I Rescued a Human Today

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.

HELP FIND THIS DOG

Mystery swirls around injured pooch
Humane Society thinks she's stolen

BY JOHN A. TORRES • FLORIDA TODAY • November 10, 2008

Jenna is two years old, has big brown eyes and still drools all over her food.
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But she has been away from her family for several weeks and may even have been abducted to help train killer dogs. In fact, her real name is not Jenna at all.

She is a Catahoula leopard hound mix found in the Fellsmere area limping, scarred and scared.

Now Vero Beach Humane Society officials are hoping to locate the veterinarian whose unique operation helped give this dog her day.

The pooch was found limping in an area notorious for dog fighting, officials said. But after reviewing X-rays, shelter veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Bybee recognized the pooch had previously undergone extensive -- and expensive -- lifesaving surgery.

"The surgery would have cost her family several thousand dollars," Bybee said. "It's clear that someone, or some family, really loved her."

Staffers have gotten attached as well, nicknaming the canine Jenna.

After spending a few weeks trying to find the dog's owner, the emphasis is now to try and locate the vet who performed the specialized surgery. Bybee said the procedure was so unique to the animal that any vet would remember performing the operation.

Details of the operation are being kept secret to ensure she is returned to the right family.

Humane Society officials speculate the dog may have been stolen and then used as practice for the fighting dogs.

"She's too gentle to have been used as a fighting dog but our fear is that she may have been used as what's called a bait dog," said Janet Winikoff, director of education at the Humane Society of Vero Beach.

Officials say that since there is a possibility the dog was stolen, the search may expand beyond Central Florida.

"We are trying to do everything possible to reunite Jenna with her family," said Maria Ramirez, the shelter's animal care manager.

Contact Torres at 242-3649 or jtorres@floridatoday.com.

Pure Bred Beagle Siblings Need Rehoming ASAP!!!

Subject: Pure Bred Beagle Siblings Need Rehoming ASAP!!!
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 09:53:26 -0800 (PST)
From: Lookin' For Animal Rescue
To: lookinforloveanimalrescue@yahoo.com



Everyone:

These two cuties, Abby and Max, have lived with a family in Corpus Christi since puppyhood. Their owner has contacted me, desperate to rehome them ASAP, because she says they have taken to fighting with each other the past couple of months and, she's afraid they'll hurt each other, if not separated. She said the family has decided to give both up, rather than keeping one or the other, because they have two children and don't want to force one of the kids to give up "their" dog. All of this may, or may not, be true, of course but, bottom line is if safe placement can't be found for these two ASAP, they're going to end up in Corpus Christi Animal Control and that WON'T end well.

The information I have for them is as follows: they are 4 years old (on Dec. 19), are sterilized, current on vaccines and heart worm prevention. Both were HW tested negative in April '08, per the owner; get along well with other animals and do very well with children.

Please take a look, crosspost far and wide and let me know if anyone can help Max and Abby. Transport assistance available. Thanks!



Thecia Anne Taylor
LOOKIN' FOR LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE (Rockport,Tx)
361/219-8018
www.lookinforlove.petfinder.com
In memory of Sasha, my most beloved baby girl...my life was forever touched by yours,
which was far, far too short...rest in peace my little one...I miss you so.