I AM AN ANIMAL RESCUER
My job is to assist God’s creatures.
I was born with the drive to fulfill their needs.
I take in helpless, unwanted, homeless creatures
without planning or selection.
I have bought dog food with my last dime.
I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand.
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid.
I have fallen in love a thousand times,
And I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body too many times to count.
I have animal friends and friends who have animal friends.
I don’t often use the word “pet”.
I notice those lost at the road side,
And my heart aches.
I will hand raise a field mouse,
And make friends with a vulture.
I know of no creature unworthy of my time.
I want to live forever if there aren’t any animals in Heaven.
But I believe there are . . .
Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind?
Some may think we are master of the animals,
But the animals have mastered themselves --
Something people still haven’t learned!
War and abuse make me hurt for the world,
But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for mankind.
We are a quiet but determined army,
And we are making a difference every day.
There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan.
Nothing more rewarding than saving a life.
No higher recognition than watching them thrive.
There is no greater joy than seeing a baby play
Who only days ago, was too weak to eat.
By the love of those who I’ve been privileged to rescue
I have been rescued.
I know what true unconditional love really is,
For I've seen it shining in the eyes of so many
Grateful for so little.
I am an Animal Rescuer.
My work is never done.
My home is never quiet.
My wallet is always empty.
But my heart is always full.
~ Author Unknown
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