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"Language of Love"

Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue

Helping "HIS" Helpless

Proverbs 12:10 King James Version

A wise man regards the life of his beast.

Proverbs 12:10 recently helped Cheatham County Animal Control by rescuing about 28 dogs from the many who were surrendered by a family. Here is one of the worst cases we took in. He is enjoying all of the one on one attention and wonderful homemade food being provided by Lavonne, our director. He will be continue to receive the one on one care until he is healthy and ready for his forever home.

Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of an all volunteer group of dedicated animal lovers who feel it is our privilege to care for God's "helpless" creatures.

We are dedicated to finding "forever" homes for all of our pets. We take in even those "less desirables" that need medical treatment and/or special attention, as welll as those "found or surrendered" pets! Many times these pets require hundreds or even a few thousand dollars in medical treatment before they can be adopted to a loving family.

Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue does not have a facility. Our organization chooses to keep our pets in Foster Care and show them on Adoption Day every Saturday the Bellevue, TN Petco.

Please see our Fostering Pets Page for information on our Foster Care Program.

I AM AN ANIMAL RESCUER
My job is to assist all creatures
I was born with the need to fulfill their needs
I take in new family members without plan or forethought
I have bought dog food with my last dime
I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid
I have fallen in love a thousand times
and I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body

I have "Animal Friends" and "friends who have animals"
I don't often use the word "pet"
I notice those lost at the road side
And my heart aches
I will hand raise a field mouse
And make friends with a vulture
I know of no creature unworthy of my time

We may be master of the animals,
But the animals have mastered themselves
Something people still haven't learned

War and abuse makes me hurt for the world
But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for mankind

We are a quiet, but determined army
And we are making a difference ever day

There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan
Nothing more rewarding than saving a life
No higher recognition than watching them thrive
There is no greater joy than seeing a puppy play
Who only days ago, was too weak to eat

I am an Animal Rescuer
My work is never done
My home is never quiet
My wallet is always empty
But my heart is always full!

In the game of life, I have already won!

Author Unknown

A DOG'S BILL OF RIGHTS

By Carolyn Krause

1. I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.

2. I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.

3. I have the right to be trained so I do not become the prisoner of my own misbehavior.

4. I have the right to adequate food and medical care.

5. I have the right to fresh air and green grass.

6. I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my family.

7. I have the right to have my needs and wants respected.

8. I have the right to special time with my people.

9. I have the right to only be bred responsibly -IF AT ALL.

10.I have the right to some time and space all of my own.

11.I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.

12.I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.

13.I have the right to be forgiven.

14.I have the right to die with dignity.

15.I have theright to be remembered well.

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

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Maggie is a yr old black lab mix and fully vetted. Very sweet, smart girl. She did not get much attention in her former home as they were too busy with the family. She is ki...read more about Maggie

She is truly a sweetheart and a beauty. She is the lone survivor of a litter we treated for Parvo and very special to us. She's an introvert - a sweet lap dog.

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