My little bit for rescue

littlelab · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:33 am Post subject: My little bit for rescue

I have had the priviledge of helping IRR with a couple of homechecks recently and want to say how wonderful it is to be a small part in re homing many unwanted and abandoned dogs.

Like Denise with her fostering, there are many ways in which people can support these worthy and worthwhile charities such as IRR, LRSEC and other worthy rescues.

I met a family last night who are just aching to welcome a new member to their home and hopefully their wish will be fulfilled by the end of next week, they lost their Golden retirever to cancer at the young age of 4 and wanted another dog but wanted the chance to give an abandoned pup a forever home.

I found this rescue poem and this sums it all for me.

RESCUE ME

Rescue me not only with your hands but with your heart as well.
I will respond to you.

Rescue me not out of pity but out of love.
I will love you back.

Rescue me not with self-righteousness but with compassion.
I will learn what you teach.

Rescue me not because of my past but because of my future.
I will relax and enjoy.

Rescue me not simply to save me but to give me a new life.
I will appreciate your gift.

Rescue me not only with a firm hand but with tolerance and patience.
I will please you.

Rescue me not only because of who I am but who I'm to become.
I will grow and mature.

Rescue me not to revere yourself to others but because you want me.
I will never let you down.

Rescue me not with a hidden agenda but with a desire to teach me to trust.
I will be loyal and true.

Rescue me not to be chained or to fight but to be your companion.
I will stand by your side.

Rescue me not to replace one you've lost but to sooth your spirit.
I will cherish you.

Rescue me not to be your pet but to be your friend.
I will give you unconditional love.

_Jules_ · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:04 pm Post subject:

I don't know where you find these poems from but they do Crying or Very sad

to me every time Crying or Very sad

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You're a good ol' sort though. Always ready to help others. I don't know where you find the time and the energy .

Jules.

littlelab · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:07 pm Post subject:

Nah, not really but thanks for the compliment, I do it coz it keeps me out of trouble Laughing

Also stops me raiding the fridge out of boredom when the OH is on a Late shift.

The more I can do to keep myself occupied the better I feel, I don't have children otherwise I would probably devote my entire time to them.

As far the poems go I am a soppy old so and so and seem to get soppier and more sentimental the older I get Wink

Carroll · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:14 pm Post subject:

Good for you Nat. Very Happy

How lovely to meet people who would like to give a rescue a forever home. Very Happy

VJH · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject:

lovely poem Nat

Megsmum · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject:

Well done Nat! As you know I also do a bit for IRR and in fact we have a gorgeous 1.5 year old labrador boy coming to stay with us tomorrow as a foster doggie, I'm sure that his details will be on here once I've had a chance to suss him out!

Didn't realise that you were helping out IRR now but well done you!

Lucy. x

P.S. Hope that Billy is still keeping Paul on his toes!

_Jules_ · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 4:51 pm Post subject:

littlelab · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 8:52 pm Post subject: