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I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY by Janine Allen

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 overworked 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.
It only takes one person to save a life or make a difference



Name:    Princess
Gender:    Female
Breed:    Shar Pei - lab mix
Color:    Tan
Age:    6 years
Weight:    Medium-large


Princess has been waiting and waiting for the right forever home and this is a girl who has been very patient. This golden haired lab sharpei cross is healthy despite having challenges with diabetes, which is under control. She needs to watch what she eats. She also has slight vision problems but still manages to get around just fine, with gentle guidance. Princess has lived with another dog, her brother, her whole life, so she might do well in a multiple dog household or as an only. If someone were interested in adopting Princess and Justice together, we think that would be just fine. But it is not mandatory. Princess is the type of dog that would do well with a couple of walks a day and tons of hanging out with her new adopter.

For more information on how to adopt Princess, please contact the Healdsburg Animal Shelter, 570 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 431-3386.



Name:    Justice
Gender:    Male
Breed:    Shar pei lab mix
Color:    Tawny
Age:    6 years
Weight:    Large


Justice came to the Healdsburg Animal Shelter with his sister Princess more than a year ago. Why this sweet boy has not found a home is a mystery to us. We do know that Justice did not have the best of an early puppyhood, but despite that he remains pretty upbeat. Justice is not the bravest boy in the neighborhood, which his potential adopter would want to respect. What that means is Justice would need an owner who will take the time to train him, take him for nice walks and let him know he does not have to be in charge. He can just be a big dog lug and hang out. Justice appears to be a mix between a lab and a sharpei. That is where he gets his pretty golden coat and smushed face that is so cute, oops, handsome. Take Justice home and be amazed at how happy you will be with this fellow who has earned the right to just be a dog.

For more information on how to adopt Justice, please contact the Healdsburg Animal Shelter, 570 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448,
(707) 431-3386.

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