-12-08T18:18:48.000Z Aww! That is really sweet. It is definitely a different perspective. *sniff* I had to grab a tissue. ## Sangmort (moderator) · 2008-12-08T19:03:08.000Z ;_; <3 ~ ## MommyofNiko · 2008-12-08T20:24:34.000Z I love that, makes me so proud to have been rescued! ## xremii · 2008-12-08T21:35:02.000Z That's so beautiful.. it really shows the other side in an optimistic point of view. ## ILuvMy2Shibas · 2008-12-09T11:55:23.000Z I agree it was nice to see what a dog is thinking, i'm so glad Niko rescued Ty and I, and i'm happy Prancer rescued my family!!!! As of next week i'm starting to volunteer at our humane society!!! I'm pretty excited!!! ## santuzza · 2008-12-09T14:31:50.000Z I'm glad I was rescued too. My rescuer is right here snoozing on her sofa. ## ILuvMy2Shibas · 2008-12-09T16:08:38.000Z I wish i could have my dogs with me everywhere i go! --- **Navigate:** [Forum home](https://nihonken.org/community/?format=md) · [Sitemap](https://nihonken.org/community/sitemap.xml)