Alaqua Animals

I Rescued a Human Today.

I rescued a human today. 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 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.
~Author unknown~

Thanks T.Cline for your wonderful work! I saw the article in the Walton Sun today. :clap:

Hope to see you at the Alaqua Animal Refuge Holiday open house tomorrow.

FYI to all - it is from 2-5pm.

Thanks T.Cline for your wonderful work! I saw the article in the Walton Sun today. :clap:

Hope to see you at the Alaqua Animal Refuge Holiday open house tomorrow.

FYI to all - it is from 2-5pm.

Thanks sbartoldus!
yes I am going to the Holiday Open House event ! taking some of the artwork out there....your photos were great too BTW,,,,,the look in some of the dogs eyes is so compelling, some of them show how traumatizing it is to them to be homeless, it just makes me tear up looking at them!

OMG...I think I am in love....Goldilocks is giving me that "why havent you come and got me yet? " look....

Awesome work as usual Suse! Love ya!:clap:

Who takes these photos? They really capture the spirit of the pets and so does T. Cline's paintings. Alaqua is lucky to have y'all. :clap:

Awesome work as usual Suse! Love ya!:clap:

Back atcha! The kittens are fine. Can't wait to photograph them when they get their bill of health!

wow, I have the Avery Cat photo as my newest desktop background. I have a very large monitor and it is stunning! Those gorgeous gold eyes and long white whiskers. :wub:

wow, I have the Avery Cat photo as my newest desktop background. I have a very large monitor and it is stunning! Those gorgeous gold eyes and long white whiskers. :wub:

Check out Emalasia who was named by jdarg's daughter.

Who takes these photos? They really capture the spirit of the pets and so does T. Cline's paintings. Alaqua is lucky to have y'all. :clap:

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Who takes these photos? They really capture the spirit of the pets and so does T. Cline's paintings. Alaqua is lucky to have y'all. :clap:

:blush:

sbartoldus is the photographer - she is awesome. You can also see her photos at Amavida in Seaside. :clap:

Emalasia is so cute! I would take her if we could have another cat.:cry:

Check out Emalasia who was named by jdarg's daughter.

there's just something very special about a black cat, sitting quietly, watching...

Alaqua Animal's

Where are they located ?

Where are they located ?

www.aarflorida.com

This should give you hours and location.

One of the best animal refuge facilities I have ever seen. Please support them if you can.

One of the best animal refuge facilities I have ever seen. Please support them if you can.

That is thanks to all the staff and volunteers that work so hard everyday to make sure those animals are healthy and happy. Kudos to them!

throw away dog is a hero

heres a beautiful reason to adopt a homeless dog from Alaqua Animal Refuge


http://zootoo.nypost.com/petnews/thrownawaydogsaveslittlegirlsl-1098#embedded_video