I have found a new friend here in Kandahar and she is a real cutie. Sandy is a fat little ball of fur and very loving.
What I would like to see is if there is someone there in the states who would like to give her a forever home in the US? I have some help stateside who will work with us along with Nowzad Dogs www.nowzad.com to get her stateside.
The main thing would be to have a family who will want to give her a home. We need a family who will want Sandy and give her a chance for a better life. That will also help with the process of getting her to the US. She needs a family who wants her first and foremost.
The cost is between $4000-5000 and would need to be raised via donations. I know that no one person would be able to provide the full price but if you would like to help Sandy, many others will also donate to help. I have a few dog rescue groups who have offered to assist with the fundraising also.
So here is what we need - what can you do to help?? IF you can help or have a home for Sandy, send me a message. I know that there is someone out there who would like to help. If you give her a chance, she will work her way into your heart.
Again, send me a note via US NAVY JEEP and hopefully there is a family for Sandy out there.
It is all a matter of perspective - as the sticker on my truck says, " Who rescued who??"
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.
I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.
As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.
She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.
I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.
I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.
I rescued a human today.
By Janine Allen
