Must Love Dogs

A few nights ago, I couldn't sleep...my mind was racing about what to do about this dog that I know of...poor little guy stays locked up in a small cage 24/7 and is never let out to run around and never gets any attention. I'm pretty sure this is animal cruelty, so I went to the animal shelter and filed a complaint. I don't know if any good will come of it, but I figured if there was something like this going on and I did nothing to help, then I feel just as guilty. Anyway, this led me to the animal shelter, which I wanted to visit, but at the same time, didn't want to.

There was a little Yorkie or Silky Terrier there that I had seen on the website and wanted to meet her (maybe add a 3rd dog to my pack?). While looking for her I passed cage after cage of sweet dogs who barked at me to get my attention. The sign said not to put fingers in the cages, but I didn't listen...I can pretty much tell who is friendly...most of them were. There were a few that caught my eye; a Boston Terrier, an adorable and friendly little chihuahua, and a black poodle mix with missing teeth and a sweet way about him. I found the Yorkie (she was big so I think she may be a Silky) and she was hiding in her kennel. A nice volunteer brought her out to meet me and she was shy at first, but quickly warmed up and even jumped up onto my lap. I think she would make a good addition to my pack, but I have to discuss it with my family and not make a rash decision.

Anyway, anyone who knows me knows that I was crying all this time while visiting these dogs. I have such an overwhelming need to help them. I can't adopt them all...but I want to do SOMETHING...something to make their lives a little better...there are volunteer opportunites, but I don't know if my heart can take it. I love dogs so much and have an instant connection with them. (I feel like the "Pied Piper" at home with my two dogs following me wherever I go) I think I was meant to work with animals, but I just need to figure out how!