Pet Adoption or Adopt a Human

Pet Adoption or Adopt a Human

Pet Adoption can be one of the most rewarding things you can do. The number one benefit to adopting a pet from a shelter is you will save a life! With so many pets abandoned for whatever reason, shelters across the country get over-crowded and their resources can only stretch so far.

There are many benefits of pet adoption to seniors who may feel lonely and don’t  have alot of extra activities.  Not to mention the health benefits like lowering their blood pressure.  Studies have shown children benefit from being around pets at an early age and have less frequency to asthma and allergies.

Here is a cool story I came across, hope you enjoy.  I should warn you, however, it is a tissue alert!

Remember to Keep It Pawsitive,

Karen and Trixie

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.  Author unknown

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