By Joy Jordan
I walked into the familiar sound of excited, frightened yips and barks. The wired cages and concrete floors did nothing to warm the room. The damp smell of disinfectant lingered in the air. I wandered around, reading the information cards; one simply read, Surrendered: Owner in Hospice Care.
With a sigh, I looked at the graying face peering up at me, tail softly beating the floor. As I met her warm, trusting eyes, I could not help but feel her sadness.
“I have never had a dog before,” I whispered. “You will have to teach me as we go along, okay?”
Touching, lovely. I met a 15-year-old chocolate Labrador out walking this morning and this story just reminds me of that beautiful relationship between us and dogs.
Thanks Alex. I appreciate your lovely comment. Believe it or not, I have never had a dog before but have rescued several feline friends over the years.
Reads like a prayer.
Well, now…I have been reading 101 words for a long time. This is the first one that made me cry. Good work, Joy!
Oh, thank you Dianne! I’m so glad that you could connect with my story. Should I have included tissues? 😉 Truth be told, I adore pets of all kinds and have known a few treasured companions who ended up in the same situation. It really pulls at my heart.
Thank you Dante, this was my first attempt and I am very glad to receive your positive input.
A touching tale which shows us two sides of a story; do we adopt a furry critter or do they adopt us?
I think there is an immediate connection when you gaze into the eyes and read the expression of, “get me outta here”. 🙂 Thank you Glenn for your sweet comment.
Love it, especially the tail softly beating the floor. The emotion is palpable!
Thanks Becky. 🙂 It’s a real challenge to get a “story” into only 101 words and only 101 words.
Beautiful waiting for part 2.
How nice Barbara. I knew another pet lover would “get it”. As far as part 2?… Hum. I have submitted another piece but it’s entirely different.
Incredible writing Joy. The emotion comes through. Keep on writing.
This is beautiful, Joy! Both of our dogs are rescues so this resonates with me. One day, I hope to rescue a senior dog, too. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.