I Am An Animal Rescuer

This was sent to me by a fellow rescuer. I thought it really hit the mark so I wanted to post it here so people could maybe find it. I've found this site about the work the author does: wildheartranch

I Am An Animal Rescuer (by Annette King Tucker)


My job is to assist God's creatures
I was born with the need to fulfill their needs
I take in new family members without plan, thought, or selection
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 Animal Friends
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
I want to live forever if there aren't animals in Heaven
But I believe there are!
Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind?
We may be master of the animals,
but the animals have mastered themselves --
something people still haven't learned
War and abuse make me hurt for the world
But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for humankind
We are a quiet but determined army
and making a difference every 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 baby 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!

Zombie Survival Test

Creeped Out Slayer You scored 61 combatpoints, 72 survivalpoints, 41 guts, and 60 attitudepoints!

These undead types just give you the creeps. You have a ruthless attitude and the know-how to survive, but you're a little on the yellow side.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 16% on combatpoints You scored higher than 16% on survivalpoints You scored higher than 0% on guts You scored higher than 0% on attitudepoints

Link: The Comprehensive Zombie Combat Test written by martue on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Wringing in the New Year

Yes, I know it is supposed to be "ringing" but it already feels as though I am being wrung out. The rescue I work with is neck deep in work, and ankle deep in help. And I am not one to talk because I am not able to help them again until the end of Feb sometime.

I am trying to get things ready for the next bout of classes. Granted I'm only taking 2 - 1 online and 1 via TV, but then I also start my dog training classes on Jan 21 so the schedule is looming.

I am trying to move my girlfriend in with me, but post surgery am not allowed to lift things, push things, pull things, or open the sliding glass door. So not much is getting done in that realm.

I am seriously bad at keeping my blog up to date, despit e a real desire to do so. Add that to the list.

I need to set up some forms for when I do dog training so that I've covered my bases as far as liability, responsibility, etc. which means I need to spend some time at the computer for that as well.

Then I also have about 30 books to read, some I've started, none I've finished, mostly about dog training/behavior but there is also the latest Harry Potter that I haven't gotten back to in over 6 months.

Arrrrgggggggg. 2006 is looking hectic!