DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.
DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed.
DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan.
DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.
DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer".
More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.
DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time...
1. Believe caring for a pet for 15 years does not seem like a lifetime
2 Look forward to big, wet kisses when you come home each day
3. Like sharing your house with someone who sheds, tracks dirt occasionally, and possibly drools
4. Don't mind sharing your house with someone who will never clean up after themselves
5. Want to take care of someone every day
6. Love a playmate who likes to chase balls and drag off shoes
7. Don't mind a playmate who likes to slobber on balls and shoes
8. Would like to spend your extra money on pet food, toys, veterinary care, chew bones, and more chew bones
9. Want someone to adore you even on a bad hair day
10 .Believe that spaying and neutering pets will help solve the pet overpopulation problem
11. Can't imagine leaving your devoted pet behind when you move
12. Want to keep an ID tag on your pets, so they can get back to you no matter what
13 Enjoy unconditional love and constant companionship
1. Believe caring for a pet for 15 years does not seem like a lifetime
2. Look forward to having your ankles rubbed dry by an affectionate, hairy animal
3. Don't mind sharing your house with someone who sheds, tracks kitty litter, and throws up hairballs
4. Don't mind sharing your house with someone who will never clean up after themselves
5. Loves a housemate who will randomly and regularly entertain you with outrageous and silly antics (at their whim, not yours)
6. Want to take care of someone every day
7. Like your lap warmed whenever you sit down
8. Would like to spend your extra money on pet food, toys, veterinary care, kitty litter; and more kitty litter
9. Want to be welcomed with a soft purr of appreciation
10. Believe that spaying and neutering pets will help solve the pet overpopulation problem
11. Can't imagine leaving your devoted pet behind when you move
12. Want to keep an ID tag on your pets, so they can get back to you no matter what
13. Enjoy unconditional love and constant companionship
14. Believe that keeping your cat indoors is for your pet's well being
If you can start the day without caffeine,
If you can get along without pep pills,
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining to and at people with your
troubles,
If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful
for it,
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy
to give you any time,
If you can overlook it when those you love take it out on
you when, through no fault of your own, something goes
wrong,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can ignore a friend's limited education and never
correct him or her,
If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor
one,
If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
If you can honestly say that deep in your heart you have
no prejudice against creed, sex, color, religion, national
origin, gender preference or politics,
Then you have almost reached the same level of
development as your dog or cat.
If not, maybe you should use this as a guideline for
improvement.
Had I not made the decision to participate in rescue, I would never have had the chance to meet him.
If I had sat here comfortably in my home and said "I already have four dogs and I know that I couldn't
take in another - even on a temporary basis," I would never have met this dog.
Yes, it takes time to rescue and foster... but who gave me Time in the first place? And why or what was
the reason I was given Time? To fill my own needs? Or was there another reason ever so small and
seemingly insignificant, like rescuing this one dog, that could make a difference in another's life?
Perhaps to add joy, hope, help and companionship to another who is in need?
With great sadness, I sat down on a footstool in my kitchen this morning and watched as this foster
dog bounced back into the house and skidded across the floor to sit ever so perfectly in front of me.
He was the picture of health, finally. He was all smiles for me.... and I smiled back at his happy face.
Deep in his eyes, the storm clouds of illness and generalized poor health had blown away, and the
clear light of his perfection radiated out from his beautiful soul. He holds no ill will toward man.
He forgives us all.
I thought to myself as I impressed this one last long look of him into my heart, what a very fine creature
You have created. Tears slowly pooled and spilled over my cheekbones as the deeper realization of how
wonderful this dog is sank into my internal file cabinet of Needful Things to Remember. Lord, he's a dog -
but he's a better human being than I am.
He has forgiven quickly. Would I do the same?
He passionately enjoys the simple things in life. And I have often overlooked them.
He accepts change and gets on with his life. I fuss and worry about change.
He lives today and loves today. And I often dwell in the past or worry about the future.
He loves no matter what. I am not that free.
This very lovely dog has gone to his new home today and already I miss him. Thank You for bringing.
this dog into my life. And thank You for the beautiful and tender lesson on how to be a better human.
-Author Unknown