My friends 
Laura and Richard got adopted by a puppy this week. Their 3rd dog adopted in HK and now they have a full pack. His name is Stan and he's a 3-4 month old German Shephard mix.
His mom was at a dodgy breeding place in the New Territories of Hong Kong and the litter has 8 puppies. All have been rescued and waiting for homes, and Stan was a lucky one that joined one of the most dog loving families in Hong Kong.
I read this poem below on the Hong Kong Dog Rescue site last week and it almost made me cry. To all my friends and families thinking of getting a dog, think about adoption!
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.
2 comments:
Stan is too cute! That poem just killed me. That is what I get for blog surfing on my lunch at work. We adopted a rescue three years ago and so glad we did!
Happy Weekend!
Karen, your little rescue is adorable too! -Dana
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