The Meaning Of Rescue
Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm bed,
I'd like to open my baggage, lest I forget.
There's so much to carry..so much to regret.
Hmm...Yes, there it is, right on the top...
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave...
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.
I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things...
And take me right back?
do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
to never repack?
I pray that you do...I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage...
Will you still want me?
The Worlds 
Greatest Owners An Adoption Story
The new beginning
Here I sit in this cage of loneliness, wondering how I got here. Sitting here wishing that my master would soon appear.
The sun comes up and the sun goes down and still I sit here all alone. Why oh why won't my master come, so he can take me back to our home.
Then one day a man appeared whom i've never seen before. I look up at him, he looks down at me and say's "now your a dog that I adore!"
He opened the door and slid on a leash to take me out for a walk. The joy I felt to get out and run, Boy if I could talk!.
We got outside and the day was bright. I don't know this man, But I felt he was just right. We walked and we talked and had a good time, He looked down at me and asked "how would you like to be mine".
We went back inside and he put back, To the place that I dispised. He went through the door and soon came back and said, "you will be here no more"
Off we went and I know one thing, It's a great feeling having a new beginning!
Written by K.J.D.
The Reason
Author Unknown
I would've died that day if not for you.
I would've given up on life if not for your kind eyes.
I would've used my teeth in fear if not for your gentle hands.
I would have left this life believing that all humans don't care.
Believing that there is no such thing as fur that isn't matted;
Skin that isn't flea bitten;
Good food and enough of it;
Beds to sleep on;
Someone to love me,
To show me that I deserve love, just because I exist.
Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands, your big heart saved me...
You saved me from the terror of the pound,
Soothing away memories of my old life.
You have taught me what it means to be loved.
I have seen you do the same for other dogs like me.
I have heard you ask yourself, in times of despair, why you do it.
When there is no more money, no more room, no more homes,
You open your heart a little bigger, stretch the money a little tighter,
Make just a little more room... to save one more life
I tell you with the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes,
In the best way I know how,
Reminding you why you go on trying.
I am the reason;
The dogs before me were the reason;
As are the ones who come after.
Our lives would've been wasted,
Our love never given,
We would die if not for you!
I remember the day that you came.
So unhappy, your eyes cast down in shame.
Why would someone give you up?
They'd had you since you were a pup.
What would your story be, sweet one?
Did your family grow tired of the doggie fun?
Or maybe you just got old and gray,
No longer moved fast, and just got in the way.
You were so scared, so unsure,
As the person that you loved left you at the door.
I called you by name, told you it would be all right;
I put my arms around your neck and held you so tight.
As time went on and I earned your trust,
Manners and training were a must.
And I know that we made quite a pair.
Another page turns in foster care.
Not every day was hearts and flowers, you know this much is true,
But as a team we kept on trying and saw it all the way through.
We spent much time chasing demons; consistency was the key.
But little did I realize I needed you as much as you needed me.
The time has come, my precious one, look how much you've grown.
There s a family who wants a dog to love for their very own.
You have to move on, as another needs your space.
I know you are ready now, the wag of your tail,
that smile on your face.
I took notes and pictures, right from the start.
But the best memory I have of you is etched deeply in my heart.
I will not say goodbye, as that is forever.
Our bond is special, I'll forget you never.
So spread your wings, my precious one,
the world is waiting for you
Soar high, and fly, and begin your life anew.
by Pam Thiess
