The Rescuer's Creed
I promise I will take your unwanted animals. I will heal their wounds,
their diseases, their broken bones. I will give them the medical attention
they need and deserve. I will nurture their starvation, and give them a
warm place to sleep. I will spay and neuter them, vaccinate them
against the diseases that can harm them.
I will treat them and honor them. I will buy them toys, blankets, balls,
and teach them to play.
I will speak softly to them. I will try to teach them not to fear,
not to cry, not to fear, and not to hate. I will whisper sweet, kind, gentle
words into their ears, while gently trying to stroke their fear, their
pain, and their scars away. I will face their emotional scars and give
them time to overcome them. I will socialize them, potty train them, teach
them to be obedient, show them dignity, and hold their paws, and stroke
their ears if they have endured too much and walk them over the Rainbow
Bridge, but most of all I will teach them Love.
-author unknown
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