Foster Moms
Author Unknown

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.